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My Cakes

Submitted by Snapdragon on Mon, 03/16/2009 at 7:07pm.

I used to bake cakes frequently for any or no reason. Somebody's birthday? That called for CAKE. Were congratulations in order? How better to do that than with CAKE? Some people say it with flowers -- I always said it with CAKE. Recently I happened to come across my album of cakes and picked out some of my favorites. You'll note that they are not professional-looking and none are decorated with royal icing. Rather, I preferred to decorate with fresh fruit and nuts. Instead of a confectioners' sugar frosting, I favored a butter cream frosting. So why did I stop? I became very health-conscious and realized that my cakes weren't helping anybody live longer, including myself, who loved to lick the bowls I used in the process of making the cakes, the fillings, the frostings.

Sigh....... Sometimes I long for those days......

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by VernalFire - 2 years ago
Sydney Australia
Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 1045

They look very scrumptious and I am sure Tim would say the same thing....Beautiful Anda, can you send some over to Sydney.

by Snapdragon - 2 years ago
Roslyn, PA United States
Member Since: Aug 2007
Member Points: 2953

By the time it would reach you, it would have gathered mold! However, if ever you come to America and visit me, I'll be SURE to bake you one, personally for you. How's that?

by VernalFire - 2 years ago
Sydney Australia
Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 1045

Excellent, I will definitely contact you, thanks Anda

by kal1111 - 2 years ago
Canada
Member Since: Mar 2008
Member Points: 86

Did I tell you I am a Licensed Cookie, Cake, Pie, Pastry Taster & Evaluator? 

Sounds like I missed this opportunity! On the other hand, I just lost 20 lbs and deserve a treat!

by diamond4ever - 2 years ago
egypt my love. Egypt
Member Since: Sep 2007
Member Points: 513

ur cakes r lovely ..done with talent & art.well done

by snake_icecloud - 2 years ago
Las Vegas, Nevada United States
Member Since: Nov 2008
Member Points: 215

Looking very good.Tongue out

by tkd - 2 years ago
Arkansas United States
Member Since: Jan 2008
Member Points: 45

sounds like a potential enjoyable part time jobSmile

by mozerdozer - 2 years ago
Wethersfield, CT. United States
Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 3178

 Cake is Good.   

by lord-loss - 2 years ago
Halifax....West.Yorkshire England
Member Since: Aug 2008
Member Points: 241

wow CAKE yum yum  i love CAKE Laughing

by teresacat - 2 years ago
LONDON England
Member Since: Sep 2008
Member Points: 852

What a great talent you have. Yes we cat lovers are a breed apart because we know that they calm us down when all else fails. I've just joined the wcg group and not too sure how it works. If you want some cat pictures they're on my site, take careCool

by philiosmaximus - 2 years ago
london England
Member Since: Nov 2008
Member Points: 579

your cakes look divine, i could eat them for breakfast dinner and supper  Smile

by wealybinn - 2 years ago
Bristol England
Member Since: Jan 2009
Member Points: 1072

I used to love cake before but sadly my job must come first! (I coming to get you lovely cake!)

by Snapdragon - 2 years ago
Roslyn, PA United States
Member Since: Aug 2007
Member Points: 2953

Okay, so your job comes first. Then come home and eat cake!

by wealybinn - 2 years ago
Bristol England
Member Since: Jan 2009
Member Points: 1072

sure thing!

by amrita1 - 2 years ago
Amravati,Maharashtra state,BHARAT India
Member Since: May 2008
Member Points: 5772

Beautiful !!!

by MrDLB - 2 years ago
Pacific Grove (next2Monterey California) United States
Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 90

 Perfecto  Birthday Candles Chompy   Happy Birthday





by timmygadget - 2 years ago
Dewsbury Yorkshire & Athy Ireland
Member Since: Aug 2008
Member Points: 10440

Ermmm where is the cake I baked for you Anda !

by gtm - 2 years ago
Salem, MA United States
Member Since: Apr 2008
Member Points: 3

Cakes are great. Also, Cakes is great. Both are are correct. Incidentally, I know where one can get fantastic pancakes out in your part of of the world.

by chess_kebabs - 20 months ago
Australia
Member Since: Jan 2010
Member Points: 49667

Wow Anda, awesome job... I love home made cakes.. made many myself.. Here's one I handmade for my son's 1st Holy Communion... handmade each chocolate truffle which was stuffed with roasted hazelnuts and rolled in roasted crushed hazelnuts and almonds. Chocolate is imported Italian dark and white Callebaut chocolate.. there is a touch of whiskey in them but not enough to knock any kids out... lol

 

by chess_kebabs - 20 months ago
Australia
Member Since: Jan 2010
Member Points: 49667

There was a cross on the top made from white chocolate... but it's chopped off in this photo... That guy was pinching some wine btw... that is our bar.... lol

by chess_kebabs - 20 months ago
Australia
Member Since: Jan 2010
Member Points: 49667

I'm hanging around because I'm still drooling over your cakes Anda.... I can't work out which one I like best.. too many beautiful ones to pick from...

by mozerdozer - 20 months ago
Wethersfield, CT. United States
Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 3178

Let em eat cake !

by Popeye - 13 months ago
peterhead Scotland
Member Since: Dec 2009
Member Points: 7550

You get my vote Babs WinkCool

Your cakes are TOP NOTCH If I was a judge they would get 1st Place Smile

by chess_kebabs - 13 months ago
Australia
Member Since: Jan 2010
Member Points: 49667

Oh shucks.. thanks Bertie!!

I'd let you have the first truffle Laughing

by TerrapinStation - 11 months ago
United States
Member Since: Mar 2009
Member Points: 534

You made baking into an art! very pretty! :D

by mozerdozer - 11 months ago
Wethersfield, CT. United States
Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 3178

Your a regular Marie Antionette


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