Meet Zach and Nicole. Clay versions of Zach and Nicole… molded and shaped by the bride.
This cake topper is sitting on the counter staring at me. I’m going to try super extra crazy hard not to break these little people before it’s wedding time.
Wedding cake making means wedding cake ingredient shopping.
Extracts. Powders. Eggs. Butters. Boards and boxes. I’ve got the goods.
Tomorrow? Bake day.
I’m trying to set myself up for success this week (the week before my first half marathon). By “success” I mean I’m trying to limit my popcorn-as-a-meal or tortilla-then-cookie-dough-dinner. I wish that last dinner option was fictional, alas. This week, I’m digging through the archives for my grocery list. My weeknight dinners are usually one-pot…
Hello dear friends! Another fine Sunday! What good fortune. I hope this finds you well. I hope this finds you cozy because here we are in the coziest season of the year. Yes. It’s almost almost time to start thinking about sweaters and I am READY. I’m ready for sweaters up until the exact moment…
Alison
woo hoo!! let’s get on to bake day!
Joi
Love the topper!
Would you mind talking a bit about the cocoa powder you use or your favs?
Thanks!
Eva
I’ve been reading your site for a couple months, but I’m especially excited with these series of posts. Seeing the process of a wedding cake (or any elaborate cake) unfold will be very cool. Have fun!!
Cookie
Thanks for sharing this step by step. We all love seeing the process as it unfolds. And, I agree with the comment from bird, the clay bride and groom are your little wedding cake fairy godparents blessing you as you bake.
bird
the bride & groom are like your little wedding cake fairy godparents- they’ll make sure there are no dropped cakes, runny buttercream & enough eggs :)
Jessica
I too am deeply intrigued by this emulsion business! It says you can replace the extract but you also posted a picture of extract so I was wondering are you just doing half and half?
BTW I’ve been meaning to ask your opinion on Vanilla Bean Paste over Extract? Thoughts?!
dani
i am on the edge of my seat waiting to see what u come up with :)
ITALIAN COOKING ADVENTURES
woooow!too curious to see the cake!!
Millys Mini Kitchen
Cute! Good luck with the cake!
SoMD_Baker
What is buttery sweet dough?!! It seems like a secret weapon. Joy, are you packin’ heat? I’m rootin’ for you and your endeavor, its HUGE.
shelly (cookies and cups)
love the topper and buttery sweet dough emulsion is so great! I can’t wait to see the pics :)
Meg H.
Love the topper and very intrigued by the bakery emulsion – do tell. The baking and decorating part were always relaxing for me – even when I made my own cake. Enjoy the time! (When I made cakes for my friends, I always included a fresh 1st anniversary cake in my price. No dry frozen cake!)
Liska
I cross fingers!
Shush-mi
Cant wait to see the cake! All your plans look great and I bet the finished product will be fantastic!
Indigo
Looks like everyone’s as intrigued as I am by the ‘buttery sweet dough bakery emulsion’! How do you use it? I’m gonna get on google right now, heh.