OK so I have my first post out of the way now I will try and post an image.
This is a two tier 21st birthday cake I finished last week.
21st birthday cake idea Inspired By Michelle Cake Designs
I had fun making this cake it is marble cake with dark chocolate ganache layers underneath the fondant icing - really rich and delicious. The one thing I love about cake design is the amazing people I meet and their generosity in their praise when they see the finished cakes – I have even had tears (of joy!).
It can be quite nerve racking waiting for people to pick up their cakes. Cakes like these are usually for very personal and important occasions and often I do not even meet with my clients so my skills of interpretation are really important.
Present cakes are fabulous they are the design that can suit anyone for any occasion. Colours can be bright for a lively personality, black and white for elegance or even pastel for a baby event. In this case mid pink and white were chosen as they matched the theme of the 21st party.
Present cakes do not just have to be square they can be round and the presents can also have lids on them.
I hope this cake inspires you in your own cake decorating adventures.
I just wanted to add I have now added a tiffany blue, white and black version of this design to my blog it is under 21st birthday cakes or click here. It has polka dots in place of the hearts.
Bye for now, Michelle Rea
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Hey I was wondering how much this cake costs.
thanks Kaitlyn!!
Hi Kaitlyn,
I make all my cakes sized to suit your number of guests. The will aslo depend on whether you would like to serve the cake for dessert or a smaller slice to have with coffee.
All my cakes have generous layers of either dark or white chocolate ganache underneath the fondant icing. Cake flavours you can choose from include chocolate mud, white mud, caramel, coconut, marble, orange poppy seed, carrot, banana and fruit cake. I also have gluten free cake options as well. As this design is two tier each tier can be a different flavour if you wish.
If you would like to send me an email to inspiredbymichelle@gmail.com with the number of guests, serve size and the date of your celebration I would love to quote for you.
Bye for now, Michelle
Hey i was wonering how much ur cake are cause my baby 4th birthday is coming up and i want her 2 have something different like the 321st birthday cake i think dat is really cute
do you make cakes ? i want to order a cake for my bday. is it possible?.
Hi Cynthia, Yes I make cakes !!! I am based in Sydney Australia. I would love to hear from you. I can be reached at inspiredbymichelle@gmail.com Bye for now, Michelle
That’s gorgeous! well done! It has given me inspiration for my own cake!
was just wondering how much for this cake x
were abouts u based to please as im intrested in this cake 4 my 21st can u get bk 2 me asap please thanks xxx
Natasha I am based in Baulkham Hills, Sydney Australia. I deliver all over Sydney if you are in this area. Thanks for asking, Bye for now, Michelle.
I loved making your heart 21st cake though I did struggle making a bow is there an easy way.
Gill x
Hi Gill, the bows are really quick and easy. In the next couple of weeks I am planning on putting some tutorial videos on my site and I had not thought of doing one on “How to make a fondant bow” but I will add it to my list. Thank you for asking, Bye for now, Michelle
hi michelle, i love your cakes and am very intrested in learning some of your tricks and tips. I want to go to school to learn to become a pastry chef so im all ears on advice. thanks.
Hi michelle, I am just wondering how much the 2 tier ”21st” cake is please. I would like it in an 18th design with chocolate sponge. Also how much is delivery to ruthin,north wales. Thankyou
Hi Natalie, thank you for your enquiry, I’m sorry to say this but I am based in Sydney Australia and will not be able to make the 18th birthday cake for you. Please do not hesitate to show the picture to your local cake designer. Thank you for asking. Bye for now, Michelle
HI MICHELLE,I LOVE UR CAKES AND WILL WANT TO KNOW HOW TO MAKE UR DESIGNS THEY ARE VERY NEAT AND NICES PLS LET ME KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT IT WITHOUT MISTAKES.AM WAITING TO HEAR FROM U.
Hi Tokini, thanks – I thought I would let you know that at the end of this month I will be adding some simple tutorials on HOW TO’S on my site http://www.inspiredbymichelle.com.au which is a much shorter web address than my inspired by chocolate and cakes but it is the same site. Bye for now, Michelle
Hi, I was wondering how much the cake would be for around 40 people, but would like lids on the boxes and feathers around where the beads are. I would like one box chocolate and one box plain sponge, all done with the pink icing, it is for my daughters 16th.
Hi Mandy, thank you for your enquiry but I’m sorry to tell you this I’m actually based in Sydney Australia.
Please do not hesitate to show the image to your local cake designer.
Thank you for asking and I hope your daughter has a wonderful celebration.
Bye for now, Michelle
Beautiful cake. Where did you get the heart shaped candles from?
Hi Nicole, they are not candles but hearts made out of fondant and dried on wires.
Bye for now, Michelle Rea
Hi Michelle can you please advise how to get that beautiful pink.fuscia color?
I purchased “satin ice ” hot pink but its not the same color. What color can I use to color my fondant to get this shade of pink, Thanks !!
Hi Grace, I use the Wilton Icing Colors gel paste colour – Rose Rosado to get this hot pink sometimes if I want it to be really intense then I also add a little bit of Kopykake flow paste in pink.
I hope this helps.
Bye for now, Michelle Rea
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Thanks for such a quick reply. I am making your cake for my friends daughter who is turning 1, its for tomorrow and I was experimenting with colors to get your color but no luck. I thank you for your info. and love your work its very clean and beautiful !! I hope my cake looks as good !!!
my question is how do you keep the cakes so straight and tighty
when u lay the fondant. dont u put filling inside. when i half the cakes to put filling in or top the cakes is gets all jagged and ugly when i lay the fondant. or when i cut the sides of the cake..is gets all ughly .. what am i doing wrong
Hi Tiffany, yes I do layer my cakes with delicious white or dark chocolate ganache.
I think the trick is that I also then coat the entire cake in the ganache and finish it super smooth so there is the perfect surface to lay the rolled fondant on.
I hope this helps.
Bye for now, Michelle Rea
hi , Michelle could you tell me what size cake tins did you use to make this cake ?
Hi Michele, I have used a 6″ square tin for the top tier and 9″ square tin for the bottom tier.
Bye for now, Michelle Rea
Inspired by Michelle Cake Designs
hi michelle i was wondering do you have a step by step guide on how to make this cake i am wanting to make this for my daughters 16th birthday. And also is the top tier sitting on something ? . i look forward to your reply with thanks
Hi, at this stage I do not have a guide but it is on my list of things to do……!!!
The top tier is supported by four dowels that are placed into the bottom tier and cut off so that they sit flush but not higher than the top of the cake. The top tier is iced on it’s own board and it is this that sits on top of the dowels – it is in fact still sitting on the top of the bottom tier the dowels just stop it from sinking in. You can use some ganache or royal icing to help hold the two tiers together if you plan on transporting the cake.
I hope this helps.
Bye for now, Michelle
Michelle Rea
Inspired by Michelle Cake Designs
Hi,
I am a beginning cake maker. I love that shade of pink and I am having some trouble trying to find it. What dye did you use for the fondant or what combination of colors is it? I’ve tried using the Wilton dyes and they always turn out a little too bright for me. Thanks!
Caitlin
Hi Catlin, the colour I use is the Wilton “Rose” concentrated paste. I use quite a lot of so that it is a deep colour. If you want to bring the colour back a bit then you could add the tiniest tiniest amount of sky blue.
Thanks for asking. Bye for now, Michelle
Michelle Rea
Inspired by Michelle Cake Designs
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