tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29686557752321347172024-03-08T11:03:29.349-08:00Cortney Bakes CakesCortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-26491262146474721892009-09-20T17:46:00.000-07:002009-09-20T17:49:06.681-07:00A Truly "Sweet" Sixteen<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/3939338294_e552936249.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/3939338294_e552936249.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Teal and brown buttercream stripes and dots were the birthday girl's wish for this two layer Vanilla Buttercake.Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-23922953701186310832009-09-20T17:41:00.000-07:002009-09-20T17:46:32.793-07:00Please, No Roses...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3496/3939338222_51113ec529.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3496/3939338222_51113ec529.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />The only request for the chocolate lover's birthday cake was, "Yellow and white flowers, blue writing, and, please, no roses!" No Problem :) Instead, Mommy was treated to yellow and white daisies encircling her celebration cake and vining up and around the sides for a truly special birthday surprise. And nary a rose in sight...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2474/3938561223_0fde94cd4d_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2474/3938561223_0fde94cd4d_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-6754473745695549512009-09-20T17:31:00.000-07:002009-09-20T17:39:35.554-07:00Fudgy Floral Bouquet<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3474/3938560669_e7c5185a46.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3474/3938560669_e7c5185a46.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Two layers of chocolate decadence, topped with a Springy bouquet of Bleeding Hearts, Ferns, and other wildflowers.Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-67074621897326457202009-09-20T17:26:00.000-07:002009-09-20T17:31:21.925-07:00Twice the Fun!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2562/3926956063_12bf5a25b5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2562/3926956063_12bf5a25b5.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Single layer Devil's Food cake with buttercream proudly proclaims the news--Twin Girls! Pink baby booties (<span style="font-style: italic;">two pair</span>, naturally), and pink ruffle and swirled shell borders to decorate.Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-10235251396674727452009-09-20T17:22:00.000-07:002009-09-20T17:26:31.539-07:00Daisy Ring<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/3927737582_5dce2b02a2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/3927737582_5dce2b02a2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Two layer buttercream cake with a ring of daisies, rosebuds, and other tiny flowers covering the top, with a green "ribbon" running around the sides. Swirl and rope borders in white complete the look.<br /></div>Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-46524180742250864272009-09-20T17:09:00.000-07:002009-09-20T17:21:11.071-07:00Floral Cupcake Trio<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3927737306_f329862815.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3927737306_f329862815.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />An adorable threesome of flower cupcakes--Pink Gerber Daisy, Blue Hydrangea, and a gorgeous Red Poppy, all in soft and delectable buttercream.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/3927737348_c1765b5631_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/3927737348_c1765b5631_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3473/3927737814_f451e7d69b_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3473/3927737814_f451e7d69b_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3926955899_7961be18b0_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3926955899_7961be18b0_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-73367499083891625362009-09-20T17:02:00.000-07:002009-09-20T17:09:30.079-07:00Anniversary Celebration<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2658/3904683373_6fd4046b21.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2658/3904683373_6fd4046b21.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Split single layer Super Fudge cake with white on white buttercream scrollwork decoration, with a custom floral topper provided by the customer.<br /></div>Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-80657198076184205222009-09-20T16:58:00.000-07:002009-09-20T17:02:31.824-07:00Fall Wedding Shower<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2642/3905464958_41d556e24b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2642/3905464958_41d556e24b.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Two layer buttercream cake with dark orange and ruby colored flowers and vines.<br /></div>Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-46298954580365277252009-09-20T16:54:00.000-07:002009-09-20T16:57:59.411-07:00Baby Shower Booties!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2482/3904682863_89e1cab4d8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2482/3904682863_89e1cab4d8.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Two layer Vanilla Butter cake with ping and mint green polka dots, and adorable baby booties!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/3904682895_564b2d9b4c.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/3904682895_564b2d9b4c.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">(closeup of Baby Bootie detail)<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-83239727266726477392009-09-20T16:48:00.000-07:002009-09-20T16:52:23.750-07:00Lace Cake<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2626/3904682783_f8ed9e3798.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2626/3904682783_f8ed9e3798.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Two layer round cake, one chocolate Devil's Food, one Vanilla Buttercake, frosted with white buttercream and decorated with fudge "lace" design, buttercream flowers, and a super sweet message of love ;)Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-44570150129411646912009-09-20T16:44:00.000-07:002009-09-20T16:48:48.476-07:00Chocolate for one (or two...or three...)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/3904682617_c1eb835214.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/3904682617_c1eb835214.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Yummy Super Fudge cake, in a single layer, with chocolate fudge frosting and multi-colored, bright buttercream polkadots.Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-64526254642458991262009-03-16T16:27:00.000-07:002009-03-16T16:43:42.311-07:00An American Classic...<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">Some things, my friends, never go out of style.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3360648723_fc8aab61e8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3360648723_fc8aab61e8.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">Fluffy yellow cake, foolproof chocolate frosting. Classics need not be fancy.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/3361466802_12ece925af_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/3361466802_12ece925af_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /> </a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3360649111_1900877340_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 237px; height: 179px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3360649111_1900877340_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /></div></div>Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-11076765088920499582009-01-27T07:53:00.000-08:002009-03-16T16:44:36.800-07:00Pretty Pink Polka Dots<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3435/3230845891_26a19272e6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3435/3230845891_26a19272e6.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Designed to match the shower invitations, this pretty pink confection is a two layer almond-flavored cake, filled with raspberry buttercream, iced in pale pink and decorated with dark, white, and pink-colored chocolate dots.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3535/3231696768_55b56de010_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3535/3231696768_55b56de010_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3441/3231696700_b415286caf_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3441/3231696700_b415286caf_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div>Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-46022717214068707292009-01-11T15:15:00.000-08:002009-01-11T15:23:56.131-08:00Casino Birthday Celebration<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/3096191397_59b8dd3f87.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/3096191397_59b8dd3f87.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>The perfect cake for a high roller! A red velvet cake with white chocolate buttercream frosting, decorated in red and black fondant, even handmade fondant dice!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/3097032440_72a5bcc124_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/3097032440_72a5bcc124_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/3096191629_c4bf48fe66_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/3096191629_c4bf48fe66_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/3097032786_ccbbd80ffb_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/3097032786_ccbbd80ffb_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-37222733311324331582009-01-11T15:10:00.000-08:002009-01-11T15:15:22.787-08:00Silver Anniversary<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/3096191887_1a9d6b1411.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/3096191887_1a9d6b1411.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>A full-sized sheet cake for Pershing Yoakley's 25th anniversary celebration. Buttercream logo and lettering, fondant "25" dusted with silver luster dust. The cake was presented at the celebration with silver and blue sparklers for maximum impact!Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-21285066997497455772009-01-11T15:05:00.000-08:002009-01-11T15:10:24.010-08:00Christmas Cupcake Truffles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2999221911_c1122b19a8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2999221911_c1122b19a8.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Yet another holiday spin on the cupcake truffle, these tiny chocolate confections are covered in red, white, and green chocolate drizzles, and even a few handmade holly berries!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/3000061272_c888e5dac2_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/3000061272_c888e5dac2_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/3000061234_bed086108f_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 240px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/3000061234_bed086108f_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-4377847801845158272009-01-11T14:57:00.000-08:002009-01-11T15:05:33.964-08:00Fall Festival in Fondant<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/3097031930_53600da010.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/3097031930_53600da010.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>This beautiful celebration of fall flowers is a perfect alternative to pumpkin pie! A pumpkin spice cake with orange cream-cheese filling, covered in a deep orange fondant, and topped with gumpaste flowers and fondant acorns, all hand made and dusted with a copper luster dust for that extra special sparkle!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/3096191029_a1b773199f_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/3096191029_a1b773199f_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/3097032048_812b587d9e_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/3097032048_812b587d9e_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/3097032094_e3a1ac9f6a_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/3097032094_e3a1ac9f6a_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-34891167989931414652009-01-11T14:52:00.000-08:002009-01-11T14:55:30.827-08:00Punkin' Truffles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/3000061334_061f2ffe55.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/3000061334_061f2ffe55.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Perfect for Halloween or a pre-pumpkin pie Thanksgiving treat, these tiny pumpkin truffles are yet another versatile version of the cupcake truffle.Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-83956279500010491522009-01-11T14:49:00.000-08:002009-01-11T14:52:39.416-08:00More Cupcake Truffles!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/3000060852_7f5e3041b5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/3000060852_7f5e3041b5.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />This time for a happy Halloween party, these chocolate orange truffles are topped with ghoulish colored spider sprinkles! Let the kids have their candy, I'll take these sweet treats any day!Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-74447118073533191282009-01-11T14:39:00.000-08:002009-01-11T14:48:21.449-08:00Cupcake Truffles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/2957491997_1675e7a199.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/2957491997_1675e7a199.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>What could be cuter than cupcakes? How 'bout bite-sized cupcakes? Thanks to <a href="http://bakerella.blogspot.com/">Bakerella</a> for the inspiration, now bite-sized baked goods are easy as pie! ;) These cuties are red velvet and cream cheese cake truffles, dipped in colored chocolates and topped with pretty sprinkles.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/2958333454_5084dca2c4_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/2958333454_5084dca2c4_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/2957491961_2853feb48c_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/2957491961_2853feb48c_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/2957492013_b549fc5ac4_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/2957492013_b549fc5ac4_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-6256358356345844892009-01-11T14:16:00.000-08:002009-01-11T14:38:51.097-08:00Strawberry Butterfly Birthday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2654965007_d914e40c63.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2654965007_d914e40c63.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Fresh strawberries are impossible to resist, and even more so when they're in the form of a delicious strawberry cake, topped in a whipped strawberry-pecan cream cheese frosting and whimsical chocolate butterflies!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3118/2655790916_3660c100f3_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3118/2655790916_3660c100f3_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3225/2655790874_0d7bf4b3fc_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3225/2655790874_0d7bf4b3fc_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3189/2655790942_4373a5afba_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3189/2655790942_4373a5afba_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-4344458869051763332009-01-11T14:09:00.000-08:002009-01-11T14:15:16.266-08:00I Never Promised You a Rose Garden...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2583216895_8efae04301.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 476px; height: 393px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2583216895_8efae04301.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>My favorite color combination, this time in an 8" square chocolate cake, filled with apricot jam and overflowing with orange and yellow roses tipped in red, all in smooth and super soft buttercream.Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-76878328528119381942009-01-11T09:24:00.000-08:002009-01-11T09:31:15.359-08:00Butterfly Cupcakes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/2489810662_dc3d79f9bf.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/2489810662_dc3d79f9bf.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>What better way to congratulate a spring graduate than with a beautiful box of cupcakes? Delightful almond cakes with raspberry Italian Meringue buttercream and topped with handmade chocolate butterflies.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/2488994521_e2d5d6f9f9_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/2488994521_e2d5d6f9f9_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2489810870_975ed992f3_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2489810870_975ed992f3_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2231/2489810776_67fed5b433_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2231/2489810776_67fed5b433_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-15829881403105560112009-01-11T09:14:00.000-08:002009-01-11T09:22:24.354-08:00Embroidered Monogram<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2418162181_fff331e13e.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2418162181_fff331e13e.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />A lovely little oval birthday cake covered with embroidery-style floral designs and the birthday girl's initial. The cake layers are a light and fluffy lemon sponge cake, filled with lemon curd, and covered with cream cheese frosting. The primrose and violet decorations are made with a coconut-infused buttercream.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2074/2418162211_c17c722b9d_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2074/2418162211_c17c722b9d_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/2418980300_83f260b3d8_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/2418980300_83f260b3d8_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2363/2418162227_a21be54f27_m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2363/2418162227_a21be54f27_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968655775232134717.post-69965594205326232652009-01-11T09:01:00.000-08:002009-01-11T09:12:17.488-08:00Summer Wedding<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1022/933391241_d46bcfbef1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1022/933391241_d46bcfbef1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Summer's best and brightest of colors adorn this delightfully delicious two-tiered wedding cake. Variegated carnations in sunny yellow and coral top almond-flavored layers of cake, filled with a sumptuous raspberry Italian Meringue filling, and covered in rich white chocolate buttercream. The tiers are finished with matching grosgrain ribbon and a simple pearl border.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1211/934243186_9598722253_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1211/934243186_9598722253_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1431/933393863_02fa265704_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 240px;" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1431/933393863_02fa265704_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Cortneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14372771789705997035noreply@blogger.com0