Owl Cuteness Part 2!

January 31, 2011 :: Posted by - Sweet Flamingo Cake Co. :: Category - Cake Pops, Cakes

In our last post we had photos of a recent owl birthday cake (Click here). The client also requested some Owl Cake Pops to be given out as party favors for the guests. What a hoot they were!

Cake: Dark Chocolate
Frosting: Cream Cheese Buttercream
Shell: Dark Chocolate

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Look Whoooo’s One!

January 31, 2011 :: Posted by - Sweet Flamingo Cake Co. :: Category - Cakes

A little guy named Jack, celebrated his 1st birthday with a cake  as cute as he is! The party’s theme based on the invitation created by less-ordinary-designs.com (shown below).

Cake: Vanilla Bean White Cake
Filling/Frosting: Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream

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A Sweet Little Thank You

January 23, 2011 :: Posted by - Sweet Flamingo Cake Co. :: Category - Cakes, News

Hi everyone!

We recently received the sweetest “Thank You” letter for the Christmas Tree birthday cake created back in December. The letter was so nice, we just had to share it with you!

I wanted to thank you so much for the beautiful cake that you made for my mom and dad. It was more than I could have imagined and both of m parents were so amazed. I still can’t believe how much detail was in the cake, and then it was just as delicious as it was beautiful! You are truly so talented!

So, thanks you so much!  ~Joy

To Miss Joy and the rest of the family & friends: You are most welcome! The cake was an absolute pleasure to create! We love to design cakes with the opportunity of  a lot of detail, It’s a nice challenge! We look forward to celebrating again with you in the future!

~Sweet Flamingo Cake Co.


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Valentine’s Specials For Your SWEETIE!

January 20, 2011 :: Posted by - Sweet Flamingo Cake Co. :: Category - Cake Pops, Cakes, Cupcakes, News

Valentine’s Day is around the corner. You want to do something special, right?

DON’T do the typical chocolates and flowers… How about a unique and personal cakey treat?!? For this Valentine’s holiday we are offering special treats just for you and your special someone- Cake Pops, Valentine’s Cupcakes, and Mini Cakes.

Cake Pops!

Instead of flowers, how about a bouquet of these cute little guys! There is no limit to the designs & flavors- Mini-cupcakes, Flowers, Cute animals, anything you can think of! Contact us for more information.

Cupcakes!

Who needs a little box of tiny chocolates, when you can have a big box of cupcakes! Gourmet flavor combination and unique designs- they are available for a limited time in mini batches- just for You and your Sweetie! Cupcakes are the perfect give to say I love you!

Mini Cakes!

Just like our large party cakes, only, personal sized - for 2! Make your Valentine’s Day dessert special - order one today!

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Start the New Year With a Little Lavender!

January 01, 2011 :: Posted by - Sweet Flamingo Cake Co. :: Category - Recipes to Share

The holidays are over, you made it! Come on, you know you need a little pick-me-up! Why not start out this new year with a resolution to try something a little different? Enjoy a treat that is both sweet and rejuvenating!  These muffins are perfect for dessert or even breakfast!

Happy New Year!

Lavender Muffins

Muffins

1 Large Baking Apple, peeled, cored, sliced thin
3T. Water
1c. All-purpose Flour
1t. Baking Powder
1t. Baking Soda
Pinch of Salt
4T. Butter
4T. Superfine Sugar
1 Large Egg (beaten)
1/2 t. Vanilla Bean Paste (Extract can be substituted)
1T. Dried Lavender Flowers (make sure you get your flowers from a food safe source)

12 Standard baking cups/ Standard muffin pan

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325° F
2. Place sliced apple and water in pan, bring to boil. Reduce heat and cover pan, let simmer for 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally, until water has absorbed. Remove from heat , once cool, move to food processor and process till smooth
3. In separate large bowl- cream together butter and sugar
4. Mix egg, vanilla, apple, and lavender. Add this mixture gently to the flour mixture.
5. Do not over stir, it’s ok if you find it a little lumpy
6. Divide batter evenly into the muffin cups (should be about 2/3 full)
7. Bake for 20 minutes or till risen and lightly golden

Frosting

1c. (Scant) Powdered Sugar
1T. Dried Lavender Flowers
1T. Light Corn Syrup
1-2T. Milk

Directions:

1. The day before you make the muffins prep the frosting- mix sugar with the lavender flowers, cover with plastic wrap and let rest for at least 24 hours.
2. Finish prepping the frosting- sift sugar/lavender mixture – removing all flowers- discard flowers.
3. Mix in glucose and enough milk till till frosting is easy to spread.
4. Cover with plastic wrap till ready to use.
5. Once the muffins are cooled, drizzle the frosting over each muffin evenly

Enjoy!

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