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Cake Decorating: Chocolate Roses
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Chocolate Roses

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Category: Cake Decorating

Type of item: Food

For: Other

Style: Romantic, Classic, Formal / Bridal, Traditional

Materials

different flavors of cake and filling; buttercreme icing; chocolate gumpaste mixed with chocolate fondant.

What was your inspiration?

The Bride...told me what she dreamed her cake would look like and I created it.

What are you most proud of?

The chocolate roses...they were really beautiful...all 45 of them!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Learn how to use gum paste and fondant, as well as learn how to handmake flowers. SO MUCH FUN!!!

 

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cakesbyle on craftsy.com
cakesbyle
Apr 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Amazingly beautiful!
athompson1367570 on craftsy.com
athompson1367570
Apr 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
How do download the printed pages that I paid for ?
Teta Richard on craftsy.com
Teta Richard
Apr 03, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
this is most beautfull
Mary Lata on craftsy.com
Mary Lata
Mar 30, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Just gorgeous
wehage65 on craftsy.com
wehage65
Mar 27, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I am in love with this cake, it is one of the most beautiful, elegant and appealing cakes I've ever seen.
zoniamart1315997 on craftsy.com
zoniamart1315997
Mar 24, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
How many people is this cake?
justlagniappe1970 on craftsy.com
justlagniappe1970
Mar 17, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Awesome!!!!
Minnie-C on craftsy.com
Minnie-C
Mar 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Now that is a real Dreams come true. It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
pkalmonte on craftsy.com
pkalmonte
Feb 24, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This may be the MOST beautiful cake that I have ever seen. Kudos to the artist.
cbeyer611190238 on craftsy.com
cbeyer611190238
Feb 16, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This cake is gorgeous! Great job!
newstartl1236950 on craftsy.com
newstartl1236950
Feb 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
How long did it take for this cake
LiteMotif on craftsy.com
LiteMotif
Feb 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Stunning cake!
Ms-OptimisticJ on craftsy.com
Ms-OptimisticJ
Jan 28, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful. You must be so very proud.
emilyjc on craftsy.com
emilyjc
Jan 23, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
lovely!!!
madamesouffle on craftsy.com
madamesouffle
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
So rich looking...beautiful!
mama howe on craftsy.com
mama howe
Jan 11, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
LOVE IT LOVE IT,WHAT A TALENT YOU HAVE.
nell44881162382 on craftsy.com
nell44881162382
Jan 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love this cake ,you are just great ,
Truffels_1153774 on craftsy.com
Truffels_1153774
Jan 07, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Amazing. To pretty to eat.
Janice58 on craftsy.com
Janice58
Dec 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Exquisite! Truly lovely!
Butterfly454 on craftsy.com
Butterfly454
Dec 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I want to learn this! This cake is amazing!
luisa.tui1104860 on craftsy.com
luisa.tui1104860
Dec 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Like looking at a Picasso painting! Beautiful!
hubbyluve1101149 on craftsy.com
hubbyluve1101149
Dec 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Amazing....
Auroras Dreams on craftsy.com
Auroras Dreams
Nov 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
wow
Lexley on craftsy.com
Lexley
Nov 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
So you're a professional cake decorator? Because if you're not, then you should be!! Absolutely outstanding!
cake4me on craftsy.com
cake4me
Nov 18, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What a lovely cake!
macabihag1039484 on craftsy.com
macabihag1039484
Nov 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
perfect!
KreAshyns867669 on craftsy.com
KreAshyns867669
Oct 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I would love the recipe and the buttercream,fondant that you, also how much cake did you need for each layer. Wishful thinking huh, but I had to put it out there.
paddickcakes on craftsy.com
paddickcakes
Oct 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Oh My LORD!! This is beautiful!! How long did all the piping take? And the roses are gorgeous!!!
mommasweets on craftsy.com
mommasweets
Oct 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
aw this is my dream cake1
battersup on craftsy.com
battersup
Oct 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful!
babycakes on craftsy.com
babycakes
Oct 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
if this was my cake i wouldn't want to cut it... its too beautiful i love it.. you did such an amazing job.
Rizzy on craftsy.com
Rizzy
Sep 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful job!
memphis on craftsy.com
memphis
Sep 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
this is stunning
Maria Mendoza on craftsy.com
Maria Mendoza
Sep 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous, amazing, beautiful and lots more. Hope to be able to creat something like this soon. Thank you for sharing. Great job.
tenetar949482 on craftsy.com
tenetar949482
Sep 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is a beautiful cake!!! How did you make the roses?
Swyt_diva on craftsy.com
Swyt_diva
Sep 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is a really beautiful cake....you must have a VERY steady hand....:)
zolamola on craftsy.com
zolamola
Sep 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful!! How long did it take you do decorate?
flourshoppe on craftsy.com
flourshoppe
Sep 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you everyone who lately have loved my cake...your comments always make me feel so wonderful.
Kiya35 on craftsy.com
Kiya35
Sep 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Magnificent!
pamwidth799642 on craftsy.com
pamwidth799642
Aug 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Incredible talent... beautiful!!
kathyalmond on craftsy.com
kathyalmond
Aug 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Absolutely stunning...probably the best I've ever seen!! You are awesome!!!
Maopa on craftsy.com
Maopa
Aug 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful work:)
flourshoppe on craftsy.com
flourshoppe
Aug 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely, wonderful people...I am getting embarrassed but happily so, with all the thrilling comments about this cake. I loved making it and appreciate all your comments. Thank you so much!
clacailla912637 on craftsy.com
clacailla912637
Sep 04, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
so deserving! and inspirational!
clacailla912637 on craftsy.com
clacailla912637
Sep 04, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
so deserving! and inspirational!
bukilicious on craftsy.com
bukilicious
Aug 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely and neat work!
Grannalee on craftsy.com
Grannalee
Aug 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful!
L R H Wright on craftsy.com
L R H Wright
Aug 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Inspiring and beautiful. Good job.
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Popstar
Aug 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Stunnning ! Beautiful job !
specialklee on craftsy.com
specialklee
Aug 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful work!
Quokka Blue on craftsy.com
Quokka Blue
Aug 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
love the intricate work
demipringle615 on craftsy.com
demipringle615
Aug 04, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
elegantly awesome!
EMAN BANAT on craftsy.com
EMAN BANAT
Jul 31, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great job
mandm3243 on craftsy.com
mandm3243
Jul 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful!!!
ginetta3860436 on craftsy.com
ginetta3860436
Jul 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
bella
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Vanillacrmgirl
Jul 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous Cake!!!
monahiu818599 on craftsy.com
monahiu818599
Jul 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
That cake is so beautiful. That's what I call passion when you enjoy doing the most difficult things. Great piping technic. I have so much to learn.
flourshoppe on craftsy.com
flourshoppe
Jul 15, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Hi and thank you for the lovely comment. See below for some additional info...and go for it. There IS a lot to learn and everyone has "the gift".
D_Double_E on craftsy.com
D_Double_E
Jul 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Awesome pipping and your roses look great. My questions are... Is the border edible or just ribbon...as far as your roses you mentioned to follow the instructions in a book and practice. Do you make your roses by each pedal or with a cutter...I know there are many different ways to where a decorator may feel comfortable. Also with this much feedback, if you don't have one already a YouTube channel would be awesome showing others the basics because I, myself have taken classes where I am certified but bc I don't decorate as much anymore I find that making the fondant as flawless as your picture takes time, so does techniques to which ppl may freeze their cakes prior to butter cream, if they use store bought which I personally like satin ice or occasionally making MMF. Thanks again ur pic looks great!
flourshoppe on craftsy.com
flourshoppe
Jul 15, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I have to say, I am floored by the response to this cake...but for those of you who follow this and to those of you who have recently written, here is how I did this cake. First, the question about the ribbon at the bottom of each cake,. I have a pasta machine with a motor. I mixed chocolate fondant with gum paste, LOTS of it. I put it through the pasta machine which was on a long table and after It covered the table from one end to the other, I took a yard stick, measured how wide the ribbon was to be, sliced it with a stylus, put a thin line of fresh icing at aottom of each cake and laid the ribbon against it. If you get used to handling fondant and gumpaste, it gets easier and easier to handle. My first experience with fondant was on a 14" round cake...I rolled it out, slide it onto a cake board but forgot to dampen the icing on the cake so when I slid the fondant onto the cake, because I was nervous and shaking too, the fondant slid OFF the cake and onto the floor. From then on, I made myself relax, rolled out a new piece, sprayed the cake with a mister and this time the fondant stayed and I learned TONS. OK, now for the roses. First I made litle pear shapes of the fondant/gum paste, dampened the tip of a toothpick, slid the heavier side of the little pear onto the toothpick and placed the pointed side of the toothpick into some styrofoam. I made probably 60 of these and let them dry overnight. The next day I again put wide stripes of the chocolate/gumpaste through my pasta machine and cut out circles that later I overlaid on the little pear and continued to build until my rose was made. The finished project had 45 roses which were still on the toothpicks...which I then pushed into a HALF BALL of styrofoam until what you see on the photo was finalized. After I got to the wedding, and set that half ball of roses on the top cake, I then had extra roses which I used to fill in at the bottom of that "ball". The little butterflys...some years ago there was a lady who had a wonderful business making rubber molds and she also had specific cutters with rubber molds to go with them (ie, for shaping tulips, etc), and I have to tell you I spent several thousand dollars over about a year, getting them. They are right now in storage and I hope when it is time to get them out and use them again, they aren't unusuable. Anyhow, for the roses I used her little heart cutter and another cutter probably the size of a quarter and a half dollar for the rose petals. I got so good at making the roses, I actually started making all other types of flowers...but when I moved to Houston, people here didn't want to spend money on hand made flowers which is why I packed everything. I do not use store bought icing...I took Wilton's basic icing recipe and played with it until I came up with something people liked. I work right now at a supermarket and the icing they buy comes in a 50 pound square...but it is actually delicious except, it never crisps so I cannot, when I do cakes, use Viva towels to smooth it. Sadly it is too "wet". The icing I use when I'm making my own, crisps so when it is ready, I use Viva towels and get a "fondant" look. The only time I freeze my cakes is when I take them out of the oven, and after they are cool, I even off the top, flip it out of the pan and put it into the freezer to "flash freeze". My used to be routine was purchase what I needed for the week on Sunday, bake Monday and Tuesday, fill and crumb on Wednesday and finalize on Thursday and Friday. Hope I have given some of you the info you were looking for and again, THANK YOU FOR all the wonderful interest and comment.]
flourshoppe on craftsy.com
flourshoppe
Jul 15, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
OOPS forgot to finish about the butterflys...I pressed chocolate fondant into the mold, then pulled the wings up and had them dry against whatever was holding them up...I made a bunch of them too since they were so fragile. Hope again, I have inspired those interested in this fun and profitable business. Some of you may live in States that have that new Cottage Food law...but BE CAREFUL. The health departments are lying in wait to close anyone they can..
m_madison819508 on craftsy.com
m_madison819508
Jul 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
this is how i want my wedding cake, the color and everything. BEAUTIFUL...
flourshoppe on craftsy.com
flourshoppe
Jul 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
OHHHHHHHHHHHH...and God willing, I hope you get it...please feel free, if you are soon to be a bride and searching for your cake, to photo copy, take to your baker and I hope it is everything you wish for.
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Momluvs2bake
Jul 04, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
wow beautiful!
flourshoppe on craftsy.com
flourshoppe
Jul 05, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm getting the biggest kick out of how many people love this cake...THANK YOU so much!
flourshoppe on craftsy.com
flourshoppe
Jul 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Every single wonderful caring person who has loved this particular cake, I thank you. I am a bakery manager at a supermarket and believe it or not, never get to do this anymore. MISS it but am thrilled you all love it. Funny too. The bride didn't want me to make her cake but, her then soon to be brother-in-law and I had worked a long time together when I lived in Charleston SC. When she first left a message for me to call her, I replied I didn't live there anymore. She responded he had instructed her to call me and she was ONLY to have me do the cake. Even when I took her order, I could feel she had wanted another popular cake designer here in Houston to do the cake but went along with me because of her brother-in-law. As I was finalizing setting up the cake and table (another specialty of mine), I head OH MY GOD, LOOK AT MY CAKE...IT"S GORGEOUS!!! and turned to see the now thrilled bride. They loved their grooms cake too...a very large horseshoe (heh, this IS Texas), and she began to order cakes from me. Unfortunately, I had a problem with fairly new partners, had to close the business and wound up going to work for a grocery store and had to turn her and many others away. This photo is a lovely reminder of a wonderful time in my life. I'm learning to quilt now and the quilts I've made so far are wonderful as well...so I'm probably going to be doing quilting as a business soon...plus, there are things I did for my cake designs, I've actually been using to make appliques. HUM...maybe my original art really was the gift of learning necessary for my new ADventure. BLESS YOU ALL again. SO appreciated. Fondest regards, Carol (formerly The Flour Shoppe...a little cake company!)
Just Get Baked on craftsy.com
Just Get Baked
Jul 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great piping - steady hand!
flourshoppe on craftsy.com
flourshoppe
Jul 04, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
doing cakes at the supermarket though, find me having NOT SO STEADY a hand...probably because I hate doing grocery store garbage cake...
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nanny2
Jun 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
that is so beautiful, where would I get instructions for making it. thank you
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PattyCakesPP
Jun 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful!!
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Popstar
Jun 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is Beautiful ! Congratulations on such a wonderful project !
Heather31 on craftsy.com
Heather31
Jun 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
wow, that's gorgeous!
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Chrisbris769401
Jun 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very pretty!
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caketips
Jun 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
beautiful
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lidiyadem
Jun 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
AMAZING!!!
naemah on craftsy.com
naemah
Jun 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Its so huge. You must have spent days doing it. The cake looks simple and yet beautiful. Even the corners are very neat and well done!!!
Rottiemom on craftsy.com
Rottiemom
May 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful cake, lace work and flowers both
marcelago on craftsy.com
marcelago
May 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
beautiful cake congrat!!!!
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offyourca0
May 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
BEAUTIFUL XX
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Debbie A.
May 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love this but I know I am nit ready to make it! lol
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flourshoppe
Jul 01, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
AH...but practice is what it takes to get there...once you learn how to handle fondant and gum paste, all you have to do is follow instructions in books, and you are there...go ahead, you CAN do it.
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cabescake680887
May 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely clean work. I adore chocolate roses. The little butterflies add just the right touch too. Any bride would love to have this cake.
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Sherrill Cruz
May 03, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
So beautiful!!!
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Craft Paterns
Mar 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Awesome I would love this for my wedding cake choc is my favorite. To be married to your soulmate and and a beautiful choc cake. A memory. :)
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awaytakeme
Feb 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow, amazing work. You should be proud of your work
Kizer cakes on craftsy.com
Kizer cakes
Feb 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! gorgeous cake!
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mocop
Feb 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
very nice. To pretty to eat.
flourshoppe on craftsy.com
flourshoppe
Jan 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
goodness, maybe I need to find a way to get back into business...endless wonderful people, I so appreciate your loving this cake...as, did, the Bride! THANK YOU!
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MomGrandma
Jan 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Breathtaking!
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flourshoppe
Jan 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
My work is gorgeous...YOUR work is incredible...wish I were still doing this but you are on your way to $$$...very proud of you...LOVED the yellow Calla Lilly Cake with initials...and thank you for your appreciation too. I'm a bakery mgr at a supermarket now because my partners were more interested in taking the money and not helping so this was my last wedding cake...MISS IT VERY MUCH but have taken up quilting and am surprisingly doing some things on my quilt (just started my first one), that I've done on cakes....some day when it is done, I'll share but at least for now, it is filling the void that missing doing my cakes has created. Your comment felt very good...as all the others comments have.
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Kizer cakes
Jan 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
absolutely gorgeous
flourshoppe on craftsy.com
flourshoppe
Jan 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you...bride and groom and family loved it...
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Zombie girl
Dec 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
What a beautiful cake, looks very yummy yet eligant at the same time! :)
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CharmaineH
Dec 19, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Very neat. Looks really pretty.
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flourshoppe
Dec 19, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
LOVE that you and others love this cake...you all should have been there when I was setting it up and the bride, unbeknowns to me, came in and was SO EXCITED I started to cry. Thanks again and Happy holiday season.
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flourshoppe
Nov 12, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
So sweet to write me...I very much love that so many are enjoying this cake. I've been cake decorating since the early 1980's and this was the last cake I did when I walked away from horrid partners. Once our economy returns to its profitable self, I will be doing a few of these again. In the meantime, my sewing abilities have reimerged and finally, I'm learning how to quilt...thanks again. Carol
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Grandepuce
Nov 12, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Just stunning - nice job!
flourshoppe on craftsy.com
flourshoppe
Nov 12, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I am overwhelmed how people are enjoying my now former profession...thank you so much. Now if we can only get the Country and our economy back on its feet, then I can return to doing this...although right now, I have a real job and to keep myself creative, I am embarking on learning how to quilt. Thanks again. C
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flourshoppe
Nov 08, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Everyone who has commented on this cake, forgive me for not responding to the lovely responses from all of you. I am a bakery manager at a supermarket and life has been hectic. Thanks again and have a wonderful holiday season.
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sharynlouise
Nov 08, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful - lucky bride
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jakt70232633
Sep 24, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Awesome!! Too good to eat.
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cemunro180803
Sep 17, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
What a wonderful cake, too good to eat
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chyrelbel205929
Sep 17, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
This cake is Beautiful
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CocoBakes
Aug 27, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
WOW! Very nicely done :-)
Mikesyf on craftsy.com
Mikesyf
Aug 18, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
very beautiful! You are truly talented!
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flourshoppe
Aug 21, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Sorry it took so long to reply. I am new with Craftsy...appreciate the comment.
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gotblanke79769
Aug 12, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
This is a very elegant cake!! Fabulous work! :O)
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flourshoppe
Aug 21, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you...the bride loved it too!

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