Dear Friends
I am moving to another location and thus will be unable to blog for a while.. I will definitely try to visit your lovely blogs and post my new creations as soon as I get an opportunity...
Thanks for understanding
Take care
Swati
Break..
Choco Floral Ecstasy
Once again a chocolate cake to satiate the taste buds...
The chocolate cake has been adorned with orchids and anemone flowers.
The "kairi/ambi" shape (comma, paisley for my English viewers) has always been an obsession.. I often use it for Alpanas..( making patterns with rice flour paste on auspicious occasions) and embroideries... Well, how long could this childhood obsession stay away from my cake making..
The chocolate ganache, edible pearls and lustre dust used on the flowers qualify this post for Susan's event and Sugar High Fridays, the crazy-popular and long-running event created by Jennifer.
Do visit their sites.. you will love it!!
Chocolate Cake for the Chocoholic
I made this Chocolate Cake for a small gathering at home yesterday.
Though I have made several chocolate cakes before but this one turned out to be the best so far..Extremely moist, perfect taste and the right amount of sweetness... The verdict of the guests... "Mindblowing" ....
I was happier for some other reason though .. :)) My brother-in-law had got me some very nice chocolate modelling paste from the UK some time back and I wanted to try some chocolate modelling since then. So the decorations that you see here are with pure dark and white chocolate...
I made the white chocolate modelling paste at home and the dark chocolate was the ready made one as I wrote earlier. The home made one needs improvement and I will experiment with it further to get the paste right while the ready made one worked really well. The chocolate decorations were very fast to prepare and was very happy trying something new.
Catch ya soon,
Ciao
Swati
Birthday cake with Brush Embroidery
A long silence....... I agree its been a very long time since I posted something, or visited my blogger friends...
Well, what kept me occupied and why the silence...
Nothing really that kept me away from blogging except for some travels and one of those moods when you want to do " nothing ".. Guess, its been a nice relaxation and the yearning to blog is back!!
Yes, I did only one cake in this period .... a birthday cake for a friend's father who was very touched by the gesture...
Some nice things happened along...
An interview with Femina was published in this months Diwali Special Issue...
Thanks for all the lovely mails and calls that have been pouring in since then.. It really means a lot to me... A big big thanks to all my well-wishers.
Deepavali is around the corner... So wish all of you a happy, prosperous and a safe Deepavali !!
See ya soon :))
Swarovski: Wedding Cake 4 tier
The 4 tier wedding cake created for Swarovski.
The 4 tier had to be "Stunning and in White" was the clients specific requirement..They had also given the ceramic bell topper to be put on the cake along with the all the crystals that are used here.
Designing 3 cakes in white for the same client was not an easy task....
I just wanted each one to look different from the other..distinctively ...
Each tier of this cake has been thoughtfully designed trying to have the final outcome - Elegant and Stunning!!
The pictures are not great once again :(( but these are some of the best.. Please double click the image to see it more clearly..
The whole project was thoroughly enjoyable and delivered with full passion and dedication.... I look forward to such projects where I can portray the beautiful and endless facets of this gorgeous artform...
Some close ups..clicked when the work was in progress....
Swarovski: Wedding Cake 2
Hello Friends, as promised I am sharing with you another cake that was done for Swarovski, for their Bridal event.
The pictures are not so good but still would give you a glimpse of the work.
I did a smocking pattern on the top tier and balanced the softness with some delicate extension work and fragile lace pieces on the tier below.
The cake is topped with some sugarcrafted flowers and ivy leaves.
A few Swarovski crystals have been used here along with Swarovski pearls to finish off the tiers.
A closer look at the work..The lace pieces are yet to be attached at this stage...
Lambeth Style - 2 Tier Wedding Cake
Hi Everyone.. I am back and am here to share with you a wonderful experience and accomplishment.
Sugarcraft India got commissioned for 3 wedding cakes for the Unbridalled event hosted by Swarovski at the Taj Palace in New Delhi on 16th September 2008.
It was a memorable experience with immense learning..
Here you will see one of them..am awaiting for better pics for the other two and will put them up soon.
A 2 tier wedding cake with Joseph Lambeth Style as the main highlight and topped with sugarcrafted roses and jasmines... Joseph A. Lambeth was a master in cake decorating as well as cake making in America in 1960's.. A lot of his work is a great inspiration..
Swarovski wanted the cake to be embellished with some of their crystals as well and since cake dummies had to be used, it was not a hindrance at all. The crystals looked pretty and the cakes were designed keeping the crystals in mind.
The other two cakes will follow shortly...
My absence
Dear Friends
Apologies for my sudden disappearance.. Though I had been thinking of putting up a post last week and catching up with blogging but I have'nt been able to do so.. I dont think I will be able to blog for the next week as well and hopefully will show up after the 17th September..
Thanks for understanding and I definitely miss being with you...
Thanks to my friends who have been very kind to share some awards with me.. I will put them up shortly..
Until next week
Ciao
Swati
Purse Cake
Hi friends, Thanks for your lovely comments and wishes you left for me on my previous post.. Really appreciate that..
I just came back from Delhi today......
I am sharing another creation of mine... a purse cake made with fondant.... A vanilla sponge cake, sandwiched with some apricot jam ..
Hope all of you like it....
Cheers
Swati
Rakhi ........
A cake made for Rakhi on my daughters wish..
Rakhi also called Raksha Bandhan (the bond of protection in Hindi) is a Hindu festival, which celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters. The festival is marked by the tying of a rakhi, or holy thread by the sister on the wrist of her brother. The elder brother in return offers a gift to his sister and vows to look after her. The brother and sister traditionally feed each other sweets.
I am going to Delhi today for the Rakhi celebrations tomorrow.
Will catch up with all of you super soon :)))
Happy Independence Day...
Sweet Pea Cake
Yeah, I have changed my blog name. It is Swati's Sugarcraft now. A new blog for Sugarcraft India is under construction.
I made this cake for a small gathering for an AFMC Day Celebration party. A butter sponge cake sandwiched with plum jam and covered with marzipan and then with fondant. It is decorated with sugarcrafted sweet pea flowers, lily of the valley and some ivy leaves.
A little lace work is done on the edges.
A lot of my blogger friends showed their love by sharing some surprises. I am really humbled by their sweet gesture.
Magic Lamp of Luck from Andhra Flavors and Indranee
I'd like to pass on this luck to Ivy,
Jeena , Rosa , Cakelaw, Faery
Brilliant WebBlog Prize By a new blogger friend Amu
I'd like to share this with Suma, , Madhavi, Shreya , Sireesha and Deeba , Sukanya and Sra
Dardo Award 2008 and Beautiful Site award by Faery
I would like these friends of mine who have been there with me from the very beginning.. This is an heart felt thanks to all of you for your constant support, advice and inspiration. Life would be so dull without you now ..Really....
Cynthia of Tastes Like Home
Asha of Foodies Hope
Cham of Spicy Club
Uma of Essence of Andhra
Shn Of Mishmash
Sig of Live to Eat
Anitha of Cakes by Anitha
Rosie of Rosie bakes a piece of cake
Shilpa of Aayis Recipes
Glamah of Coco Cooks
Rachel of Tangerines Kitchen
Indranee of Mistress of Spices
Caked Crusader
Margaret of Kitchen Delights
and Homecooked.
I was also tagged by dear Homecooked.. will do it very soon...
Thanks everyone and will see you soon.
Sugarcraft on Fresh Cream
Hi everyone
I just came back yesterday after a weeks travel.. My trip to Jaipur was excellent..Though the purpose of my travel was my workshop there but being in your home town has its own charm and magic. I got a very warm welcome there and the workshop went on smoothly.
I got to meet a whole set of new people who were very enthusiatic and fun loving.
This is one of the quickest cakes that I have made so far. Its a pineapple sponge cake which is decorated with fresh cream and a fondant doll sits on it.
Choosing fresh cream as icing was obvious as fresh cream goes very well with pineapple sponge.
The fondant doll was heavy and thus the hands have got slightly smudged with the cream .. So it wasn't the best option!!
But the cake tasted good it was a nice experience to experiment with fresh cream.
I will catch up with all your wonderful posts very soon.. Thanks for understanding.
Happy Friendship Day!!!
Happy Birthday MJ !!!
I made this for my brother-in-law.. Depicting the chilled out nature of his!!
Hope you like it MJ!!
This weekend I will be away for my Jaipur workshop and will catch up with all of you on my return.
Some of my friends had some awards for me ... Will put that up soon..
I have a music meme to write too..Ivy had tagged me for that..will do it very soon Ivy..
Thanks everyone!!
Bouquet of flowers
The hand woven fondant basket is filled with Alstromerias, Peony, Casablanca Lily, Gerberas, Crysanthamums, Hydrangeas, Roses,Lily of the valley and a variety of leaves. All done wih sugarpaste.
A picture of the cake covered with the woven fondant just ready for the flowers ...
Here Comes NODDY!!!
Noddy in Toyland with his "miniature" car !!!
All in sugarpaste....
I have some more things to share with all of you...
A wonderful blogger friend Carmen from Italy created a lovely award called
The Swan Cake Award..
She was very kind to share it with me. I will pass this on very soon.
Indranee and Uma
had this lovely Yum Award in store for me. Thanks dearies!!
I would like these amazing people to have it too..
Ivy
Carmen
Rosa's Yummy Yums
Farida
These are wonderful ladies with yum food cooking at their blogs..You have to see them if you do not know them yet.. Believe me you will love them!!
Hetal presented me with Blogging with a purpose award one more time...
Thanks Hetal.
I would like
Susan
Glamah
Rachel
Shilpa
Shn
Neryl
Krystyna
to also have this wonderful award. They are all very inspiring bloggers ..
Nuria had tagged me a long time back..Sorry dear for the BIG delay..
So here is more about me..
1) LAST MOVIE U SAW IN A THEATRE?
"Cheeni Kam".. A lovely movie starring Amitabh Bachhan and Tabu..
2) WHAT BOOK ARE U READING?
The Monk who sold his Ferrari by Robin S. Sharma
3) FAVOURITE BOARD GAME?
Monopoly
4) FAVOURITE MAGAZINE?
Femina and Good Housekeeping
5) FAVOURITE SMELLS?
Freesia flower smells heavenly.. and the wet earthenware smell...
6) FAVOURITE SOUNDS?
Birds chirping and a flowing stream
7) WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD?
Friends being judgemental...
8) WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN U WAKE?
Five more minutes, please!!!!
9) FAVOURITE FAST FOOD PLACE?
American Diners at Habitat, Delhi
10) FUTURE CHILD'S NAME?
I have two.. Saahil and Simran.. No future child now...
11) FINISH THIS STATEMENT—’IF I HAD A LOT OF MONEY I’D’
Go for a Bahama Cruise ... First class..Own a yacht.. ;))
12) DO U DRIVE FAST?
I dont drive by choice in Delhi.. or in Almora where I presently am.. Here its only when absolutely necessary.
13) DO U SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL?
Nope! Though I am very fond of Noddy !! I have a stuffed toy of Noddy in my bedroom :))
14) STORMS–COOL OR SCARY?
Need to be safe!!
15) WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR?
Maruti 800
16) FAVOURITE DRINK?
Grunberger wine...
17) FINISH THIS STATEMENT-IF I HAD THE TIME I WOULD…
Pick up my oil painting brushes..My paints are drying :((
18) DO YOU EAT THE STEMS ON BROCCOLI?
Yeah..Not too fond though
19) IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY OTHER COLOUR, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR CHOICE?
Mmmm..Brown I think!!
20) NAME ALL THE DIFFERENT CITIES/TOWNS U HAVE LIVED IN?
I have lived in Calcutta, Jaipur, Dehi, Belgaum, Dehradoon, Botswana, Almora where I presently am...
21) FAVOURITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Cricket..Especially matches between India and Pakistan..
22) ONE NICE THING ABOUT THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
Nuria is a very kind and warm person..
23) WHATS UNDER YOUR BED?
My fears!!
24) WOULD U LIKE TO BE BORN AS YOURSELF AGAIN??
Definitely...
25) MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?
Night Owl...
26) OVER EASY OR SUNNY SIDE UP?
Neither..
27) FAVOURITE PLACE TO RELAX?
Home sweet home...
28) FAVOURITE PIE?
Apple Pie..
29) FAVOURITE ICECREAM FLAVOUR?
No Icecreams for me..
30) OF ALL THE PEOPLE U HAVE TAGGED, WHO IS THE MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND FIRST?
Gotta tag them first...
I would like to know more about these friends of mine....
Indranee
Rachel
Glamah
Susan
Have fun girls!!
Tulip Cake
The past week has been really difficult with the weather. Its been pouring here and just doesn't seem to stop.
I agree its nice when its raining..Sit in the balcony with a hot cup of coffee or a masala chai (tea) and a plate of pakodas..But everyday.. for 8-9 days continuously!!! Naah!!
I tried my best to make some flowers and other tit bits but none of them could survive the moisture.. It was frightening to see them wilt and sticky..Scary stuff for me!!
Today the weather was clear and I pounced on the chance... My dining table is my workplace and it was soon swamped with my sugarcraft tools and pastes.... I was full of zeal and enthusiam and I had two things I was determined to do..Tulips and Crabapples..
Tulips have long since been there in my subconscience.. My trip to Keukinhoff, Holland made me fall in love with tulips .. Its an ecstacy thinking about that trip!! The windmills and the acres of land blooming with tulips.... Mesmerising!!
Crabapples ...The entire credit goes to Susan who very sweetly sent across some stunning pictures with close ups of the Crabapples.. I had been longing to make these since then..
I was so touched when Ivy presented me with this
Thanks a ton Ivy... You are adorable!!
I will display the rules and pass this on very soon...
It was equally surprising and thrilling to see Cham gimme a hug
Thanks sweet Cham.. I would promptly want to give a hug to the lovely Ivy from Greece.
Sprays
Hi friends, I am extremely happy to share with all of you that I had a wonderful workshop in Delhi and met another group of enthusiastic cake bakers who were so talented and keen to learn new skills.. We had so much to share and the interaction was marvellous.. I had a great time with all of them and am so thankful to Sugarcraft because of which I get to meet so many wonderful people...
Its been raining here heavily and this weather is not at all friendly with Sugarcraft work.. So I just unwinded for a couple of days and chilled out. Soon my in-laws came over and brought some brightness in the dull and gloomy weather here.
So coming to what I managed to do in the time that I got are these small sprays ....
I did 27 of these in three days... Have a look at some of them.. 
I owe my thanks to Indranee Batabayal, Suma , Rachel , Ivy who surprised me with the Rocking Girl award... Hey, its great to know that so many of you think that I Rock!! Thanks girls!! You make me smile :))
Sireesha passed on the Yummy blog award again to me. Thanks so much Sireesha!!
Thanks to all of you once again.. See ya soon :))
Farewell Chocolate Cake
On the ocassion of a colleague's farewell I bid them off with this chocolate cake..
The cake has been finished with a dark chocolate ganache icing and decorated with sugarcrafted roses.
I added two sprigs of sugarcrafted berries to give some added interest.
I am heading for my workshop in Delhi now and will catch up with all of you on Friday again.
I also express my gratitude to Andhra Flavors wh presented me with a Nice Matters Award and the Good Chat Blog again. Thanks Andhra Flavors!!
Pillow Cake, Pretty Sprays and more.........
A pillow cake !! A delicious marble cake covered in fondant and a baby elephant topper...
I have a workshop coming up in Delhi this June on 10th and 11th and have this in one of the classes.. I hope people enjoy doing this as much as I did..
I have also done some spray arrangements .. The different flowers are covered in the Flower and Foliage Workshop .. 
In the midst of making these sprays I had some more fun with fondant and made these little things.. They are really miniature creations and would look great on petit fours and even chocolates.. What say??
Kitten
Baby boy's bib and feeding bottle
I still have more to share......
Some of my blogger friends have graciously passed on some awards.. I have really delayed putting up some of them on my blog but I thank each one of you to have me in your thoughts..Afterall its the thought that counts and matters most!!
Ivy presented me with a " I love you this much award". I have met Ivy a couple of months back and we have developed a very good relationship.. Thanks to the world of blogging which has enriched my life with so many new found friends.. Love you too Ivy!!
Tartasacher an amazing blogger friend from Spain is another friend I treasure..She is a extremely warm and reciprocative person with a whole lot of goodies in her blog Milpostres .... She had a very precious award,as she mentioned,Quiéreme......which in English means Love me.. for people you connect with specially..ain't that very special..Thanks a ton Tartasacher..
Uma a blogger with very nice recipes and a very pleasant person to know along with LG with a very nice blog and warmth think I rock !!
Cham surprised me today with this 
Cham has always been very sweet and prompt with her friendly hellos.. and she too has a great load of lovely food cooking in her blog..
I will keep these with me for a while ... and pass them on in another few days ... ;)
Baby Ballerina
A baby ballerina modelled in sugarpaste...
I need to thank Ivy, Homecooked, LG, Tartasacher for nominating me for some awards..I will be displaying them on my blog very soon.. Thanks to all of you for the constant support and encouragement.. I am overwhelmed receiving your lovely comments and they are extremely inspiring..Thank You once again..
My English Nirvana Project
This is the English Nirvana Style of cake decorating which is not practised much today as it is very delicate and prone to breakages. Since this was a project, I used a cake dummy which is nothing but a polysterne drum but very good for practising and preserving too.
I had to prepare the floating top collar which you see on the top and some panels which it stands on. I also did the picture in the centre which uses the figure piping techniques.. Coloring it was the most relaxing thing in this. I etched some flowers and stems within each panel to make it look more appealing...
Its completely done with royal icing.
This week was very eventful and full of surprises. I was overjoyed to see that my blogger friends nominated me for some awards :
E for Excellent Award 
This was given to me by Hulya , a blogger from Turkey and she has some exquisite recipes to share with us . Thank You Hulya for this gesture..
I would like to extend this award to
Rachel of Tangerines Kitchen
Shn of Mishmash
Cooking and the city
Homecooked
Faery
Arte y Pico Award
Dear Rosie of Rosie Bakes a Piece of Cake presented me with The Arte y Pico Award. Rosie is a very inspiring and encouraging blogger and a friend..I really feel lucky to have known you Rosie and I treasure this truly :))
Here's how it works
You select 5 blogs that you feel excel in creativity, design, interesting material, and also contribute to the blogging community, no matter what language.
The rules for the Arte y Pico Award are:
1. You pick five blogs that you consider deserve this award for their creativity, design, interesting material, and also contribute to the blogging community, no matter what language.
2. Each award has to have the name of the author and also a link to his or her blog to be visited by everyone.
3. Each award winner has to show the award and put the name and the link to the blog that has given her or him the award itself.
4. Award-winner and the one who has given the prize have to show the link of Arte y Pico blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award.
Here are my Five choices again it is a difficult one for me to choose only five!
Anitha
Sig
Mansi
Kate/Kajal
Shilpa
You Make My Day Award
This was given to me by Cooking and the city...A very sweet person with a wonderful blog..
I am extremely happy to share this with some people who have been very encouraging, helpful and are very sweet people. You really really make my day!!
Cynthia
Asha
Rosie
Susan
Susan from Food Blogga
Glamah
Cham
Uma
Margaret
Cakelaw
Pixie
Namratha
Swati Raman Garg
The list is long..But each one of you deserve it so much...
Yummy blog award
I was graciously given this award again by simple and sweet Precious..Thanks dear..
I would like to pass this on to
Ivy ..A wonderful blogger from Greece..She has the utmost traditional greek recipes!!
Rosie.. A lovely baker with droolworthy posts
Hulya..Yummy recipes really!!
Tartasacher ...Her recipes are so delicious
Carmen.. Another yummy blog
Maria ..a real goddess in the kitchen
So girls enjoy your awards!!!
I will be occupied the next few days so will be off blogging for a while..Will catch up with you soon :))
A gift with love ...
APARNA WISHING YOU A VERY VERY HAPPY AND DELIGHTFUL BIRTHDAY !!!
Its a delight to make something especially for someone .. Made with a lot of love for you Aparna :))
A chocolate cake with chocolate butter icing and covered with fondant. I chose to make these blue glory bower flowers... very dainty and exotic flowers !!
I also made some drapes and small butterflies coloured in the same scheme of blue and violet.
Yummy blog award and a Meme
“Yummy blog award is the award given to the blog with the most yummy recipes/photos”
I have been awarded the Yummy blog award by the lovely Homecookedd. It really was such a pleasant surprise and I feel very honoured to receive this award. Thank you Homecooked I will treasure it! This award was originally started by Roopa of My Kitchen Treats.
Rules for the ‘Yummy Blog’ award Receiver:
The person who receives the award should display the "Yummy Blog !" logo on their blog and also the meaning of the award which is "Yummy blog award is the award given to the blog with most yummy recipes/photos".
The receiver should also quote their favorite yummy-licious :) dessert(s) that they have ever prepared/eaten. Don’t restrict yourself to any dessert, chocolate bars also welcome.Also the receiver should pass on the award to four other bloggers who's blog they find "yummy" and let them know about the rules:)
Also the receiver should pass on the award to four other bloggers whose blog they find "yummy" and let them know about the rules.
I need to share with you the yummy desserts I have prepared or eaten and my favorites are:
Gulab Jamuns
Chocolate walnut cake with hot chocolate sauce
Lemon cheese cake
I really wish I could nominate all my blogger friends and share this award with them but rules say that I need to nominate only four so I choose:
Cynthia of Tastes like Home
Pixie of You say Tomahto I say Tomayto
Rachel of Tangerine's Kitchen Hangout
Faery of Faery's Kitchen
Hope all of you enjoy it as much as I did!!!
I had also been tagged by Divya Vikram who has a wonderful blog called Dil Se for a a Meme called Top ten pics..
So here are my favorite ones
Cattellya Orchid
Arhan's Ark
Peony
Butterfly
Booties in filigree on a royal iced cake
Sunflower
My birthday cake
Doll cake
Gerbera
Lilies
Rose and lily cake
I really enjoyed doing this Divya. It brought back memories and its a great feeling. Thanks once again.
I further tag
The Caked Crusader
Namratha
Shn
Cakelaw
Cakespy
Anitha
Please participate if you like. I had a great time doing it :))
Arhan's Ark!
A welcome cake for my nephew.. Yeah, celebrating Arhan's arrival in India and our first meeting with him.. So baked a chocolate cake for him... 
The decorations of the cake have been done with fondant. My sister (Arhan's Mom) was overjoyed to see it .... Love you sis..
Cupcakes for All
I know I have been away for a little longer than I had planned for... but am back and really eager to share what I made for my family...
These are eggless chocolate cupcakes with some marzipan decorations and some fondant flowers.
Have a closer look...
Welcome Summers!!
After four months of long winters in the hills, the bright sun and warmth in the air with flowers in full bloom, is more than welcome.
To celebrate the onset of summers coupled with my parents visit to my house after many years, I decided to make something special and synonymous with the Summers !!
I love trying out new flowers and finally sat down to make "The Majestic" Sunflowers ...
I used two cakes of completely different flavors for this arrangement!! The only similarity was that they were both eggless and had walnuts in them. The bottom tier is a Danish apple walnut cake and the top tier is a date walnut cake infused with plum jam.
I would love to share the "casualties" I met whilst making this cake...
I ran out of fondant for covering both the cakes and time demanded me to finish the cake ASAP.. So I tried a short cut by first placing the smaller cake on the bottom tier and then draping both of them with a single sheet of fondant. So far I have always covered both cakes individually with fondant and then made the tiers. It was slightly difficult doing "the short cut" way as the fondant tends to tear.
I covered them with the ivy leaves and thats where the scallops and the fondant ribbon lacing came in!!
The overall look was appealing and I loved the sunflowers :))
I would also like to inform you that I will not be able to blog or visit your wonderful spaces for two weeks... See ya soon :))
Narcissus and Mimosa Blossoms
March 8 is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women.
I learnt about this event from one of my favourite blogger Asha of "Foodies Hope" and it motivated me to make a small contribution my way..Sugarcrafted Narcissus flowers and Mimosa Blossoms.
The International Women's Day event is being hosted by lovely Zorra from "kochtopf". In her own words " Yellow" because on this day in Southern countries there is the tradition to give sprigs of bright yellow Mimosa flowers to women. The flowers are intended as a sign of respect and also an expression of solidarity with the women in their support for oppressed women worldwide.
During my recent trip to Nainital I saw beautiful Yellow Narcissus in full bloom and that was what immediately came to my mind.
I also made some mimosa flowers as they signify this day.
Thanks Zorra for hosting this lovely event.
Wishing all of you a very Happy Women's Day...
Arum Lilies On Choc Cake
My attempt at having a rich chocolate cake with sugarcraft flowers!!
I was privileged to do a cake for a conference in Nainital and their requirement was a chocolate cake.
I decided to make arum lilies for the ocassion as white flowers would go well with a dark base.
The base cake was a rich truffle cake and the top tier was a mocha cake.
The arum lilies had tall stems which went through the top tier and reached the base cake as I thought that would look different.
People really liked the look of the cake and the taste as well...Finally its the taste which matters!!!!!!
Doll Cake
One doesn't have much of a choice when you have to bake a cake for your 7 year old daughter who is fascinated with Barbies ...
Well, I had no alternative when she came to me and said "Mamma you will make a doll cake for me , isn't it " ...that was it and I really had to think hard to manage to fulfill her wishes and dreams.....
I have enjoyed myself thoroughly in the whole making of this cake and it kept me awake one whole night to be able to complete it..But believe me it was an accomplishment in itself and gave me immense satisfaction to be able to make it the way I wanted it to be.
The doll's dress is made completely with fondant with some embossing and painting on the gown. The face and hands are that of the plastic doll.
The hat is made of fondant and I was totally thrilled about it..I made some miniature roses to embellish the hat..I got so carried away with them that they also went on as a brooch and also on the gown ..This whole venture took me back to childhood days and its a terrific feeling....
A close up of the baskets ...The baskets and lace work on the edges of the cake are made from royal icing and the baskets have been filled with fondant flowers.
Posted on 7th Feb 2008
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