*Tutorial HERE!
I have been dreaming about this cake for about a month.
Dreaming of layers that went up and down instead of horizontally.
Dreaming of obscene amounts of delicate frosting roses.
Dreaming of a variety of flavors.
And finally, my dream has come true.
Normally I share recipes and techniques and design aspects and every detail I can think of sharing... and maybe I will do that if anyone cares to know. But for now, I just want to enjoy it.
Why?
Because tomorrow (Feb. 1st) is my birthday. And I wanted to make myself a cake! (thats me getting sassy with myself)
I just want to sit back, relax, and have a piece.
But I do wish I could share it with you.
Cause man oh man...
It. Is. Good. :)
How you made that!?!It's sooooooooooo lovely!
Posted by: Alessandra | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:13 PM
So beautiful! I love how delicate the roses look, like they aren't frosting at all but a really soft fabric. Happy birthday!
Posted by: Meghan | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:13 PM
This is gorgeous!! and Happy Birthday!!!
Posted by: cara @ the boys made me do it | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:14 PM
The vertical layers are very cool and all--but the ROSES. It is JUST beautiful! I emailed everyone I know. Well not everyone--but you know....
You are amazing!!!!!
Posted by: Jackie | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:15 PM
Happiest of Happy Birthdays that I hope starts today, continues through tomorrow, and throughout the whole year!
I would LOVE to see how you did this. I love the idea of a vertical cake!
Susan
http://happyhippieheart.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Susan F | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:16 PM
Stunning cake!!
PS: We share the same birthday! Enjoy your special day and that cake!
Posted by: Heidi | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:20 PM
That cake is amazing! I love those roses..do you have a tutorial on how to do those? I would love to learn! Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great relaxing day!
Posted by: Jaclyn | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:20 PM
This is one of my favorite things you've posted. It is so beautiful. I realllly want to learn how to make this one!
Posted by: Tara | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:21 PM
Happy birthday to you ...happy birthday to you...happy birthday dear Amanda ...Happy Birthday toooo yooooooouuuuuu!This cake is beautiful! After you take your time and enjoy your birthday perhaps you can show us a tutorial on how to make the cake from the roses to the vertical cake itself? when you feel like it of course. No pressure on your preggy little self. :O)
Posted by: colleen | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:23 PM
Only one word... precious! Happy birthday.
Cris from http://flavorstoheaven.blogspot.com
Posted by: Cristina | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:23 PM
Oh man. Nothing witty or cute, just WOW! Speechless, and you know this is odd for me.
Posted by: SweetSugarBelle | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:26 PM
Gorgeous!! You are the DaVinci of Cakes!!
Posted by: Dessert Darling | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:28 PM
H A P P Y * B I R T H D A Y * A M A N D A !!
this cake is exquisite, breathtaking, magnificent & totally awesome!
relax & enjoy the visual beauty as well as the taste sensations &…
PLEASE share the recipes, methods & techniques with us…PLEASE!!
Posted by: linda | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:30 PM
AMANDA!! oh lovely you are so clever, this is simply the prettiest cake I have ever had the good fortune to see. You must share!
Wishing you the most beautiful birthday, you certainly deserve it.
XxMB
Posted by: MamaBear | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:30 PM
Happy early birthday to you!!! That cake is gorgeous!!!!!
Posted by: Joy | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:32 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I love that cake! I hope you have a most amazing day and eat that cake. YUM!!
Posted by: Kristen | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:35 PM
Happy Birthday!
That cake is fabulous. I'd love to know how you made that one. :o)
Posted by: Laura C | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:35 PM
AMAZING cake! My all-time Amanda fav!!!
Happy birthday tomorrow- I never forget your bday because you are "manda2177"!!
Enjoy your day tomorrow. Blessing and enjoy your cake!
Love,
Stacy
Posted by: Pineapple Princess | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:36 PM
Happy Birthday!
That cake is insanely gorgeous! I'd love to know how you did it!
Posted by: Stephanie | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:36 PM
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! I hope you do share your technique. I'd like to try to make it, although I'm sure it wouldn't come out nearly as nice. Happy birthday!
Posted by: Claire C. | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:38 PM
i would love for you to share how you did this so i could make one for my mom for valentines day!
after your birthday, of course.
Posted by: Casey | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:44 PM
I wish you could share it with us too! Your roses look SO REAL! May you have a beautiful birthday to go with your BEAUTIFUL cake! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Amanda!
Posted by: Sue | Jan 31, 2011 at 03:59 PM
Have a fabulous birthday! The cake is amazing! I'd love to link to your future tutorial, should you decide to post it! :) Enjoy your day. :) -Dez @ Papercandee.com
Posted by: Dez P. | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:03 PM
What a perfectly beautiful cake for a perfectly beautiful lady! Enjoy your special day tomorrow and may you be blessed with a wonderful year. This is truly a spectacular piece of decorating and ingenuity.
Posted by: Paula | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:03 PM
awww happy birthday lovely lady!! what a gorgeous cake to celebrate!! much love!
Posted by: libby | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:09 PM
Happy Birthday!! I would love it if you would share the directions on how to make this cake. Love it!
Posted by: Debbie C | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:11 PM
I would love to see how you put this beautiful cake together - please share!!! AND have a wonderful birthday. :)
Posted by: Christine | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:11 PM
Happy Birthday, Amanda! We get along because we are both fellow Aquarians(mine was jan 29)! How young will you be tomorrow? This cake took my breath away. You have a gift, my dear. A very special gift!
Posted by: susan | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:12 PM
i would LOVE to know how you made this. it is simply... enchanting!! and would make a beautiful birthday cake for my loverly sister!
Posted by: jeannette | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:13 PM
Happy Birthday! I have to say that this is one of the most beautiful cakes I have ever seen. You are so incredibly talented. I'm glad that you are a fellow Minnesotan!
Posted by: Aimee | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:17 PM
Wow! Beautiful. Very, very beautiful!
Posted by: JustforLicks | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:19 PM
I totally thought those were real roses! You are amazingly talented!
Posted by: Jessica Calvarese | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:21 PM
Oh my! Please share!!!! Obviously you are writing to a bunch of girly girls! :)
Posted by: Brandy | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:23 PM
Happy Birthday Amanda! A bride could carry that cake down the aisle! Now wouldn't that be fun? You are a wonder. Another stunner.
Posted by: Stephanie Meyer (Fresh Tart) | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:32 PM
Oh My Goodness, this is heaven!!
Please do share how to make it!!
Happy Birthday!! :-)
Posted by: PeaceLoveTerri | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:33 PM
Happy Early Birthday!!!!!! That cake is soooo beautiful! Share share share! :)
Posted by: Amy | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:36 PM
Love this! I've been meaning to do something similar with the roses, just beautiful!
Happy birthday!
Posted by: jenny | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:38 PM
Oh that is amazing!!!! I am with you on making yourself a cake. I am going to do that on Thursday for my bday. :) Enjoy your day!!!! You deserve it! ♥ Happy Birthday ♥
Posted by: brenda | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:44 PM
Oh Amanda, what a gorgeous cake! White roses are my favorite flower so I am completely smitten with this cake! I'm definitely going to make it!!
Posted by: Tracy | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:45 PM
Happy Birthday! Mine's on the 6th, and oh how I wish we could share a slice of this together!
Posted by: Amber | Bluebonnets & Brownies | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:46 PM
Happy Birthday! You continue to amaze me in so many ways. This cake is stunning...I keep scrolling up to take in the beauty!
Posted by: Jamie | My Baking Addiction | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:47 PM
Happy Birthday!! You deserve such a beautiful cake.
Posted by: Monique | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:51 PM
Happy Birthday Amanda :)
Posted by: HeatherChristo | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:52 PM
I was so awestuck I forgot to say happy birthday, lol. So happy birthday tommorrow!
Posted by: SweetSugarBelle | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:52 PM
Happy, Happy Birthday, Amanda! In addition to {drooling} I am just stunned by the perfect detail work and lovely vertical layers. Congrats!
Posted by: Paige Galla | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:54 PM
I love this!! Happy early birthday!! I would love to know how you made those roses!?
Posted by: Evan @swEEts | Jan 31, 2011 at 04:56 PM
Happy Birthday From one Feb baby to another! And that cake is gorgeous!! That's the way to celebrate...with frosting!! :) Hope you a have a fantastic day!
Posted by: Shannon | Jan 31, 2011 at 05:04 PM
That has to be the most stunning cake I've ever seen. Seriously! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY sweet girl! Hope your day is as lovely as you are!
Posted by: Wenderly | Jan 31, 2011 at 05:08 PM
That is one of the most beautiful cakes I have ever seen!!!!! I love it!
Posted by: Ofdandelionsanddaffodils.blogspot.com | Jan 31, 2011 at 05:25 PM
I forgot to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! :) :)
Posted by: Ofdandelionsanddaffodils.blogspot.com | Jan 31, 2011 at 05:26 PM