Pokerface Night!

One night in May, I decided to hold a Poker night at home with a few of my close friends.. but of course noone ever rocks up on time.. and Poker.. didn't last for that long either.. (especially when everyone is getting their asses kicked by an 11 yr. old.) 


Anyways.. I made a special cake just for the occasion ( and also because I've been continually harassed by my neice, 'Patis' for her birthday cake... even though she's miles away living in the Philippines.. ) - so in dedication for this glorious occasion, without further ado... 

Banana Cake with Maple Syrup and Coconut Cream Cheese Icing with Pecans

There's no other store like David Jones...!

Starting in May 2009, I had the delight of joining the Cake Department at David Jones in Market St. While working I was inspired by the numerous and the variety of cakes that we sell... one supplier more so than the others... Simmone Logue. She has got to be my hero. She has thought out fantastic flavours and combinations of cake that is absolute heaven so .... for the next series of cakes... It's Me Vs. Simmone Logue.

Chocolate & Walnut Brownies

Hummingbird Cake & Hummingbird cupcakes

This cake has proven to be the winner of them all - most of my cake orders are because of this little beauty right here... =)

Banana Cake with Passionfruit Icing

The Beginning...

I started my first fondant cake with probably the most embarrassing way possible... with no knowledge of things such as RTR fondant icing (I had to make it myself!) and royal icing and piping techniques.. I dove straight into making a three-tiered cake for my 21st birthday party.. which resulted in of course ... disaster!! Complete with an unpolished looked, messy scribbles and uneven cakes... It was my own worst nightmare.. but had no choice but to serve it...!

Lemon-Butter Cake with Lemon Buttercream

After that embarrassing start... I made a decision that the next time I make this kind of cake... It would be better! And when my Aunt's birthday came... I was a little bit more prepared for it... and even attempted to make some sugar roses...!! 

Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Icing