Arcade Game

Has it really been 2 months since our last post? Ouch! Where does time go?! Apologies to all, will have to get back on track!

So last month we were contacted to recreate an arcade game for a surprise 40th birthday party. The game, Dragons Lair, was a favorite of the birthday boy, he even has the real deal in his basement! I must say the amount of artwork was more than I remember for most 80's games (think PacMan, Donkey Kong, etc.) but it was a fun challenge all the same. :o)
Madagascar Vanilla and Twice Chocolate cake with whipped Chocolate Ganache filling... can you say yum?!!

Zebra Sweet 16 Cake

We recently got a call for a Sweet 16 cake for a girl who loves Cake Boss, if you havent yet seen this show on TLC its definitely worth a look (even for the non cake obsessed :). Not only do you get to see some amazing cakes but the antics and interactions from this family run bakery are hilarious. Here is the cake we created!

Indian Themed Cupcakes

Where does time go? Its been a super busy month here at Sweetest Perfections... lots of weddings and special occasions!

We created cupcakes for a wedding earlier this summer for a fun couple celebrating both their Indian and Christian backgrounds. It was such a pleasure meeting with Smita and coming up with a design that would incorporate the traditional colors and designs of an Indian wedding. Nicole of Nicole Thomas Photography was kind enough to share some of the incredible shots she took that day.

2 Feet Tall

This cake was created as a surprise for a groom who loves to scuba dive. At just under 2 feet tall it was one big cake! A set of fins complete the cake. I love working with color (one look at my portfolio will confirm!) and also 3D cakes so this was a lot of fun. On the inside: Twice Chocolate cake with mint buttercream.

Modern Rose Wedding Cake

The couples wedding invitations were the inspiration for this cake design. Bold black rose outlines are randomly placed on the cake and accented with their wedding colors (red and ice blue). The color combination and design lead to a unique and elegant cake. The cake: Lemonade with Raspberry filling, a great summertime treat!

Cherry Blossom Wedding Cake

We've just wrapped up another busy week at Sweetest Perfections.

This cake was created for a bride who chose a Cherry Blossom themed cake with a twist... instead of pale pink she opted for more vibrant pink, orange, and white flowers. 3D chocolate branches climb the side of the cake with the delicate blossoms sprinkled about. On the inside, Golden Yellow cake with Chocolate Hazelnut filling and White Almond cake with Cherry Bavarian Cream filling.... yum!

Camaro Cake

My first car was a 76 Camaro with a 350 under the hood. Too much engine for a teenager just getting her license but you couldn't have talked me out of it. Lots of great memories with that car. When Jami contacted me to have a replica of her husbands car (a 76 Camaro of course) replicated for his birthday I knew even though that week was booked I would somehow find a way to fit it in. French Vanilla cake, raspberry filling, and chocolate buttercream on the inside. The lighting in this picture could have been better... yes, a photography class is on my "to do" list! :)

Jami sent this great email, which I truly appreciate, glad the cake was enjoyed!

"Elizabeth, thank you so very much for a wonderful cake! Anthony loved it, he was REALLY impressed by all the details. It was hard to cut it up all that wonderful craftsmanship, but we took plenty of photos. Oh yeah, and it was delicious too! Everyone at the party was amazed and of course asked where it came from, I was happy to recommend Sweetest Perfections to them. It was a truly fabulous cake, thank you!" Jami