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on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“Inspiring me about what to do with all my smaller chips, stones, etc! Extra nice design…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Both the flowers and the earrings are beautiful! Great job capturing the feel of the real…” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“Those leaves are gorgeous...this bracelet is a perfect setting for.them.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“I have that same book....its awesome isn't it? You did an excellant job on the leather…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Fantastic job...you definitely captured the look of your flowers. I seriously want your flowers...lol.…” read »
- on “first”:
“Its not just you. This has happened to me twice. There was an upload problem...it took…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Thank you ladies, so glad you like them
…” read »- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
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on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“You can't beat black with silver and pearls! Great designs!…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Gorgeous!!…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
- on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“very pretty !…” read »
on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love them all!!…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
- on “Cultus Lake Market”:
“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Beautiful work
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on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great job!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
- on “Connected to the Trees”:
“I am in Love with your designs!!!…” read »
Gilded Lily Easter Cake
About this design:
This was one of my very first fondant cakes, made for Easter 2010. I wanted to make something with a "wow" factor, and this was the result. The lilies were made separately, and assembled on the cake with Swiss Meringue Buttercream (SMBC). I used edible luster dust on the centers, so yes, these were gilded lilies!
Components:
Dark chocolate cake with mocha SMBC, covered in chocolate fondant, decorated with fondant calla lilies.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Mar 23, 2013 at 12:08 am #
jewel in NP says:WOW WOW & WOW ITS BEAUTIFUL AND I WATCH ALOT OF THE FOOD CHANNEL IT LOOKS WAY BETTER THAN SOME PROS BUT THE QUESTION IS HOW DID IT TASTE?
On Mar 23, 2013 at 12:54 am #
Peggy3 says:You achieve the WOW factor. The lilies are awesome. Looks to pretty to eat
On Mar 23, 2013 at 2:13 am #
Laud says:Fabulous!
On Mar 23, 2013 at 2:27 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Peggy is so right — this is truly one of those items that looks too pretty to eat! LOL What a gorgeous cake you’ve created! Definitely a work of art!
P.S. I love your joke about the “gilded lilies”!
On Mar 23, 2013 at 9:37 am #
Asia says:WOW AND YUMMY AT THE SAME TIME!!!
On Mar 23, 2013 at 9:37 am #
Gramnan says:OMG I hope nobody cut into it…lol
On Mar 23, 2013 at 9:52 am #
B Miller says:Thanks so much for all the kind comments! While I love making these artistic cakes, my philosophy has always been that these are, first and foremost, cakes, and are meant to be eaten. Taste is the most important factor in my baking – I make sure that I’m using the best ingredients, and that the recipes are ones that achieve the best results. I get lots of kudos for the design, but the thing that matters most to me is that once the cake is cut (and we DO cut into all of these!), the cake is as delicious as it looks! Betsy
On Mar 23, 2013 at 12:22 pm #
JC Hamm says:Wow! A work of art,absolutely stunning.
On Mar 23, 2013 at 6:27 pm #
beadinggma says:Takes my breath away…true work of art!!!!!!!!
On Mar 23, 2013 at 7:40 pm #
NY Bella says:Awesome!!
On Mar 24, 2013 at 8:54 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Ohhh I wanna dive right into this one, a jewelry for the table!! Fabulous looking
On May 13, 2013 at 1:04 am #
Sylvia N says:WOW now that’s a Easter cake!! Beautiful!