Cosmic Bowling Cake

My second cake this weekend was for an 8 year old who had her party at the bowling alley.  Her mom wanted a "cosmic bowling" themed cake.  I thought about black lights and that took me to "black icing" and neon colors.  This is the end result:

 I tried a new recipe for chocolate marshmallow fondant.  It was "ok" but I found it was a littler drier than my other recipes.  (It still tasted delicious.  I've been enjoying the left over fondant.)  I also tried a new powdered sugar this time.  I was very disappointed.  It wasn't as powder fine as it should have been.  I'll keep the brand nameless since there are lots of their products that I do enjoy.  However, it's best to stick with name brands.  The only off brand that I've found to be just as good is Walmart's Great Value.  (Just a little F.Y.I.)  
Anyway, my mom was in town for the weekend and asked if there was anything she could do to help.  I gave her some fondant and told her to put her playdoh skills to work.  So she gets credit for the bowling pins!  (Thanks Mom)

1st Birthday Smash Cake

With 2 cake orders, I had a busy weekend of baking.  I had to wait until after our VBS to get started, so it was a late night.  This customer wanted a 6 inch "smash cake" for her birthday boy!  The theme was Mickey Mouse.  She sent me a picture of a two tiered cake and asked me to combine the two.  This is what I came up with: 

 I was running out of black icing and had just enough to make the border.  I mean, I've never cut it that close before.  My grandmother was watching.  She and I both thought I'd never make it all the way around the cake, but alas, I did!  Whew!  It was a close one.

I was very happy with  how it turned out and I think Brantley was pleased too!

Do You Like The New Look?

Well, you've probably noticed that things look a little different around here!  Thanks to Bobbi, at Ready to Blog, Sissy's Sweets has a new face.  I think she did a fabulous job and if you're looking to revamp your blog, you should check her out!  She also did a friends blog.  Check out Veggie Table to see more of her work! (and to try some of Brookly's recipes!)


Oh and stay tuned for blog updates because I have two cake orders this weekend!

Exciting things are happening....

The blog is getting a professional makeover!  Stay tuned for a new and improved Sissy's Sweets site! (I can't wait for you to see it!)