Sue’s 60th Birthday

I am very excited to share with you a picture I was sent of the happy recipient of my latest cake!! My dear friend Hollie asked me to make a cake for a surprise birthday party she was arranging for her mum’s 60th, and I was delighted when Hollie sent me this picture of her mum Sue with the cake.

60th Birthday Cake

Sue at her surprise party!

Hollie & her sister Charlotte asked for a cake to match the colour theme of the party, & asked me to incorporate some stripes, polka dots & a big present bow into the design. This cake was a two tier vanilla sponge with jam & buttercream filling, & lots of fondant icing decoration! I was delighted with how this cake looked, but definitely learnt some valuable lessons while making it! I think the most important thing I must remember in future is to add the stripes to the cake once it’s in it’s final position, as moving it after this can distort the lines a little. However, despite the little troubles i had decorating it, Sue was pleased with the cake, & her friends and family had a great day celebrating!!

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Two tier birthday cake