Leo’s Carnival Birthday!

May 21, 2011 :: Posted by - Sweet Flamingo Cake Co. :: Category - Cakes

This week little Leo is turning 1! His cake was created to for the party’s Carnival theme – sculpted sugar flags, a tent and even “popcorn“!
Happy birthday Leo!

Cake: Butter Yellow
Filling: Chocolate Ganache
Frosting: Chocolate Ganche & Milk Chocolate Fudge Buttercream

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Who doesn’t love Rocky Road ice cream?

November 11, 2010 :: Posted by - Sweet Flamingo Cake Co. :: Category - Recipes to Share

Well, I being a HUGE fan thought, it’s getting a little too chilly for ice cream, so why not whip up some warm muffins featuring my favorite flavor, Rocky Road! Hope you enjoy!

Rocky Road Muffins

Ingredients:

5 T. Butter
2 c. All Purpose Flour
6 T. Cocoa Powder (Dark Chocolate recommended)
3 t. Baking Powder
3/8 c. Superfine Sugar (Caster Sugar)
3/4 c. Milk Chocolate Chips
1/4 c. Mini Marshmallows
1/2 c. Almonds (Rough chopped)
1 Large Egg (Beaten)
1.25 c. Milk

12 standard baking cups

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375° F
2. Line muffin pan with baking cups
3. Melt butter, set aside
4. Sift Flour, Cocoa Powder & Baking Powder into large bowl
5. Mix in Sugar, Chocolate Chips, Marshmallows & Almonds
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together cooled Butter, Egg & Milk
7. Carefully mix Butter mixture into the Flour mixture (batter will be stiff)
8. Divide batter equally between the 12 Baking Cups
9.  Bake for 20-25 minutes, cool in pan for 5 minutes, then remove & Enjoy!


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Thank you!

November 10, 2010 :: Posted by - Sweet Flamingo Cake Co. :: Category - Cupcakes, News

Thank you to everyone who came out to visit us at the Sugar Plum Fair last week. It was wonderful to meet & talk with you! Also, all of the Strawberry Swirl & Chocolate S’mores Cupcakes were gobbled up, and they received rave reviews!

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Happy Easter Basket Cake

April 07, 2010 :: Posted by - Sweet Flamingo Cake Co. :: Category - Cakes

A lovely Easter basket filled with flowers, candy, and of course – Marshmallow Peeps!

Cake: Triple Chocolate Fudge Marbled with Butter Yellow
Frosting: Vanilla Bean Buttercream

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