Fresh from the oven

Within the last month I've been asked by a few friends to make cakes for different occasions. Here are the last 2 I've done.
The first was for the dad of a friend, for his 50th birthday. She had placed an order from a shop in Belfast, went a few days before the party to check the order and they had no record of it. She asked me if i could do something for her so like a knight in shining armour i came to her rescue. After some deliberation we decided on a chelsea football club themed cake with a championship ball. Her dad was thrilled by it so cant ask for more than that.
The second was for the friend of a friend. It was quite a rushed cake as i had a 48 hour turn round for it. I asked my friend what he was interested in, she said fishing so after some researching we decided a trout would look well. This both excited me and terrified me at the same time because it would be a big challenge, especially because it would have to be painted. It came together well in the end, haven't heard how it went down yet. Fingers crossed it was okay!!

Starting from scratch

When I was growing up my mum used to make me and my sister shaped birthday cakes every year. As much as I loved them and couldnt wait to see what shape she had come up with , I didnt really like cake and still dont. So eventually she stopped making them and replaced them with desserts that she knew I liked.
Then a few years ago, my friend was throwing a bit of a tea party for her birthday (and because we dont exchange gifts) I decided to make her a victoria sponge to accompany the english tea afternoon. It started life as just a victoria sponge and then (under my mums watchful eye) ended up being a ornate china teapot.
So thats how I started.... Many years watching my mum and then taking on my own challange. Now, its a case of any excuse for me to make something. I get excited thinking of what I can do next.
Although, they dont always go to plan and tears will be shed but eventually im happy with the finished outcome.
This will be an easier way to keep track of what I've done and share with anyone who has the same interests.

Always caking it to the next level.
(Loving my own jokes)

Sarah