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Mrs. Sewing, San Mateo, CA/Honolulu, HI Age and Occupation: 24, Electrical Engineer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Electrical Engineer Engagement Date: June 27, 2009 Wedding Date: July 2010 Venue: Anela Garden Chapel & Japanese Cultural Center, Honolulu About Me: I'm an easily entertained, compulsive idea-scheming machine who loves good art, good food, and a good engineering challenge. I'm planning a half-destination wedding on the beautiful island of Oahu - imagine a plethora of movies, art and games; savory Hawaiian food; blended Chinese and Japanese cultural details; lush, fragrant tropical flowers and all the air conditioning a NorCal native could want! And once I marry the love of my life, we'll come back to the 'mainland' to party it up all over again in my hometown of Salinas, the salad-bowl capital of the world!
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Cakie! - A Beginning

February 15th, 2010 @ 8:40 am by Mrs. Sewing

So I needed to line up some cake tastings.

What does one bring to a cake tasting?

The smart thing would be to say, “a budget”. But there’s also flavor, design, and size to think about, too.

All the unknown variables ran through my head as Mr. Sewing picked up the chorus of the Birthday Cake song. (And I apologize in advance for anyone that actually listens to that silliness.)

Anyway, as in any complex problem, we started by listing out the “givens”. What did I already know?

  • We wanted a square cake.

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Everyone knows you get more cake out of a square than a circle!

  • Maybe 3 or 4 tiers high.

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  • Mostly white, but with either red or black trimmings.

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  • At least 2 different kinds of fillings. If I could find a place that would do a rum cake, I could die a happy Sewing. A good rum cake with a custardy middle is nothing to laugh at!

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Or how about some guava chiffon?

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Mmm. Hungry now.

And Mr. Sewing added, “Please make it tres leche.” Umm. Somehow I don’t think they make tres leche in Hawaii. We’ll put it on the short list for that at-home reception, which is quickly becoming the melting pot of all good-and-somewhat-random ideas.

So far so good, right? Well, what about the design?

For once I drew a bit of a blank.

I liked cakes with ribbon on the bottoms of each tier…

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And cakes with white-on-white piping…

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And cakes with gum paste flowers…

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But together I didn’t think it would work out so well. Too busy, perhaps?

Then there was also my other hair-brained idea.

Tiny little power poles (model-railroad size), on each tier, going up to the top of the cake, where mini-Sewings would stand under a mini streetlight, lit by LED.

Okay, yeah, I just went from gumpaste flowers and ribbons to train sets. But in my head it seemed so cool. And with both of us having graduated as power engineers, it has plenty of meaning.

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Perhaps a little like this?

What kind of cake are you planning on? And how do you stop yourself from getting mad cravings while thinking about it?

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28 Responses to “Cakie! - A Beginning”

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AzinAugust
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AzinAugust (message)  1,656 posts, Bumble bee

I love that your cake is electric!

 
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Blueshoes2
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Blueshoes2 (message)  2,055 posts, Buzzing bee

Aww I like the power pole cake idea! We’re doing a three tier white cake with black ribbon wrapped around the bottom of each tier. No idea what to put on the top though!

 
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littlemissmoo
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littlemissmoo (message)  2,564 posts, Sugar bee

The power pole idea is SO cute! I almost wish I’d thought of that (FH is an electrician).

 
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sefditz
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sefditz (message)  173 posts, Blushing bee

I absolutely love the idea of the power lines! It is unique and has a lot of meaning to you. I think this could come out really amazing!

 
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Miss Argyle (message)  2,457 posts, Buzzing bee

Love the little designs on the cake you designed. Also love that black and white cake!

 
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marcam882 (message)  224 posts, Helper bee

Tres leches is the best, the FI has great taste!! And rum cake, I’d give up my wedding shoes for some rum cake. The design is amazing and I’m sure it will taste even better!!

 
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Miss Cardigan (message)  8,220 posts, Bee Keeper

I love that power pole idea! I wasn’t really seeing it until you showed your little drawing…and I love it! It’s such a cute idea!

 
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Miss Pretzel (message)  1,529 posts, Bumble bee

love love love the streetlight/power pole idea!

 
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Miss Cheeseburger (message)  870 posts, Busy bee

mmm now I’m hungry too. I think your sketch is fabulous!

 
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Miss Pudding (message)  1,159 posts, Bumble bee

Mr. P would love that idea for a cake! So cute!

 
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crebre80
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crebre80 (message)  9,550 posts, Bee Keeper

I love your sketch and the flavors sound amazing!

 
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Ms Potato Chips (message)  1,171 posts, Bumble bee

Love the power-pole idea!

 
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Miss Hot Wings (message)  1,322 posts, Bumble bee

seriously, you 2 are the coolest! I so envy your creativity! Great sketch.

 
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tea
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tea (message)  6,236 posts, Bee Keeper

okay, i am totally for that sketch! if anyone questions your vision, tell them i said it sounded fabulous.

 
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Miss Pencils (message)  1,004 posts, Bumble bee

your mock up is amazing! i hope it works out!

 
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Miss Pug (message)  3,287 posts, Sugar bee

cake posts kill me. i get so freakin hungry. your cake design is so you!

 
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mondeda (message)  37 posts, Newbee

love the power pole idea. especially the way the wires swoop up the cake. so cute!

 
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Magenta
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Magenta (message)  1,866 posts, Buzzing bee

love it… my fi found it so funny

 
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MissSalsa (message)  58 posts, Worker bee

I can’t wait for the cake tastings :) I like your power pole design. It’s so you. I know that’s what we’re looking for in our cake. Something that’s us. And that tastes amazing :)

 
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Miss Spaniel (message)  5,714 posts, Bee Keeper

We’re doing pineapple rum cake!

 
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Mrs. Sewing, San Mateo, CA/Honolulu, HI Age and Occupation: 24, Electrical Engineer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Electrical Engineer Engagement Date: June 27, 2009 Wedding Date: July 2010 Venue: Anela Garden Chapel & Japanese Cultural Center, Honolulu About Me: I'm an easily entertained, compulsive idea-scheming machine who loves good art, good food, and a good engineering challenge. I'm planning a half-destination wedding on the beautiful island of Oahu - imagine a plethora of movies, art and games; savory Hawaiian food; blended Chinese and Japanese cultural details; lush, fragrant tropical flowers and all the air conditioning a NorCal native could want! And once I marry the love of my life, we'll come back to the 'mainland' to party it up all over again in my hometown of Salinas, the salad-bowl capital of the world!

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