A cute lil Bumblebee cake

This is a lovely bumblebee cake that I did for a one year old boy. This is the second time I am making this cake. I don't like repeating designs. However, I loved doing the first time and so did I for the second one too! It is such a simple cake, yet a happy one! Cute too...... The original design was modified by the mom, who first ordered the cake.

Mickey Mouse Cake for my son

My son turned 5 and he wanted a tall(really tall) cake. How can I say no to my lil one?! I took inspiration from lot of cakes, looked into lot of figurine tutorials and made his cake. Seeing lot of weirdo Mickeys on cakes, I thought I should get at least a  decent one. I had the Disney clubhouse characters! I asked my hubby whether we could use that. He gave a BIG 'NO'! So, with my son on vacation with me, and making arrangements for his birthday party, it took me around 5 days just to finish off the characters! Mickey and Minnie took a lot of time! Goofy was falling apart most of the time. Pluto was the easiest of all! Donald and Daisy didn't give me much trouble. My son was adding, Pete, Chip n Dale, Mickey car.... I said, there wont be any space on the cake for them and will do it for him next time! He somehow got convinced and said okay! A big relief!

The top tier had lemon cake with lemon curd and lemon buttercream with white chocolate ganache outside
Middle with white chocolate cakes, raspberry filling and bottom tier had dark chocolate cake with dark chocolate ganache!

So, here is the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse CAKE!

We added Donald and Daisy at the last! But some naughty kid broke Donald's leg! :)

 

For more pics, please do visit my facebook album -  Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Cake

Nutella cake in a mug

I usually don't post any recipes on my blog, since I am no expert baker..Just a self taught!
This is a recipe that I found at www.livelovepasta.com/. Such an easy and delightful recipe. Anyone can do it and doesn't consume time, a max of 15 mins. If you are craving for a chocolate cake and  not in the mood to bake a big one, just try this!

Recipe:

• 4 tbsp fine sugar
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder
• 4 tbsp self raising flour
• 3 tbsp milk
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp nutella
• 1 egg beaten slightly, just use a fork!

Add all these ingredients one by one in a large microwave safe mug. Whisk the ingredients with fork until its all smooth. Pop it into the oven and microwave for 2.5 - 3 mins. Top it with a tbsp of nutella and indulge in this luscious treat!

Gumpaste Orchid

This is my first attempt at sugar orchid. Its been a long time since I got Scott Clark Woolley's  Sugar orchids DVD. I love the way he teaches and makes the orchid so beautifully. Was so afraid to start it and also worried about the time frame that I need to commit. But after attempting the cymbidium orchid, now I am sure I can make these any time.

A closer look at the throat of the orchid.

It was very beautiful! This sure is one of my proudest creation!