Painted Turtle Cake

This cake was made for a friend who loves turtles and bright colors. I had previously made the Spring Frog Cake for her and I wanted to continue that theme. To make this cake a little different I decided to use a square shape. I used yellow cake and put a strawberry filling between layers….

Strawberries ‘n Cream Cupcakes

My favorite of the ‘gourmet’ series. I love strawberries! And pocky. Why not put them both together on a cupcake? First, I mixed up a strawberry cake mix and made the cupcakes. After the cupcakes cooled I piped on some strawberry flavored whipped topping with a #22 star tip. Next, I carefully sliced some strawberries…

CupCake Flower

A CupCake flower. The design can be modified by changing the color of the petals and flower center. I like putting a face on the flower, but sometimes I go without. The butterflies can be left off as well. I think the butterflies and the face give it a more child friendly flair. As in…

Cardinal Hat Cake

Cardinal Hat Cake Originally uploaded by sweet_tease_blog This is the second fondant cake I made and made on request for my future mother-in-law for her mother’s 80th birthday. I’m not sure I remember exactly why I made the cake into a hat, I think I just thought it was a neat idea I wanted to…