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Once again, Party Cakes has been nominated in the category of BEST WEDDING CAKES in WDIV’s Summer Contest “Vote 4 The Best” in metro Detroit.

Here is the link you’ll need to get started to vote for Party Cakes in the Wedding category under CAKES.

www.clickondetroit.com/4thebest

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Flowers to arrive later!

Fit for a Greek Goddess

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Zebra Print Wedding

Weddings can happen any weekend of the year and a holiday weekend is no exception.  Here are the three wedding cakes that I created on Sunday, May 30, 2010 for three very special couples.  Each cake was different and created to their specifications–as always.

The first delivery went to Troy, MI and I arrived before the florist so the cake is “naked” it’s topper and extra floral decorations.  Each tier had a different design but all worked well together.

The second delivery took me out to Shelby, MI to Cherry Creek Country Club.  The bride decided at the last minute (5 days before the wedding!) that she did not like the “display” cake the venue was going to provide for her wedding.  That’s when the mother of the bride called Party Cakes.  We arranged to create a four tiered wedding cake display and the decorations included crystals, pearls, and gold leaf vines, all of which had to cascade down the front of the cake.

There was no topper so I had to create something that would use the decorations that were given to me.  Oh yes, the cake had to “shimmer” so I applied many layers of pearl dust with the airbrush machine.  The next photos show the detail of the decorations on two tiers.  If you look closely, you will see the “shimmer” affect created by the airbrush machine.  It looks “wet.”

The final wedding cake delivery went to Southfield at the Silver Gardens.  The theme of this wedding was “zebra” print, which was quite appropriate since the couple were married at the Zoo.  For decorating purposes, this cake took the most amount of time to create.  Each stripe is cut from black fondant icing and then pieced onto each tier of the cake.  There is NO pattern to follow and everything is done freehand.  Note:  I am not responsible for the selection of the cake topper.  That was solely the responsibility of the wedding couple.

Beginning at 8:45am on Sunday morning, all three deliveries were completed by 1pm.

This is Harvey.  He was created from sheet cakes and fondant and was recently presented during the Forgotten Harvest’s 20^th Anniversary party.  A total of twenty man-hours, three decorators and two bakers worked a period of three days to make this 3-D delivery vehicle come to life.  He was met with rave reviews from all the participants as well as the clients.  This answers the question: Can you make a 3-D cake?  Yes, we can!

Yes, we can make 3-D Cakes!

Why should tiered cakes be only reserved for weddings?  Not at Party Cakes!  We can create tiered cakes for any occasion including a child’s birthday.  Adeline was very happy to see her butterflies on her cake and mom was glad that everything matched: the cake, the table decorations, the room decorations and even the cupcakes that she gave away to her guests, each with a matching pink or green sugar butterfly.

Happy Birthday Adeline

If you want to design a special birthday cake for someone, call us at 248-541-CAKE (2253) and one of our specialists will be happy to help you.  Please allow two weeks for detailed designs.

Skating on Cupcakes

This design is made entirely of cupcakes!  Everyone had their own serving and mom didn’t have to bring a knife to the party at the roller rink.  The “pull apart cupcake cake” can be shaped into just about anything.  It’s great for boys or girls.  Check out the next photo!

Blast Off with these Cupcakes!

Any design.  Any shape.  We can do that!  Call us at 248-541-2253 to discuss your next party.

There is nothing like springtime  to open your eyes to the possibilities of creative cakes for weddings.  From fresh flowers to hand-drawn designs, the designs are endless.  This spring, my brides have brought some great ideas for me to transform into their wedding cakes. 

Hand drawn flowers on buttercream

This spring selection was inspired by a photo from the internet.  White buttercream base icing was etched with pink flowers to look like appliques on the cake.  A grey ribbon was added to the base of each cake.  The bottom tier is composed of three 10″ layers while the top tier is the standard double layer.  Very unique and quite striking.

Butterflies in Flight

This latest design is inspired by springtime in Michigan and was created to showcase several different ideas.  The butterflies are a combination of silk and gum paste, which can be airbrushed to any color.  The hand-detail and ribbon compliment the elegance of this cake.  Use this design for a bridal shower, baby shower, a small wedding cake or even a birthday cake. 

Happy 50th Birthday Rubin

This design is actually a small wedding cake that was modified to fit the birthday celebration for Rubin.  He was very pleased considering that he could eat his numbers on the cake because they were created from white chocolate.

When customers think outside the box for their cake designs, Party Cakes can accommodate their requests.  We look forward to serving your next event.

Thanks to shows like Ace of Cakes and the Cake Boss, the demand for creative cakes has increased by 200% in the Michigan area.  That demand has extended to Children’s Themed cakes too.  Customers do not want the grocery store decorating with just toys placed on the cake.  They want the ONE-OF-A-KIND cake that nobody else has and be the envy of their friends.  Party Cakes in Berkley has been filling that need for the past nine years offering unique designs that nobody else offers. Take a look at some of our recent creations…

Fondant and buttercream items

This special birthday cake featured fondant strawberries and fondant accents along with buttercream icing.  Mom was giddy with delight!

Alice in Wonderland Theme Jumbo Cupcake

This cupcake was the hit of the party.  Matching standard cupcakes also attended the party with a variety of decorations.  Watch for an upcoming post to view those.

It's a baseball in the grass

Something for little boys.  This theme can also be created with a soccer ball, football or even a basketball on a “hardwood” floor.

Castle is carrying case for princesses

This is the newest design from the Disney merchandising marketing team, but with the Party Cakes flair.  The emphasis is on the details.  There is enough cake to serve 35-40 guests.  This cake could be made larger but not smaller.

We invite you to stop by again to see more creative children’s cake designs.  And if you have an idea, we would love to make your design come to life.  Please contact us by phone during business hours to discuss your ideas with one of our design specialists. 

We look forward to serving your next event!

Thank you for viewing another unique Michigan wedding cake created by Party Cakes, Inc.  The bride had a vision and I helped make her dream come true.

Hand Rose with Fondant accents

 This classic black and white design on the bottom tier was created with fondant strips and some were airbrushed silver.  The hand detail in the next tier was accented with silver dragees and finally, the rose was hand drawn with one green fondant leaf added as an accent.  Topping this design was just a single monogram letter.

Any design is possible at Party Cakes, Inc.  Please call us for more information.

Animal prints are alive and well in Michigan cake designs.  Everyone wants the Zebra print and it is so fun to do.  Here is a great idea to incorporate all three designs into one cake but could easily made into one theme for all three tiers.  Later this spring, I will be creating an all Zebra print three tier wedding cake so look for that posting in June.

Leopard, Giraffe & Zebra

This cake was created with an icing base and then overlaid with black fondant stripes for the zebra.  The giraffe base icing was tinted golden color and then cutouts from chocolate fondant were added for the “spots.”  Since the leopard print is very similar in color to the giraffe, I decided to remove the tan background color and replace it with white, which had a bit of pink to it because this was created as a birthday cake for mom.  The leopard print was made with fondant sheets printed from my computer’s printer equipped with non-toxic inks.  So IF this was a REAL cake, everything would be edible.  However, since the client was transporting this cake to Tennessee, we needed something that would not fall apart in the car.  The client will pick this up today.  I hope she likes the design!

Every bride has a vision of how her wedding cake should look.  Sometimes it is large and sometimes it is small.  Here at Party Cakes, we help the bride achieve her goal without hurting the bank account too much.  That is to say that we are budget minded.

Fondant bow with Pink Butter Cream hand details

This pink vision was the center of attention for a bridal shower but could have easily been modified to a larger size for a two or three tiered wedding cake.

Even in the cold weather, weddings still happen in Michigan and brides still need cakes.  Party Cakes, Inc. offers many options and ideas with their budgets in mind.  We offer white butter cream along with chocolate butter cream, it’s all a matter of taste.  

Chocolate butter cream with Fondant Bands