Part III - The Cake

After planning the invitation and the table settings, the cake was the next thing that was planned for my friends' anniversary party. As if cooking dinner for 50 people is not enough, I planned to make a cake with handmade flowers and lacework. Don't you think that is a little crazy? Cake decorating was my beloved hobby when my children were little. I made all the cakes for my kids' birthdays. Then I bought lots of literature and taught my self the Australian and British methods of cake decorating.

After moving to California, my cake decorating hobby had to take the back seat (I was busy driving the kids to their activities, working, gardening, cooking and of course writing the book). When I decided to plan a party for my friends' 25th anniversary, I thought, I had to make a cake with fondant icing and handmade flowers. I had to see whether I could still make the cake the way I used to. At first I struggled; my first roses were looking like an alien flowers. I didn't want to give up. I sat with it until I got it right. I guess it is like riding a bicycle. Once you know, you will never forget. These flowers don't look too bad, right?

The color theme of the party, teal, was carried to the cake, too.

Congratulations to the anniversary couple! 

You guys look great!

In future posts, I will share the dessert buffet and more details.

For more memorable centerpieces, tablescapes, and recipes (including gluten free recipes), please check out my book, Entertaining From an Ethnic Indian Kitchen, at my website komalinunna.com.

I am joining  Foodie Friday,  Cindy for Show and Tell, French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday, How Sweet the Sound
and The Charm of Home.