Once bitten forever smitten - Buttercream Cakes

As with all things there are trends and fashions and right now Buttercream covered cakes are having a comback. Maybe its because we've got used dto delicious buttercream on our cupcakes but full on swirly decorated cakes are definately back in fashion.

 So if you want a pink Hello Kitty or a riot of roses buttercream is the tastiest decoration possible - soft and less sweet than fondant its a little bit retro and little bit individual as you can have any colour or texture.

 This chunky wedding cake is ideal for chocaholics - completely filled and covered with a chocolate fudge buttercream - the heady scent of cocoa as you get close makes the mouth water

This 'grass' covered golf cake made a hobby come to life and only the flagpole was not eaten!

 Contact Janet @weddingdelicakes.co.uk to order your cake - but dont leave it too late - once my order book is full I have to say no. 01732843518

Once bitten forever smitten - Tea and Cake

I know that we can't move for coffee bars in every high street but what I long for mid afternoon is a nice cup of Earl Gey Tea - Actually I love a cup to start the day too, but that's beside the point as I really want to tell you what teas go best with cake.

Underneath this wedgewood blue and white rose teapot is a firm and fruity cherry genoa cake. Its a light fruit cake made with orange juice, glace cherries and sultanas and covered in marzipan it keeps very well. A thick slice of this cake goes perfectly with the aforementioned Earl Grey tea or maybe a glass of champagne to celebrate something special. I made this cake for Mothers Day but it would be a fantastic cutting cake for a tower of Rose topped Cupcakes especially if you are having a tea party or vintage theme for your wedding.

For those rich flavours like caramel, chocolate and even coffee walnut cake try Darjeeling as it has a strong clean flavour and quite a lot of tanin which works with the rich creaminess of buttercream. So it would be ideal to serve with this box of 18th Birthday Cupcakes

A cup of slightly floral Lapsang Souchong would be perfect with a raspberry macaroon, in fact any macaroon that lets the almond flavour through so probably not too good with chocolate or coffee or caramel.
All the above featured cakes can be found on the BirthdayDelicakes website or just email janet@weddingdelicakes.co.uk to place an order now. Leave a comment to tell me what your favouite combination of Tea & Cake.
Best wishes, Janet

Once bitten forever smitten - Accessorise!

Being so in tune with London Fashion Week it seemed the perfect moment to talk about cake accessories. We all know that a change of shoes and jewellry changes an outfit seamlessly from day to night but did you realise that you can accessorise your wedding cake too.

 Vintage Brooch - Something Old Something Blue

Spanish Style - Hint of Flamenco

All I did with the two cakes above was change the ribbon and add 6 rosebuds - voila! A completely different effect. This 3 tier round sponge cake was made for a photoshoot at The Hadlow Manor Hotel but to suit the Garden Room it was to be displayed in I reaccessorised it with hand crafted fondant roses.

 

Pretty & Pure - Ring a Ring 0 Roses

And finally if you are having a black tie wedding party or even for a lavish engagement why not add some bling (these were acrylic diamonds but edible sugar ones are available too)

Diamonds are Forever

The takeaway cake service is available for all 2011 wedding dates - just ring me 01732 843518 or email

janet@weddingdelicakes.co.uk

best wishes, Janet

Once bitten forever smitten...Vintage Style

It's impossible to miss the Vintage revival in cake, particularly wedding cakes - however on a day to day basis what is more comforting than a cup of tea and a chat with some luscious tasting beatifull looking cakes.

These little cakes pack layer on layer of flavour and texture; bite through the soft fondant sugar rose topper, let the vanilla buttercream melt on your tongue, catch a dash of luscious raspberry jam before the mouth filling satisfaction of a perfect sponge cake. the only thing that can make these even more desirable is if they are personalissed for your event - so continuing with the vintage theme I have devised Silhouette toppers for cupcakes.

Just email me a suitable photo and I will add silhouette toppers to your chosen cupcakes - Perfect for a Valentine gift or Engagement cupcakes or a more sophisticated Teenager's birthday. Cakes can be ordered direct from me 01732 8435118 or text your enquiry to 07714286911 or email

janet@weddingdelicakes.co.uk

Check the Weddidng Delicakes website for lots of cake pictures and inspiration for your special cake
Best Wishes, Janet