50 Years...

Yes. I am guilty. It has been over a year since I have touched my blog. Mostly due to changes in my personal life, new home, daughter graduating high school, new job. Life sometimes gets in the way. But this week's cake gave me new drive to get motivated again. I really had no choice but to stay focused. This order was to date, the largest order I have taken. Initially, I was a bit hesitant to take this one on, but I figured it was just like any other cake I have done, just bigger. During the same week that I started my new job, I managed to complete this 50th wedding anniversary cake. 50 years! Wow. I can't even imagine. Here is the final result...

Gold Ribboned Yum!

The feature cake is 12" stacked with 10" and 8". The two satellite cakes are 10". (Serving approx. 150)  I wish I would have weighed the feature cake. It was so heavy, my turntable bogged under the weight. I had to have my husband come with me on the delivery just to carry it into the hall. (Note to self: invest in a rolling cart)

Set up at the event.

So glad that we made it to the event without incident. I don't think I took a breath until we left. I sincerely apologize to the people behind the Xterra doing 35 MPH on Russell Rd. Jim joked that that I needed a "Cake on Board" sticker for the back of my car. I am thinking this one really taxed the limit of my kitchen. I feel confident with my skill level, but I can say that the shear size of this one was a challenge. It's all behind me now and I am really glad I did it. I feel good about how the final product turned out. Next challenge please... :)