Crushin on Cinnamon Buns

Sometimes, its not just about the cake. I'm trying to perfect my cinnamon bun recipe and I think I'm getting pretty close. Or else I will wind up really chunky and not in a cute sort of way. I can't resist these - I must admit, there's a secret ingredient which I'm not going to share but YUM for sure! Like a cross between challah bread and cinnamon and cream cheese - gooey and a little but not too sweet (because of the glaze) and warm and satisfying. You know where to get you some - from ME! No seriously, anyone looking to be a taste tester?

Crushin on Vegas, Baby

Anyone who knows me knows I love Vegas - you eat well, sleep all day, shop hysterically and then go home, more tired than when you came but happy. I woke up this morning just dreaming about hearing the pop of the bellagio fountains and the bargains to be had at the Williams Sonoma Outlet in Primm. Oh, gambling, well, that's not really my thing, I got it out of my system in Vermont (but that is another story and certainly not about cake although I have done a red barn but I digress). I was thrilled when couple weeks back a wonderful supporter of my art in cakes asked me to do a dice cake.
What fun this cake was! Poker chips bear the anniversary couples initials and cards that are "blackjack" have a picture of them - it was their 21st anniversary. What's inside? My current favorite filling - vanilla bean cake with bananas foster filling and whipped cream cheese frosting - YUM!!

But it doesn't end there - this past weekend I was asked to do another "21" themed cake inspired by Vegas for twins Nick & Jen:

Asked to make a little bit feminine, red roses definitely fit the bill. I carved the cake to elongate the lines and make it seem taller. What's inside? Red Velvet Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting - taking the "red" theme to a new level. Oh what I would give to be getting in a car and driving the three short hours from Big Bear to Vegas - but since its not "in the cards" I'll just have to content myself with playing with cakes!

Cake Crush: Crooked Cakes or Topsy Turvy

I love making topsy turvy cakes. They are one of the most challenging cakes to build (and they are built) because I can never decide exactly what I want to do with the designs on the layers - the sky is always the limit. I have fun creating the embellishments: curling ribbons or swirling swirls and flowers and then deciding should it have polka dots? diamonds? embroidery? The daisy cake was actually for a wedding inspired by vintage tablecloths.

Welcome to the Crush!

Welcome to Cake Crush. When naming the blog, I wanted to come up with a word (combined with cake of course) that described both the art of cakeing - and the spirit in which I approach cakes. So I came up with "crush" Crushing on a particular object or pattern and making it into a cake and also feeling crushed by cake sometimes - the Crush of the rush of cakeing - how it gets very intense at the end of the week sometimes with last minute orders and my inability to both say no and do a lesser job - I always go full tilt. I would say that I Crush on other people's art when it comes to cake as well - I constantly work on my technique and vision to try to get better. So here goes - not sure where it will take me but check back and I'll share my cakes of the week, as well as revisit older cakes and techniques.