Right up there with the Ranunculus, the Orchid is one of my favourite flowers. Traditionally the flower of powerful romantic desire, it is also one of the world's most exotic. I received my first from K back when we met and they have been a decor staple in our home since. To say I am obsessed with them would be understated.
Back to my sugar orchids and cake!
Carving the flower pot cake was no huge feat, but it was my first time carving so I was a little worried it would end up a wonky mess. It has two layers of vanilla cake and one of chocolate cake, filled and masked with coconut flavored Swiss Meringue Buttercream. The top was covered in chocolate fondant and the sides were wrapped in white fondant finished with a basket weave texture. The tastiest pot, ever!
So grab a slice and have a look around! The tour will begin as soon as we clean up a few kinks and cracks.
Regina says
I am in love with your new site design! Awesome work and I am looking forward to being greeted by the pink-toed elephant many more times (he/she might need a name 😉
I Sugar Coat It! says
J, I love the new look !
I Sugar Coat It! says
Love the new look and the orchids. Those orchids are amazing! Love love
I Sugar Coat It! says
LOVE the new design! It's beautiful 🙂 Nice cake too - wow!
I Sugar Coat It! says
Yay...I can comment again! So no I can tell you on here how in love I am with your new site design. You did a fantastic job and I am looking forward to being greeted by the pink-toed elephant in the future 😀
I Sugar Coat It! says
Many thanks, G!
I Sugar Coat It! says
Glad you like, Liz!
I Sugar Coat It! says
YAY, Regina!! Hahaaa, we look forward to your visits. I think I need a spa day - my elephant's nails are putting mine to shame. 🙂
I Sugar Coat It! says
jacquee! thank you so much for visiting my blog as it allowed me to find yours... WOW! love this cake!! especially that last photo... awesome! your blog design is super cute, too! looking forward to reading more on your blog and looking at all the awesome photos and tutorials!! nice to meet you! ^__^ lyndsay
I Sugar Coat It! says
Well, hello Lyndsay!! Appreciate you popping by and leaving a note. It's always such a treat to happen upon great blogs, esp. fellow when the blogger is a fellow Canadian!! So excited to see what you create next!
I Sugar Coat It! says
This cake is a masterpiece and your new blog design is lovely!
I Sugar Coat It! says
I am soooo glad to have found your blog too. Your work is incredible and so clean! i am already getting inspired by all your creations 😀
-Abeer @ http://www.cakewhiz.com
I Sugar Coat It! says
Why, thank you, Lora!!
I Sugar Coat It! says
Welcome, Abeer!
I Sugar Coat It! says
I keep coming back to look at this cake. You really did a fantastic job on it. It looks so real. By the way, I do love the new look too.