Cupcake Monday! The 'Most Beautiful Cake I've Ever Seen' Edition
Cutting into this cake should be considered attempted murder. I've seen a lot of gorgeous cakes since Cupcake Monday began in 2009 but this has to be the most beautiful yet. This stunning wedding creation is from pastry chef Erin Gardner of New Hampshire's Wild Orchid Baking Company.
Cameos, a skeleton key, pearl buttons and delicate brooches spill out of a vintage jewellery box, all edible of course - if you can bring yourself to do it! And know that I would fight you if you tried.
Here's a closer look at the detail:
As for what's inside it could be bricks for all I'd care because I'd never bring a knife to it! Just a little lick, maybe.
Here are more gorgeous cakes from Wild Orchid Baking Co:
All photos from Wild Orchid Baking Company
I've just posted some cupcakes I think would be right up your street ;)
http://iheartkatiecakes.blogspot.com/
Katie xox
Posted by: Katie | January 24, 2011 at 09:05 AM
Agreed - I couldn't bear to cut this!
Posted by: Chic 'n Cheap Living | January 24, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Ohhh! Cameos on cakes are simply stunning!!
I don't think I could bring myself to cut into any of those, just too pretty!
Jem x
Posted by: Jem | January 24, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Katie - They are gorgeous! Next week!
Chic - I'm serious, it would make me cry!
Jem - I'm curious whether anyone actually ate them. I would have been hiding around the corner waiting to pilfer the adornments to bring them home!
Denise ♥
Posted by: Denise @ Swelle | January 24, 2011 at 01:24 PM
How elegant and beautiful these wedding cakes collection is. Your guest will be impress with the design of this cakes if serve on your wedding day.
Posted by: LoveCupcakes | January 24, 2011 at 01:38 PM
We live right down the street from Wild Orchid Baking Co. Erin made the most incredible replica od my hubby's classic convertible for his 40th. The cakes are equally delicious to their beauty, once you've had one you 'd only hesitate to cut into for a moment no matter how gorgeous...they are SINFUL!
Posted by: Rachel Dodier | January 24, 2011 at 05:44 PM
Oh wow, those are definitely too gorgeous to eat. But I wonder how long you could just leave them standing there like decorations before they go off.... hmmmm. Maybe there's a way to hollow out the inside and keep the outer layer intact? ;-)
Posted by: HauteWorld | January 25, 2011 at 11:58 AM
Rachel - I love hearing from people who have first-hand knowledge, thank you! I do imagine I could be tempted to bit into one eventually, but I may have to close my eyes! Your husband's cake sounds fantastic. ♥
HW - I was wondering the same! If you can't preserve them then there's your excuse right there to dig in!
Denise ♥
Posted by: Denise @ Swelle | January 26, 2011 at 12:35 AM
Wow, I have to agree, I've never seen any cake that is more beautiful than that one. Lucky folks who live near her!
Posted by: Angela | January 29, 2011 at 03:38 AM