Several months ago my cousin asked me if I would be interested in making the cake for their wedding, along with some cupcakes- of course I jumped at the chance! I had never made a wedding cake before and was looking forward to figuring it out, and hopefully building something beautiful! It was a huge undertaking, and much of the last couple weeks have been spent deciding on flavours, baking, baking, baking, cutting out fondant flowers and of course, decorating. They really gave me free reign to do whatever I wanted- no flavour suggestions (except no fruit!), and one picture of a cake that they liked but didn’t want a replica of. I came up with something that I think is simple, modern, and pretty.
I made 3 white cakes, and layered each one with dark chocolate ganache and the richest vanilla bean Italian buttercream. I also added….Oreo cookies! I thought a cookies n’ creme wedding cake would be so unique and fun for this young couple.I cut out ribbon from fondant and painted it aubergine, just like their wedding colour. Lastly, I added more fondant flowers to the cake to tie in with the cupcakes. Here is the cake smothered in buttercream before I added the fondant.
Here’s a picture from the cake-cutting. They both look amazing!
I also made 100+ cupcakes- some vanilla, some chocolate, but all with a subtle caramel flavour and the fluffiest pillows of vanilla Italian buttercream. For added decoration, I topped them with a light dusting of purple sanding sugar, and a pearled fondant flower.
Check out all these flowers!
This was a great learning process for me, especially because I love to figure things out on my own! I’m proud of my cake and I’m soo happy that Spencer and Gen were pleased with the cake!!
You spent so much time on this and it turned out perfect! Great Job!
koko! This looks absolutely lovely! You did such a great job, I know it took lots of planning and work!
I can say with authority- not only did it look great- it tasted fantastic
SPECTACULAR! Such an elegant looking cake and so delicious! Kudos on this first attempt at a wedding cake. You really deserve all the nice comments-I know it was ALOT of work! Well done!
Hi Koko,
Were on our honeymoon right now and just wanted to say thank you for all your hard work and effort on the cake. You did such an amazing job and we really appreciate it!
What a magnificent job!! I know who I’m calling on if I ever get married.
Beautiful job!!! That is one huge, impressive cake! And all those cupcakes are so cute! You should be proud, and your friends are such a lucky couple!!! LOVE IT!
Wow, Koko what an impressive undertaking! Looks like you did a fantastic job with the cake and cupcakes XD.
Thank you so much everyone! I really appreciate your kind comments
Spence & Gen- you guys rock! I hope your honeymoon is amazing. I had a great time at your beautiful wedding!!
Too bad that I am already married, hey hey!!
Your 1st wedding cake looks so luscious, Koko! And those cupcakes with the frosting & beautiful star on top look amazing too! And for so many people!
Now, I want 2 at least to savour!! 2 jobs well executed!! Bravo!
Wow Koko…the cake is lovely…so elegant. The cupcakes are so cute…gorgeous!
I admire your perseverance and dedication to make all those lovely cupcakes…congratulations on a job well done!
Oh my goodness…you are one talented lady.
That is so much work…very impressive.
It all looks so gorgeous.
I made all the wedding cakes and favors for my own wedding, so I can relate a little.
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