Family Tree 2

For my Grandmother's 85th birthday, I knew I had to do something special.  There is nothing more important to her than her family, so I figured that everyone needed to be included.  With this cake, I not only used her favorite colors, but matched the invitations.  

The tree is made of gumpaste...7 branches for her children...14 leaves for their children.  All of those names, plus her 18 great grandchildren were written on the leaves of the tiers, all made of fondant.  The cake was Butterscotch Spice with cream cheese filling.  

Her party was so much fun!  There is nothing better than catching up with family, great food and fireworks!  

Happy Birthday, Grandma "Deanie"

Thank you for always having the confidence in me to achieve whatever I dream of.  

I love you!

 

Family Tree
For my Grandmother's 84th birthday, my 7-year old thought that a fall tree would be a great design!  Working together with my oldest, we brought his idea to life.  Filled with my Grandmother's favorite, strawberry buttercream, this 2-tier cake was devils food and was covered in marshmallow fondant.  I love how much fun my son had painting the leaves.  The piping was a little more difficult for him, but, with my help, he did a pretty good job!  

For his 'all about me' day in first grade, he told the class that he wants to be a baker when he grows up!  He has asked to help so many times...what fun we had!