To my great surprise, I took to it like a fish to water. As long as I had an empty environment, free from distraction, I was able to focus my concentration to perfecting the fondant application and detailed filigree. For my first attempt at a fondant cake, I chose to use it as a canvas for experimenting with filigree designs and cake detailing.
This one initial "practice cake" inspired a desire to continue practicing and perfecting the craft, and what better opportunity to do so, than to make my very own 21st birthday cake. Although looking back, I can see various minor details that can be improved, I could not be happier with my cake. The dense chocolate mud cake within, was rich, flavoursome and much enjoyed by all of my guests. The Ivory coloured fondant and filigree, borded with a black ribbon and clear diamantes not only matched my invitations but perfectly represented my personality. I could not have been more proud of this two teared chocolate mud.
My next cake challenge was for my grandmother's 80th birthday. Although she was under the impression that we were ordering and purchasing a cake from a bakery, we had other ideas for her surprise birthday cake. My original idea for the birthday cake, was to create a present in the shape of a box. But after reviewing and researching the design, we decided to adapt the present idea to make it more appropriate for a woman of 80 years old. For the colour pallet, I decided to base it on aspects of her personality. The ivory fondant encompasses her nurturing and delicate persona, but the red perfectly depicts her spirit. I chose to use different techniques when decorating this cake, as I like each of my cakes to be different and unique.
