Today I had an order for a baby shower cake--two tiered, zebra pattern on bottom & dark ping on top. So---here's the way it went together. Above is the finished cake--somehow I have trouble downloading pictures in order, so we'll do this backwards. Anyway, this is the final result. She wanted a smooth cake, but not fondant, so I painted the zebra stripes on with food coloring.
Above is the scary part to me--setting the layers one on top of another. And when the painted parts aren't dry--scarier!!! But it got put together as you can see. I always hold my breath when setting the layers together. I don't know if it gets easier as years go by, but so far I have done cakes for over 5 years & I haven't gotten used to this!!!
Above is the top layer before being smoothed. It's chocolate with chocolate filing. And smells delicious!!! I never tire of chocolate buttercream icing; homemade of course!
And this is the bottom layer--obviously!! It's vanilla with vanilla buttercream icing. And painted stripes!! This was my first attempt at painting on buttercream but I rather like it! Just have to remember to go verryyy slow.
The cake got delivered--I made cherry cobbler, blackberry calfouti, and chocolate truffle cupcakes for a family dinner. May I just say the cupcakes were out of this world. So much chocolate in one little serving!! One is sufficient for an evening.
And so ends the week-end. Back to lunch prep on Monday--looks like another busy week.
Until next time---from the kitchen, have a great dish!
