fabrics

Last time I attempted this fabric-like design was for Debbie's birthday cake about 2 years ago. Although that cake was well received, it did not match up to the vision in my mind. I think its safe to say my second attempt at the frilly ruffles was a success.

Top tier: Caramel Swirled Vanilla Bean Cake with Vanilla Bean Buttercream

Bottom tier: Toasted Almond Cake with Lemon Curd and Vanilla Bean Buttercream

The Coulson's 25th anniversary cake created February.26th.2010

♡,

D

Piping hot!

My hand is still sore... and this cake was made 4 days ago... okay maybe I'm exaggerating just a tad. I don't think I've piped this much EVER and it was only an 8-inch anniversary cake! I can only imagine how stunning (and tiring) this would be on a 5-tier square wedding cake (yeee boooy)!

How's the cliche go? No pain no fame? (bwahahaha).

Xoxox

Daniel

Jen's Baby Shower

What do you get when you mix Marbled Vanilla Bean and Dark Chocolate Cake, Sliced Bananas...

...Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting...

...and a cute baby lion?

Jen's baby shower cake!

ROOOAAAR!

hehehe ;)

xoxox

Daniel

No way!

So after making a new friend and reading her awesome blog for a minute, (FogCitySparkle) I realized I haven't blogged since July 09... SORRY! I usually won't publish an article unless I'm crazy about it which has led to many unpublished articles in my drafts folder... anyway.

Since July I have been busy in the restaurant trying to get through the holiday season without freaking out, making cakes sporadically and taking tons of pictures... of everything. You see, I've become kind of photography obsessed recently after purchasing my first DSLR a few months ago. And don't even get me started on my vintage Canon FTb! Anyway!

2010 seems chock-full of new blessings and WEDDING CAKES!.. Lisa's and Lety's specifically. Stay tuned.

Opening one of two books this Christmas, Alinea!

Oh yeah, happy new year Cakemongers!!!

♡

Daniel

SF Strawberry Week 2009

Earlier this year I had the opportunity of participating in the SF Strawberry Week- a week-long event in which participating San Francisco restaurants submit a recipe to a strawberry dish to be published in a small cookbook and feature the dish on their menus.

Keeping in mind how perfect a ripe strawberry is at its peak, I created Roasted Strawberry Gelato Profiteroles.

This recipe creates a dense and intensely flavored strawberry gelato.

The best part of participating in Strawberry Week is having my recipe published alongside the recipes of legendary chefs, such as Emily Luchetti and Elizabeth Falkner.

Here are some shots I took for blogging purposes :)

The photographer caught off guard

-Roasted Strawberry Gelato Profiteroles created the week of March.9th.2009.

Anais Communion

I don't know how this one got away! Apparently I overlooked posting this cake.

This cake was made for Conny's (adorable) niece's communion. Conny asked me to create a bible made up of Vanilla Bean Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting but left the minutiae up to me. I chose a chapter from Romans I thought was appropriate and used that as the script.

Congrats Anais =)

-Bible Cake created April.26.2009

Jeff & Santiago

I love it when a couple knows exactly what they like (and dislike) when it comes to the design and flavor of a wedding cake. Thats what occurred when working with Jeff and Ago in creating their wedding cake last month.

Both Jeff and Ago love lemon cake but were willing to provide an option for the chocolate lovers in their wedding party so they opted for both flavors.

Here is a picture of the cake on location:

-Jeff & Santiago's Wedding Cake created on April.25.2009

AIDS LIFECYCLE 2009

Just last month, the Homeboys organized an awesome event to raise funds for their participation in the AIDS LIFECYCLE 2009 cycling event.

AIDS LIFECYCLE is a 7-day, 545 mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles designed to raise funds to support the HIV/AIDS services of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center.

Many vendors participated in this even by donating drinks, gift cards and merchandise for raffling purposes and of course I donated cake!

To donate to Team HomeBoys, click Erik (team captain) or Clemmy (mid-speech) :

Thanks for the great pics Alice Lee!

-AIDS LIFECYCLE cake created March.24th.2009.

Denise in Gucci

Denise and Gio are like family so when Gio asked me to make an extra special cake for his wife's birthday, I had this in mind.

Since we are all a little more conscious about how we spend our money nowadays, I thought an over-priced-designer-label cake would scratch the itch of the compulsive shopper... in this case, me! Not that I would buy a purse for myself (set myself up for that one).

Anyway... beneath the hand embossed exterior is the delicious Red Velvet Cake and Cream Cheese Frosting interior. Unfortunately I don't have a photo of the cake being demolished but as soon as I get one I will be posting that!

Happy Birthday D!

-Denise's Gucci Bag created February.25.2009

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