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Wedding Cake: the middle

June 18, 2010 by Joy the Baker 65 Comments

Wedding Cake: the middle

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.

Wedding Cake: the middle

Wedding Cake: the middle

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).

Wedding Cake: the middle

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.

Wedding Cake: the middle

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.

Wedding Cake: the middle

Back to the cake.  It’s baking.  Right now.

Wedding Cake: the middle

Next up?  Whipping up the buttercream.

Who wants to come help with dishes?  Seriously.

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  1. MJ

    October 2, 2010 at 11:25 pm

    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?

    Reply
  2. Mridula

    June 24, 2010 at 6:18 am

    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

    Reply
    • joythebaker

      June 24, 2010 at 10:02 am

      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!

      Reply
  3. yossie

    June 20, 2010 at 10:16 pm

    hi there..
    if only I know Ur site earlier, really inspiring!

    Reply
  4. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is

    June 20, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    Seeing this, I really wish you could have made my wedding cake!

    Reply
  5. Allison

    June 20, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    Joy – you are amazing! I can’t wait to see the finished product!

    Reply
  6. Lisa

    June 20, 2010 at 8:44 am

    Hi Joy. I wrote you a haiku. I hope you like it =D

    “Dear Joy the Baker
    Vanilla. Chocolate. Yum.
    It looks very good!”

    Reply
    • May

      January 16, 2012 at 9:13 am

      That’s cute!

      Reply
  7. Vana

    June 20, 2010 at 6:58 am

    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!!

    Reply
    • joythebaker

      June 20, 2010 at 12:54 pm

      Hi Vana!
      Half and Half is a mixture of half heavy cream and half whole milk.

      Reply
      • Helen

        October 1, 2010 at 1:26 pm

        I’m so glad someone asked that, I’m from Ireland and I’d never heard of it either.

        Reply
        • May

          January 16, 2012 at 9:12 am

          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.

          Reply
  8. Laurel Nelson

    June 19, 2010 at 9:04 pm

    So is Calabasas where the wedding is or where you are? Cause I grew up in Canoga Park, so I totally know where that is! :)

    Reply
  9. PinkFairaeDust

    June 19, 2010 at 7:08 pm

    How do you get your cakes so flat???!?!?! I must know your secret.

    Reply
  10. rach

    June 19, 2010 at 6:48 pm

    dude! i just whipped up the choccie vegan cake (for a birthday tomorrow) and tho mine came out a little crumbly it looks and smells amazing. and yes i did munch a little on the crumble to ensure it tastes good, tastes AMAZING

    thanks joy!

    Reply
  11. Julie Anne Rhodes

    June 19, 2010 at 6:29 pm

    You are totally my hero!

    Reply
  12. Tiffany

    June 19, 2010 at 4:00 pm

    that’s all i was thinking while reading this post: oy. the dishes.

    and that you’re the only person that can make a pic of a measuring cup look interesting. your photos are beautiful.

    Reply
  13. Andrea Mohn

    June 19, 2010 at 2:48 pm

    Hey Joy! I hope it all went down well today. Can’t wait to see a picture of the finished product!

    Andrea

    P.S. I totally love Ms. Magid’s vegan chocolate cake. It’s so delightfully chocolatey and moist!

    Reply
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