Revisited.
I have made a ghost cake before... but I wanted to try some different recipes and techniques this time around.
More rounded ghost heads.
A smaller cake with less ghosts.
And maybe even a ghost inside.
Next time I'll try not to forget his mouth.
And turns out I like the original better anyway.
I wanted to get this on my blog before I forgot. I seem to be doing that lately... forgetting things.
If you are reading this post by the light of the rising sun, then most likely I am on a plane for Kansas City.
I arrive at 8:30am and fly out at 7:30pm. (I am still a full time nursing mom and just couldn't bear the thought of being away from my baby overnight.)
Its for a class taugh by the amazingly talented Helene of Tartelette.
See, this whole book thing is freaking me out. Its one thing to take a picture and throw it on your blog and hope for the best. Its quite another to have it be in print. Forever.
I just dont know enough, and I think Helene is one of the best teachers out there. I need her help badly!
So please forgive me for not posting recipes or a tutorial or even as many pictures as I normally do.
I am working really hard to reach this goal so that we can get back to normal around here.
I miss you guys!
Best of luck to you in your travels tomorrow, my friend! This cake looks gorgeous as always, and I'm so curious about the shiny aspect of the white frosting - it almost looks as if it's melting? Oh, and the ghost inside is TOO cute!
Posted by: Nicole (Life's a Batch) | Oct 13, 2011 at 10:48 PM
FABULOUS!!!!!
This cake is gorgeous! I can't wait to try it!
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Posted by: Anne | Oct 13, 2011 at 10:51 PM
Cute, cute cake... love your something inside cakes - I have 4 children, too and nursed all of them. Mine are a little older and all play sports (traveling teams) & my husband manages the boys baseball team - (I feel kind of bad that I can't seem to find the time read Helene's book, that I purchased a month ago)
Good Luck to you!! - If anyone can do it, you can :)
p.s. I hope all goes smoothly while your away & during your whirlwind adventure.
Posted by: Dianne@Baking4Six | Oct 13, 2011 at 10:55 PM
I hope you enjoy your trip! :) Relax, you're already an amazing photographer :)
Posted by: DessertForTwo | Oct 13, 2011 at 11:06 PM
Wow, that's impressive! I love cakes that have a design inside, I need to try that someday!
Posted by: Annie @ Annie's Cooking Lab | Oct 13, 2011 at 11:09 PM
You are so amazing. Can't wait to buy that book!:)
Posted by: kiki comin | Oct 14, 2011 at 02:37 AM
:D I like it!
Posted by: Gomba | Oct 14, 2011 at 02:54 AM
wow this cake is awesome!
Posted by: snooky doodle | Oct 14, 2011 at 06:20 AM
LOve the cake :) Even without the mouth. Have a great time at the workshop.
Posted by: Tracy | Oct 14, 2011 at 08:20 AM
So cute! Have a safe trip!
Posted by: Renee | Oct 14, 2011 at 09:17 AM
Please tell us how you got the ghost in the middle of the cake. It is amazing and I would love to make it for my grandson's daycare for a special Halloween treat. Keep up the great blog. It is one of my top 10 faves.......
Posted by: fran n va | Oct 14, 2011 at 09:23 AM
This is the cutest Halloween cake ever! Ahh! So adorable!
Posted by: Lauren | Oct 14, 2011 at 09:44 AM
OMGOSH!! LOOK WHAT YOU MADE!!!!!! It is the most amazing cake I've EVER seen, you talent is OMGOSH!! I've got like no words right now!! But like....WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Melissa | Oct 14, 2011 at 10:10 AM
1 - I LOVE the cake... both versions of it. You are an artist when it comes to cakes!
2 - You will have such an amazing time at the photography workshop... Hope you love it!
3 - You absolutely should not be freaking out about the book. I am 100% positive that it will be absolutely amazing. I, for one, cannot wait to see it. I know it will be a new favorite of mine!!
4 - I have no idea why I'm writing in numbered points today. :)
Posted by: Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction | Oct 14, 2011 at 10:18 AM
You do the most amazing cakes! I absolutley love this cake. You are so talented, I enjoy your site so much.
Posted by: Katie H | Oct 14, 2011 at 10:38 AM
I love the ghost inside! The "inside" surprises are signature Amanda creations! Now, don't fret~we'll be here waiting for you! <3
Posted by: Sue | Oct 14, 2011 at 10:50 AM
You are so much fun and you drive me crazy with your creativity! That's why I like visiting! =)
Posted by: myrna | Oct 14, 2011 at 12:39 PM
If the recipe calls for shortening, can I use butter instead?? I always thought that shortening could be replaced with butter, but I'm not sure?
Thanks!
Posted by: Jen | Oct 14, 2011 at 02:01 PM
Mouth or no mouth, that ghost inside the cake is priceless. Nicely done Amanda!
Posted by: Renee (kudos kitchen) | Oct 14, 2011 at 04:20 PM
This is NEAT! No mouth needed. Quiet ghosts are nicer, right? I think...and I hope I am not about to sound stupid...I just bought a book by Helene...Pixel to Plate. I should check BEFORE commenting...but I'll know for sure right after I finish typing, LOL! Nice WONDERFUL cake!
Posted by: SweetSugarBelle | Oct 15, 2011 at 01:25 AM
I said it backward, but I got the author right, LOL!
Posted by: SweetSugarBelle | Oct 15, 2011 at 01:39 AM
I LOVE this cake. I hope you will eventually find the time to show us how to get the ghost inside. Amazing!
Posted by: ChrisS | Oct 15, 2011 at 11:50 AM
It was great meeting you yesterday! This cake is oh-so-adorable!
Posted by: Johnna | Oct 15, 2011 at 03:05 PM
Cute before cutting into it, and simply over the top afterward! Thanks for sharing your inspiring work!
Posted by: Molly Chester | Oct 15, 2011 at 05:34 PM
Amanda--it was wonderful meeting you yesterday at Helene's workshop! Just wanted to wish you the very best with your book. I'm sure it will be beautiful!
Posted by: alison | Oct 15, 2011 at 05:38 PM
I love it! I first fell in love with your blog last year over your first ghost cake, so this just adorable to me :) Love the ghost inside, and so so my girls!
Posted by: HeatherChristo | Oct 15, 2011 at 06:08 PM
Hope you will be telling us how the ghost got inside! This is so stinkin' cute that I am dying to make it for our Halloween dinner!
Posted by: Jacqueline | Oct 15, 2011 at 06:26 PM
I always love your surprise inside cakes, I still can't wrap my head around how you do them. So clever.
Posted by: Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen | Oct 15, 2011 at 10:52 PM
Amanda you always amaze me. You are so creative and full of ideas. Blessings
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | Oct 16, 2011 at 12:19 AM
yummiest looking ghost .. :D
Posted by: Wendy | Oct 16, 2011 at 07:48 AM
Love the surprise BOO inside:)
Posted by: Maria | Oct 16, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Wow, what an amazing cake!! Love the inside ~ you have most definitely found your gift in life!! Love, your site always amazed by your post !! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Angela in Atlanta | Oct 16, 2011 at 12:53 PM
If possible, could you please give a tutorial for making this cake - it is absolutely amazing!
Posted by: Christine | Oct 16, 2011 at 01:50 PM
this is spooky, in a cute and delicious way...which is obviously the best kind of spooky. :)
Posted by: grace | Oct 16, 2011 at 04:26 PM
Awww... what an adorable cake!!! I think your photography is beautiful and I am sure that the workshop will be really helpful to you (more as a shot of confidence though!!) Helene is a wonderful teacher so I know you'll not only learn a lot but have a blast as well!!
Posted by: Nancy@acommunaltable | Oct 16, 2011 at 08:03 PM
As always you do such an amazing job Amanda!
Posted by: Laura | Oct 16, 2011 at 08:51 PM
Absolutely amazing! I would just LOOOOOVE to know how on earth you managed to get that lovely surprise inside a cake...?! Please give us some details on how to do that. Once more, thanks for your baking :)
Posted by: Tesei | Oct 17, 2011 at 02:40 AM
Hello again Amanda! Just wanted to quickly say that I think it's awesome that you're still trying to learn more. I can imagine writing a book would be pretty darn scary but we all trust you and LOVE your recipes/tutorials/decorating.
Have fun at the course!
Posted by: Lydia Grace | Oct 17, 2011 at 02:34 PM
Great cake! And so proud of you for chasing down your photography goals - I'd love to hear about your class with Helene!
Posted by: Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles | Oct 17, 2011 at 03:59 PM
No you di-innnnt! You keep topping yourself. I cannot BELIEVE you have a ghost as the cross section of the cake! AMAZING.
Posted by: Georgia Pellegrini | Oct 17, 2011 at 06:01 PM
Would love for you to tell us how to get that ghost inside the cake! My grandkids would love it!
Posted by: Sherri M | Oct 18, 2011 at 10:02 AM
I CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS COOKBOOK! I have told you before, and will tell you again, you have way too much talent to not share it! I know I never comment, but today felt I needed to give you a little nudge - I would buy the book with stick figure drawings!
We need to have a get together again soon.
So very proud of you for this big step!!!
Have safe travels! lo
Posted by: Lori Nusbaum | Oct 18, 2011 at 03:39 PM
How you do those amazing things to the inside of the cake...well...it's amazing! Have a fun trip...and don't forget to bring the breast pump!!!
Posted by: Laura P | Oct 19, 2011 at 12:15 AM
Amazing! U are soooo talented!
Posted by: Heidi | Oct 19, 2011 at 03:24 AM
Helene is such a great teacher. I'm so glad you were able to attend one of her classes! And wow, the ghost inside the cake is amazing. You are one talented lady. :)
Posted by: Deliciously Organic | Oct 19, 2011 at 09:56 AM
That is ADORABLE! And of course there would be a cute ghost inside too! AMAZING!
Posted by: Lorie | Oct 19, 2011 at 07:44 PM
I LOVE this.. Awesome just about sums it up!
Posted by: Mighty Morgan | Oct 20, 2011 at 01:32 PM
Amazing, Amanda. You did it again! Don't you just love Helene? I hope you had fun with her. She is so sweet and kind to give of her talents.
Posted by: JulieD | Oct 21, 2011 at 01:03 AM
I'm new to all this and am blown-away by your ghost inside the cake. Can you tell a newbie the secret for doing that ?!?
Posted by: Patrick | Oct 21, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Cutest cake ever!! Love the ghost inside. Hope you have time to put the "how-tos" on soon. Thanks.
Posted by: Jeanna Brown | Oct 21, 2011 at 12:43 PM