We're still getting used to blogging, so we appreciate your patience. Rest assured, this post is worth the wait.

We were recently asked to help make a memorable 21st birthday cake. The request was for a 3D Ice Dragon. With a picture of the dragon in mind, we set to work. First, we practiced, then we practiced some more, then we bought a new airbrush and practiced a little bit more. We, as well as the birthday gent, were very pleased with the result.

All about the butterflies

One of the things that we love here at Indy Cakes is getting to try new and exciting techniques. One recent request was to make a wedding cake with butterflies, specifically pastel butterflies. We also try to make as much of the cake edible as possible, so we knew that we didn't want to use plastic or acrylic butterflies from a craft store. After a little practice and research, we were able to make some very realistic butterflies that were not only pretty, but also edible.

What about when my princess grows up?

Now I know that it hasn't been years since my last post, but let's fast forward to your little princess's sweet 16, shall we? Wait, you mean it seems like only yesterday when you were putting her in tiara's and tutu's and now you're trying to find a discount on her auto insurance? While I can't help you with the auto discounts, I can help you with a cake to make her sweet 16 a success. Whether you are planning a party worthy of the reality show, or just a fun night for her and her friends, we've got something for you.

If she's a fan of the zebra print, we've done several different designs that incorporated these wildly popular prints.

Or maybe she's more of a romantic, girly-girl and wants to have everything flowery and pink. We can do that too.

Lastly, if she's got her heart set on being the star for the evening, why not throw a Hollywood themed party? This cake would be the centerpiece of the night.

You're little princess....

Anyone with a young daughter, granddaughter or niece will tell you that most little girls, at some point, have visions of being a princess. Many times, these little darlings will want to have a their birthday party to have a princess theme. What princess party would be complete without a princess cake. We have many cakes for many little princesses. Here are just a few:

This little princess wanted her very own unicorn as a birthday present. While the unicorns were on backorder, a unicorn cake was more feasible option. This wonderful unicorn provides for 12 servings.

This little princess got to keep the crown, ring and earrings. This "mini-tier" cake provides for 20 servings.

While this isn't necessarily princess themed, many princesses host tea parties. You certainly can't have a tea party with a tea kettle. This pink and purple kettle has 15 servings and is covered in our delicious marshmallow fondant.

Every princess needs a crown. This pink beauty has 12 servings and can be customized in a variety of colors.

An of course, what princess party would be complete without a castle! This cake features fondant walls that can be cut and served with the cake, or you can peel them away to reveal a buttercream iced cake inside! This particular cake had 20 servings, but we can make them larger to provide additional slices.

Welcome to our blog!!!

With the launch of our retail storefront in February, we've been VERY busy. To keep everyone updated on the latest and greatest in the cake world (yes, we have our own world!!), we've decided to start a blog. This will allow us to share new techniques, creations, ideas and options available to our customers.
We hope to highlight some of our favorite cake requests as well as what we are working on that is new and exciting in the shop.

Since all blog posts are better with pictures, I'll share with you one of our most unique wedding cakes to date.

This cake was for a couple that had a Dr Seuss themed wedding/reception. Instead of your standard wedding attire, the happy couple were dressed as Thing One and Thing Two from the Cat in The Hat. The entire cake was edible, with the exception of the hand, which was styrofoam. The topper was a Lorax Tree made from gum paste.