Tuesday 31 July 2012

Fun & Flowers

A beautiful 50th birthday cake as made by Irene a former SCOLA student, she says;

"Here is the two tier 50th birthday cake I made for my friend. Base is fruit and top is sponge. He collects beavers so I made these two out of sugar paste and had them holding the 50. We had to wear a facinator to the party so I incorporated the feathers into the decoration to match the theme of the party." 


The beavers look too cute...
 Naheed has been perfecting the rose techniques that she made in class and it looks so real or did she pick it from her garden? I really can't tell....




These cakes are an excellent effort and all credit to you both, well done.

Thursday 26 July 2012

Something Interesting...


Is this the world's oldest wedding cake? 
Creation made in 1898 even survived World War II bomb blast

Source Daily Mail


Most wedding cakes barely survive the big day, with  maybe just one slice being popped in a box to be preserved for posterity.
This one, however, is still intact after 113 years, making it what is thought to be the world’s oldest complete wedding cake.
The ornately decorated confection was made in 1898, during Queen Victoria’s reign, and is still in one piece despite a large crack in the icing caused by a Second World War bomb blast.

Ornate: This 113-year-old wedding cake is believed to be the world's oldest - and was was originally on display in the window of a family bakery in Basingstoke
Ornate: This 113-year-old wedding cake is believed to be the world's oldest - and was was originally on display in the window of a family bakery in Basingstoke

Once white, it has browned with age. But despite this, the rich fruit cake inside is said to be still moist.
Once white as a symbol of purity, the ornate cake, complete with its floral display, has browned with age.



The confectionery was originally on display in the window of a family bakery, in Basingstoke, Hampshire, which closed in 1964.

It had been moved to a loft, where it remained for almost a century, until the baker's daughter donated it to the little known Willis Museum in Basingstoke.
Museum curator Sue Tapliss said: 'It has been stored in unfavourable environmental conditions, leading to the cake heating and causing the sugars to seep through to the icing, giving it a darker colour.
'The baker's daughter, who was unmarried, donated the cake towards the end of her life due to fears someone might discover it in her attic and think she had been jilted at the altar.' 

Under fire: The cake survived the bombing in World War Two - here an attack on London is shown
Under fire: The cake survived the bombing in World War Two - here an attack on London is shown

A delicate operation involving two conservators has been carried out and the cake has now been dried using packets of silica gel to prevent further deterioration.
Mrs Tapliss added: 'It underwent conservation work following concerns from museum staff who had noticed a distinct colour change.
'Upon investigation using a syringe, the cake was found to be very moist.
'A large crack in the icing, the result of wartime bombing vibration, was in a precarious state due to the weight of the icing pulling away from the cake itself.
'Pieces of Queen Victoria's wedding cake were auctioned off but this is the world's oldest complete wedding cake.'  
Mrs Tapliss added: 'We hope that the cake can be enjoyed for a further 113 years.'




Sunday 22 July 2012

Fabulous photos of fun cakes

A selection of beautiful cakes made by my students Katie and Naheed who attended  CALAT College. Fantastic efforts and well done!


A lovely rustic garden with shed & vegetables cake. (Katie)


A Jubilee-themed  crown cake with edible jewelled sweets, the queen would be proud - looks delish. (Katie)
Zebra print cake with bows and spots - even the letters are in animal print (Katie)
A cute young boy who has finished reading the Koran cake sitting on the prayer mat.

Thursday 12 July 2012

Wedding Cake Fiasco


I think this old comedy sketch is hilarious (although it doesn't put cake decorators in a good light!).  

However, I add a note of caution:  Even though this video is funny, please note, parental discretion is advised if playing in front of young children (or alternatively just read the sub titles).


Tuesday 10 July 2012