My First Cake

In June, I threw a bridal shower for my sister-in-law to be. I had recently become interested in cake decorating, and this event gave me the motivation to try it out.

I started it a week in advance by making the bow out of gum paste. The rest of the outer layer is fondant including the ribbon and polka dots. I used a bit of shimmer dust on the ribbons to make them appear more like satin. The cake and buttercream are flavored with fresh orange zest, and the sugar syrup was flavored with Grand Marnier and fresh orange zest. Then, I layered it with marzipan and fondant.

It was a hit at the shower, and I can't wait to make my next cake!