“Wedding Bells Will Be Ringing!”

April 29, 2011 :: Posted by - Sweet Flamingo Cake Co. :: Category - Cupcakes

Wedding Bells will soon be ringing for Mike & Shelly! These cupcakes were created for a surprise shower for the happy couple just days before the big wedding!

Cakes: White Almond Sour Cream & Triple Chocolate Fudge
Fillings: Lemon Curd & Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache
Frosting: Vanilla Bean Buttercream

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A Sweet Birthday & Cute Kittens!

April 24, 2011 :: Posted by - Sweet Flamingo Cake Co. :: Category - Cakes

What is the best way to celebrate a young woman’s 80th birthday? How about the cutest kitty cake you have ever seen?!

Cake: Triple Chocolate Fudge
Filling & Frosting: Vanilla Bean Buttercream

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Big Cake for a Big Boy!

April 19, 2011 :: Posted by - Sweet Flamingo Cake Co. :: Category - Cakes

Bennette is not a little guy anymore – he recently turned 4! We found out that Bennette is a huge fan of dinosaurs, and he wanted a Big Boy cake! So we created one to feature his all time favorite dino, the Brontosaurus!

Cake: Triple Chocolate Fudge
Filling: Whipped Cream
Frosting: Vanilla Bean Buttercream

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“Get Ready For Spring – With Orange & Chocolate!”

March 16, 2011 :: Posted by - Sweet Flamingo Cake Co. :: Category - Recipes to Share

Spring is almost here! Let’s kick off the warmer weather with these delightful cookies, citrus mixed with rich yummy chocolate!

Orange Flower Cookies Dipped in Chocolate Ganache


Cookies

1 c. Softened Butter
3/4 c. Superfine Sugar (Caster Sugar)
Zest of 1 Orange
1 Egg Yolk (Beaten)
2t. Orange Juice (Simply Orange® Recommended)
2 1/2 c. All-Purpose Flour
1t. Ground Ginger
Pinch of Sea Salt

Plastic Wrap
Baking Sheet Pan
Parchment Paper
Wax Paper
Rolling Pin
Flower-shaped Cookie cutter

1. In a large bowl combine butter, sugar & orange zest – Mix thoroughly
2. Beat in egg yolk & orange juice
3. Sift flour, ginger, & salt – Mix all ingredients to combine
4. Form dough into a ball & wrap with plastic wrap – Chill in refrigerator for 45 minutes
5. Preheat oven to 375° F
6. Line cookie sheet pan with parchment paper
7. Unwrap dough and roll out between 2 sheets of Parchment paper (or Wax Paper) – 1/2″ thick
8. Using your favorite flower-shaped cookie cutter, cut out the cookie shapes and place onto prepared baking sheets (Space at least 2 inches apart).
9. Bake for 10 minutes (until edges are light golden)
10. Let cool on cookie sheet for 5-10 minutes, the remove carefully to a rack to cool completely

Chocolate Ganache

7 oz. Semi-Sweet or Dark Chocolate Chips
3/4 c. Heavy Cream

Directions:

1. Place chocolate Chips into a medium sized bowl
2. In small sauce pan, heat creamon medium-high to almost boiling (NOTE: Keep an eye on the cream! If the cream is allowed to come to full boil it will overflow!)
3. Pour cream over chocolate chips and wisk together till smooth.
4. Dip cookies half way, into ganache and place on wax paper, till the chocolate cools.

Hope you enjoy!!!

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“Holy Birthday Cake, Batman!”

March 12, 2011 :: Posted by - Sweet Flamingo Cake Co. :: Category - Cakes

One Special little guy, Alex, is turning 5 years old! We were recently asked by Alex’s wonderful family, to create a Batman themed birthday cake featuring an infamous villain from the comic series. It looks like the Joker & Penguin decided to crash the party!

Cake: Triple Chocolate Fudge
Filling & Frosting: Vanilla Bean Buttercream


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