Cake-spiration

Cake-spiration

February 9th, 2010 @ 6:07 pm by Mrs. Spaniel
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Please don’t take away my bride card, but I am not really a lover of cake.

In fact, in (one of) my dream wedding(s), dessert is actually a scoop or two of gelato. But Mr. Spaniel loves him some cake (and really, I think, so do most people), and it is a wedding, so I put on my research hat (what? I like hats) and looked for inspiration!

I got the idea pretty early on that I wanted a mehndi-styled cake, and there was no shortage of beautiful inspiration!

Cake-spiration : wedding cake Mehndic

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After tasting a few samples, though, we realized that we didn’t like the taste of fondant, and we also really wanted to use our favorite local bakery, Porto’s, for the cake—and they don’t even use fondant. Buttercream doesn’t really lend itself as well to intricate patterns, so I looked around for a less intricate henna-inspired pattern that would be easier to apply to a buttercream-covered cake, and I found this.

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They actually had a very similar design in their portfolio already, which increased my confidence. Ours will have three tiers, a light cream colored background, and chocolate fudge decoration. I guess if it’s that pretty, I will let them eat cake! HA! Ha, ha. Oh.

Did your cake design have any special significance for you?

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32 Responses to “Cake-spiration”

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krissycake (message) 4,160 posts, Honey bee

mmm i love cake. but i also love gelato! we had a tasty buttercream cake =)

2/9/10 @ 6:10 pm (reply)

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Curlysue (message) 1,703 posts, Bumble bee

I think I love any dessert. We are having a small tier for cutting and to hold our fun topper but otherwise we are doing pies, mini cheesecakes and a few other things. That first main photo with the red and white cake and the brownish color and white cake–stunning. I would not want to be the one who had to put that on

2/9/10 @ 6:15 pm (reply)

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sweetlovely (message) 140 posts, Blushing bee

i LOVE Porto’s! I wish there was on in the Bay Area!!! Their cheese rolls are amazing.

2/9/10 @ 6:48 pm (reply)

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kirabee (message) 1,402 posts, Bumble bee

Beautiful!!

2/9/10 @ 6:53 pm (reply)

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veganglam (message) 2,267 posts, Buzzing bee

Holy cow, those cakes are BEAUTIFUL! It looks like, even without fondant, you still found a really gorgeous design.

2/9/10 @ 6:53 pm (reply)

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Miss Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

SO pretty! And don’t feel bad - I don’t like cake either!

2/9/10 @ 7:04 pm (reply)

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Miss Frozen Yogurt (message) 2,685 posts, Sugar bee

You can still have your bride card. Although, I do love cake and the ones you have for inspiration are gorgeous!

2/9/10 @ 7:16 pm (reply)

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Miss Snow (message) 916 posts, Busy bee

Could you have gelato and cake? (I tried to push for cake and ice cream, but was vetoed…)

(Love your cakespirations!)

2/9/10 @ 7:26 pm (reply)

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Miss Spaniel (message) 6,792 posts, Bee Keeper

@krissycake: We probably got the tastiest cake I can imagine.

@Curlysue: I know, aren’t they amazing? I can’t even imagine how much those cakes must cost!!

@sweetlovely: It is… THE BEST. They’re also catering my bridal shower. Hooray!!

@amanda.lynn: Yay, I’m not alone!

@Miss Snow: Oh man, I wish! We could only afford one dessert, unfortunately.

2/9/10 @ 7:34 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Piglet (message) 1,045 posts, Bumble bee

i love reading about all your mehndi inspired ideas! the detail in your cake-spiration photos is incredible.

2/9/10 @ 7:54 pm (reply)

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Miss Ribbons (message) 2,018 posts, Buzzing bee

all of those are so pretty. I love that you’re incorporating henna into the cake — so different!

2/9/10 @ 8:11 pm (reply)

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HelloKitty2 (message) 234 posts, Helper bee

Look forward to hear what you two end up deciding on… yummy!

2/9/10 @ 8:41 pm (reply)

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Miss Cola (message) 2,868 posts, Sugar bee

Wow, that last cake is so pretty! And in buttercream it will actually taste good compared to fondant!

2/9/10 @ 9:28 pm (reply)

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Miss Trail Mix (message) 6,308 posts, Bee Keeper

Mmmmmmm! So pretty!

2/9/10 @ 9:54 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Mouse (message) 5,844 posts, Bee Keeper

Pretty! And yummy.

2/9/10 @ 10:02 pm (reply)

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Miss Pencils (message) 1,027 posts, Bumble bee

yummm, I wish I could say I didn’t like cake. alas, I love it. These designs are gorgeous!

2/9/10 @ 10:02 pm (reply)

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Eva

All of the cakes you found are gorgeous but I thought I’d chime in with some cake tips:

- If the fondant is what’s swaying you, reconsider: the fondant is not meant to be eaten.

- Ask your baker if he’s comfortable doing a mock-up for you of something more complex; more than likely they’ll give it a try. It may pay off in a big way.

I work for a bakery in Pittsburgh and there is literally NOTHING we won’t try at least once in the name of someone’s wedding day. Don’t be afraid to ask your baker to reach for the stars, it’s what we live for.

2/9/10 @ 10:05 pm (reply)

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Miss Spaniel (message) 6,792 posts, Bee Keeper

@Eva: Our bakery is known less for its artistry and more for its extremely delicious cake (the ONLY cake I like, really). I don’t even want to take chances!

2/9/10 @ 10:33 pm (reply)

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Happy Nappy Bride

You almost lost me with that first line, but I’m glad I hung in there! Buttercream is tastier anyhoo.

2/9/10 @ 10:55 pm (reply)

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