I did this cake this past weekend. I am very happy with it. I went with a new chocolate buttercream recipe. It tasted good but I am still struggling to find a buttercream that will hold up nicely with Houston humidity. I would like to get some hi-ratio shortening, (I hear so many good things about it) but it’s only shipped out at certain times of the year because it can melt during shipping.
I didn’t have any problems with this one so that made me very happy. It was my first time doing any sort of floral arranging. I think it came out pretty good for my first try. I think I have watched so many how-to videos that I think I am ready to do some gumpaste floral sprays so that’s something to look forward to on this cake journey of mine. I went with the silk flowers on this one due to the short notice of the cake (just a 1 week) and to keep the cost down some.
Happy Baking!!!
Galexi Cupcakes
Friday 17th of September 2010
This looks delicious!! BTW..Some unexplainable way, Blogger added my name twice to your friend's list. Pls. delete the pictureless friend addition. Thanks..Jackie