Saturday, November 28, 2009

50th Birthday Whimsical Topsy Turvey Mad Hatter Cake


Made this cake at the request of a client. She and her sister are twins and are celebrating their 50th Birthday. They are full of life and wanted a cake that reflected their fun personalities and youth. So no "over the hill" references on this cake! It's a memory cake with various memories represented around each tier. It is divided into two color schemes to reflect their own color palates.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Place Card Cookies


Made these to decorate the dinner table and help everyone know where to sit. They are soft sugar cookies with an almond citrus royal icing. My husband taste tested 2 before I even had the icing made. This recipe passes the test. I'll wrap each one individually once the icing dries and then they will be packaged to be eaten or saved for another day.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Thanksgiving Centerpiece Candle Cake


Here's a Thanksgiving Centerpiece Candle Cake. This will go on the table at my friend's house tomorrow. I love how it turned out. Of course I had to light the candles for the picture! :)

Monday, November 23, 2009

Win a 9oz tin of Holiday Crunch!

Would you guys like to see some tutorials on how I create some of my custom cakes, cookies, and candies? If you are interested in tutorials, recipes, and ideas, please let me know what you'd like to see.

Everyone that responds with their suggestion will be entered in a drawing to win a 9oz tin of Holiday Crunch.


Your suggestions will make this blog a better place to visit.

You have 1 week from today to enter which means the deadline to enter your suggestion is Monday, November 30th!

The Perfect Stocking Stuffer and Holiday Treat!

I've added another size to the Holiday Crunch Menu of options. You can also get a 2oz bag. It is the perfect size to stick in a mug, put in a stocking, use as a party favor, include in a gift bag, or to sneak a snack!

The 2oz bag is $2.00.

Buy 5 and get the 6th free!

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Tinkerbell First Birthday Cake for a client in Philadelphia.

Happy Birthday Curryn! Here's your pink & purple Tinkerbell 1st Birthday Cake. It's so girly and adorable!



This is a marble cake with whipped chocolate ganache filling. It is iced in buttercream and covered with homemade fondant. All the decorations are fondant and the piping work is done with royal icing.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Holiday Crunch is for sale on Etsy!



Holiday Crunch is going up for sale on Etsy.com. You can order individual packages ready to ship with a Holiday Card, Bow, and a tin.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidayCrunch

I'll let you know as soon as they are available!



Happy Birthday to Me! The KitchenAid Stand Mixer of my Dreams!

Okay... so I've been drooling over this for quite some time now and just haven't wanted to spend the money. Sooo... I'd make batch after batch of icing, and split my cakes into more manageable batches... and when I'd overload my poor little KitchenAid (that has served me VERY well), I'd hear the poor motor start protesting... I have known for a while that with more and more cakes, I'd have to upgrade and the time has finally come! My 4.5 quart KitchenAid that I got as a wedding gift more than 10 years ago is now a back-up.

Say hello to my new 6 quart beauty!

I'm sooo excited! Do you know this baby can mix 13 dozen cookies in one batch??? I'm sooo tempted to try! Thanks to Kohl's Dept. Store for having a great sale, mailing me a 30% off coupon and for allowing me to use that coupon multiple times so I could earn lots of Kohl's cash and go buy my Birthday Present. Thanks also go to my Mom, Dad, Grandmother, and Mother-in-law for your contributions!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Lighted Glass Block Decorations Available Now!!!

The Holiday's are by far my favorite time of year! I really get into the festivities and if I see something I like, leave it to me to try and personalize it and tweak it into something new and special!

A couple of years ago I saw some of these lighted block decorations at a fund raiser. I just loved them and took the idea home to my husband and said "We have to make these!". He's so accommodating that he got a drill bit and stood out in the cold freezing his hands drilling glass blocks for me. Of course once other people saw them, we were using them as gifts. Then others wanted them and I started selling them. Every time he turned around I was sending him on a trip for more supplies.

So... when this time of year rolls around, my husband "prepares" himself. Between ornaments, candy, Holiday Crunch, glass blocks, cakes, and the routine craziness of the holiday's, I totally turn our world upside down. My kids are great too! They LOVE helping and had a blast stuffing lights inside of blocks for me.

Here's the start of what is available this Holiday Season. These are all custom made lighted Glass Block decorations. You can get a variety of sizes and designs. If you see something you like, RESERVE IT!! No two are alike and I can't promise that I'll be able to get my hands on the same supplies to duplicate a block if someone snatches it out from under you.

These blocks will be on sale at Redemption Christian PreSchool during their Breakfast with Santa on December 5, 2009 and I will be at New Life Presbyterian Church for the annual Glenside Farmer's Market Holiday Craft Show. Also on December 5, 9:00am-3:00pm. Plan to come out and purchase Holiday Crunch and Glass Blocks among many other items available that day.










Sunday, November 8, 2009

Fall Specials on Custom Cakes in Bucks County, PA


Earn a free cake! Refer a New Cake Client to Truly Custom Cakery, LLC and earn $10.00 toward the purchase of a future cake. No limit to the number of referrals. Credit can accrue through November 30th, 2010. Referral credits only apply to the referral of new cake clients. Credits must be redeemed by November 30, 2011.

Place an order for a Custom Cake thru December 31st, 2009 and receive 25% off the cost of your cake! A deposit of 50% is required to reserve your date and must be received on or before December 31st, 2009 to qualify.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Bridal Shower Lingerie Cake with Bra & Panties

Made this bridal shower cake for the daughter of some very good friends. This is a White Almond Sour Cream Cake with Strawberry Filling.

The design is a gift box with sugar paste bra & pantie set. The colors of the wedding are red, white, and black, so the shower cake was made to coordinate.

Congratulations Amber and Ryan!!!





Monday, November 2, 2009

Calling local mom-preneurs and small business owners.

If you are a mom-preneur located in Bucks or Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania and are interested in a link swap, please let me know.

I'd like to set it up that we are able to promote each others services with a page dedicated to hard working moms and small business owners. This is a great way to help each other build a web presence and get the word out about the unique services and products that are available.

You MUST have the ability to put a link back to each business that links to your site. So please make sure you are willing and able to do this.

Contact me at TrulyCustomCakery.com
1. Provide a brief description of what you offer.
2. Your location.
3. How long you've been in business
4. Web Site Address
5. A graphic to use as your "button" or link.

Holiday Crunch - Chocolate Drizzled, Toffee Coated, Popcorn, Pecans, and Almonds!!! Available for the Holidays!

It's that time of year again and Holiday Crunch is AVAILABLE for the holiday's.
What is it??? Completely Homemade Dark Chocolate Drizzled, Toffee Coated, Popcorn, Pecans, and Almonds. Not at all sticky so don't worry about your teeth or dentures. It melts in your mouth! This is the best stuff around! You won't find fresher or better tasting!

I have 3 sizes available this year.

e-mail: TrulyCustomCakery@gmail.com to place an order. Shipping is available.


First is the 6oz bag of Holiday Crunch. $5.00


Second is a 9oz Tin of Holiday Crunch. $12.00
This is perfect to use as gifts. Think about teachers, clergy, neighbors, colleagues, corporate gifts, friends, and YOURSELF!!!


Third is a 1.5lb Tin of Holiday Crunch. $25.00
Perfect for Holiday Parties, to an office where you want to send just one thing and make an impression, secret pal, teachers, family gathering, parties, and the list goes on. It's perfect for any occasion!!