This was the Anniversary Cake. Decorated by Gloria.
This cake is one I’ve been excited to post about since I began thinking of it a few months ago! I reused some good recipes (the Marble Cake and the White Cake) but I assembled it into something else.
Heather’s Aunt and Uncle celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary at the beginning of September. In May I was approached by Heather’s grandmother, the same one that has loaned me a good many recipe books, to make them a cake for the party. I eagerly accepted!
Since Heather and I were away for much of August and September, I had to make the cake on the week of the 17th between Heather’s sisters wedding, renovating our bathroom and preparing for school in the Fall. I froze the
Cutting the Cake.
cakes and spent the day in Heather’s mom’s kitchen making fondant and layering the cake. Once that was complete I froze it and went on vacation.
Before the party, Heather’s mom and grandmother took the time to make it fancy by adding ribbon and other decorations. Her grandmother had even stored some of the icing flowers from their original wedding cake which she placed on this one as well.
Though we weren’t in attendance, I had heard that the cake was enjoyed and appreciated. It certainly was a fun experience.
Nona