My interest in cake decorating started from the time my kids were born. At first it was an interest only to be able to do their birthday cakes. I started with classes and after the first attempts got even more interested and then started with speciality classes. Friends became interested on seeing the cakes that I did and then I started giving classes from home. Later I was asked to give classes at our local technical college. I then became involved with the Sugarcraft Association in South Africa. For a few years I entered competions and exhibited at the annual Sugarcraft show. Nowadays I only decorate cakes for family.
I am putting together photos from the beginnnig years of my cake decorating and will post them at a later stage.
The cake shown here is my granddaughter's first birthday cake. For those knowing Mrs L from The Linen Cupboard - she assisted me with the cake ( http://the-linen-cupboard.blogspot.com/)
The decorations were almost all made from sugar paste with the exception of the Strawberry shortcake doll, a strawberry shape sweet and some lollipops.
Firstly the cake was decorated in full with butter icing using a petal / leave icing tube. Then the decorations which was made before added.
This was really just a fun cake and very enjoyable to put together.
Mrs L helping me with the decorating of the cake.
The cake below was made by her whilst in the UK, for her sister-in-laws little daughter's first birthday party. She has put to shame as this was her first attempt and without having done any cake decorating classes.
Have a wonderful week!
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