Mickey Mouse Birthday Cake

Mickey Mouse Birthday Cake
Originally uploaded by Sugar Buzz Cakes by Carol

This colorful design not only served as a fantastic centerpiece but there were also 36 cupcakes that went along with the whimsical tiered design and two smash cakes. The theme was a great choice for the sibling celebration! The top tier was made of our popular Vanilla Bean cake with Vanilla Cream filling. The bottom was Dark Chocolate Fudge cake with Chocolate Mousse filling! The smash cakes were marble and cupcakes were half chocolate and half vanilla. Fondant curly-Q's topped each cupcake in bright primary colors. I was so happy to make this dessert for one of my son's favorite teachers; Thanks Jen!!

sand pail, beach ball & shovel

sand pail, beach ball & shovel
Originally uploaded by Sugar Buzz Cakes

This was one of the most FUN cakes I have made in a while. I iced the beach pail in butter cream icing, then went back and cut out a bunch of polka dots. I added the rim around the pail and went to town. The beach ball was made from a six inch round ball pan and covered in fondant one strip at at time. At first I piped on the white trim between the colors but didn't like it. So i cut strips of white and it was perfect. I formed the shovel using a flower former. I wrote Happy Birthday Olivia on the handle then a big number two. There is a "2" on the ball as well as in the sand of the beach pail. The shells were made of bright colors to match the colors of the cake. Sand was added by using graham cracker crumbs! I am sure this was a tasty treat for all...

3D buddha

3D buddha
Originally uploaded by Sugar Buzz Cakes

We were hired to make this Buddha cake for a 40th birthday celebration that a catering company was doing. It was the star of the show next to the guest of honor. The photo does not give justice to the actual size of the cake. It was on a 14" round cake board and stood almost 13 inches tall. I was recently asked "Is it all cake?" YES, even his head is cake! It was carved form round cakes then covered in fondant. The robe was added in layers then his hands and feet. The edible gold highlights were added using an airbrush. His face was added at the end. Another baker commented that he looked like Charles Barkley! How true... Without the gaged earlobes that is. It was challenging to make but really fun at the same time.

The Old Ball & Chain!!

the old ball and chain
Originally uploaded by Sugar Buzz Cakes

This was a really fun grooms cake if you the type that can take a joke. The ball and chain is made of fondant. The actual cake is underneath. It is supposed to look like it is on sand with palms around it. The red flowers were added as the wedding colors were black, red and silver!

Party On Mike!!

 This is the character Mike form Monsters Inc. It is all cake, even the gift package he is holding.  It is covered in green fondant then decorated with additional fondant pieces. He stood about fourteen inches tall. Happy Birthday to a lucky little one!!

 

    Here is a close up of his little hands and feet. His claws were white with light dusting of mushroom colored pedal dust for added dimension.

Fox 10 Visits Sugar Buzz Cakes

Sugar Buzz Cakes was featured on Phoenix FOX 10 Morning Show with with Cory McCloskey! It was a great experience and I was so proud to be chosen. Cory made it so easy to be on LIVE TV!! I have attached a link to the two segments we did.

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/morning_show/corys_corner/sugar_buzz_cakes_010510 

Here are a few behind the scenes shots from our photographer Ellen aka The Queen Bee,

Thanks Mom!

 

Cakes For The Cure!

Sugar Buzz Cakes was proud to be a part of the first annual Cake Challenge for the Cure which took place on Sunday, May 17, 2009.  Six local professional cake decorators demonstrated their talents and creativity as they competed in a cake decorating challenge inspired by the Food Network Challenges.  Destry Jetton from channel twelve's  Midday Arizona morning TV show and will Emcee the event, conduct a live auction and announce the winner. All proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund through the Breast Cancer 3-Day. At the end of the competition, pastry chefs will choose a winner. The finished cakes were auctioned off and there were lovely gift basket to raffle. The restaurant, Country Cottage provided hors d'ouerves, beverages and cute little cakes to sell with the net proceeds being donated as well. It was an amazing event. I met incredible men & women and heard unforgettable heart-felt stories of encouragement and survival. I am looking forward to next year! Thank you to Sara and her team for your hard work! You Rock!!

http://www.ivystudiosphoto.com/slideshows/cakechallenge/

Ivy Studios Graciously donated their time to photograph the entire event. Click the link above to view the slide show.  www.ivystudiosphoto.com