Recent Event Cakes

As with all things in life, practice makes perfect.  While I've decided to slow down on the cake making endeavors, I'm glad that two friends have asked me to make a few cakes over the last few months for their events.

The first was a end of season bowling party for the team called, The Broken Taco Shells.  With a unique request, I attempted to make a unique flavored cake, Mojito Pound cake, to be in step with their Mexican bowling team name.  I attempted to make a few broken taco shells as well.  That was a first!

And of course I like to thank my friends Rob and Allie for their photography services in exchange for cake.  

The next cake was my first ever attempt at a gluten free cake.  My friend Amanda was celebrating her big 30th birthday!  Her sister eats gluten free so I thought it would be a great reason to try this kind of cake.  I made a vanilla and anise flavored cake.

I was happy when Amanda came over one afternoon and asked if we could make the cake all over again because she was having such strong memories and cravings for the taste of it.

The last cake was for a simple birthday celebration of my friend's father.  The father came to visit when my friend was about to deliver her baby and as it turned out this cake became a birthday cake for the father and their brand new son!

It's very fun to practice for different requests.  With each cake there is something new to learn.  While I'm slowing down on cake making, if you have an event coming up I would be glad to make your cake!