Author Archives: Nutmeg

It is a wonderful thing to be able to be a part of a wedding – to catch a glimpse or two of a couple on the day they make a very real and lasting commitment to one another.  I … Continue reading →

This “Twilight”-inspired cake was made for one of my returning clients whose requests never fail to challenge, motivate and encourage me creatively.  This was interesting to me for the unique elements – the apple, the chess pieces and all the … Continue reading →

One of the very best parts of designing cakes for weddings is to be able to take ideas from elements of the wedding to design the cake of the couples’ dreams.  In this case, the Bride & Groom wanted to … Continue reading →

This three-tier cake was inspired by the recipient’s love of the story of Rapunzel and the recent movie “Tangled”.  Figures from the movie were added on-site.

This cake was requested by a very creative and original Bride.  She made her own wedding dress, in an emerald green color, and was fortunate to have a beautiful day for her outdoor wedding in November (no small feat for … Continue reading →

Hand-painted sugar flowers and moss green quilling wrap around the pale yellow fondant of this centerpiece cake.

This cake is very special to me as it is for a very special little guy who has serious allergies to eggs and nuts.  I make an egg and nut-free chocolate cake with chocolate frosting for he and his family … Continue reading →

This cake was pure fun to make!  It was a fondant caterpillar cake for a sweet little girl’s first birthday.    The smash cake was a jumbo cupcake with a hand-painted fondant butterfly. Coordinating cupcakes were made with vanilla buttercream frosting … Continue reading →

Bride-to-be Angela wanted a cake that would make a statement and be different than any she had seen before.  The paisley-shaped cakes were a perfect choice and accentuated the graceful lines of the cake topper.  The layers were strawberry  cake … Continue reading →