Just for the fun of it...

So tonight I came home, sat on the couch, and realized I could be doing something more productive. So I started to bake! Hope my co-workers enjoy these tomorrow ;)

Spring Cupcakes & Minis
Cake - Classic Yellow w/ Peanut Butter & Chocolate Filling
Icing - Buttercream

Thank YOU!

Hello everyone- just a quick reminder to book your dates early! Thanks to this blog and word of mouth I am already booked thru the next few weeks! Thanks everyone! New pictures to be up in the next week!

Baby on the way!

Brooke's Baby Shower
Cupcakes - Chocolate Fudge
Icing - Peanut Butter Buttercream & Chocolate Buttercream

Happy St. Patty's!

In honor of the holiday I threw a combo Housewarming/St. Patricks celebration this last weekend. I made some tasty cupcakes for the event!

Car Bomb Cupcakes
Cupcakes- Guinness and Chocolate Chip Cake w/ Jameson Dark Chocolate Ganache Center
Icing- Baileys Buttercream

Ganache was the secret surprise no one was expecting ;) Loved these wrappers...


Mini Cupcakes
Cupcakes - Vanilla Green Layered
Icing - Jameson Dark Chocolate Ganache and Baileys Buttercream

Goofy Golf!

I don't know about you- but putt-putt has always held a fond place in my heart. So when I found out that the infamous t-rex, Hammy, was returning to Goofy Golf after the hurricane wiped it out - I was excited to be asked to participate in the event. It was also the 50th anniversary of the establishment in Fort Walton Beach, Fl.

Cake/Cupcakes- Chocolate and Vanilla
Icing- Buttercream, Fondant and White Chocolate Golf Balls and Medallions



Ceremonial cutting of the cake :)
Cutest thank you notes ever- I posted these in particular for their amazing renderings of the cupcakes! Thanks to all the kids!

Love the accuracy of this cupcake tower...

Wedding Fever!

I don't know what it is; but everywhere I go people are either getting engaged or married. So congrats to the happy couples! Here are a few cakes that I've done in the last year related to weddings, etc.

Adam & April's Engagement Cake
This happy couple was visiting their family at the beach to celebrate the occasion! Custom polymer monkey keepsakes.
Cake - Double Chocolate Fudge
Icing - Peanut Butter Buttercream
White Chocolate and Peanut Butter Shells




Kristan's Bridal Shower
Cute nesting theme; Custom Swarovski Crystal Monogram
Cake - Chocolate Fudge
Icing - Buttercream and Fondant


Alys & Alex - Grooms Cake
A great southern tradition focusing on the grooms favorite things. This cake is a large (12" x 24" and over 6 inches tall) skate ramp; complete with graffiti tag of the couples names and custom polymer characters of the couple and their beloved dog for keepsakes.
Cake- Chocolate Fudge
Icing - Buttercream


Close-up of the Bride:
Close-up of the Groom:
Close-up of Stokely:

Kristan and Mike's Wedding Cake
Beautiful Couple!
Cake - Chocolate Fudge
Icing - Buttercream
Fondant and Sugar Paste Decorations

Moving Away...

Moving from the sunny beaches of Florida to the frozen lands of Alaska; Kara definitely deserved a party and a good cake! I even Photoshopped a funny little poster that the guests all signed along with their parting wishes for her...
Kara's Good Luck Cake
Cake- Chocolate Fudge
Icing- Buttercream and Fondant

Adult Birthday Cakes

While I enjoy doing cakes for the kids- the adult cakes can tend to get a little crazier and fun!

Kristan's Trashy Party
Nothing says a good time like floating beer cans and a hot tub!
Cake- Double Chocolate Fudge
Icing- Buttercream
Laura's Birthday Cake
A whole group of people went canoeing/kayaking to celebrate this lucky lady's birthday. The figurine was made to look like the birthday girl complete with her exact bathing suit. This character was made from clay as to give her a keepsake from the event.
Cake- Chocolate Fudge
Icing- Peanut Butter Buttercream



Mom's Birthday Cake
Not all cakes have to be characters!
Turtle Cheesecake

Brian's Birthday Cake
Troy Football Theme
Cake- Triple Chocolate Nut
Icing- Almond Buttercream

Kristan's Birthday Cake/Cupcakes
Amazing for a birthday; but also fun for any fiesta!
Cake/Cupcakes- Chocolate Fudge Cake -
Cake Icing-White Chocolate Shell, Chocolate Buttercream
Cupcake Icing- Peanut Butter Buttercream with White Chocolate Cacti

More Kiddie Cakes!

After I became more comfortable with cake decorating in general I branched into sculpture cakes... (note: most of my cakes are done exclusively in buttercream; so that is why the cakes are not as "perfect" as they would be in fondant icing)

Max's 2nd Birthday - Scooby Doo's Mystery Machine Van
Buttercream Icing
Top Layer- Chocolate Cake
Bottom Layer - Vanilla Cake in Orange, Teal and Purple Swirl



Bailey's Diabetic Hello Kitty Birthday Cake
(Diabetic's should be able to have cake too!)
White Cake with Splenda Cream Cheese Icing

For the love of art...

I am actually a graphic designer by profession; but I've had a love of baking since I was a child. Birthday cakes have always held a special place in my heart. Can't you remember seeing that beautiful cake baring your name and lit up especially for you? Amazing. I used to go to the baking aisle of the grocery store and stare at the different color icings and tips you could buy. It was if playing with your food was finally a viable option... coloring and sweets- what's not to love?

So on that note- I'd like to present some pan shaped childrens birthday cakes for you...

Sponge Bob for my niece's 3rd Birthday






After the *cough* reliable grocery store forgot to make the cake- this one traveled with Grandpa and Grandma all the way from Florida to Atlanta to make her rock star party complete!

Hello!

Hello to all in internet land! This is my first venture into online blogging. I plan on using this as a forum to show you some of my baking adventures. If you live near or around NW Florida and are interested in something for your special occasion, please let me know! Thanks for stopping by "baked by laura"
~L