Hello, Crafters.
I just had to come on and share my creative day yesterday. My first job was to finish off my favour boxes. I was going to do all the designs the same, even though it meant the men would be receiving a very floral box. But each box needed heaps of flowers, and they were quite fiddly, and very time-consuming! I needed a different idea for the men! Geared Garage fitted the bill brilliantly. I’ll remember to photograph them so I can share with you after the wedding! Ihad them all finished shortly before hubby arrived home from work.
If you’re an expert cake maker and decorator, please look away now!
About four weeks ago, hubby decided he would make the wedding cake, which he thought woud be a single layer round cake. He was right about the shape of the cake, but not the number of layers – I was planning on three! I’ll give you a quick background why hubby decided he was making the cake! Firstly, daughter Vicki, son Leigh, granddaughter Molly, and – since last month – me, are all coeliacs. Vicki also has a nut allergy which is so severe she has to carry an Epi-pen with her wherever she goes. When we saw a wedding cake-maker’s flyer which stated she could make gluten-free cakes, I thought “Great! Sorted!” At the bottom of the flyer it said she couldn’t guarantee her cakes are nut-free! That was the moment hubby said “I’m making the cake!” Although he has never made a cake like this, let alone iced one, he’s an excellent cook and boy, was he motivated!
He researched how to make a fruit cake, without nuts, using gluten free flour – please see the first photograph! When he made the third smaller cake, he made up the same quantity as each of the first two cakes, so he could make a small cake with the surplus mixture so we could taste it! It was superb. Our first job yesterday evening was to cut the tops off the cakes so they were level top and bottom. Next hubby painted the first cake with a coating of apricot jam – see the second photograph! Then it was up to me to put the layer of (shop bought ready rolled) icing on. I’d never done this before, but I reasoned it couldn’t be any different from putting a layer of pastry over a pie! It all went brilliantly! I patiently spent time getting the icing to fit the sides without having pleats or folds – see the third photograph!
This was one area I was concerned about because I thought the cake would end of with a frill around it, but slowly slowly it all fitted in beautifully.We both looked at each other in total disbelief at what we had achieved! Team work!! Today I’m making the table name cards which will include the guests’ meal choices, and then onto my dried flower arrangements! Tonight we decorate the cake!
When I stop for lunch today, before I go back to “work” LOL! I’ll prepare a blog for tomorrow, so I can share the card I made for the swap I took part in last week! If everything goes according to plane, I look forward to being backwith you tomorrow. In the meantime, happy crafting.
JanB. xx
Fantastic .. Amazing job and so professional
Many thanks, Julie. I was totally amazed; I didn’t think it was going to happen! xx
Top marks to hubby and yourself on the making of your wedding cake. They look yummy. My Mum was very good at making and icing wedding cakes, she would make to whatever dietary requirements anyone had.
Many thanks, Janette. I had a lady who came to my classes (until she moved away) who made amazing iced cakes. It’s a skill that I have always admired in people. We were hoping to find someone like your Mum! But it wasn’t meant to be! xx
Jan and Othman, thank you for sharing your wedding with your followers. I consider you part of my Family Jan as your card was the first I ever made and you have a special heart connection with Melbourne. I can not wait to celebrate your Saturday with you. XXX Mal, Melbourne
Bless you Mal. I’m playing catch up now, and I’m keeping an eye out for your post about escape rooms! I did a detailed answer and when I clicked POST it disappeared! At that time, I didn’t have enough time to re-do my answer, but bear with me, and I will. xxx
Thank you for sharing so much of your wedding with all of us. I am more excited for you both with each posting.
Congratulations and Best Wishes! Heather V
Bless you Heather. I want to share everything but I have to remember not everyone is into weddings. I’m trying to keep a happy balance! Cake decorating tonight! YAY! JanB. xx
First of all congratulations to you both. Hope you have a wonderful day. About the cake I might put my order in. As I too am a Ceoliac. The best looking cake I have seen for ages. All the very best from the bottom of my heart xxx
Many thanks, Elizabeth. Funnily enough, I said to Othman last night, this could be a new career for him. He thought I was joking, but I wasn’t! Earlier today, I tasted a bit of the top of the cake I’d sliced off last night to make the cake level, and it was the most moist gluten-free cake I’ve ever tasted. It was even better than the small cake he’d made for us to eat previously! So you never know! xx
Congratulations to you both. Would Othman be willing to share his recipe? We aren’t celiac, but do try to follow a gluten-free and Keto inspired diet as much as possible. Looking forward to seeing some wedding pics.
Hi, Lola. I’m playing catch-up now! Please send me your email address and I’ll be very happy to send you Othman’s recipe! janb@janbcards.com xx
Cake looks amazing and a job well done by the “team”
Many thanks, Cathy. I’m sharing a photograph of the finished card on my blog in the morning! xx
I am very impressed! I have made wedding cakes for a couple weddings, and it can be very intimidating, even for an experienced hobby cake decorator. I love the idea of the gluten free fruit cake. I would love to try that, as I eat gluten free as well. HOpe you enjoy the wedding, after all the work. But, I know it’s work you love.
Hi, Mary. Othman is happy to share his recipe, so if you email me your email address, I’ll send it to you. janb@janbcards.com xx
WOW!! Well done Othman and Jan. Brilliant team work :o)
Hi, Audrey. I wouldn’t have volunteered to be part of team Mansor, but I’m glad we did it! xx
Well done Jan. The cake looks wonderful
Thanks, Debbie. There’ll be a photograph of the finished cake on my blog tomorrow! xx