Fall & Harvest Cake Decorating Competition!

This sunflower cake was designed by Dianna Lopez, intern at Carlos Bakery, (Cake Boss)

Wilton Method Cake Decorating Instructors Julie and Nancy invite you to submit one cake that you have baked and decorated in their "Fall and Harvest Inspired Cake Decorating Contest". Registration is open through September 25, 2009.

This breathtaking pumpkin cake was made by Kimmy, Kimmy Kakes.

The contest will be held at "The Shops" at Ithaca Mall, Ithaca, New York on October 3, 2009 from 9:30am to 6:00pm. You can download the rules and regulations for the contest at the NYC Cake Decorators Meetup. Good Luck!

September 2009 Cake of the Month

Photograph courtesy of Chef Janet Ben-Ami, hey!cookie.com

Member Janet Ben-Ami, Pastry Chef/Owner of hey!cookie has many years of restaurant and catering experience and is an extraordinary cake sculptor as demonstrated in this cute 3D cake. The sweet confections made at hey!cookie are certified Kosher Dairy (Parve upon request). Janet is scheduled to teach her amazing cake sculpting techniques at NYC Cake Decorators "Best of the Best" Meetup.

Cutest Cupcake Ever!

Congrats to member Annette! Her cute little hedgehog cupcakes were selected as one of Martha Stewart's Top 20 cutest cupcakes for 2009. Visit Annette's blog Ladybug Luggage, to see her other fabulous cupcake and cookie designs. Annette will be teaching several of her cupcake techniques at NYC Cake Decorators "Best of the Best" Meetup (which will showcase talented members). Why not join the fun?

Easy Breezy Summer Cupcake!

This fun cupcake/cookie combo was designed and decorated by member Helen, Helen Cakes, and is one of the cupcakes entered into NYC Cake Decorator's Summer Cupcake/Cake Contest. For more information about the contest, contact Dina, Organizer, NYC Cake Decorators Meetup.

Glace Icing for Wedding Cookie Pops

These cute wedding favor cookie pops were designed by member Stephanie.

Need a foolproof icing for your cookies?  Try the following recipes graciously provided by the New York State Chapter of the I.C.E.S:

Glace Icing

1 lb. (454 g) confectioner's sugar

3 oz (128 g) light corn syrup *

3 oz (85 g) milk

Flavor Options: 1 tsp. concentrated extract, or 1 Tbsp alcohol or liqueur

In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the sugar and the milk first.  The icing should be very soft and have a heavy-cream texture before you add the corn syrup.  Add the corn Syrup all at once and mix just until combined.  Divide the icing into several bowls. Flavor each bowl with extracts or alcohol. Color each bowl as desired.  Cover the bowl with plastic wrap to prevent drying.

* Note: When measuring corn syrup, measure by volume in a liquid measuring cup.  If measuring by weight, then multiply the number of ounces by 1.5 to get the actual weight of the heavy liquids, such as corn syrup, molasses, and glucose.

Glace Outline Icing

4 oz (114 g) Glace Icing

6 to 8 Tbsp (37 g to 56 g) confectioner's sugar

Mix until combined.  The icing should be very stiff.  If it's not stiff enough, add additional confectioner's sugar until you have a medium-stiff consistency.  Wrap the icing with plastic wrap to prevent drying.

Fresh Look in Wedding Cakes

This stunning confection was designed and decorated by our Canadian member Angela Henriquez.

Summer Fun Cake & Cupcake Contest

This beautiful example of a summer cake entered into the contest was designed by Helen, Helen Cakes.

Are you as crazy about cupcake & cake decorating as the NYC Cake Decorators?  Are you planning to bake & decorate any cupcakes or cakes this summer?  Why not join the NYC Cake Decorators Meetup and upload your best cupcake and/or cake photo into our Summer Fun Cake & Cupcake Contest.  Contest ends September 20, 2009.  For more details, contact Dina, Organizer, NYC Cake Decorators Meetup.  Good Luck!

Join Us and Create a Gumpaste Lilac Spray with Sugar Artist Chef Ruth Drennan

Chef Ruth Drennan, Ruth Drennan Cakes, is known for her exquisite gumpaste flowers which have graced upscale wedding cakes throughout the Tri-State area.  Chef Ruth's extraordinary cakes were featured on the first season of WEtv's Amazing Wedding Cakes, and currently in top bridal magazines. Why not join us and learn how to create a beautiful gumpaste lilac spray on August 30th?  For more information and to register, contact Dina at NYC Cake Decorators Meetup.  Space is limited so do not delay!  See you there!

August 2009 Cake of The Month

This outstanding cake was designed and created by member Iva, who is a relatively new cake decorator. Iva is a super talented and creative cake artist.  I can't wait to see her other creations.

Dina

We're in the Pink at CaraLinn Cakes!

Members are lovin' the 3D Motorcycle Cake Class at CaraLinn Cakes!  All the supplies were included, even the cake and cake box!  Cara was sweet, patient, and very thorough in her instructions, and although everyone learned to carve the basic motorcycle shape, they each were able to put their own artistic touch to their cake. Want to know more about this Meetup? Check out Cara-Linn Cakes blog!

Member Lynn and Cara Packard, CaraLinn Cakes.

Lynn is in the pink, sporting pink eyeglasses and her pink motorcycle, with Cara at her side.

Natalie, A World of Cakes, and other members of the NYC Cake Decorators Meetup.

Natalie smiles as she showcases her chocolate motorcycle cake.

Shameeka showing off her cake with Cara Packard, CaraLinn Cakes at her side.

Looking for a motorcycle with bling?  Shameeka's motorcycle takes the cake!

Meetup with Cake Alchemy Takes the Cake!

Members were absolutely thrilled to create their own cigar box cake with Chef Lauri DiTunno and Team Cake Alchemy! Comments included, but were not limited to, the great way the workshop was organized, and how patient and thorough Lauri presented her instructions. Cake Alchemy is currently a featured upscale custom wedding cake company on WEtv's Amazing Wedding Cakes.