Sugar Flowers

When you go for a wedding what is the first thing that gets you attention?  For me it is the wedding cake structure. I love analyzing the flower on the cake and seeing how it has been made. This curiosity lead me to join my first sugarpaste flower modeling class. It was during my time in Australia where I thought I should take this great opportunity and refine my skills. So for two consecutive weekends I attended a class where I learnt to make tulips, orchids, roses, lilies and sweet peas. Below are some of the roses I made and used on a graduation cake for my cousin.

It was a two tier cake with the first base being my signature chocolate cake with chocolate ganache frosting and the second tier was a chocolate chip vanilla cake with pink butter icing frosting made in the form of a graduation hat. The roses were placed to add that little bit of girliness. The cake was a success with my cousin's guests and even the roses. I am guessing quiet a few people were on a sugar high after all that sugar consumption.

The second flower was one of the lilies I made for my sister's birthday cake.These flowers took me three days to complete with the high humidity level in Sri Lanka I had to begin my work by 6.00 am in the morning and be done before the sun is up to melt everything away. This was my first flowers made in this humid conditions after returning back from Australia and happy to see the outcome. 

About Shi Shi's

To Start of this blog an introduction to myself. Ever since I was 6 years old I have had the love for baking. This love started from the moment I found out Santa Claus's favorite food was cookies, so with the excitement of looking forward to Christmas and presents, I decided to make a special treat for good old father Christmas. From that day forward I have never looked back. 

I can't really say that I come from a family of bakers, but the one person that shared my passion for baking is my grandmother. Many times we would be in my mother's kitchen trying out one of her famous recipes or learning the skills of curling the rose petal to make it that little bit more special.

So now as an adult; I have specialized my talents to create unique customized cakes for family and friends. This blog will contain all my creations to share with you all.  Enjoy !!!