Just The Frosting

Black & White Cake

2011-12-30T21:58:00.000-08:00

For a special 50th birthday, his partner wanted to throw a surprise black and white semi-formal affair - and of course JIT can create a cake for just this occasion:)

Black & White Cake

As my last cake posting of the year I wanted to wish you all a wonderful and prosperous new year. Thank for following me on my journey through custom cakes. Let's make 2012 a sweet one - I can already taste it!!!!! Looking forward to a great cake year!

Keep it sweet!

Jen

2011-12-13T11:48:00.000-08:00

Nathan was turning the big 5 this year and was TOTALLY INTO STAR WARS! He knew what kind of cake he wanted and here it is!

Star Wars Cake

Keep it sweet!
Jen:)

Tiffany Blue and San Francisco Giants Wedding Cake

2011-12-13T11:46:00.001-08:00

For a lovely couple who are fanatical SF Giants fans and a bride that adored Tiffany & Co (Brides name is Tiffany:) ) and their signature color - one would ask how to tie those of course they needed to tie that into there wedding cake. Here it is!

Tiffany Blue and San Francisco Giants Wedding Cake

Happy Caking!!
Jen":)

Helvetica letter Wedding Cake

2011-12-13T11:15:00.000-08:00

Meeting Irene and James as well as there family of creative people, I knew that I wanted to be a part of their special day. There was not one person that wasn't a part of the union - Such a great couple and group of friends. Thankfully they did choose me as there cake and sweet table vendor! Wedding reception was set at the stutting White Palace in San Francisco, Ca.

Helvetica letter Wedding Cake

Keeping Sweet!
Jen:)

P.S. I'll be doing a feature for this cake so you can see all the elements from the wedding!

Ice Cream Wedding Cake

2011-12-13T10:49:00.000-08:00

For a couple that has literally traveled the world to find the yummiest ice cream and they think they found it in Nice, France (I need to go there!) - their cake needed to exemplify just that! It took a couple of iterations of design work, but here is!!

Ice Cream Wedding Cake

Happy Caking!
Jen:)

Tiffany Blue and Black Topsy Turvy Cake

2011-12-13T10:38:00.000-08:00

The young lady celebrating her Quinceanera (15th Birthday), she had already decided what cake she wanted. Specifically one just like she saw on the Pink Cake Box site (I love their cakes as well!). Here is my version in the color and modifications she requested

Tiffany Blue and Black Topsy Turvy Cake

Happy Caking!
Jen:)

Another Buzz Lightyear Cake

2011-12-13T10:32:00.001-08:00

For young boy turning 3, George already knew what kind of cake he wanted....Buzz Lightyear!!! 2 Buzz Lightyear cake in a row! I little modified to have Buzz sitting on the moon!

Buzz Lightyear Cake

Happy Caking!
Jen:)

Buzz Lightyear Cake

2011-11-05T22:14:00.000-07:00

For their youngest son's first birthday the whole family was into Pixar's Toy Story, specifically, Buzz Lightyear!

Buzz Lightyear Cake

Barrel of Monkeys too!

Happy Caking!
Jen:)

Just The Frosting Update

2011-09-27T13:53:00.000-07:00

Hi to all my Cake lovers!

I will be out of the country on a long awaited vacation to go back Europe. It's my 5 year anniversary with the best husband in the entire world! So for now won't be able to respond back to orders or new orders from Sept 27th to Oct 10 2011.

Love you all! Salud, Cheers, Au Revoir mon ami!

Jen

Purple & Turquoise Cake

2011-08-28T23:35:00.000-07:00

For Joanna's and Franks wedding they went with purple/turquoise themed wedding with accents of whimsical swirls and Hawaiian flowers. Here's how it came out with a square topper surrounded by cupcakes galore!

Purple & Turquoise Cake/Cupcakes

I'm so late on posts!! Thanks so much for following! If you ever have any questions regarding cakes and orders please contact me at jennifer@justthefrosting.com! Website soon!

Keep Caking!
Jen

San Francisco Giants World Series Trophy Cake

2011-08-07T18:14:00.000-07:00

For a young man's 9th birthday who is a fanatical giant's fan, the parents decided to go with a Giant's Baseball themed party at the batting cages! What kind of a cake you say? The San Francisco Giant's World Series Trophy Cake baby!

San Francisco Giants World Series Trophy Cake

Cake Love,
Jennifer

Pink and Green Owl Cake

2011-07-24T20:27:00.000-07:00

For a little girl's first birthday her parents wanted a party themed after cute pink and green owl decor they had purchased on Etsy. (btw - I love Esty!) Here's my take on the Pink and Green Owl Theme...but in CAKE!

Pink Owl Cake

Cake Elements:

Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Classic White Cake with Guava Italian Buttercream

Sweet and Cake!

Jen

Wedding White Peony Cake

2011-07-24T20:01:00.000-07:00

For an elegant wedding themed in white I created this cake highlighted with a white peony.

Wedding White Peony Cake

Cake Elements:
Classic White Cake with Guava Italian Buttercream
Handmade Peony

Thanks for caking with me!
Jen:)

Pink and Yellow Baby Shower Cake

2011-07-18T00:12:00.000-07:00

For Mommy-To-Be Cherleen, the shower was set to be a sweet candy wonderland themed to the colors of Pink and Yellow. Her family and friends set such a beautifully sweet setup. Here was my take on the Pink and Yellow theme in cake:)!

Pink and Yellow Baby Shower Cake

Cake Elements:
Vanilla Butter Cake with Guava Italian Buttercream.
All handmade.

Thanks for caking with me!
Jen

Mickey & Minnie Hat Cakes

2011-07-17T20:40:00.000-07:00

For a daughter and her little brother's birthdays who had really close summer birthdays, their parents decided to have a combo Disney themed birthday! Hey Disney has plenty of princesses and lots of cool stuff for boys too - Cars, Star Wars the list can go on! For her kids cakes what better than little boy and girl Mickey & Minnie hats! I also paired them up with nostalgic "hostess" cupcakes themed to Disney colors.

Micky & Minnie Hat Cakes

Cake Elements:
Double Chocolate Cake with Hostess filling
Cupcake:
Nostalgic "Hostess" cupcakes

All created by yours truly!

Love and Cake!
Jen

Tinker Belle Cake

2011-07-17T20:19:00.000-07:00

The #1 Disney character for a little girl that just came from Disneyland with her family was decided in one day (as her mother put it) Tinker Belle! So with that, it had been decided. Tinker belle cake it is for her 2nd Birthday!

Tinker Belle Cake

Cake Elements:
White Cake with Guava Italian Buttercream

Sweets and Cakes,
Jen:)

Cute as a Button Cake

2011-06-19T23:52:00.000-07:00

I've always wanted to do a button themed cake and sure enough an order came in for a baby shower themed with the notion of "Cute as a Button". Perfect! Here's my take with a pastel colors!

Cute as a Button Cake

I absolutely loved this cake, especially on my Jadiete Milk glass pedestal (Rental soon!)

Thanks for the Cake Love!
Jen:)

Birthday Cakes

2011-06-19T13:41:00.000-07:00

I'm looking have a set of special occasion cakes and am currently contemplating a few:) Here are the first 2 I've made. I think I may add a little more to the green cake:)

Birthday Cakes

Keep on Caking!
Jen:)

Chocolate Sweet Table

2011-06-11T00:36:00.000-07:00

Chocolate Sweet Table created for a birthday comprised of Valrhona Chocolate French Macarons, Valrhona Chocolate hand rolled truffles, and Chocolate Cupcakes topped with Fresh Raspberry Italian Buttercream. All displayed on vintage pedestals. Order a sweet trio table today!

For the love of baking and sweets,
Jen:)

Key Lime and Pistacio French Macarons

2011-06-11T00:31:00.000-07:00

Key Lime and Pistachio French Macarons

For one of my lovely clients, she decided to ship some to her friend in Napa, CA. I have to say no one can say no to a lovely present of Parisian macarons;)! Shipping to So Cal soon!

Macaron Love,
Jen!

WWE Wresting Cake

2011-06-11T00:23:00.001-07:00

For one of my repeat customers, she decided to order a WWE cake for her nephew who was TOTALLY into wrestling. From what I heard, he absolutely loved the cake!

WWE Wrestling Cake

Cake Elements:
Top Tier - Chocolate Cake with Whipped Double Chocolate Ganache
Bottom Tier - Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Covered with Swiss Fondant
Wresting Belt - Fondant/Gumpaste. Silver Dragees, Pictures printed with edible ink on gumpaste.

Sweet Cakes,
Jen:)

Mickey Mouse Cake

2011-06-11T00:12:00.000-07:00

Who says Disney is only for kids! For a 40th birthday a client of mine ordered a Mickey Mouse themed cake and specifically asked for a certain type of shoe to be worn by this famous mouse. Here's the Just The Frosting take on this!

Mickey Mouse Cake

Cake Elements
Red Velvet Cake with Vanilla Italian Buttercream filling
Covered with hand colored Swiss Fondant
Gumpaste/Fondant Mickey
Silver Dragees

Love & Cake, Jen:)

Golden Marimekko Poppy Cake

2011-05-07T19:37:00.001-07:00

For Yasmine and Mikes wedding she knew exactly what she wanted for her cake. She wanted a Cake Girls cake, which of course I would love to do! Cake girls are one of all time favorite cake designers. We did a small twist to the design to make it a design all for Yasmine:) Here's my take:

Golden Marimekko Poppy Cake

Cake Elements
Variations for Double Chocolate Cake paired with:
Fresh Raspberry Italian Buttercream
Toasted Almond Italian Buttercream
Caramel Italian Buttercream
Swiss Gumpaste Marimekko Poppies
Edible Gold Luster

Love & Cake,
Jen:)!

Mermaid Cake

2011-05-07T19:22:00.000-07:00

For Alaia's 3rd Birthday her mom themed her party to be Little Mermaid! I can see little girls singing the songs from the movie:) One of my favorites! She had given me her mermaid themed invitation - here's my take:

Mermaid CakeCupcakes to accompany:)

Cake/Cupcake Elements
Vanilla Cake with Whipped Milk Chocolate Ganache
Swiss Fondant
Gumpaste Mermaid
Rice crispie covered with Royal Icing
Edible glitter

Double Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Italian Buttercream
Banana Cake with Hazelnut Italian Buttercream
Classic White Cake with Fresh Raspberry Italian Buttercream

Love and Sweets!
Jen:)

Stella & Dot Cupcakes

2011-04-11T22:16:00.000-07:00

For Stella & Dot Stylist friend of mine, she wanted something just a little sweet to add to her jewelry launch event. Here is another version of my simple but modern take for the cupcakes for her event. Of course with the signature turquoise color:)!

Stella & Dot Cupcakes

Cupcake Elements:
Classic White Cupcakes with Vanilla Italian Buttercream
White Chocolate Fondant, Luster Dust, Edible Pearl

Love and Sweetness!
Jen

Animal Train Cake

2011-04-11T21:20:00.001-07:00

As much as I can I like to donate my efforts towards great causes. For one of my good friends RJ, that was running the annual SF AIDS marathon last year he asked if I would donate a Just The Frosting Custom Cake to raise funds towards his goal - of course I would. Thank You to Cristen for bidding and winning!

For her cake they were celebrating her son's 3rd birthday at Train Town in Sonoma, Ca. She specifically asked for a train car with animals! So cute! Here's my take!

Animal Train Cake

Top Tier: Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Bottom Tier: Valrhona Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Italian Buttercream
Fondant Animal accents

Love and Sweetness,

Jen

Ivory Wedding Cake

2011-03-28T00:44:00.002-07:00

Congratulations to Mira and Eric on their new life together as husband and wife! When I first met them from their Event Coordinator Sheila Dizon from Elite Solutions (http://www.eventsolutions-sf.com/) they were absolutely the cutest couple! You can tell they were meant for each other. I'm happy they chose Just The Frosting to be apart of their special day!

Mira wanted a classic ivory/chocolate ribbon band cake accented with fresh flowers from Natalini Floral Design (www.nataliniflowers.com). Crispie is an awesome floral designer! Would totally recommend!

Ivory Wedding Cake

Cake Elements:

Chocolate Cake with Italian Fresh Raspberry Buttercream
Classic White Cake with Italian Meyer Lemon Buttercream
Black and White Cake with Italian Lemon Buttercream & Meyer Lemon Curd

Covered with:
Vanilla Italian Buttercream
White Chocolate Fondant
Chocolate Fondant Ribbon Bands

Thanks for all your support my cake friends!

Jen

Lego Cake & Cupcakes

2011-03-28T00:44:00.001-07:00

For the Villacarte's son Jared's 2nd birthday they decided that that lego building little boy will have a lego cake! The mother wanted to give the cakes as favors so each one was covered with fondant to keep in the yummy goodness in! Here's my take!

Lego Cake & Cupcakes

Cake elements:
6" cake = Vanilla Butter Cake with Toasted Almond Italian Buttercream
Cupcakes:
Classic White Cake with Raspberry Italian Buttercream
Fondant Lego Pieces (c/o Cathy S.)

Thanks Cathy one of my cake support systems!!

Cake and Love!

Jen

Not Just Cakes!

2011-03-13T22:53:00.000-07:00

Bonjour, Mes Amis!

As you know I've been making cakes now for quite awhile now - but for 2011 I'm expanding to mini sweets! From my initial greeting you may get a hint...the first mini sweets that I'll be showcasing on my blog will be...(Trumpet sounds!)...

French Macarons!

If you've never tasted or seen Google it (I couldn't help it - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macaron) ! They are definitely scrumptious! When I went on my anniversary trip with my husband to Paris, we ate macarons everyday! Not to mention all the other desserts we tasted!

Here are a few pics:

Top left to right:

Fleur de Sel (Salted) Caramel, Meyer Lemon, Raspberry Guava

Bottom left to right:

Blueberry, Key Lime, Roasted Pistachio

So many more flavors to show you - pics to come!

A Bientot mon amie & Happy Sweets!

Jen:)

TOMS Shoes Cake & Cupcakes

2011-03-11T19:00:00.000-08:00

For Cecilia's daughter's 17th birthday she wanted to give her a cake that showed off one of her FAVORITE things! She had recently purchased burgundy TOMS shoes for her daughter - so why not a cake! Here's my take on TOMS shoes! I have to say this is one of the cutest cakes that I've ever made! (I wanted to keep the shoe!)

TOMS Shoes Cake & Cupcakes

Cake Elements:
Chocolate Cake with Italian Chocolate Buttercream
Fondant, Fondant Flag, edible ink
Tom Shoe/Box
Rice Crispie Base
Fondant,Gumpaste, edible ink
Vanilla Cupcakes with Italian Vanilla Buttercream
Chocolate Cupcakes with Italian Chocolate Buttercream
Circular fondant Toms flag topper.

Cake & Love,
Jen

Stella & Dot Cupcakes

2011-03-05T23:11:00.000-08:00

For Stella & Dot Stylist friend of mine, she wanted something just a little sweet to add to her jewelry launch event. Here is my simple but modern take for the cupcakes for her event.

Stella & Dot Cupcakes

Cupcake Elements:

Vanilla Cake with Italian Vanilla Buttercream
Edible gumpaste decor, lusterdust

Cake & Love,
Jen

Cherry Blossom Bassinet Cake

2011-02-26T15:36:00.000-08:00

For Cheryl's baby shower her family wanted a Japanese garden themed celebration. For her cake we decided to go with a cherry blossom cake accented with a bassinet and the kanji that she has given to her baby daughter. Congratulations on your bundle of joy!

Cherry Blossom Bassinet Cake

Cake Elements:
Vanilla Cake with Italian Vanilla Buttercream
Fondant, Chocolate Fondant Tree
Gumpaste Blossoms
Gumpaste Bassinet -Rice Crispie center
Luster dust

Cake and Love,
Jen

Racing Car Cupcakes

2011-02-13T09:59:00.000-08:00

For Laura's Boy Scout troop's Soap Box Derby event she wanted to add just a lil bit of sweetness at the finish line. How you say? with race car themed cupcakes!

Racing Car Cupcakes

Cupcake Elements:
Vanilla Cupcakes with Italian Vanilla and Chocolate Buttercream
Fondonat Toppers/Cars and decorative sugar

Cake and Love,
Jen

A Comic Book Cake

2011-02-06T21:53:00.000-08:00

For Rose son's big 5 birthday she...I mean...he decided to have a comic book themed party! How fun is that! For Jacob's 5th birthday I themed it after her evite and a `lil bit of comic book history! KA-POW!! WHAM!! BANG!!

A Comic Book Cake

Cake/Cupcake Elements:
Red Velvet Cake with cream cheese filling
Italian Buttercream crumb coat/Orange fondant
Edible Ink, glitter
Fondant star accents

Red Velvet Cupcakes
Double Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Italian Buttercream

Love and Cake!
Jen:)

Hello 2011!

2011-02-06T21:48:00.001-08:00

Hello all you cakers out there!

I was on hiatus for a few months (for some personal reasons) but I'm back on the cake saddle again! I did have a Star Wars themed cupcake order but was so in a hurry I failed to take pics!!! I'll make them again just to take pictures...I'll find some people to reap the benefits of sample cupcakes! I hope all of you had wonderful holidays!

On we go with 2011! Let's keep 2011 happy...with CAKE!

Love and Cake,
Jen

Toy Story Cake and Cupcakes

2010-09-26T21:29:00.000-07:00

To celebrate her son's birthday, she decided to go with a Toy Story theme, but just a 'lil different that what I've made before. Here's my take!

Toy Story Cake and Cupcakes

Cake Elements:
Double Chocolate Cake with fresh raspberries and Chocolate Italian Buttercream
Colored Fondant, Royal Icing.

Thanks so much for following me & Happy Caking!
Jen

Cake Inspired by Pinup Lifestyle

2010-09-26T21:17:00.000-07:00

For the Pinup Lifestyle Anniversary, they wanted to celebrate with a cake that had some influence from the website itself (www.pinuplifestyle.com) Here's my take:)! Congratulations on your second year PL!

Pinup Lifestyle Logo Cake

Red Velvet
White/Black Fondant
Handmade Sugar paste Roses and Logo.

Thanks for allowing me to celebrate with you all!

Happy Caking!
Jen

Thomas the Train Cake

2010-09-26T21:07:00.000-07:00

For Nicolaus' 2nd birthday, his mom noticed that he is totally in love with trains, especially Thomas the Train! So do I have to tell you what type of theme his birthday was? Heehee!

Thomas the Train Cake

Cake Elements:
Double Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Italian Buttercream
Colored Fondant, Sugar Paste Thomas the Train
Sugar Paste Medallion, Royal Icing

Happy Caking!!
Jennifer

Big Ladybug Cake

2010-09-26T20:59:00.000-07:00

For a 'lil girl named Emma who was turning the big ONE, her mothers theme for the big celebration was red and black...and what kind of cake would this event have? Of course....a ladybug cake!!!

Big Ladybug Cake

Cake Elements:
Double Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Italian Buttercream.
Fondant Covering

Happy Caking!!
Jen

Treasure Chest Cake

2010-08-30T11:35:00.000-07:00

Ar Mateys! For Lil Miss Sophie's birthday she wanted a Pink Pirate Party! The essential 3 P's LOL! So for her order, I created a Pink Treasure chest to celebrate her 3rrrrrrd birthday! Happy Birthday Sophie!

Treasure Chest Cake

Cake Elements:
Double Chocolate Cake with Nostalgic "Hostess" cream filling
Hand Colored fondant
Chocolate Wood Fondant
Gumpaste coins, painted with edible gold luster
Gumpaste Pearls and number 3, edible glitter, pearl dust
Graham Cracker sand

Happy Caking!!!
Jenn

Ni Hao, Kai Lan Cake

2010-08-22T09:13:00.000-07:00

For a little girl's first birthday her parents decided to have a Kai Lan themed party. Since it was her first of course she gets a lil' smash cake for her to tear up! Wait...cupcakes too!

Ni Hao, Kai Lan Cake

Cake Elements:

Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and fresh strawberries
Hand Colored Fondant/Gumpaste: Kai Lan ,Rintoo, Sun Flowers
Luster for Name

Happy Caking!
Jennifer

Classic Bow Cupcakes

2010-08-22T08:53:00.000-07:00

For a wedding shower gift, she really wanted to make sure to bring something sweet and tied with a bow for a Tiffany themed party. Look at these cutie cupcakes!

Classic Bow Cupcakes

Cupcake Elements
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese frosting
Gum Paste bows/Pearl luster
(handmade by my friend, Cathy S. helping me out, Thanks so much!!!)

Happy Caking!
Jen:)

How Two Train Your Dragon Cake

2010-08-15T20:01:00.000-07:00

For a 4 year old name Marley, nothing was better that having a party themed after the 3-D movie...How To Train Your Dragon!!!! So Cool Right! I love this movie! So here is my take on the movie...but in cake:)

How Two Train Your Dragon CakeCake/Cupcake Elements

Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Italian Buttercream
Hand Colored Fondant
Gumpaste Gronkle and Viking Helmets

Until Next Time!
Jen:)

Yo Gabba Gabba Cake

2010-08-07T12:06:00.001-07:00

For Lil' Miss Charlie's 2nd Birthday everything she loves is Yo Gabba Gabba, so for this years cake Mommy ordered, what do you think!....A Yo Gabba Gabba Cake! Here's the second rendition of this cake:)! Happy Birthday Charlie!

Yo Gabba Gabba Cake

Cake Elements:
Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Hand Colored Fondant
Fondant/Sugar Paste Brobee, Muno, Plex, Foofa, Toodee & boombox figures

Thanks for following and visiting!
Happy Caking!
Jen

Mario Galaxy Cake

2010-08-02T00:27:00.000-07:00

For one of my favorite nephews 8th birthday, his parents decided to have a video game themed party. What I would have done to have a video game birthday party when I was younger!! For the theme of the cake, I knew that my nephew has been playing Mario Galaxy ( As well as my husband:) ) Soooo, of course the cake would be themed after "Mario Galaxy" world. Here's my take on this cake...for a very special and cool nephew! Happy Birthday Justin!

Mario Galaxy Cake

Cake Elements:
Double Chocolate Cake with Nostalgic "Hostess" creme filling
Colored/Painted Fondant World and Chocolate Fondant land mass
Sugarpaste/Royal Icing Chomp-Chomps, Coins, Pipes, Gumbas, Pirana Plants, Flowers, Red Mushroom, 1-up green mushroom, Level ending Star, World Jumping Star & Justin's Galaxy letters
Edible Glitter
Keepsake Mario

I absolutely loved this cake, hope you too!
Thanks!!
Jen:)

Tiffany Box Cake

2010-08-02T00:09:00.000-07:00

This was an order from such a happy woman turning the big 3-0! For her 30th birthday she decided to have a whole party centered around a Tiffany Blue and White ribbons feel. I have to say the setup was awesome! Happy 30th Birthday - what a way to celebrate!

Tiffany Box Cake

Cake Elements:
Double Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Italian Buttercream
Red Velvet with Cream Cheese Frosting

Fondant Ice Covering
Sugar Paste Handmade ribbons

Happy Caking Ya'll!
Jen

Snow White Cupcakes

2010-07-25T23:56:00.000-07:00

For a little girls 2nd birthday, she knew what she wanted....Disney Princesses!!! - but which one to pick!? Snow White was to be the lovely decision:) So for her I made the Magic Mirror accented with the apples and flowers. I also made her a mini caricature of Snow White too! Hope you loved them as much as I had fun making them!!

Snow White Cupcakes

Cupcake Elements:
Cake:
Vanilla Butter Cake topped with Vanilla Italian Buttercream
Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Italian Buttercream

Sugar paste base mirror, printed with edible ink
Royal Icing Piped frame painted to gold edible luster
Sugar paste apple & flower
Handmade Fondant/Sugar paste Snow White

Happy Cupcaking!!
Jen

Calla Lily Cake

2010-07-03T21:32:00.001-07:00

For the 60th wedding anniversary of Natalie's grandparents she wanted a specific Pink Cake box cake theme. Here is my take on the cake:)

Calla Lily Cake

Cake Elements:

Cake Flavors

- Vanilla Butter Cake with Strawberry Italian Buttercream

- Choco-Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Hazelnut Italian Buttercream

Hand colored mint fondant

Handmade Gumpaste Calla Lilies, 60th

Royal Icing Swiss pattern

Satin Ribbon

Thanks for visiting and happy caking!

Jen

Damask Wedding Cake

2010-06-30T23:02:00.000-07:00

First of all congratulations to Marz & Justino! For Marz's wedding theme, she went for a black and white damask theme highlighted with red. I absolutely loved the theme! She requested to have a 2 tier plus cupcakes - SO CUTE!

Damask Wedding Cake

Cake Elements:
Cake and Cupcake flavors:
- Red Velvet with Cream Cheese frosting
- Graham Cracker Cake with Chocolate Hazelnut Italian Buttercream

Handmade Gumpaste Rose and Mini Rose buds
Hand Stenciled Damask Design with Royal Icing

Til the next cake...Happy Caking!
Jen:)

Yo Gabba Gabba Cake

2010-06-19T21:40:00.000-07:00

For my Godson Dillion, his parents definitely knew that he was so into....Yo Gabba Gabba! To my cute godson Dillion, Happy 2nd Birthday he is a dancing machine!!

Yo Gabba Gabba Cake

Cake Elements:
2 Tier Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Filling
Homemade MM Fondant
Gumpaste Yo Gabba Gabba Characters (Handmade)

It was really fun making these characters!

Until the next cake!
Happy Cakings,
Jen

Gerbera Daisy Wedding Cake

2010-06-01T20:48:00.000-07:00

I had met the bride-to-be Dung at another other wedding, and she simply fell in love with the design of April and Chris's Mocha Pink Peony Cake (http://justthefrosting.blogspot.com/2009/08/villacorta-ignacio-wedding-cake.html). For her and wedding we just changed up the theme to Silver, Black & Fuchsia. I was able to see her upon deliver and she was simply a beautiful bride!

Gerbera Daisy Wedding Cake

Cake Elements:
Cake:
Marble Cake with Whipped Milk Chocolate Ganache
Vanilla Butter Cake with Whipped Cream and Strawberries
Choco-Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Hazelnut Italian Meringue Buttercream

Handmade Gumpaste Gerbera Daisies (dusted with fuchsia petal dust)
Handmade MM Fondant Dusted with Silver luster dust
Black Fondant Ribbon bands

Happy Caking!!!
Jen

Topsy Turvy Cake

2010-05-16T10:00:00.000-07:00

The Sweet 16 celebrate had a eye on a specific style of cake from Pink Cake Box. Here is my rendition of the cake but with Orange, Pink and Purple as she requested. Happy Birthday Alicia!

Topsy Turvy Cake

Cake Elements:
4 Teir Cake

Top Teir - Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Italian Buttercream
2nd Teir- Choco-Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Italian Buttercream
3rd & 4th Teir - Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese filling
Home made fondant
Handmade Gumpaste Flowers & butterflies dusted with petal dust
Royal Icing
Airbrushed with edible ink
Purple feathers

Happy Caking!
Jennifer

Champagne Quilted Cake

2010-05-09T00:22:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the newlyweds....Mr and Mrs. Mark and Jailyn Connor:)! Such a cute couple when I met them for the first time. With Jailyn's vision of a champagne glam cake with hints of pink and black....here is what we both came up with! Of course with Mark's help too! Their ceremony and reception was set in the beautifil Scott's Garden in Walnut Creek:)

Champagne Quilted Cake

Cake Elements:

Top and Bottom Tiers: Red Velvet Cake

2nd and 4th Tier: Marble cake with Vanilla Italian Buttercream or Chocolate Whipped Ganache

Middle Tier: Vanilla cake with Whipped cream and strawberries

Homemade MM Fondant airbrushed with a golden champagne shimmer

Gumpaste Pink Peonies (rhinestones not edible - Jailyn wanted a lil bling:) who wouldn't!)
Gumpaste Ribbon band and buttons
Gumpaste Initials JCM painted with edible ink
Gumpaste medallion and hand piped damask designed - dusted with luster dust

I hope you all liked! This was a challenge as well! A fun challenge! I love making brides happy!

Happy Caking Ya'll!

Jen

Hello Kitty Birthday Cake

2010-05-02T23:13:00.000-07:00

It was Jill's daughter Sophie's birthday this weekend and what 2 years old little girl doesn't love Hello Kitty (I absolutely love Hello Kitty!) Jill ordered a flowery pink Hello Kitty cake! Here what I came up with...:)!

Hello Kitty Birthday Cake

Cake Elements: Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Fresh Strawberries Hand-colored MM Fondant Hand-colored Gumpaste Flowers Hand Made Gumpaste Hello Kitty, #2 and Banner (edible ink!)

Candy Pearls Hope you like! I thought this once was sooo cute! Thanks for checking me out! Caking along:) Jen

Paul Frank Cake

2010-05-02T22:50:00.000-07:00

Ibby's and her Mom LOVE Paul Frank so it was so obvious that Ibby's party would be Paul Frank themed! Mommy ordered a mini Paul Frank cake and cupcakes! Happy 5th Birthday Ibby!

Paul Frank Cake

Cake Elements:
Mini Cake - Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Hand Colored MM Fondant
Ibby Name gum-paste
Edible Blue Glitter
Edible Ink Paul Frank Monkeys:)

Cupcakes - Choco-Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Italian Buttercream
MM Fondant rounds with Printed with edible ink

Thanks for checking out my blog...Happy Caking!
Jen:)

Pinwheel Cake

2010-03-27T20:09:00.000-07:00

Matt and Liezl had a very cute baby blue and chocolate pinwheel theme for their son Jaren's 1st Birthday:) It just wouldn't be the same if the cake didn't match:) HeeHee! Here's my creation for their special day!

Pinwheel Cake

Cake Elements:
-2 Tier Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese filling
-Enrobed with Blue MMF and Dark Chocolate Fondant
-Gumpaste Pinwheels MMF/Fondant Swirl Sticks

Thanks for checking my blog! Happy Caking!
Jen

Toy Story Cake

2010-03-22T22:03:00.000-07:00

It's Laim's 2nd birthday and his parents new that he would definitely love a Toy Story Cake. The first design had Woody on top, but I found out a little later that Liam was totally into Buzz. I decided to changed it up and surprised them with Buzz Lightyear on top and some film stills:)! Here is the end design:) Happy Birthday Liam!

Toy Story Cake

Cake Elements:
Top Tier: Choco-Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter filling
Bottom Tier: Classic Vanilla Butter Cake with Fresh Strawberries and Whipped Cream
Homemade MMF
Gumpaste Sign, Buzz Lightyear and wall paper clouds
Movie Stills: Gumpaste Frame printed with edible ink
Fondant on cake board painted to resemble wood flooring
(Still trying to master the ribbon around the base - I think it's the type of board)

Happy Caking!
Jen

Ivory Bow Wedding Cake

2010-02-28T20:52:00.000-08:00

Yay, I love weddings! Congratulations to the newlyweds, Mr. & Mrs Francisco!!! The reception of Crystal Atienza and Mark Francisco was set at the beautiful Bridges Golf Course in San Ramon. For the color theme of their wedding, it was Plum, Ivory, and Silver/Platinum. Such a beautiful couple and wedding reception! She requested an Ivory Cake with Bows accented with Crystals.

Crystal Atienza & Mark Francisco Wedding

Ivory Bow Wedding Cake

Cake Elements:
4 Teir Cake
Classic Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream
MM Fondant - Handcolored: Ivory.
Gumpaste Bows - Handmade, Handcolored, brushed with Satin Luster Dust.
Crystal Topper and embellishments provided by the bride
(More pictures to come! Thanks to Jourdan for your help and to both of you and Austin for taking pictures at the venue!)

Happy Caking!
Jennifer

Thanks to all who have been following me on this sweet journey:)

April & Chris's wedding Cake Pictures

2010-02-18T17:12:00.000-08:00

I received new pictures from April & Chris from her awesome photogragher : Vistonari Photograghy.

Happy Caking!!
JT

Happy New Year!

2010-01-17T00:47:00.000-08:00

Hello all you fellow cakers! I just wanted to greet you a HAPPY NEW YEAR! I know it's a 'lil bit late but it's been a hectic holiday season as I'm sure all of you have experienced too! As 2010 begins, come and join me on my cake journey! 2010 IS the year of the CAKE! hehehe!

Bake with Care and Happy Baking!
Jen:)

Hockey Rink Cake

2010-01-17T00:34:00.000-08:00

Tommy's family totally knew what he loved to do in his spare time! Hockey! Happy 7th Birthday Tommy!

Hockey Rink Cake

Cake Elements:
Classic Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Swiss Meringue
MMF
Gum Paste Hockey Player, edible ink
Gum Paste Goals cloth

Happy Caking!
Jennifer

Mario Kirby Cake

2009-12-11T09:50:00.001-08:00

For Max's 10th, one of my best friends requested a Mario Brothers Kirby cake and Kirby Cake pops. Yup Kirby Cake Pops!

Mario Kirby Cake

Cake Elements:
Choco-Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Milk Meringue filling
Marshmallow Fondant (MMF) - hand colored
Pink tinted white chocolate covered

Happy Caking!
Jen

MadKarma Cake!

2009-11-05T23:14:00.000-08:00

A really good friend of the band MadKarma wanted to surprise the lead singer with this awesome cake!

MadKarma Cake

(Bad Picture:( )

Cake Elements:

Choco-Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Hazelnut Swiss Meringue

MMF covered cake - Hand Colored

Gumpaste Band Logo and Mic

Baby Green...Baby Feet Cake

2009-10-26T00:02:00.000-07:00

The Escanio's wanted a baby green cake with baby feet theme too! Here's my take:)

Baby Green...Baby Feet Cake

Cake Elements:

Top Teir: Choco-Chocolate Cake w/ Peanut Butter Frosting

2nd Teir: Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

3rd Teir: Classic Vanilla Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting and fresh strawberries

MMF - Hand Colored

Baby Feet - MMF

Gum Paste Baby Shooes

Happy Caking!

Jen:)

Pale Pink Baptism Cake

2009-10-05T20:34:00.001-07:00

Elise's parents ordered a cake that was understated but with accents of baby girl cute:) Congratulations to the Fong Family!

Cake Elements

Bottom Teir: Marble Cake with Chocolate Milk Swiss Meriangue Buttercream, MMF
Top Teir: Poppyseed Cake with Cream Cheese filling, MMF, Gumpaste
Gumpaste Scroll
(Bad lighting in Pic)

Pale Pink Baptism Cake

Happy Caking!

Jen:)

A Simply Cute Tiffany Blue Birthday Cake

2009-10-03T11:37:00.000-07:00

Tanya was celebrating her mother's 60th birthday and wanted a special birthday cake that exuded cute simplicity. She wanted a cake with Tiffany blue and dark chocolate themed accented with a single peony... totally loved this cake, it was sooooo simply cute!

Tiffany Blue Birthday Cake

Cake Elements:
2 Teir Cake
Bottom Layer - Marble Cake with Whipped Milk Chocolate Ganache
2nd Layer - Choco-Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Milk Swiss Meringue Filling

Hand dyed Tiffany Blue MMF
Dark Chocolate Fondany Ribbon bands and buttons
Handmade Gumpaste White Peony

Happy Caking!
Jen:)

Jailyn, Mark & Kids Wedding Cake Tasting

2009-10-03T11:12:00.000-07:00

Jailyn, Mark & Kids Wedding Cake Tasting! From Top L to Bottom R (Mini Cakes): Marble Cake w/Chocolate Milk Meringue Buttercream, Red Velvet, Classic Vanilla Cake w/ Homemade Whipped Cream & Sliced Fresh Strawberries & Spice Cake with Cream Cheese frosting:) MMF, Gumpast, Airbrush, Ribbon

Happy Caking!
Jen:)

Mocha Pink Peony Wedding Cake

2009-08-27T14:34:00.000-07:00

The wedding of April Villacorta and Christopher Ignacio. Such a cute couple when I first met with them! For the color theme of their wedding it was Mocha, Latte, and Pale Pink. The wedding and reception was set at the beautiful Bridges Golf Course in San Ramon. As an overall feel they wanted an elegant, classic and romantic feel for their special day. April distinctly wanted peonies, and I was sure to provide her with all that she wanted for her cake:)

Mocha Pink Peony Wedding Cake

Cake Elements:
4 Teir Cake
Bottom Layer - Red Velvet
2nd Layer - Spice Cake with Cream Cheese filling
3rd and 4th Layer - Marble Cake with Swiss Meringue Filling

MMF - Handcolored Ribbon bands and Airbrushed Mocha Pearl.
Gumpaste Peonies - Handmade and Handcolored

The Brides Quote:
"JEN!!! Chris and I LOOOOOOOOOVED our cake, it was PERFECT.. GORGEOUS.. and SCRUMPTIOUS ;) believe it or not we managed to try 2 out of the 3 flavors you made haha yay ... YOU are soooo amazing!!! Thank you again! Ill touch base with you soon"

Happy Caking!
Jen

Old Mcdonald had a farm....

2009-08-08T23:03:00.000-07:00

Charlie's 1st Birthday Old Mcdonald Cake! The Mcdonald's decided on the Old Mcdonald had a farm theme party...so cute Yes!!

Old Mcdonald Farm Themed Cake

(Banana Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting. MMF, Gumpaste)

Happy Caking!

Jen:)

Finding Nemo & Hawaii Elmo Mini Cakes

2009-08-08T20:02:00.000-07:00

Alex and Jonathen were sharing their 1st and 2nd birthdays together and the mother decided to go with two mini cakes!

Finding Nemo Mini Cake

Hawaii Elmo

(Both top tiers are made of White Cake and Swiss Meriangue Buttercream, Bottom tiers are of Red Velvet. Gumpaste, MMF, Royal icing)

Happy Caking!

Jen:)

Nostalgic Pokemon

2009-08-08T19:53:00.000-07:00

Justin's big 7th Birthday! The order was initially for nostalgic "Hostess" cupcakes but then the mother and I decided to add on a mini Pokemon cake on top! Justin's Quote: "That cake is awesome - the Pokemon ball is mine!" (Wasn't able to get a good pic - but never the less, they were yummy!)

Mini Pokemon Cake & Nostalgic Cupcakes

Choco-Chocolate Cake, Creme Frosting/Filling, Callebaut Chocolate Ganache. MMF. Gumpaste.

Happy Caking!

Jen:)

Nostalgic Cupcakes!

2009-07-18T14:08:00.000-07:00

Rj's 28th Birthday and he specifically ordered hostess cupcakes...but the justthefrosting nostalic cupcake way. Happy Birthday RJ!

Nostalgic Cupcakes (Hostess) (Choco-Chocolate cupcakes, Creme Filling, Callebaut Chocolate Ganache, Royal Icing)

Happy Caking...ahem Cupcaking!
Jen:)

A Candyland Birthday Cake!

2009-07-12T23:11:00.000-07:00

It was Miss Kylie's 1st Birthday and her mommy and daddy wanted a Candyland theme - What a great idea! Happy Birthday Kylie!

A Candyland Birthday Cake

(Chocolate/Vanilla Cake combo cake with Swiss Meringue buttercream. MMF, Gumpaste, Royal Icing, Candies)

Happy Caking!

Jen

A Flippity Flower Cake

2009-07-05T20:31:00.000-07:00

Charlene and Kimo wanted a flowery themed cake. Charlene wanted to make sure the flowers were large and a lil floppy:)! Purple was Nyssa's favorite color so I had to make the base of the cake purple!

A Flippity Flower Cake

(Choco-Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Milk Buttermilk. MMF, Gumpaste)

Happy Caking! JT

Big Big Lady Bug Cake

2009-06-30T14:41:00.000-07:00

The parents of Sophie really wanted a huge ladybug cake for her 1st big birthday! The cake is also an inspiration from a speciality cake made by Cakes by Alana:)

Big Big Ladybug Cake

(Chocolate Choco cake and swiss meringue buttercream. MMF)

Happy Caking!

Ni Hao, Kai Lan Birthday Cake

2009-06-29T22:23:00.000-07:00

Hello Cake Lovers!

Friends of mine ordered a cake for their daughter Addison's first birthday. It was a huge party with lots of cute chinese-themed decor! They ordered a large 2 tier plus a lil smash cake for Addison to.....SMASH!

Kai Lan Birthday Cake

(2 Teir Banana Cake with Cream Cheese filling, MMF, gumpaste Kai Lan Figure and decor)

Happy Caking! Jen

Raider Football Field Cake

2009-06-09T16:28:00.000-07:00

A daughter was ordering this cake for her parents that were die-hard Raider fans for their 25th anniversary. The cake was huge and awesome!

Raider Football Field Cake

(Choco-Choco Cake with Raspberry Swiss Meringue buttercream. MMF, Gumpaste, Royal Icing)

Happy Caking!

Jen;)

Baby Einstein Caterpillar Cake

2009-06-09T16:03:00.000-07:00

Dillon's 1st Birthday! He simply loves the caterpillar from Baby Einstein. So here is what I created for my godson Dillon!

Dillon's Baby Einstein Caterpillar Cake

(2 Tier - Top: choco-chocolate w/ chocolate swiss meringue buttercream, Bottom: Red Velvet. MMF, Royal Icing, gum paste. Caterpillar non-edible core)

Happy Caking!!!

Jen:)

Lemon Bumblebee Birthday Smash Cake and Cupcakes

2009-06-02T15:43:00.000-07:00

Lemon Bumblebee Birthday Smash Cake and Cupcakes for Isabella's 1st birthday. Why you ask was the theme Bumblebee? I talked to Isabella's mother and she gave me such a cute story. Most of their realitives call her daughter Isabella or Bella but the mother calls her "B"....hence...Bumble "B". Soo cute!

Lemon Bumblebee Birthday Smash Cake and Cupcakes

(Lemon Cake/Cupcakes & Buttercream, MMF, Gumpaste,

Chocolate Covered Macadamias, Almonds)

Happy Caking!

Jen;)

Rocket Cake

2009-05-18T22:02:00.000-07:00

Hello There!

One of my friends wanted a themed baby shower that wasn't too baby:) After some talk and color theme of charcoal, baby blue and gray came up...The Rocket Cake was born! In addition to the cake they also ordered some favors (which I also do:D!)

Jane & Brandon's Rocket Baby Shower Cake

(Sculpted 2 Teir Choco-Chocolate Cake. MMF, royal icing, Gumpaste, airbrushed metallic luster and black details)

Felt Rocket Favors

Happy Caking!

Jen:)

One of the reasons why I bake:)!

2009-05-14T00:05:00.000-07:00

Hi Cake World!

I just wanted to share one of the reasons why I love to bake. My godson Nathan just loves eating my cakes! It soooo helps that he is the cutest lil boy in the whole world:)

Happy Caking!

Jen:)

Airplane Baby Shower Cake

2009-05-09T12:28:00.003-07:00

This airplane cake was for a family expecting a new baby boy Nicholas:)!! What was fun was that it was a surprize baby shower cake!

Airplane Baby Shower Cake

(2 Teir Marble Cake w/ swiss meringue buttercream. MMF, Gumpaste, Royal Iceing, Airbrush)

Happy Caking!

Jen

April & Chris' Wedding Cake Tasting

2009-05-09T12:28:00.001-07:00

From Top L to Bottom R (Mini Cakes): Marble Cake w/ Meringue Buttercream, Red Velvet, Chai Tea Cake, w/ Whit Choc Cream Cheese Frosting & Spice Cake with Cream Cheese frosting:) MMF, Gumpaste, Airbrush.

Happy Caking! Jen:)

Mom's Retro Glam Birthday Cake!

2009-04-26T20:10:00.000-07:00

Hello! Yesterday my mom celebrated her "Something" Birthday:) Happy Birthday MOM!! I decided that I would make her a Retro Glam Cake:) She gave me free rain on how it looked, so I choose a really nice green, white flowers with charcoal gray centers. She totally loved it!

Mom's Retro Glam Birthday Cake

(Red Velvet Cake. MMF, Gumpaste Flowers and "Mom" Topper, Lusterdust, AirBrush)

Happy Caking,

Jen:)

TinkerBelle Cake

2009-04-25T01:33:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite neices was turning 4 this past February and she was going to celebrate it her in the Bay Area. She loves Tinkerbelle, so for her cake there was only one option...I would make her a Tinkerbelle cake:)

Ava's Tinkerbelle 4th Birthday Cake

Top Layer Choco-Chocolate w/ Chocolate Meringue Buttercream. Bottom Layer Classic White w/ Meringue Buttercream. MMF, Gumpaste, Toy Tinkerbelle.

Happy Caking!

Jen:)

Mini 6" Birthday Cake

2009-04-25T01:15:00.000-07:00

Another February Cake! My husband's cousin was coming in from out of town and her daughter's birthday was the day we were going to have dinner with them. Since it was her birthday, I decided to bake a mini cake for fun:) I went with a retro glam look.

Mini 6" Birthday Cake

Choco-Chocolate Cake with Chocolate meringue buttercream. MMF, Gumpaste, Satin Ribbon

Twilight Cake:)

2009-04-25T00:40:00.000-07:00

For all that love the Twilight Saga, here's a cake that I made for one of my BFF's daughters:) Ibby's turned 4 yesterday and she absolutely loves Twilight! I tried creating my own stencil with parchment paper this time around, then used the airbrush.

Ibby's Twilight 4th Birthday!

(Red Velvet Cake. MMF, gumpaste apple, airbrush)

Happy Birthday Ibby!
Happy Caking,
Jen:)

Baby Shower Cake

2009-04-23T20:57:00.001-07:00

This cake one of my previous cakes made in February of this year. A friend of mine was expecting his first child and his wife wanted something that went with the theme of the baby's room as well as the colors being sage and lavender. I added in the shoes for some cuteness:) Here's what I came up with.

Matt & Lizel's Baby Shower Cake

(Classic White Cake with Swiss Buttercream. MMF, Gumpaste Baby Booties)

Happy Caking!

Jen:)

Horsie Birthday Cake and Minis for Wedding Cake Tasting

2009-04-22T21:08:00.000-07:00

Hi there! It's ohh so cool to blog about my most recent cakes for the first time! I'm actually baking as we speak for this weekend! For this past weekend, I bake and put together a total of 5 cakes! I know, I know... I said four of them were mini:) I'll still say each cake is given as much love regardless of size - I love them all! I've just recently started using my airbrush for cakes and I simply love it! Here are the cakes I made for this past weekend:

4 Mini Cakes - April and Chris' Wedding Cake Tasting

(In order from top L to bottom R: Marble Cake w/ meringue frosting/filling, Red Velvet,
Chai Tea Cake w/ white chocolate cream cheese filling, Spice Cake w/ Cream Cheese filling. Covered & Decorated with MMF and Gumpaste)

Horsie Cake - Aubrey's 5th Birthday Cake

(Choco-Chocolate Cake w/ chocolate meringue frosting. Covered & Decorated with MMF and Gumpaste)

Happy Caking!

Jen:)

Rockstar Cake!!

2009-04-20T12:27:00.000-07:00

In the beginning of April I had an order for a "ROCKSTAR" cake. I think Aaliyah was able to rock on the mic with this cake:)

Rockstar Aaliyah's 7th Birthday Cake

(Choco-Chocolate Cake w/ Chocolate Meringue Frosting. MMF, Gumpaste, Silver Sprinkles/Dragees)

Happy Caking,

Jen:)

Wow Wow Wubbsy Cake!

2009-04-13T12:29:00.000-07:00

In March, it was my godson Nathan's 2nd birthday and he absolutely loved watching Wubbsy on Noggin'. So as a god mother he has to have a Wow Wow Wubbsy cake:)! Here's a picture of the cake, I'll post a pic of him and the cake soon!

Wow Wow Wubbsy Cake

(Classic White Cake with Chocolate Meringue Frosting. MMF, Gumpaste decor and figures)

Happy Caking!

Jen:)

justthebeginning...

2009-04-12T23:10:00.000-07:00

Hi All! All my friends have be telling me that I need to get a cake blog going...so here I go! I love baking and love love love making custom desserts and cakes! I'll be coming out with an actual website soon but please follow my blog as I start updating it with pictures from past cakes that I made!

As I embark on this cake journey, come along and enjoy the sweet cakey ride - cus it's justthebeginning!

Happy Caking...Jen:)