tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post3450291672710959354..comments2024-03-08T05:29:52.402-05:00Comments on A Southern Grace: cream of the cropgracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-68188755135172982782011-09-19T21:10:53.455-04:002011-09-19T21:10:53.455-04:00You show all these cupcakes and cakes and don'...You show all these cupcakes and cakes and don't give the recipe.<br />What is the recipes for the Cream of the Crop cake? or is it a secret!Donnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-2773396958492269222011-09-15T10:23:08.198-04:002011-09-15T10:23:08.198-04:00Impressive undertaking! Wish we could see a bigger...Impressive undertaking! Wish we could see a bigger photo - it looks so good! I like the specks of yellow lemon zest...even if it doesn't give smooth spreading, it gives it a nice pop of colour!kimberleybluehttp://montcarte.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-73724470107685486982011-09-11T20:15:46.148-04:002011-09-11T20:15:46.148-04:00Gorgeous looking cake!Gorgeous looking cake!Vijithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983603958358896629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-11639536654693853822011-09-07T11:38:22.454-04:002011-09-07T11:38:22.454-04:00Looks and sounds like a dream -- you are a brave l...Looks and sounds like a dream -- you are a brave lady and I now have an even greater respect for you!Xiaoluhttp://www.6bittersweets.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-65308650591004394132011-09-05T19:58:00.237-04:002011-09-05T19:58:00.237-04:00Good friend or not I wonder if you'd be willin...Good friend or not I wonder if you'd be willing to do it again?? I thought at first it was a piece of cake to do (pardon the pun) but definitely appreciate the amount of work not to mention second guessing when you do this. From what I can see, it looks pretty darned perfect to me and your friend is lucky to have a friend as generous as you are.gizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909193699597525772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-13900962297792021452011-09-05T18:35:05.083-04:002011-09-05T18:35:05.083-04:00What a beautiful cake! You did a wonderful job an...What a beautiful cake! You did a wonderful job and that frosting is making my mouth water.Lisa | Authentic Suburban Gourmet https://www.blogger.com/profile/16675637408905454094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-21611925542753515382011-09-05T15:42:57.305-04:002011-09-05T15:42:57.305-04:00Well done! This cake looks amazing! Fluffy & v...Well done! This cake looks amazing! Fluffy & very moist.Albany Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17860306399700516367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-46500979859503214262011-09-05T07:06:45.961-04:002011-09-05T07:06:45.961-04:00I am so impressed! I'd never attempt a wedding...I am so impressed! I'd never attempt a wedding cake; it would be a disaster. (or maybe I'd make one in secret so only I would see the mess.) It's the decorating that would be my downfall.<br />Good work, Grace.Barbarahttp://www.moveablefeastscookbook.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-35991366393261321102011-09-04T15:09:04.522-04:002011-09-04T15:09:04.522-04:00Oh man-I made a flower girl dress for a friend 17 ...Oh man-I made a flower girl dress for a friend 17 years ago, and nearly lost my mind-I can't imagine make the cake. You did a great job and I love that purple. Maybe a side business is in the works.....?tamilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11626085014933720695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-71713809919470353562011-09-04T05:18:56.706-04:002011-09-04T05:18:56.706-04:00It looks magic! In Australia and the UK the norm i...It looks magic! In Australia and the UK the norm is still a fruitcake with marzipan and royal icing. I've made the cake for a wedding but not decorated it, I am totally impressed by your work!Alicia Foodycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-23291824167758714822011-09-04T03:24:28.484-04:002011-09-04T03:24:28.484-04:00Good for you for taking on this challenge. I am su...Good for you for taking on this challenge. I am sure it was well received!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-46514352263686511642011-09-03T16:37:05.228-04:002011-09-03T16:37:05.228-04:00I go away for awhile and you turn into a professio...I go away for awhile and you turn into a professional baker! Gorgeous! Italian Cream Cake was always my dad's favorite until he ended up with a milk allergy. And yes - those flowers are gorgeous.Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387869223038293214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-70084534389115271862011-09-03T01:24:48.323-04:002011-09-03T01:24:48.323-04:00I admire anyone that can made a wedding cake. I&#...I admire anyone that can made a wedding cake. I'm impressed!! And it sounds like it tastes just as good as it looks, which isn't the norm for wedding cakes!!Deborahhttp://www.tasteandtellblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-7975962011693726712011-09-02T20:24:30.970-04:002011-09-02T20:24:30.970-04:00I'm so impressed, Grace! I tried my hand at w...I'm so impressed, Grace! I tried my hand at working with a bride, though she wasn't a friend, and I was so relieved when it didn't work out. :) Though I did really enjoy trying out new cake recipes and flavor combinations! Your cake sounds just wonderful!oneordinarydayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234475615235148432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-50446792332576339522011-09-02T18:26:10.335-04:002011-09-02T18:26:10.335-04:00That looks like a carrot cake, one of my favorites...That looks like a carrot cake, one of my favorites. Richardtrumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379869475899318079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-42328924171659942772011-09-02T18:22:35.391-04:002011-09-02T18:22:35.391-04:00It looks spectacular, but my goodness, wedding cak...It looks spectacular, but my goodness, wedding cakes are hard work!Lisa-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135752484387782593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-16018031484380423592011-09-02T13:59:43.487-04:002011-09-02T13:59:43.487-04:00Those flowers on the cake are a beautiful shade! ...Those flowers on the cake are a beautiful shade! I think the zest gives it an elegant, textured look :) Well done, and congrats to the bride and groom!Catherinehttp://www.noblenourishment.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-33957432199801830282011-09-02T10:44:36.086-04:002011-09-02T10:44:36.086-04:00The cake looks awesome! Even if the zest made it h...The cake looks awesome! Even if the zest made it hard to get smooth it's worth it! The flavor had to have been out of this world :)Nutmeg Nannyhttp://www.nutmegnanny.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-35626792221043597082011-09-02T10:38:25.879-04:002011-09-02T10:38:25.879-04:00very impressive and delicious looking too! How bi...very impressive and delicious looking too! How big was the cake? I love cala lilies, I had a simple bouquet of them when I walked down the pontoon aisle...foodhoehttp://foodhoe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-48588373587522223262011-09-02T08:57:10.267-04:002011-09-02T08:57:10.267-04:00Wow, Grace, that is seriously impressive! What a ...Wow, Grace, that is seriously impressive! What a beautiful cake! The flavor sounds pretty delicious too...with coconut and pecans I know I'd love it!Faithhttp://anediblemosaic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-7892896261680405862011-09-02T08:33:20.972-04:002011-09-02T08:33:20.972-04:00I am so incredibly impressed! Making a wedding cak...I am so incredibly impressed! Making a wedding cake is no small feat, even for a professional! Given that I am 100% Italian...I can't imagine how I've never had this before. I need to go to more weddings.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-63010383288919163272011-09-02T07:02:14.508-04:002011-09-02T07:02:14.508-04:00Awww, pretty! And bravo on taking on the job and f...Awww, pretty! And bravo on taking on the job and finishing it off so well Grace. Even though I like cake decorating, weddings are another story altogether, I've only ever done wedding cupcakes, so good on you for doing tiers and the whole worksshazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06536552327023867787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-83132744733286716712011-09-01T20:30:22.927-04:002011-09-01T20:30:22.927-04:00Bravo to you! That is such a HUGE undertaking. Tal...Bravo to you! That is such a HUGE undertaking. Talk about pressure. The cake looks divine. Love the dark callas on the side. Those are the flowers I had in my wedding, too. ;)Carolyn Junghttp://www.foodgal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-56670462293214499672011-09-01T19:57:02.354-04:002011-09-01T19:57:02.354-04:00How awesome! The cake is really gorgeous!How awesome! The cake is really gorgeous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8086092172497469041.post-91440298334265908842011-09-01T17:12:35.287-04:002011-09-01T17:12:35.287-04:00Your cake looks lovely, and I think the flavor fro...Your cake looks lovely, and I think the flavor from the lemon zest is way more important than perfect smoothness! Italian cream cake is one of my favorites too.lisa is cookinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11880633141546012855noreply@blogger.com