I’m surrounded by cake. Right now. Literally surrounded.
I’m also eating a vegan enchilada… but that’s neither here nor there.
I’m taking a break on this Friday Wedding Cake Extravaganza Madness Day to give you a glimpse of what’s going on in my kitchen.
The only thing not pictured is my enchilada and crazy crazy hair. It might be best to use your imagination on those.
Chocolate cake. It’s secretly vegan!
I used this cake recipe and multiplied it by four to make a two layer 10-inch cake and two half sheet cakes (for behind the scenes slicing).
Vanilla Butter Cake. Too yummy.
I used this cake recipe, multiplied it by eight and made a two layer 14-inch cake and a two layer 6-inch cake.
Phew.
Oh! I freaked out and had to check tomorrow’s weather. I need to make sure my buttercream can hold up to the sun heat. I’m good. Just a maniac.
Back to the cake. It’s baking. Right now.
Next up? Whipping up the buttercream.
Who wants to come help with dishes? Seriously.
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Hey Joy!
I’m a really big fan from greece and I would totally appreciate it if you could answer my question:
WHAT is half and half???
I dont really get it.
Thanks!!
Hi Vana!
Half and Half is a mixture of half heavy cream and half whole milk.
I’m so glad someone asked that, I’m from Ireland and I’d never heard of it either.
Haha, I’m from America and i still didn’t know what half and half was xD Thanks for asking Vana and thanks for answering, Joy.
Hi Joy. I wrote you a haiku. I hope you like it =D
“Dear Joy the Baker
Vanilla. Chocolate. Yum.
It looks very good!”
That’s cute!
Joy – you are amazing! I can’t wait to see the finished product!
Seeing this, I really wish you could have made my wedding cake!
hi there..
if only I know Ur site earlier, really inspiring!
Hi Joy,
I wanted to ask, how on earth do you get the tops of your cakes that straight. Whenever I bake, the cake I bake resembles a small hill, but yours appear to be perfectly flat! Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I’ve been commissioned to bake my first birthday cake soon!
Thanks so much for your wonderful blog that inspires me everyday!
Mridula
recipes and ovens are often different, giving you different cake results. if you cake mound up a bit, just trim them down with a serrated knife. no big deal!
Hi Joy! Can I ask how you divide your batter evenly between pans? I can never divide them evenly, thus I never get the same sized cake, one is taller and the other is shorter, I can’t cut them in half and make a four layer cake. Any tips?
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