Let it Snow!
December 2nd, 2009 by Carrie Sellman | 3 Comments

This winter has been pretty mild here in Illinois, so far anyway. The weather forecasters are calling for snow today, but I’m not sure if I believe them.  They’ve cried wolf a few times before.  Ironically though, my old hometown of Dallas is getting a little taste of winter with snow falling this morning.  So hats off to you in Dallas, enjoy!  (Or more like, hats ON.  As in your warm woolly winter hats!)  I’m just glad I haven’t had to shovel the driveway yet this season.

And since we’re chatting about snow, let’s look at some gorgeous snow inspired cake designs!
Snowflake Cakes

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  • Kate Sullivan of LovinSullivanCakes is the artist behind this all white wintery scene.   White chocolate pinecones and sugar-covered floral wire create the snowy embellishment on the top tier.
  • This cake by Rebecca Thuss is sophisticated and elegant.  The tree trunk stand sets the stage for the simplistic winter branches and snow birds.
  • The cake geniuses over at Martha Stewart designed this cascading snowflake cake.  Snowflakes made from royal icing are petite at the top and grow larger towards the bottom, to create an illusion of falling snow.
  • The last stunning snowflake cake is by Truli Confectionery Arts.   Grouping the sugar snowflakes in the front of the cake creates such a dramatic presentation.  Each snowflake is painted with platinum gold luster, to give it a subtle glimmer.  Just lovely!

Hope you enjoyed these wonderful winter cakes!  Be sure to check back tomorrow for a great new giveaway!!

December 2nd, 2009 | 3 Comments
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Merry Christmas
December 14th, 2008 by Carrie Sellman | No Comments

This whimsical Santa cake is a new design I created for my husband’s office Christmas party. Highlights of this 2-tiered cake include light pink buttercream icing with red and hot pink fondant stripes. A hand sculpted fondant Santa sits on the ledge overlooking his bag of presents while Rudolf awaits below. White buttercream ’snow’ covers the ledge and cake board and is dusted with edible glitter to give it extra sparkle. A red fondant bow tops it all off, making the entire cake edible!

Flavors included cinnamon swirl cake with chocolate espresso filling and chocolate chip cake with vanilla buttercream.

Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!

Santa Cake

Fondant Santa

Fondant Rudolf

December 14th, 2008 | No Comments
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