A double celebration lunch today. Cheryl and Lin both had birthdays this week but way more exciting than that, they are soon going to have two new adorable kittens living with them. In anticipation, here is the lemon layer cake in rather stylised cat form which they have plunged a knife into and recklessly consumed this afternoon. Happy birthday and congratulations on your imminent new family members.
Alyson and Trevor’s granddaughter had her 18th birthday party last week. Freya’s instructions were clear, a chocolate cake filled with chocolate fudge and covered in black icing. The writing had to be gold and the cake should feature a pair of red soled stilettos and a bottle of Prada perfume. Your wish is my command Freya- add a bit of sparkle and here we are!
Ian is a keen road cyclist and celebrated his 80th birthday with his family. To add to the fun, Penny asked me to make him a cake for them all to enjoy featuring his beloved blue bike. So here is the lemon layer cake, decorated to fit the occasion.
Annie contacted me through FB messenger to ask if I could make a cake for her daughter’s first birthday. She sent me some pictures from the internet of the sort of thing that she liked and after a chat on the phone we came to a decision. Inside this pretty cake is a Victoria sponge layered with jam and buttercream. The cake is covered with more buttercream and decorated with handmade models. Happy first birthday Rosie.
Derek used to drive an Oliver Super 55 tractor back in the day. Now he is celebrating his 95th birthday with his family and Rosemary asked if I could make a Victoria sponge look like his tractor… Well I’m not sure this one would make it across a ploughed field but it was fun to make and pretty much entirely edible. I understand that the younger relatives were tucking into the remains of it for breakfast the next day..Very many congratulations Derek.
Emma’s Dad Tony loves a game of scrabble and is a keen lawn bowler. For his 80th birthday celebrations Emma asked me to combine the two on top of a classic Victoria sponge layer cake. Here is a (rough) representation of Tony in his match kit, alongside a scrabble grid with all his names on it. Hope you all had a lovely time
Another golden wedding anniversary. Trevor and Alyson chose a lovely rich fruit cake soaked in brandy and covered in traditional marzipan and icing. 50 years ago, Alyson had a lace dress and carried a bouquet of multi coloured freesias so I tried to replicate that in sugar on the cake. Great party as well. Happy Anniversary you two.
Liz and Martin celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a family party at Chewton Glen. They are both keen sports players – Liz of tennis and Martin of golf and they particularly wanted a cake that would reflect those interests. Inside is a lemon sponge layered with home made lemon curd. On top are a sugar golf club and tennis racquet and a pretty golden message. Congratulations to you both.
This is a pretty cake. The design was sent to me by Jenny and we recreated it for Ella’s birthday party. This three layered chocolate cake is covered in yellow buttercream and rainbow of butterflies. Hope you had a lovely day Ella
Cakes on Sea 