31st of October Birthday Cake

Last night, I made my special chocolate cake for one of my Husband's colleagues at work, who was celebrating his birthday. The reason why I call it my "special chocolate cake" is because some time earlier this year, (like I always do) I decided to try out a new recipe for chocolate cake. It turned out to be one of the best best chocolate cakes I had ever had (I'm not kidding). We had too much cake left at home, so I told my husband to take the rest of it to work and offer it to his colleagues. Much to my surprise, he called me and told me that one of his colleagues loved the cake so much that she wanted to order one for one of her friends who was going to celebrate her birthday in just a few days.The great news is that the cake was a hit and one of his colleagues even said that he normally does not like cake, but this cake was very delicious. 

This chocolate cake has now become one of my signature cakes and I was privileged to bake another one. (pictures below) 

It is a dark chocolate cake frosted with whipped chocolate ganache and decorated with two daisies. 

If you like chocolate, you will definitely love his cake. 

Professional Cake Decorating Class

Last month my family and I traveled all the way to Darien, IL and took a class called "Professional cake decorating by Colette Peters" at the Wilton school. In all my years that I have spent in school, this was the most fun I had ever had. I honestly did not want to stop, but I believe that a time will come when I will be able to not only go to school full time, but also be able to bake and decorate on a full time basis, Lord willingly. 

Not only did I meet with people who came from different parts of the world just to take this course, but I also learnt a lot from Colette Peters who has been in this business for so many years. It was a joy and a wonderful experience. I know and understand that the only way you can improve and be the best you can be is to also learn from the best. 

Below is are a few pictures of the 3 tiered cake I decorated. 

Fyi, this was not an edible cake, just a dummy cake which I still am in possession of and have kept and preserved.

3 tiered cake from my professional cake decorating class

Oriental Peony

Roses

Orchid, Stephanotis