When I first saw this cake on Martha Stewarts webiste, I was smitten.
Beyond smitten.
Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart.
It was more like obsessed.
I wanted SO badly to do one myself... but never knew how to add my own twist on it.
I think I found a way.
I decided to try and put trees in the midst of all those 'ruffles'.
But then, I took it a step further.
The inside of this precious little cake that nearly killed me to cut into I loved it so is a red and green striped ornament!
And there you have it... A Christmas Tree Red and Green Ornament Inside Cake! Easy peasy.
I really hope you try making a ruffle cake of your own. Martha gives pretty easy directions and its a really forgiving design and technique. The different ways you can make it yours are endless!!!
UPDATED:
For those of you sweety pies asking for a tutorial, I would be more then happy to do one... but we are currently on vacation! So I cant right away. But soon, I promise!
In the meantime, here are two very similar tutorials to give you and idea of how it all comes together!
Hope that helps, and THANK YOU for all the wonderfully supportive and thoughtful kind words!
That is beyond amazing.
Go Amanda!!!!
Wow.
Posted by: Rachel | Feb 05, 2011 at 05:58 PM
I really appreciate the fact that you've made your own website and have in fact gived to the world your thoughts. I like your work and feel I can relate to what you've done. Most people can't even imagine having such talent. I hope that you know how lucky you are. :) Good luck to you in all your aims. :)
Posted by: Santa | Mar 16, 2011 at 03:15 PM
How pretty are those cakes! Love the ruffles!
Posted by: Sarah smith | Apr 06, 2011 at 06:41 AM
WOW!!!!
Posted by: Brenda | May 01, 2011 at 07:22 PM
Wow! That has to be the most gorgeous cake I have seen in a long, long time! Love the ruffle trees and then you showed the inside and my jaw DROPPED! How the heck did you so that? I have looked through your Jan & Feb posts and I don't see it. Please share. Salivating mouths want to try it! :-)
Posted by: Amy | May 31, 2011 at 05:51 PM
I wish I was as skilled as you! I cannot imagine everyone's face as you cut it open, mine was literally like this --> :D and :O you're amazing! You inspire me to be original even when I'm using other people's ideas. Love you!!
Posted by: Meghan Burrns | Aug 27, 2011 at 10:55 PM
Holy cow - so are you going to tell us the trick or what?!
Posted by: Ronnie Griggs | Aug 30, 2011 at 04:43 PM