March's Cake

Thursday, April 7, 2011

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Yes, I realize it's April. But ever since the whole pregnancy thing happened I've been a bit off my game. So here is March's cake. After February's disaster I decided to do a little research on cake decorating, specifically tips on frosting cakes, and I'm pretty pleased with the result. I used fresh flowers from my local flower market to decorate the top- wild tulips, dahlias and not sure what the last one is? I used this cake recipe but wished it was a bit lighter and fluffier- the taste was nice though. And while the icing went on nicely and covered well, I did not like the taste so I won't bother sharing that recipe. I'm in need of a fail proof cake recipe- let me know if you've got one- preferably chocolate or yellow cake. Also a good icing recipe- something that tastes good and covers well. I know a few of you have also started baking a cake a month- I'd love to hear how it's going! And I promise to share April's cake in April.
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27 comments:

  1. TaraApril 7, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    This cake - http://www.donnahay.com.au/recipes/sweets/cakes/four-tier-chocolate-layer-cake

    This icing - http://www.donnahay.com.au/recipes/sweets/cakes/classic-chocolate-cake-with-chocolate-buttercream

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  2. Dani CastlehowApril 7, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Oh goodness this cake looks delightful! ^________________^

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  3. VanessaApril 7, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    It may not have tasted great, but it certainly looks amazing!

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  4. ErinApril 7, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    So pretty!

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  5. ShelleyApril 7, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    hey lady! nice cake! save me a piece ;) ;) ;)

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  6. alli/hoorayApril 7, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    this is just gorgeous.

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  7. ErinApril 7, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    OK Ma1iah, will you please decorate the top of my cake with flowers on Sept. 4th? We're doing funfetti cupcakes for guests in honor of Jon, and will have a small cake for he and I to cut. I'll just have it iced with no decorating and let you do the flowers on top. Jeez this one looks beautiful. The March cake (in April) was worth the wait.

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  8. Ana LouisaApril 7, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    So pretty! Fresh flowers are my favorite way to decorate a cake.

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  9. Eleni PsyllakiApril 7, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Mmm, it looks delicious! Well done Mariah!
    xo, Eleni

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  10. Sécia MischkeApril 7, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    The flowers are beautiful!

    http://petiteinsanities.blogspot.com/

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  11. Kayla PooleApril 8, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Eeee! the flowers are gorgeous and perfect.

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  12. katieApril 8, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    this is so beautiful! great job with the icing! my march cake totally crumbled to pieces, so I made a new/different one. here is my very favorite cake recipe (and trust me- I've tried a handful):
    http://www.bakerella.com/finally-i-found-it/

    and congrats to you guys on the pregnancy!!!! so exciting!

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  13. Esther DiehlApril 8, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    If you're interested, I have a cream cheese icing recipe that's absolutely delish.

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  14. SaraApril 8, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    It looks great! The flowers are gorgeous and the perfect topper for a simply frosted cake.

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  15. size too smallApril 8, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    yes please esther! send over the recipe!

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  16. Katie*BelleApril 8, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    This is such a gorgeous cake! It's delicious just to look at : )

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  17. Brittany H.April 13, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    This cake looks so pretty. I always wait for your monthly cake debuts. I've always used the chocolate cake and chocolate icing recipe on the back of the Hershey's Cocoa box. It's a no fail.

    How's your day?
    www.brittanyhavican.blogspot.com

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  18. EllaApril 13, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    so nice! i wish i had this amount of talent in the cake baking arena :)

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  19. GabyApril 16, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    First of all, congratulations on your pregnancy! As for the cake, it certainly looks beautiful! I just made this cake last night and it was AMAZING (she types as she licks icing off her fingers): http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/06/the_best_chocol/

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  20. B. Inspired.April 18, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Beautiful!!!

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  21. Ana LouisaMay 3, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    gorgeous! and congrats on your sweet babe! xo

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  22. Colleen / Inspired to ShareMay 5, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Gorgeous

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  23. mandyfaceJune 19, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    tasty beauty!

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  24. red tickingJune 20, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    g l o r i o u s.... xx pam

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  25. Sobrina TungJune 21, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    my friend alison recently had a "cake week" where she baked something new every day (sorta like the cake a month...). Her finale cake on the seventh day was this amazing tree trunk cake! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=106536089439943&set=a.106534212773464.12091.102989833127902&type=1&theater

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  26. HannahJuly 30, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Love the flowers on this one :)

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  27. scrapbook suppliesMarch 21, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Wow...... it's really looking one of authentic featured source for me. The existing March Cake is really looking classy. The outlook and impression of this stuff are extremely looking heart throbbing. Thanks for sharing.

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