Ugh... It's been more than a month!

So, I just remembered that I have a blog, and decided to come see how long it has been since I posted, and my last post was September 29th! Geez! I have not been doing a great job of updating lately. That is not to say that I have not been making cakes. I have a few pretties to share with you (think "two posts for one, plus a preview for next time"). I also learned a new technique that I want to share sometime this month, so stay tuned!

Peony Flower Mini Cake

I really love this little mini cake. The pan I used for it has a filling indention for both layers, so it holds a good bit of filling (think molten chocolate cakes, caramel oozing out of an apple cake, you name it).It is the perfect size for two people to share (or one person and their dog), which is why I made it for my mother in law for her birthday. Well, that and the fact that I am determined to make really wonderful gumpaste flowers. I still don't have the foam mat things for flower forming, but who knows? My birthday is coming up.... LOL.

Anyway, this flower is not a real peony, nor is it even styled COMPLETELY after one, but I think it looks close enough to call it that. So, here ya go: a 4 inch butter cake, filled with strawberry lemon filling, and topped with a delicious home made lemon fondant, and pretty gumpaste "peony":

and here is the giant size, so you can see the details: