Cake #3! Happy Birthday FIL

September 2012
It was my FIL's birthday and he wasn't really interested in acknowledging it, but the women in his life wouldn't allow that! So my MIL gave him a little family soiree and I got to bake the cake! I made a few cupcakes to go along with for those non-cake eaters. (Poor souls) It was a Hawaiian theme which gave me a chance to try out some gumpaste. I made some hibiscus and plumeria but finally decided on the lacy petals of the hibiscus in the end. Be kind, it was my first attempt. ;) The inside was a vanilla cake with lemon cream filling which was perfect and refreshing for the hot weather we were experiencing that week here in SoCal.

Painting my hibiscus

Hibiscus flower drying

Decisions, decisions. Hibiscus or plumeria?

Matching cupcakes with fondant toppers. These are vanilla cake with lemon cream filling as well.

Top view: two large flowers and one small

The final product

 Here's to another year on the third rock from the sun, Dad! I hope you had a fun night.

1st Cake...Vanilla Lemon Cream

September 2012
So I have always been afraid of cakes. Must have something to do with my old 4-H days of baking gone bad. Anyhow, I decided to man up. I had to do one for a class I was taking and my baking friend, Nikki, encouraged me to give it a try. It was a vanilla cake with lemon cream filling and vanilla buttercream icing. It was so delicious and easy that now I think I am hooked!

I added some gumpaste petals to the top. Voila!

I have to say....It was good! It didn't last but a few days around here.

Summer Citrus Cookies

July 2012
Summer Citrus Cookies

What's perfect for the summer heat? Refreshing citrus cookies! Lemon flavored and inspired by the wonderful and talented Sweetopia. I whipped these up last night for a potluck and I hope everyone loves them as much as I do!