Old Fashioned Wedding Cake with Sea Foam Candy Icing

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I have a customers of course that I just love and value their patronage. One of my favorites is Lou Powell, her son David and his new wife Kim. This family called me 5 months ago, to see if I would make a very old recipe pound cake that Lou’s mother used to make and no longer can. She had called numerous bakeries and no one had heard of the icing, nor was willing to work with them on recreating it for David and Kim’s wedding cake. Always being one to accept a challenge, I invited the family in to test the initial cake. The first test which required old time candy making came out a little loose, but the family was willing to let me try it again. It seemed that I nailed it the second time and the race was on after that. Lou and Kim later ordered a gift box cake cake for David’s birthday, and then surprised him with another cake this time in fudge icing for their rehearsal dinner Friday night (Rehearsal Cake From Better Homes and Garden Dec. Issue). Also that Friday night I poured on the hot candy while my husband watched. After testing the cakes we knew the cake would be somewhat rough around the edges but this cake and the taste meant more than a flawless finish. The family was soooo happy to have their grandmother’ pound cake recipe, I want my customers to be happy, and I think that I have shown that. Thank You Lou!

Corporate Cakes: The New GE Nuclear Power Plant.

Here is my version of  The World's Safest Nuclear Power Plant.  I was contacted by an engineer at GE to come up with a Nuclear power plant to celebrate a new Sustainable Plant being built in Virginia,   that was somewhat fun and playful.  Having already such a full plate and only contacted  just days ahead, I had to come up with a plan of action.  I asked him if I could make the building Wonky which means to lean to onside and he was fine with that.  Making structural buildings in a short amount of time is very, very hard so I knew that I was making the right decision to make it more topsy turvy.  The cake is all edible, including the windows.  We placed a radio on the cake for a joke that read “Radio Activity”, which received a big laugh!

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Old Hollywood Wedding Cake: Cape Fear River Deck. Carolina Cakes & Confections

  

   As a reminder I am way behind in my postings because my computer had died right before the new Windows 7 came out and we had to wait until its release.  We made this cake for an Old Hollywood Glam Themed Wedding. 

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It was actually the Groom that insisted on the lace theme.  I knew that Vintage Spanish Lace would be the most Glamorous,  Most Vintage way to go, so we went for it.  We drenched this cake in Lace details, and decided to go “Old School Hollywood" on the Bottom tier.  It was an amazing night and the guests applauded as we entered the River Deck with the cake.  I’m provided these old Hollywood photos for your enjoyment.  To the left is Rita Hayworth who is stunning in Duchess Satin Lace.  We have the wedding cake for Princess Grace of  Monoco who was the pinnacle of  Hollywood Glam, and we have a beautiful Spanish Lace wedding gown for your enjoyment.

Origami Wedding Cupcakes Bald Head Island, NC Harbor Pavillion: Carolina Cakes & Confections : Cupcake Pictures

Origami Wedding Cupcakes Bald Head Island, NC Harbor Pavillion: Carolina Cakes & Confections : Cupcake Pictures

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30th Birthday Cake… The Pour House.

 

30th Birthday Cake.  Hot pink chocolate cake.

#30th Birthday Cake… The Pour House, Wilmington, NC

 

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This cake was created for a young women who was really dreading her 30th birthday.  I hope this cake helped to ease the pain. 

Little Mermaid Birthday Cake Carolina Cakes & Confections Wilmington, NC

Little Mermaid Birthday Cake Carolina Cakes & Confections Wilmington, NC, originally uploaded by CupcakesTakeOn.

Client wanted a cake reproduced from pic on the web. She had already bought Ariel. All edible decorations, hand made including flounder.

Funny Cupcakes: ThanksGiving Cupcakes "TV" Dinner

Funny Cupcakes: "TV" Dinner, originally uploaded by CupcakesTakeOn.

ThanksGiving Cupcake: Made with sugar. Turkey and gravy, mashed potato w/gravy, Green Peas, and cranberry sauce.

Petite Four Truffle Pops

Did you know that our Petite Four Truffle Pops are the perfect two bite dessert for any type of shower, or party event, this girl can't seem to take her eyes off them.

Cupcakes Take On: Carolina Cakes & Confections

Cupcakes Take On a life of their own here in Wilmington. Just some little cuppies for you to look at. I forgot to include this. Star Wars Cupcakes with edible Light Sabers.

Lets not forget Halloween. My favorite Holiday for obvious reasons. Check out the decaying fingers.

We also carry various cheescake cupcakes. We have created some for a very hushed top secret event.

Cheesecakes cupcakes. Vanilla with Vanilla mousse, Othellos, Raspberry Swirl Vaniila with Chocolate Semi Freddo. Come taste why we were voted Top Cupcake in the Nation by http://Weddingstand.com/ We also have an upcoming Wedding CheeseCake Tower in Febuary so please stay posted.

Bachlorette Party Cupcakes: Wrightsville Beach, NC Carolina Cakes & Confections

Well okay, so we all know that I'm completly nuts... The say and do anything type of girl. Just kept these on the down low for a while, but hey these are hilarious if your going to do something doing it well and with passion RIGHT!!! Check out the mini.

Carolina Cakes & Confections Has been Awarded Top Cupcake, By Wedding Stand

We are so proud to be chosen as Top Cupcake from such an incredible Wedding Publication. We are proud to have chosen so quickly since we have been in business for just under a year. We have many many fun things planned for our little company. I have had people ask me to use some of my designs, and I greatly appreciate it, at the same time I am also seeing some design swiping, which is upsetting, and because of my copyrights which are placed on my badge, it's also illegal. Again we are really really happy Thanks Wedding Stand!

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Star Wars Birthday Cake: Darth Vader Carolina Cakes & Confections

My son wanted a Darth Vader Birthday Cake. I was extremely ill during his birthday
it really sucked. Turns out I"M ALLERGIC to WHEAT! Yeah I know me, allergic to wheat. I'm doing a lot better now. I felt like I was 60, and I had taking two weeks off because I was soooooo tired, too tired to make this even... the vacation was not helping, I had to take a long nap before dinner, how sad. Happy Birthday Baby!

Well Anyway, we celebrated his birthday at Elizabeth's Pizza, sorry, I don't post pictures of my son on the internet, because of all the sickies out there, but this is his cake. Its a vanilla and chocolate cheesecake. I know these are not in order, but this is just day two of me using Windows 7, so just some getting used to.

This is a photo taken at night. It is very hard to show the details. I tried hard though.

Wedding Cakes

I know that I have not posted in awhile. So many things have gone on since our last post. Our computer died just before the new Windows 7 came out, so we waited to just get the latest in Technology. This is day two of our new system, we have already experienced a viral infection, and yes we have protection, and it did not help. I have tons of cakes to share with you, but since it's been months without a computer, we can't simply post all of them. I will probably loop some together. Cake for a small intimate wedding. Bride had brought in similar photo.

Strawberry Wedding Cake.

This giftbox wedding cake was delived to a vacation home in North Topsail Beach, NC

Carolina Blue Beach Cake at Shell Island Resort. Red Velvet Cake, Raspberry Filling,

iced with Vanilla BC

Sand Castle Wedding Cake North Topsail Beach, Carolina Cakes & Confections

Our first castle cake. I won't mention the time spent on this one. This was a tent reception and in a bad storm, you can see in the previous picture just how close the cake is to the gap in the tent which just made me crazy.

"Humidity is bad for Cakes", Says Carolina Cakes & Confections, Oak Island... Orton Plantation.

This is an untouched picture that I shot with my camera. Very humid here... Very stressful for outside receptions.

Actually, this cake was made for a really cool girl. She has been so sweet to me over the past 9 months. I really hope that she enjoyed her cake.

Purse Cake with A Butterfly Clasp: Wilmington, NC Carolina Cakes & Confections

Happy Birthday to Lily, Lily wanted a Hot Pink Chocolate Cake with a Butterfly clasp. she wanted like a cake that I made previously... Guess what, I don't always remember how to make them, retracing steps seemed to be a challenge. We have been sooo busy, with no time for planning... JUST MAKING!

Purse Cake all edible. Buttercream style Wilmington, NC Carolina Cakes & Confections

Purse Cake for an awesome client who has ordered 3 cakes in a row from us. Blair Thank You. We made 1 doz matching cupcakes to match the purse which is made from Vanilla Buttercream, and red velvet cake.

Beach Wedding Cake: Oak Island, NC Carolina Cakes & Confections

Once again, my customers have asked for the Delphinium Blue style wedding cake. It seems to have permanence. Coconut Cream Cake, filled with Dark Chocolate Ganache and Coconut.

Anniversary Cupcakes: Yellow Cakes with Buttercream Icing

30th Anniversary Cupcakes flowers and pearl theme. Perfectly yellow.

Batman Cupcake Cake Carolina Cakes & Confections

Batman Cupcake Cake for a repeat customer. Thank You Blair.

Circle of Friends Bridal Luncheon Cake

Chocolate Cake with Raspberry filling, covered in fondant

Client wanted us to match the "Circle of Friends Cake" The original is flooded with edible ribbon, probably cost way more than my fee.

Grooms Cake: Edible Poker Cake: Carolina Cakes & Confections

Edible Poker chips and Game Cards at Carolina Cakes & Confections

Behind the scenes at the bakery. The gang talked me into painting the poker chips. I could not fit clovers on them just hearts and diamonds.

Painting with edible paints and setting up for delivery.

Princess Cupcake Tower: Jungle Rapids, Carolina Cakes & Confections

Megan is hard at work making the "Mirror, Mirror's on the Wall"

A beautiful cupcake tower for a fairy princess!

Princess cupcake tower at Jungle Rapids just a few doors down from the bakery. My partner Mandy's sweet little girl Etta had her 3rd Birthday party, and she asked me to create something simple for her baby. She let me loose on this one so we went for it! Oh yes, thank you Lachianti and Megan for all of your hard work on this one.

Anniversay Cakes, Wilmington, NC Carolina Cakes & Confections

Anniversay Cakes, Wilmington, NC Carolina Cakes & Confections
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Anniversary cake for last minute surprise. Clients wife loves carnations

Baby Shower Cupcake Tower: Carolina Cakes & Confections

Baby Shower Cupcake Tower. Includes cutting cake Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream. Cupcakes are Vanilla & Chocolate with Vanilla Icing

Baby Shower Plate

Baby Shower Plate
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Baby Shower Plate

This is the plate which I was asked to match for the Baby Shower. I had a side by side view which would not pull up... Sorry