NYC: Class @ Confetti Cakes

Earlier this week, I was in New York studying with one of the top cake designers.  Yes, that's right- Elisa Strauss of Confetti Cakes.  I had the opportunity to work on decorating techniques and create my own signature Confetti Cakes gift box cake.  Check out more pics and info at Frosted Cake.

Happy Father's Day!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!

This was my first attempt at a free-hand shaped cake.  A little shaky, but not too shabby.  But hey, it started as a square!!  I made this cake for my "golf bum" dad for father's day, as he watched golf on TV in fact.  It was a chocolate cake, pieced together with chocolate ganche and iced in buttercream.  Very rich, yet extra moist.  The "sand trap" is made of graham cracker crumbs, while the water was dyed piping gel.  Kinda looks like Pebble Beach, eh? 

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TWD: La Palette's Strawberry Tart

This week's recipe was so delicious and light.  Perfect for summer.  I did alter the garnishing, but stayed true to Dorie's buttery crust and strawberries.  I substituted the strawberry jam for peach-cinnamon.  I also made a lavender simple syrup that I glazed the berries with, instead of just sugar.  I topped off the tarts with a cinnamon-sugar creme fraiche to compliment the peach-cinnamon jam filling.  

Lavender Simple Syrup:

1/3 cup lavender

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Bring ingredients to a boil.  Remove from heat and let rest for 20 minutes.  Strain and save.

Frosted Cake: Launched.

The Frosted Cake Shop has finally launched, and is ready for business.  Check out the brand-new blog here.  From cakes and cupcakes, to any edible treat imaginable, all creations are custom designed to tailor your desires.  Feel free to explore your imagination!  Contact frostedcake@thefrostedcakeshop.com, or me @ Dizzeecake, for your next celebration.  Stay tuned!!

TWD: French Chocolate Brownies

It's been awhile, but Dorie, I'm back baby!!

I have been pretty busy with my own baking and have abandoned my blog group, Tuesdays with Dorie, for a few weeks.  I could not pass up brownies, so I squeezed in some Dorie time this week.

Well, they were not my most beautiful creation- but they sure were delicious!  So gooey in the middle!!  Next time I need some ice cream too =)

More cupcake pics!

Lots o' cupcake orders!!

Vanilla with Chocolate-Hazelnut Buttercream

Vanilla + Chocolate = Heaven

Honey Buttercream with Apricot Filling

Cupcakes for my dad's poker group

Vanilla with Kaluha and Ameretto Buttercream