Derm's Apple Cake

Here is the cake I made for Derm. A lot more details in the apple!

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"Hey Dermot"...Happy Birthday!

Just made a set of Beatles "Apple" records with various songs listed on each for the son of a very good friend of mine. Hope he likes 'em!

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HELLO Kitty!

I made this cake for my niece - Emma.

Happy 5th Birthday Emma-Bean!

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...and the Beach = Sandals!

So I couldn't JUST make a beach cake. My girlfriend also enjoys Eliza B sandals so I made her her very own pair...out of cake!

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Beach = Relaxing with a good book...

One of our good friends celebrated her birthday today...she loves days at the beach in the outerbanks with a good book...so I made her a beautiful beach scene...

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Pyramid Cake

While there maybe some debate as to who, how, and why the original Pyramids were created I can assured I made all three of these pyramids for a 40th birthday bash this weekend. Each Pyramid is a different flavor (Chocolate, Yellow, and Carrot Cake...all with butter cream frosting.)

My husband says this is the best cake I've ever made...mainly because there was a lot of cake carved off to make the pyramids which is now residing in his belly!

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Tiki God...praying for rain in CT

One of my first cakes I posted onto this blog was a Tiki Cake I did a few years ago. Here is an updated version I just made for a big 40th birthday bash this weekend. I made this new version a little more 3D and used fondant for some of the detailing work (vs. all butter cream in the previous version.)

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Hold me closer tiny dancer...

Here is my latest birthday cake creation for a beautiful dancer - Mia!

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Golf cake...that's a terrible lie

One of my husbands best friends had a surprise party for his 30th birthday at Golf Quest here in Southington, CT. Excellent venue if you are looking to throw a party for the golfer in your life.

I was very happy to have the opportunity to make this golf cake for the party...I would hate to look down at my ball and see that lie!

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Princess Cake

This is the latest princess cake made for princess Marina's birthday.

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Red Sox Nation vs. the Evil Empire

The middle point between Fenway Park and Yankee Stadium resides in the center of Connecticut so it is no surprise that this rivalry is in full force here. It is not uncommon for friends or even spouses to remain divided in their allegiance.

My brother is a die-hard "Sawx" fan and his good friend Nick is a huge Yankee's fan. They had a surprise 30th party together and here is the cake I made to help them celebrate.

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Yankees hat:

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Red Sox hat:

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A Lady Bug Cake for my little Lady Bug

This past weekend was my own daughter's birthday. We had a Lady bug themed party and I put together this Lady Bug Cake to go with it.

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Dustin Pedroia Sighting

"How many MVPs you do you know who can't hit the high inside fastball?"
-Dustin Pedroia, 2B Boston Red Sox

"Aside from you? ....."
-Kevin Butler, Director of Game Accuracy

A CLASSIC commercial from a the little big man Dustin Pedroia. One of my friend's son is a HUGE fan so I made this Jersey cake. My husband informed me that the "Sox" do not have their names on the home jersey's so I had to make it official.

Happy Birthday Christopher!

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SARATOGA!

My husband is originally from a small town just outside of Saratoga Springs, NY so he LOVES horse racing. Recently I had a chance to practice my horse "Caking" for a good friend's birthday barbecue. Here is my chocolate fondant cake with bridal:

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Happy Birthday Cate!

Brass Bonanza!

Here is my latest cake...a Whalers Hockey puck for my neighbor's 40th birthday. We didn't have Brass Bonanza playing but it was an awesome celebration with a pretty sweet cake!

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Pabst Blue Ribbon Birthday Cake

Here is a picture of a 30th birthday cake for the biggest fan of Pabst Blue Ribbon! I must admit I think the rest of the bar enjoyed it as much as the birthday boy himself.

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Spongebob Squarepants Birthday Cake

I know he maybe alittle passe but I did see him in the Macy's day Parade this year!

Here is a free hand Spongebob Squarepants birthday cake I did a few years ago:

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Halloween Birthday Cake

Here is a cake I put together for a Halloween themed party.

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Princess Birthday Cake!

My niece loves princesses...all things princess...especially pink ones! For her birthday I used some small princess figurines that my sister-in-law gave me and a book pan to create a "fairy tale" princess cake.

Check it out below:

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Happy ____ Birthday!

One idea that is growing rapidly in the world of Birthday parties is...the cupcake. You can still do a small cake to show a great design and hold the candles but cupcakes are a great hand out. Why you ask?

No cutting
Everyone gets the same size cupcake
Everyone gets the same amount of frosting (critical for Kiddos)
LOTs of decorating options

Here are some cupcakes I've done in the past for various birthday parties:

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Second Birthday Cupcakes

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Turtles

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Dolphins