The Grand Finale!

So last night was my third and final cake course with the Wilton decorating class. (There's another one coming up in February that I can't wait for!) Anyways, we had to design a final cake covered and fondant. We got to create whatever we wanted. I chose zebra stripes for some reason. I figured it would be easy, and it was.

Pink zebra cake. Inside is red velvet with butter cream icing.

I decided to create my "zebra stripes" in pink because I didn't want to stain my hands in black. I think it turned out pretty cute though.

Top Angle

I do have the bow that I just need to assemble to place on top, but I like the simplicity. I could always make a mini cake to place on top and give it a finished look, but for the time I had, I think it looks nice.

Well from here on out, all cakes/creations will be purely for fun and not "homework"

Spooktacular Cakes!

I didn't realize how long it's been since my last post. My deepest apologies. Not much has been going on these past few weeks in the world of baking, unfortunately. I have started my third and final Wilton Cake Decorating class which deals with Fondant and gum paste. (Our final is tomorrow!)

Anyway, Halloween was a few days ago so I decided to make a throwdown graveyard cake for my parents Halloween party. It turned out ok. Seeing as it was a thrown together cake, I can't complain.

Spooky graveyard!

I did a basket weave for the sides which turned out messy seeing as I was rushing myself. Any who, this was the creation! The tombstones were made from Milano cookies dipped in candy coating that I colored. I call this the lazy way since the other way involves candy molds etc. and I just don't have the patience.

A closer and fuzzier view of the graveyard.

My favorite thing about this cake would have to be the grass. It's so easy to do and actually looks like clumps of grass, which I think is awesome!