Keeping It In The Family

Oh what a magical day! My brother and his lovely other half had asked me to bake their wedding cake and be part of their most special day. On one of the first chilly days of January, he said he wouldn’t mind if his wedding gift was a cake. To me that was such an honor (and a relief) and I had to say yes!

I asked what their favorite flavors were and I went to work! I spent a few weeks brainstorming about what I should do, and how I should decorate it.

Should I use Swiss or Italian buttercream?

What type of chocolate should I use?

What would give it the special umph?

I made a plan and got to work. The week of was baking, soaking cake, making my decorating ingredients and making the cake one-of-a-kind. They both love chocolate, so I went full chocolate. They have friends that don’t eat gluten? Easy, I make a mean gluten free chocolate cake.

On the day of the wedding, Michael and I got the cake boxed up and headed for the road. It was only a two and a half hour drive with precious cargo in the back - but the cake made it there safe! I added some finishing touches to the exterior, and made it to the sanctuary just in time to see my baby brother and newest sister share their first kiss as husband and wife.

Every wedding cake I am part of receives special attention, with the aim being to treat it like a family member’s cake. When it’s someone you grew up with though - that’s a different type of emotional. Take a look at the finished product! If you have any cake questions about your upcoming wedding, reach out to me. If you don’t want to send a website inquiry, just message me on the company Instagram and we will be so happy to help.

- Sierra