Going a bit potty
I was asked to do a birthday cake for someone in work, so I set about trying to find a book that I could get some inspiration from and also some hints and tips after my disaster with the castle cake. I have a habit of looking at instructions for things then ditching them and having a go at it myself, normally because I can’t be bothered to read them. This time, though, I read through a new book and followed the advice given. The recipient likes gardening and I had seen an idea of doing an upturned flowerpot and thought I could give that a go. The book recommended baking the cake in a terra cotta pot to get the shape and then I split it, filled it with buttercream and iced it. I then had a go at making the little man following rough guides from the book and I added the other little embellishments to finish it off. I’m really pleased with the result and I got a few more requests for cakes to keep me out of trouble for a while.
Tags: cake, decorating, food, gardening, icing
April 30th, 2008 at 11:23 am
That’s incredible!! What book did you use for your inspiration? I’ve never heard of baking a cake in a terracotta pot.
April 30th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
It was Perfect party cakes
May 1st, 2008 at 11:02 pm
Wow!!! This looks fantastic! I’m sure it put a huge smile on Peter’s face!
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Sarah that is absolutely fantastic! Wow! I still don’t know what you’re talking about when you refer to the castle cake as a failure… it was a triumph, as is this stunning speciman! I am so jealous of your talent. Supposed to make a birthday cake for the 4 year old next week. Dreading it… just don’t like baking and the decorating part goes WAY over my head!
May 7th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
That has got to be the cutest cake I have seen in a long time! Wonderful job!
May 7th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Thanks guys. It just takes patience really, if I can do it anyone can