Upright Doll Cake for Pn Marzu

I received this order from Marzu of Kemensah also while I was in PD a few days ago. I just came to know that Marzu was my sister Ain's college-mate in UKM, and she taught my daughter Nurin when she was in IIUM Montessori, what a small world! Marzu now owns her own kindie franchise - Now-C-Heart Montessori.

 

 Marzu's little daughter Camelia is turning 4 and loves Barbie Mariposa, so the doting mom ordered an upright doll cake that was inspired by it. The actual Barbie Mariposa had knee length skirt, well obviously that won't do for this cake (how would it stand?). Lucky Nurin has the doll, I borrowed it to replicate the dress. The only thing that wasn't there were the wings. There's no way to attach it, it would've been possible on a fondant doll cake though. (Hmm.. it's something for me to ponder upon.. will do more experiments!) I finished decorating the cake at 1.30am, was very pleased with the final product. I am glad Marzu and Camelia were happy with it. It came to my attention that Camelia had guarded her cake protectively so no one could come near it at the party. LOLs! Kids do the funniest things... Happy 4th birthday dear Camelia!

Red Velvet Cake for Puan Nazatul

Puan Naza called me a week ago to order a mini Red Velvet Cake. It would be her first time tasting this cake. This cake is actually a chocolate cake with a hint of "sourish" taste (from the vinegar). It is also added with red colouring hence the name Red Velvet. The cake is then layered and frosted with cream cheese topping that is mixed with chopped walnuts. I am delighted to know Puan Naza enjoyed the cake, it was a pleasure making it too! Feel free to call GG Home Biz for more! :)

Princess Devil's Food Cake for Pn Normah

 

I was in Port Dickson when I received a call from Puan Normah who enquired if I could make her a cake on short notice. Luckily it was our last day in PD and we planned to be back at home by 5pm, before the evening rush starts. So I had the whole evening to bake, leave it to cool and decorate the cake early the next morning before work. 

Puan Normah wasn't fussy about the cake, as long as I could complete the cake overnight. I chose to bake the Devil's Food Cake, as I had all the ingredients at hand. For Muna's girly princess cake, I added little white & pink hearts with yellow borders and text in buttercream. I rose at 4.30am to decorate the cooled cake, and finished in time to get ready for office. Just in the nick of time (this was not the first time I did this stint, it's becoming a norm for me lately)! Left the cake at home with Superbibik to be picked up by Pn Normah in time for Princess Muna's birthday party at her kindie.

So on this very special day
I would like to say to you
I hope you'll always find happiness
In whatever you may do.

Happy 6th Birthday Princess Muna!

Red & White Fondant Hantaran Cake for Cik Wanie Zaaba

Wanie of Cheras enquired about my hantaran cake about a week ago. Apparently Wanie is the cousin of Yasmin, who ordered the 2-tier princess birthday cake last week. Wanie sent me a sample picture of the cake she liked, and asked if I could replicate the design in red and white. I was excited bout the cake as soon as I saw the picture. It was a white & beige cake with a big but simple fondant bow on its top, I thought it looked like an elegantly wrapped present. It was a new challenge for me, so I jumped at the opportunity to do my version of the cake.

The cake was an 8" orange butter cake with orange flavoured buttercream, it was then covered and decorated with fondant. I decided to make the fondant base red and the bow white. So as not to make it look to plain, Superbibik helped me to "carve" out the  flower details for the bottom ribbons and painted them with pearl sheen. As for the bow, I made the strips a day earlier so that they could dry and harden properly. These, I painted with stripes of pearl sheen also to make them look like real ribbons.

The moment of truth was on the day of delivery, when the ribbons were assembled, and they fitted perfectly! I finished the cake with royal icing detail which I also painted with pearl sheen and voila, the cake as you see above. Worth every effort making it! I wish Wanie a very happy married life and may Allah bless you with many children as beautiful as you are!

Mini Cakes for Mdm Janet Ng

 

These are 6" lemon butter cake frosted with buttercream. They're ordered by Aunty Janet from the office meant as gifts for her friends.

Princess 2-Tier Birthday Cake for Pn Yasmin

Yasmin from the office ordered this special cake for her baby daughter's first birthday. This is a 2-tier "princess in a garden" themed cake. The cakes were chocolate orange moist cake with choc fudge filling, then covered and decorated with buttercream. Since this is little Alyaa's first birthday party, I assumed it must be an elaborate affair. So I designed an elaborate and colourful "girly" themed cake. I hope this cake will bring special memories for Alyaa and mom Yasmin. Happy 1st birthday Princess Nur Alyaa Zahraa, wishing you much pleasure and joy, and hope all your wishes come true!

Novelty Clown Birthday Cake for Noah ordered by Sis Hezrin

 

 A year's gone by,
How time has flown,
We can't believe
How Noah's grown!

He's such a joy
And so much fun,
Oh my! My baby nephew's
Turning One!

My little nephew Noah just turned 1 on 2nd Jan. My wonderful family planned a birthday party for him, along with mine, Ain's and Pakchu's. Since it was held at my place, it wasn't so much a surprise party for the adults but it was for little Noah. My sister Ain ordered this birthday cake for his birthday present. I baked 2 types of sponge (chocolate and strawberry) and layered them with buttercream. My aunt Makcik requested that I make a number one 3D cake, I added the happy clowns (made out of buttercream) as I thought it'd look more cheerful at the same time different from the other cakes I've done before. It's my first time doing clowns since I learned the technique more than a year ago. All the time while decorating I was thinking of a clown's slumber party, so I had them "hang out" on top and around the cake. I love how it turned out, and I know I'll definitely be doing more clown cakes in the future. I hope Noah had fun at his 1st birthday party. Happy Birthday darling Noah-Noah!

Black Forest Birthday Cake ordered by Ms Shuhada

My dear friend Shuhada ordered this on behalf of her mom, for her 2 sisters. Her initial request was a chocolate cake with fresh fruits. Black Forest cake came to mind, I suggested to her and she agreed. I made a big 12" cake (as they will be celebrating with their extended family), layered with tonnes of black pitted cherries, covered with whipped cream and decorated with fresh strawberries and chocolate rice. I'm pleased to know that Shuhada & family were happy with the cake, had fun makin' it too!

Steamed Fruit Cake

This very moist fruit cake is steamed for 4 hours. A favourite among the elderly. I tried (unintentionally - I meant to to give the cake to someone, but just couldn't find the time to give her a visit.) storing it in the fridge for one month, it tasted even better! It's one of GG Home Biz's hotseller for Hari Raya. Rugi tak cuba! As this cake is very moist, I recommend keeping it in the fridge. It can only last in room temperature for up to one week.

Upright Doll Cake for Pn Siti Masnira

 

GG Home Biz's first order for year 2011! My old friend Masnira from ITM ordered this upright doll cake for her darling daughter Adlin Dayana. This cake was a gift to Adlin for being able to read (she's so lucky to have such a great mom). I thought it's for her birthday! Mas asked for a light blue and light purple colour combination for the dress, quite a challenge as I thought both colours were a bit dreary just by themselves, so I added some white finishing to balance out the blue hues... The grass and flowers (which Mas also requested) helped to bring out the "cheerfulness" of the doll cake. I'm sohappy Mas and Adlin love the cake!

Fondant Bertunang Cuppies for Nik's Sister

My last order for year 2010! May 2011 brings joy and  prosperity to all of us! This was an impromptu order by Nik Nurul Jannah who on Thursday ordered these cuppies for her sister's engagement on Saturday. Luckily Friday the 31st of Dec was a public holiday (Malaysia won the Suzuki Cup!), and thanks to superbibik's efficiency, I managed to squeeze in her order between Maya and Nira's. Sweet Nik requested to add engagement rings and the couple's names to the design. Made 16 pcs of small cupcakes to makeup the whole design. This type of design needs 9pcs, 16 pcs or 25 pcs of cupcakes. Added a touch metallic beads for a bit of bling. Love those cuppies!