Great save! :) And excellent advice! I have all my cakes finished the night before and I always carry an emergency repair kit. I have not “yet” had a mishap, but I know one day I will and hopefully I will be prepared and calm. :)
Teri, Ontario, Canada http://www.TeriLovesCake.ca
I really feel for you… It’s my worst nightmare that I will drop a cake.. But I have damaged ones in the past and always take a tool box and emergency kit along with me.
Well saved, it looks fabulous!!!
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Just reading the title of your blog made me gasp! You did a fantastic job fixing it!
Kendra's Country Bakery
Thank you so much for sharing this and I am sure there are many who have experiences some sort of mishaps when delivering a cake. I always carry a repair kit and have started making extra flowers or decorations should any fall, break or get damaged in any way.
My own wedding cake cracked on the day as it was so hot and I was devastated. It was all painted so there was no way of hiding it and then I came up with the idea of placing some fresh flowers around the cake where the cracks were. No one noticed, everyone complimented me on how gorgeous the cake looked and looking at the photos now I think the flowers actually look better on the cake anyway!! ;)
One thing I always do is give myself plenty of time when delivering, use a trolley and take a few bits in at a time, if I can I try and take the cake in tiers. I smile at everyone I meet to stay calm and if I can take someone with me. Having someone to talk to always helps!
Simply Alpa
You did a great job in “saving” the cake!
Fab job :D. It has happened to me and you just have to focus, I had tears as soon as I left the venue, intact my hubby bought me a few vodkas but in front of the venue and catering staff, florist and mother of the groom I thought I conducted myself very well :D
You did a marvellous job! I tip my hat to you!
Life is too sweet to be bitter
Waterlooville Cake Co, I can relate. The moment I deliver one of these cakes it’s a huge relief is it not? Thanks everyone for your nice comments. I had to deliver a three tier with a 10" base this morning. I’ve just been so nervous about moving these things since I dropped this one!
I guess it’s teaching me to “Respect the Cake!” Lol!
Psalm 127:1 Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain.
