Mags held a party in her garden to celebrate her 65th birthday. She has a particular penchant for sea otters and so Ian asked if I could make a cake with a sea otter floating on it for her. Of course.. and look at the wavy candles i found! I couldn’t resist adding the chicken as I knew that a couple of days earlier four new chickens had come to live in their hen house. I love doing cakes like this.. Happy birthday Mags x
Sarah and her family were gathering in Devon to celebrate sister Clare’s big birthday. Sarah gave me a long list of Clare’s interests including gardening, walking, DIY and of course her pug. Apparently she is also known for having an extremely overcrowded diary. Underneath all these sugar models is a big chocolate sponge – Sarah sent me a photo and said that it had been a success. I’m just glad it made it to Beer in one piece – it was sooo hot!
Rachel and Patrick are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary with a family lunch at a local eatery. Their daughter ordered this two tiered cake – the bottom tier is lemon sponge with home made lemon curd and the top is a chocolaty chocolate sponge. Circlets of sugar roses and a bespoke topper to finish it off.
Very many congratulations to you both
Florence’s niece has a big birthday and Florence has been heavily involved in preparing for the white and gold themed party. I was happy to make a big Amaretto cake using a recipe supplied by the family, covered it in home made almond paste and then white icing. Florence found a photograph of the birthday girl which we made into an edible picture and then the family supplied a happy birthday topper and some candles which went on once the cake arrived at the party venue. I understand the cake went down a storm. Good team work!
I made a cake for Emma’s Dad last year, and now it was his partner Lil’s turn for a big birthday. I had a very particular request for a chocolate sponge covered in chocolate buttercream. On top is Lil herself in her bowling kit surrounded by gardening paraphernalia and her favourite white and purple flowers. Emma managed to transport it over to Swanage without incident and it lasted until it was needed on party day. Happy birthday Lil.
Fearn had a trampolining party to celebrate her birthday this year. Here is a jam and buttercream sponge trampoline cake with a model of Fearn jumping in the middle of it. I hope you had a lovely time Fearn, I can’t believe you are eight – it seems only yesterday that I was putting Peppa Pig on your third birthday cake!
So this was lovely to do. Karen’s dad was 100 this weekend. He is very fit and is still a keen walker, loves the garden and enjoys bird watching. Karen sent me a photo and I did my best to recreate him sitting on a garden bench in his walking boots amongst the flowers with his binoculars on his lap. A countryside scene around the side, completed the picture. Underneath it all is a rich fruit cake which meant I could spend plenty of time getting the decorations right. Great fun. Very many congratulations
A little while ago I made another birthday cake for Jack. It has become something of an annual tradition to have a big white square cake with blue and white bunting and a different aspect of Jack’s life modelled on the top. This year it was his computer and headphones. I understand your party was a great success again Jack. Many happy returns
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.
Cakes on Sea 