Let's make a cake!

So, I'm a do-it-myself kind of person. I like to learn new skills and try new things. With a wedding coming up in 83 days, money-saving is a GREAT incentive to try learning something new...like wedding cake baking!!!! I've never done it in my life so this was interesting. Let's start small... an 8" round and a 6" round. Phew.

Devil's food cake...is there anything better?

I showed that fondant who was boss. "We can do it!"

You can't make butter-cream frosting without tasting just a little bit on it...

My first attempt at applying the fondant to the frosted cake...

Adding the second layer to my tiny cake. I'm pretty sure the fondant is supposed to go on all at once at the end...but I didn't do it that way. Some things you've got to learn the hard way.

Trimming the edges...

MY CAKE! My mom and I sat looking at this white blob, wondering how to decorate it. All of the sudden, she springs to the pantry and comes back with a bag of red hots and some fake flowers. Mom, you saved the day!

Yeah...so don't look too close... :)

Tasted great! Fun for a first try! Now, let's practice!

Roommate (and guests) Christmas Party!