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!!!!!!
I liked the detailing on the flowers....i made it once but wasnt this pretty....but one of the easiest to make , right...:)
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Shn...I got a very short notice so had to do something fast ...These flowers dont need any cutters too!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing swati just look at all the detail on those lilies!! This is one very beautiful cake - you have much talent my friend!!
ReplyDeleteRosie x
Wow, kudos to your talent once again, Swati! I wish I could learn it from you. That was really wonderful and fabulous choc cake with pretty lilies.
ReplyDeletewow!amazing swati!!!!!looks so delicious
ReplyDeleteWow, Swati, it is amazing cake!
ReplyDeleteMust be yummy too.
Thanks for sharing!
Best wishes to you!
You amaze me with your talent, Swati. every creation is excellent.
ReplyDeletecakes looks so decorative. so nicely done.
ReplyDeleteOh Rosie Thanks. I admire your baking skills!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Uma..You are welcome to learn anytime dear!!
ReplyDeleteDhivya
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot..I loved the potato feast you are hosting!!
Jeena
ReplyDeleteWill check out your new site soon..I loved the previous one too!!
Krstyna
ReplyDeleteThanks..Hope you did not have much problem with the site like last time!!
The cake did turn out nice and moist ..very well liked by them!!
Dear Meera
ReplyDeleteI have a long way to go, and try to pick up new things and styles constantly and improvise myself.
This field is an expanse and I see this as just the beginning.
All of you are so nice to appreciate each time!!
Thanks so much.
We call them calla lilies here in the States. They have a reputation of being very elegant and sophisticated. Many a bride has them added to her bouquet. Lovely presentation. You have amazing skill.
ReplyDeleteYou are right there Susan, it is also called calla lilies and you get them in purple and tangerine color also.
ReplyDeleteSomehow I really like the white ones with the slight green tinge..
Nice to read your comment.Thanks for adding me. Those cakes look so very gorgeous! How is it possible that the cake in the middle is blue in color? Is it perhaps, you've used blueberries? I really want to make cakes like these someday:)
ReplyDeleteSpicegirl, thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteThe middle tier that you see is a glass vase which has the stems of the lilies passing through and I had wrapped an arum lily around it..so there is no cake in the middle tier at all..may be coz of refection you saw that to be blue..No blueberries in this one...
That is a cake????? Oh my god..How do you make them look so beautiful Swati? Its one of the most beautiful cakes I have ever seen. Wow!!!!. I wish I could learn it from u....
ReplyDeleteSwati,
ReplyDeletethanks for being a pat of Vow that lead me to your wonderful blog here :)
your each cake i find is better than other and I am totally lost to see this wonderful art of yours.
I am sure will keep visiting for more.
Keep the good work going on.
Truffle cake AND mocha cake! Oh, my, that gives new meaning to death by chocolate! This is fabulous, Swati!
ReplyDeleteHello Swati,
ReplyDeletethis is the most wonderful cake I've ever seen.It is really amazing.Have a nice day:-)
(MUTFAKTA BIRI MI VAR??? )
Swati these flowers are perfect,so beautiful they look like natural the cake looks delicious too the other day my mom's orchid was in blosson and I told her I am sure Swati can make this and I took a picture to send it to you it is a green orchid
ReplyDeleteHi swati,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...I loved the concept...certainly innovative. What is your base cake like? I mean how is it able to support a vase and a cake on top of it? Is it coulded with marzipan and then topped with chocolate ganache? Also whats the detailing on the top cake? Sorry too many Qs.
Next time you should post pics once the cake is cut, to understand the texture and dimensions of your fab cakes. I wish I could taste it. i love chocolate besides sugar:))
Keep it up..
Shilpa
ReplyDeleteYou really bring a smile to my face :)
Thanks dear...You are too kind say such nice words..
It is the greatest motivating factor!!
Dear Pooja
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to contribute my recipe as well to your VoW..Its really nice knowing you and I wonder how you manage hosting such lovely events with wonderful roundups.
All the best for your event.
Hey susan, totally right..It did taste like Death by Choc..My hubbie is a complete chocoholic and he is happy!!!
ReplyDeleteThnaks Hulya for stopping by :)
ReplyDeleteFaery dear thanks thanks thanks..and looking forward to see the green orchids..will surely try !!
Aparna..Love seeing you here !!
Am glad you asked so many questions..
The base cake was a truffle cake and had made a high cake so that it could take the weight of the top tier without sinking. After icing the bottom tier when it was nearly dry I placed a round mirror as a base for the top tier.
The top tier look differnt and nice isnt it!! Ya, had used a sunflower mold tin and then while icing I was careful to give the petal strokes with icing to give it a flower look. I finally finished with both the cakes with golden tear drops scattered around.
I have to ask, are the lillies edible- I'm guessing they are!! they look so real!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe lillies are lovely - but I am particularly interested in the cake! It looks devine.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful Swati. Viji
ReplyDeleteOh wow. Your great. I stated bacis cources this year and I aspire to get as good you.This is such a fun hobby. Just beautuiful. Thanks for your nice comments on my blog.
ReplyDeleteWopw, looks excellent!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
Hey Di
ReplyDeleteI took a while to comment..
The lilies look great.I loved the contrast of the white lilies on the rich dark choclate background.
I have never seen such a "flowery" knife before.. It really looks "deadly" :)
Beautiful lilies!!! I am sure the cake tasted delicious!
ReplyDeletewow, the lilies look as good as real! Great to see your talent displayed here! Lovely blog
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