Happy Birthday to me..and Canada too!!

My very pregnant daughter, son in law, and 2 1/2 yr old grandson have been living living with us until they move into there new home in a couple of weeks. I knew my daughter was due with baby boy #2 around my birthday. So I decided to start working on my two bottom dummy tiers a couple of months ago. I also baked and froze my cake with the fondant on to save time. Once thawed to room temperature, I popped it onto the dummy tiers and added my embellishments. I was really happy about getting a smooth finish and crisp sides. Doesn’t happen very often for me. The ganache definitely helped. Good thing I was thinking ahead, as my daughter had baby boy Lennon 4 days ago!! It’s kinda of crazy chaotic around here!!
I thought it would be fun to use all molds and impression mats. There always sitting in my drawer, hardly being used. Wanted something fun, fast and easy. The fantasy gumpaste flowers are combo of a mold and cutters. Flower topper is made from coffee filter papers. Cake is a coffee mocha, I covered with homemade mmf. Fondant was coloured a very pale purple and flavoured with espresso coffee, with instant coffee kneaded into it for a distinctive taste and look.
I just had to add the little Canada flag on the back of the cake, cause after all, it’s my country, Canada’s birthday too!!

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66 Comments

Sweet Scene Cakes commented almost 8 years ago

great job!

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K Cakes commented almost 8 years ago

I love all the colours and textures. Happy birthday June and happy birthday Canada too. 😊 xx

Evelindecora commented almost 8 years ago

Beautiful! 💙

Calli Creations commented almost 8 years ago

Ahhh, how very special June!! Happy Birthday to you and Canada!!!
I can well imagine the home must be a buzzin with family, baby arrival and celebrations on so many levels.
Have a fabulous time xxx

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SugarMagicCakes (Christine) commented almost 8 years ago

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUNE!!!!
What a present to have your new grandson and all your family there….congratulations to your daughter and partner too!
We are both cancerians, my birthdays coming up on the 10th. I seem to remember your daughter was born the same year as me too!!! :-)
I really love your birthday cake, my favourite colours purple and blue….its gorgeous.
Love the flecks of coffee in the fondant….brilliant idea xx

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Siobhan Buckley commented almost 8 years ago

You did a great job June, congratulations on your new grandson and Happy birthday :) xx

Siobhan Buckley

CakeHeaven by Marlene commented almost 8 years ago

Happy Birthday dear June!!!!! So happy for your all and god bless your family especially your new grandson!! Your cake is amazing!!!!

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Sandra Smiley commented almost 8 years ago

What a special birthday to be shared with the birth of your country…and almost a new grandson!
This fabulous cake looks like an entry for the Oklahoma Sugar Arts Show or Cakes International! So many beautiful techniques used with all the originality and flare I’ve come to expect from your designs! Beautifully done, my friend!

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Nor commented almost 8 years ago

Love this cake.
xxx

Sharon, Sadie May Cakes commented almost 8 years ago

Happy birthday 🎂 xx
Love the colours x gorgeous

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