About a year ago I got into cake decorating. So much fun! I still have a lot to learn, but it's easier than I expected. Fondant is great, it's just like clay so you can make anything. Of course fondant is more decorative than it is delicious.
I modelled this bulldog after one I dogsat for. It's people share my love of cooking and the Food Network Challenges that inspired me to try cake decorating.
A Dora cake for my niece's 2nd birthday. I learned that it takes a VERY long time to make a detailed cake like this.
And where is the Dora for this Dora cake you ask? Well, I also learned that it's not a great idea to save the main detail of a cake for last, when you've stayed up all night (literally, I think I only slept for an hour) making the rest of it first, and especially when you've never tried anything like it before. I did make her, but she's kind of embarrassing, I'm not sure I could even post it. But my second try wasn't so bad—stay tuned to see the Diego I made for my Nephew's 4th earlier this year...
Since Eden is determined to have another Dora cake this year, you'll have another chance at Dora herself soon.
ReplyDeleteholy cow....where are you when i need you? i had no idea that you were doing cakes. Oh..how I would love to learn...maybe someday!! You are very talented!
ReplyDeletep.s. i can't wait to read your blog. I will enjoy reading up and staying in touch. Goodluck in Reno.