ROXIECAKES Vancouver

Follow Me Here!!!

2010-11-01T09:33:00.000-07:00

Hi Roxiecakes Fans!!
Thanks so much for following my work here on the blog!
If you are wondering why I haven't posted in forever, its because I have a new business name and blog, and I hope you will join me over there where 'Life's Sweet!'
www.jenniferstaffordevents.blogspot.com

Roxiecakes is Changing!

2010-09-22T16:31:00.000-07:00

Hello Roxiecakes Fans & Friends! Just a short note to thank everyone for following along with me on this baking adventure I started almost 2 years ago!

With the success of Roxiecakes I couldn't shake my nagging obsession for special events, and not just the dessert side of things...thus I have launched my new business and merged all of my abilities & interests under one big happy umbrella...(drumroll please).........I give you....Jennifer Stafford Events!

I hope that you will join me on this new endeavor and visit my new site & blog!

www.jenniferstaffordevents.com

You can reach me at info@jenniferstaffordevents.com OR

Call me at 604-836-9419

I will be tweaking the site over the next month or so, so please check back for updates (just getting the hang of the whole building a web-site thingy)!

JSE is happy to provide more of a 'one-stop event shop'; I can assist you with the planning of your event, the onsite execution of your event, and of course providing the sweets!

Looking forward to hearing from you all on my new blog - please feel free to stop by and say 'hi' and of course leave your comments.

Have a great day & sweet regards,

Jennifer

Happy Anniversary (to me!)

2010-09-02T15:23:00.000-07:00

My husband and I celebrated our very first wedding anniversary this past weekend...cannot believe its been a year *tear* since this....

Anyway to celebrate the day I promised to put all cake related projects on hold...and we started out the day with a nice walk on Jericho Beach, then off to our neighborhood Milestones for brunch.
For the afternoon we took our Yorkie Samson canoeing on Widgeon Creek (so recommend this), and had a great day floating around and picnicing on the little spits of land along the way.

I also pulled out our wedding cake (which I made) from the freezer for a quick bite...supposed to be good luck, and hey, its tradition!
Here is the original cake set up:

And one year later:

It was just a little cake for cutting, and something I whipped up last minute. After all the planning and running around I didn't give our little cake enough thought, I really should have had someone else do the cake & cupcakes for me, but I was a stubborn DIY bride..but in hind sight it would have been a load off my shoulders..but it turned out well - and it still tasted great 1 year later!

For some fresh desserts, I made my hubby these little 'Love Pops'

All in all a great day.

Here is to many more anniversaries just like it- Happy Anniversary Honey!!

(okay I know its sappy!)

Lace Inspired White Wedding Cake

2010-09-02T15:10:00.000-07:00

White wedding continued...here is a 4 tiered faux wedding cake using eyelet lace and pearls as my inspiration. The bride had seen an eyelet lace cake on the the Martha Stewart Weddings site here: Eyelet Lace Cake...and while I don't copy other cakes, I still wanted it to be similar to what the bride wanted, and I hope that I achieved that here :)
There is also a sneaky little piece (that I forgot to take a pic of ) in the back of real cake for the cake cutting ceremony- best of both worlds!!!

Cake Pops!

2010-09-02T14:55:00.000-07:00

White cake pops for a all white wedding dessert table, for Reesa of YUM Dessert Decor, who was also the bride!
Delivered to the ever elegant Brockhouse Restaurant on Jericho Beach (LOVE IT!)
I can't wait to get final pics of this dessert buffet...as I was also lucky enough to provide a cake and some diabetic friendly sugar cookies for it as well.

I am so pleased with how these turned out, they are a little fussy to work with, but once I got the hang of it it was a blast! I hope these are cake pops that Bakerella would be proud of!

Roar!

2010-09-02T14:47:00.000-07:00

Since I was in cookie lolly mode, I thought I'd make another cute little cookie...here is my Leo the Lion version of the Cookie Lolly.
Giant sugar cookie with vanilla buttercream icing and fondant face.
I put this guy together on our way out the door to a special 1yr old's bday party...he has a very long regal name that is sweetly shortened to Max...so I figured he has to have the book, "Where the Wild Things Are"...because its all about King Max, and his adventures.
Cookies and books...I like this pairing...but I also feel like cookies go with everything..:)
Happy Birthday King Max!

ROAR!!!

Happy Birthday AAARRRRrrr! Pirate Cookie Lollys!

2010-09-02T14:40:00.000-07:00

My good buddy Ash wanted some cookie lolly's for her little man's 2nd bday- and when I asked her what she'd like them to look like, she said my three favorite words ..."Just Get Creative"...!!! YAY! So love having creative license ..gives me a chance to try out something on my 'to-do' list...and these little pirate faces are something I've wanted to try for a while!

I wish I had taken pics of the kiddies faces when they received their cookie favors...it was priceless! I just love being able to see the reactions ...you would think that little ones would have the cookies in pieces pretty quick, but they can also be soo gentle with something when they are inspecting them, running their hands over the fondant face, and just taking it all in- good times!

So here they are - Happy Birthday Malcolm!!!
Sugar Cookies with buttercream icing, and fondant faces.

'Boy' Cookies with their afternoon shadowGirl cookies with their rosy pink cheeks

Cookies waiting for their ribbon

Christian Louboutin Inspired Shoe Box Mini Cakes

2010-09-02T14:29:00.000-07:00

Reesa from YUM Dessert Decor had a vision of shoe box cakes, featuring the famous red soled Christian Louboutin pumps! Her lucky out of town guests would each receive one along with a number of other gifties in their guest rooms (sooo love welcome gifts for out of town guests, what a way to show them you appreciate them making the trek to share in your special day!).

So here they are! Chocolate and vanilla cakes with vanilla bean buttercream filling, and white chocolate , caramel colored fondant. The pumps are gumpaste, and hand painted.

Camping Cake

2010-09-02T11:27:00.000-07:00

For my hubby's birthday it was very tempting NOT to make him a cake, we were sooo busy there was barely time to pull it off, PLUS he is the proud recipient of buckets of Roxiecakes leftovers, (and rejects), so I was worried that cake would be the last thing he wanted for his bday..(I know crazy, but he's doesn't have the sweet tooth that I do!).

Anyway.... I felt that since he puts up with me baking into the wee hours of the night, and on weekends for everyone else, that I should at least be able to squeeze him in for his bday.

So here is my husbands camping cake (if you know him, you know what an outdoors-a-holic he is..he would be perfectly content to live in a mountain cave somewhere...sooo opposite of me!)

The cake is a combo of chocolate cake & lemon cake, filled with italian meringue buttercream and chocolate ganache.
The camping essentials are made with fondant, (even our beloved Yorkie Sam!) and the use of some black licorice for the tent support beams :)

And of course paw prints, since he likes to be closer to animals than civilization...and he likes to say "the bears are more afraid of us then we are of them" ...yeah, okay, I feel like those are famous last words (and the reason why I get NO sleep when we camp!)

Ma-Jong Cake

2010-09-02T11:17:00.000-07:00

When I first got an email requesting a ma-jong cake or cupcakes I was thrilled! What a cool design concept, and a certainly something I remember from my childhood. I can't say I've ever really learned how to play Ma-Jong, but I have played the computer version, and have used these beautiful tiles like building blocks.
My aunt used to have a Ma-Jong board in her basement; at family functions we'd always sneak away to 're-arrange' the game that was already laid out ;) as well as build big Ma-Jong towers and marvel at the little images on the tiles.

So I had a great time making this cake, it brought back some great childhood memories of me and my halfie-siblings & cousins, and I was able to borrow my parents Ma-Jong set for inspiration....when I brought this home, I was shocked to find that my husband had never heard of it!

Its a mango cake, baked with fresh pureed mangos, and filled with italian meringue buttercream.
The tiles and game pieces are fondant & gumpaste, hand painted, and drawn with edible paint & pens.

The Baked From Scratch List

2010-08-27T12:01:00.000-07:00

Wahoo! Roxiecakes Creations has been added to The Baked From Scratch List
http://bakedfromscratch.blogspot.com/

A bit about Baked From Scratch:

Do you realise how many bakeries in your area, including those super expensive specialty cake stores, use prepackaged mixes to create their products?
You might be on this page because you clicked on the BFS logo. So here's what it's about.
Below is a list of bakers, both professionals and enthusiasts, who take pride in letting you know that all their items are baked from scratch. That means we don't take any shortcuts or use any mixes.
We do it for the taste, the skill, the quality and to preserve the traditions. And we want you to know it.

Its mostly run on the honor system for those bakers that truly do bake from scratch.
No offense to Betty Crocker, or Duncan Hines, etc... but for me there is nothing better than a scratch recipe.
Rather than including a laundry list of ingredients, preservatives, color, etc.. I much prefer to use real butter, pure vanilla, free range eggs, fresh cream, real chopped chocolate...and all of those good old fashioned ingredients. Its nice to be able to tell my clients exactly what's in their baked goodies, with nothing hidden in the fine print.

I can't say I've NEVER used a cake mix to make last minute treats for family, because they sure are convenient, but when it comes to my Roxiecakes Creations it is always home made from scratch.

This is also where you see the difference in price; rather than have a machine mix up a batch of prepared cake mix for me, like your commercially prepared cupcakes/cakes, I bake it from scratch, and create your custom goodies, with only the help of me, myself and I, while I could sure use a workshop full of elves...

So I am happy to join a long list of BFS'ers that are baking up only the best!

Love, Love, Love Feedback!

2010-08-13T09:07:00.000-07:00

I just love checking my email each day because there are always great emails from cake customers with new challenges for me, and positive feedback from their most recent cake/cupcake/cookie experience.
It's always so bittersweet once the desserts have been delivered- there is so much stress and worrying over whether the client will like your creations. And I am sometimes sad to see the cake/cupcakes go- you start to get attached (almost) since there is so much time and detail poured into everything.
I would love to see some hidden camera footage on the reactions at the party!
So anyway, here is some recent feedback from my customers, and it is so nice to have and keeps me inspired :)

Hi Jen,

I just had to tell you that I was at a wedding last weekend & they had cupcakes from someone locally here in ********** & there was NO COMPARISON either in looks or taste to yours. Yours ROCK.....
Cheers

Hi Jennifer,

I just wanted to thank you again for such an amazing cake! It was definately a big hit and was gone in no time. ----------Thought I'd enclose a couple pictures. I love checking out your blog from time to time to look at all the cool creations you've done Thank you again for the perfect cake and you'll be hearing from me in the future.

Hey Jen,
I just wanted to let you know our experience with your desserts.
We went through the cake pops so fast every kid that was there went nuts over them, especially when they realized they could bite into them. The sugar cookies were also a hit, I wish we had a picture of one adorable little boy that wanted nothing but the sugar cookies, he was double fisting them all night. The second he would eat one he would come get another one, he could not just have one in his hands he always needed two. It was so adorable.

Hi Jen!
Just wanted to say thank you so much for the beautiful cake & cupcakes! They were very surprised and everyone was shocked by how adorable it all was! Very impressive! And the cupcakes were incredibly delicious, as well as the cake.

Hi Jen
Just a short note to let you know my sincere appreciation.
I didn't want you to think that after bugging, nagging and reminding you, I'd gone quiet after it was delivered!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Hi Jen,

Just sat down at the computer after a hectic weekend - and I want to say thank you SO much for the fabulous cake. You did such a great job on it and so delicious too. It was the center of attention and I really do appreciate all the effort you put into it.
Thanks again, and take care.

Hi Jen, thanks for the wonderful chocolate cake last Saturday, it was perfect.

Hi Jen,
Thank you so much for the cakes!!! The girls has a GREAT time. Many said it was the best birthday ever, and all the parents absolutely loved the idea and asked for your contact info. Good thing it was on the boxes!!

Wedding Dessert Buffet - Cake Pops & Sugar Cookies

2010-07-27T22:45:00.000-07:00

I had the chance to work with YUM Dessert Decor again this past weekend, as they were working on a crazy dessert buffet for a wedding out at Swan-e-Set.
The wedding colors were burnt orange, choc brown and ivory- with a custom monogram created for them.

Here are my contributions:

Sugar cookies with buttercream and fondant covers, and a royal icing monogram.

And chocolate cake pops:

Tiffany Cake

2010-07-27T22:37:00.000-07:00

A good friend of mine ordered this cake for her buddy on her birthday.
Having seen my previous Tiffany cake they wanted to head in the same direction- YAY, who doesn't love Tiffany themed..anything really?!

The cake is chocolate cake with choc ganache & IMBC, and the 'lid' is vanilla cake with choc ganache & IMBC.

Finished with a Tiffany blue fondant, and gumpaste accents.

Happy Birthday Genelle!

Colorful Daisy Wedding Cupcakes & Cake

2010-07-27T22:31:00.000-07:00

150 Cupcakes with small cake for cutting.
The couple's colors were orange, white, with pink and yellow accents.

Cupcakes were chocolate, vanilla and strawberry with vanilla bc.
The cake was chocolate with vanilla bc.
All the gumpaste daisies were handmade by moi!

They also had to make it up to Kamloops in close to 30 degree weather- my fingers were crossed that whole day!

Congratulations Tyler & Dawnene!

Headphones Cake

2010-07-27T22:26:00.000-07:00

A cake for a special co-worker on his birthday- it had to look like big headphones because he is known for the huge headphones he sports at work (as a part of his job).
Apparently he wears them so often they call him Princess Lai!

The cake is chocolate with choc bc, and all dairy free.
The headband piece is black licorice covered with fondant.

Happy Birthday G.LO.!!

White Wedding Cupcakes (gluten & dairy free ones!)

2010-07-27T22:22:00.000-07:00

Allergen free wedding cupcakes for Adrienne & Mary - I can't wait to see the pics of these all set up at Hycroft Manor, what a beautiful venue!

Cupcakes are chocolate- gluten/dairy free, as well as 'easy on the egg'.
Filled with vanilla icing, and topped with fondant.
The mini cupcakes are with chocolate bc.

All Things Grow with Love :)

2010-07-27T22:16:00.000-07:00

A request for a unique engagement cake - the concept was provided by the client (and old school mate!), and I was happy to bring this to life for her.
The cake is lemon with vanilla bean buttercream, and the mini flower cupcakes are chocolate/cherry flavor.

Canuck Onesie

2010-07-27T22:12:00.000-07:00

A baby shower cake for a jack'n'jill shower- the father to be, of course is a huge Canuck fan!
The cake is 4 layers of vanilla cake filled with vanilla bean bc.

Congratulations on your little Canuck Sheena & Mel!

Madison's 1st Birthday!

2010-07-27T22:09:00.000-07:00

1st birthday cupcakes for a special 1yr old- Happy Birthday Madison!
Cupcakes are choc & vanilla with IMBC.

Another happy customer!!!

Coach Purse Cake

2010-07-27T22:05:00.000-07:00

A Coach purse cake ordered for Aimee's bridal shower- meant to be a replica of her very own Coach purse.
The cake is 4 layers of chocolate cake with choc buttercream.
And each 'C' is drawn on with edible markers...phew!

Softball Cupcakes

2010-07-27T22:02:00.000-07:00

Red and white softball cupcakes ordered for a little guys birthday party- on Canada Day!

30th Anniversary Cake

2010-07-27T22:00:00.000-07:00

A special cake to celebrate my parents 30th wedding anniversary!
It was an excellent night with family, and the surprise went off without a hitch!

Here is their special gluten free chocolate cake with white chocolate italian meringue bc, and handmade gumpaste roses.
Modeled after their original wedding cake topper (which they still have), with a few modern touches!

Lipstick Cake

2010-07-27T21:48:00.000-07:00

A request for a cake to replicate the birthday girls favorite lipstick, by NYC.

The bottom and top sections are chocolate cake with vanilla bc, and the middle section is rice krispies.

Roxiecakes & Yum Dessert Decor

2010-07-06T15:41:00.000-07:00

Yay! Please check out some of my work on the Yum Dessert Decor website.
White wedding cupcakes & my favorite, the 'sushi cakes'- and of course the amazing arrangement and plating by Yum Dessert Decor.
Because there really isn't an event that should go without dessert, or better yet a dessert buffet?!?!?!?

YUM Dessert Decor

Looking forward to collaborating with Reesa & Paula again at the end of July!

Cheers!

Sleeping Baby Cake Round 2

2010-06-27T12:03:00.000-07:00

An order for another sleeping baby cake- which was great because this little guy is sooo much fun to make!
Baby is made of rice krispies and covered in marshmallow fondant- the cake is vanilla cake with lemon buttercream.

Welcome baby Ewen!

Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes

2010-06-27T11:58:00.000-07:00

Birthday Cupcakes!
Mini boston cream pies, with vanilla cake, pastry cream and chocolate glaze on top:) Nuff Said!

Tulip Cake

2010-06-27T11:55:00.000-07:00

A little birthday cake for my favorite Vancouver photographer Leslie!
For her birthday her only request was for some super chocolate cake - wish granted!
And otherwise she gave me total creative freedom with the design; I had seen a beautiful tulip cake by Pink Cake Box, so I thought I would give it a try and of course give it my own flair :)

Cake is chocolate with chocolate buttercream, marshmallow fondant and gumpaste tulips, butterflies, and ladybugs.

Back in Action!

2010-06-27T11:49:00.000-07:00

Well I am back after 3 wonderful weeks in Europe, so many amazing things to see and some pretty rockin weather! While despite the drizzly rain here in Vancouver this weekend, it is still great to be home!
Time to gear up for a busy summer, and there will be lots of cake/cupcake creations pictures to come!

Cheers :)

Vacation Alert!

2010-06-02T18:15:00.000-07:00

Hi Roxiecakes Fans! Just a note to say that I will be taking some time off and stepping out of the kitchen, to get some R & R-so I am not available for orders until after July 1st.
In the meantime please feel free to send me your ideas and order requests for July and beyond- I will do my best to get back to you asap!

Ciao for now!

Jen

Cake Smash Cake!

2010-05-15T23:13:00.000-07:00

Here is an argyle patterned cake done up for a cake smash session for a special 1yr old.
The photo session was done by the fabulous Leslie of Sakura Photography

The cake is vanilla with vanilla bc.
Here are some pics I snapped, but please check out the photo session for some great pro pics- what a great way to celebrate a first bday!

Check it out! Cake Smash Session

iPod Touch Cake

2010-05-15T23:09:00.000-07:00

A birthday cake for a special 15 year old whose favorite color is red!
So here is his very own edible red iPod touch.
The cake is chocolate with vanilla bc, fondant finish and gumpaste accents.

Happy Birthday Kaden!

Canucks Themed Bday Cake!

2010-05-15T23:06:00.000-07:00

A fun birthday cake that incorporates a special husbands love for the Canucks, motorcycles, and his upcoming Ride to Conquer Cancer event, which he has already raised a bunch of money for!
Completed with a mini Stanley Cup candle holder- its just to be bad we couldn't have the real thing this year!!!
The cake is chocolate with choc bc, and covered in homemade MMF.
Accents are gumpaste and fondant.

Happy Birthday Jean!

Sleeping Baby Shower Cake

2010-05-15T22:59:00.000-07:00

Here is a cake done up for a baby shower, the client sent me pics of a previous shower she attended that had cupcakes done up with little babys on top under blankets- and challenged me to make it in the giant form! So here was my take- by the time I was finished I had quite the crush on this little guy (or girl), and was sad to see it go!

Happy Baby Shower Nicole!

The cake is vanilla with vanilla buttercream, and homemade MMF. The baby is rice krispies decorated with fondant and gumpaste.

Rice Krispie Pizza Cake

2010-05-14T20:22:00.000-07:00

A rice krispie 'pizza' cake for my sister's boyfriend - who happens to be lactose intolerant, and frequently misses out on dessert at the family dinner.
My sister Megan did most of this cake herself, and her first crack at working with fondant- pretty darn good!
I think she especially enjoyed adding the extra 'cheese' for him!

Good work Megz!!!

Gluten Free Birthday Cake

2010-05-14T20:18:00.000-07:00

Here is a travel inspired birthday cake done up for my dear mother!
The cake is lemon gluten free cake with vanilla italian meringue buttercream and chocolate ganache, finished with homemade MMF.
The cake is travel inspired as they will be heading off to conquer Florence & Venice this year, and have seen Rome, Cuba, and Paris in their most recent travels.

The little character (while more voluptuous then planned) represents my mother with her pixie hair cut and signature freckles.

Happy Birthday Mom & Happy Travels!

Tea Party Petit Fours

2010-05-14T20:12:00.000-07:00

Ordered by a dear friend of mine for a bridal shower with a tea party theme.
The cakes are vanilla with vanilla bc, vanilla with jam, choc with choc bc, and lemon with lemon bc.
Finished with pourable fondant and gumpaste decorations.

Sushi Buffet

2010-05-03T17:46:00.000-07:00

Bite sized desserts disguised as sushi! These little desserts were special ordered for a client that believes we should 'Taste the Rainbow', with a theme of expect the unexpected.
While I can't say I've had to make sushi cakes or even sushi before, I accepted the challenge, and really can't wait to make them again!

Here they are- a combo of 'rolls' and 'nigiri'.

The sushi rolls are actually one bite cakes- chocolate and vanilla with buttercream filling.
Decorated with fondant, gumpaste, and coconut.

These are the nigiri- made with rice krispie squares, fondant and gumpaste.

Ocean Themed Birthday Cake

2010-04-18T11:35:00.000-07:00

A very special cake for a 60th birthday! A request for an ocean/sea inspired two-tiered cake.
The top tier is vanilla with vanilla italian meringue buttercream, and the bottom tier is chocolate with choc buttercream and raspberry preserves.
Finished with vanilla rolled fondant, gumpaste shells, and royal icing 'coral'.
Happy Birthday Janet!

'Wild' Birthday Cake

2010-04-18T11:25:00.000-07:00

Here is a zebra print inspired birthday cake for a dear friend of my sister.
Cake layers are marble & chocolate with chocolate buttercream; finished with mmf, and gumpaste roses.
Happy Birthday Erin!

White Wedding Cupcakes

2010-04-11T20:52:00.000-07:00

Here are some all white wedding cupcakes - regular sized & minis done up for the Veil Wedding Show.

These goodies were featured by Yum Decor's, all white dessert table at the show.

Classic white cake with italian meringue buttercream on top. The regular size cupcakes are filled with icing, and topped with fondant cutouts.

40th Wedding Anniversary!

2010-04-11T17:30:00.000-07:00

A very special cake ordered for a 40th wedding anniversary!
Cake is a classic white cake with vanilla buttercream. Finished with homemade MMF, and handmade fondant roses.
Congratulations Patty & Murray!

Dora the Explorer Cake!

2010-04-11T17:25:00.000-07:00

A Dora cake for a lucky 2 yr old Emma!
Cake is classic vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream.
Complete with Dora, Boots and Backpack!

Happy Birthday Emma!

Easter re-cap

2010-04-11T17:20:00.000-07:00

A very low key Easter this year, but I did pull off a few cuppy cakes, and some cookie lollys!
Cupcakes are chocolate spice, and vanilla, and cookies are classic sugar cookies.

Cakes for some cool chicks!

2010-04-11T17:17:00.000-07:00

Here are two cakes that I did for my bff and my brother's girlfriend, Andrea and Andrea.
This is a chocolate sour cream cake with chocolate buttercream- finished with homemade MMF and a gumpaste shoe (for a real fashionista)!

Sorry about the fuzzy pics...should have taken them before we went out to the restaurant!

This cake is a chocolate marble cake with choc buttercream, and home made MMF. Stenciling was done with royal icing.

Birthday Burger!

2010-03-30T08:50:00.000-07:00

In honor of my baby bro's birthday, here is his very own burger & poutine cake!
The 'burger' includes a chocolate cake with chocolate ganache & nutella filling, a vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream, and a red velvet cake with chocolate buttercream.
All finished with marshmallow fondant.

The poutine cake is a gluten free chocolate cake with choc ganache, strawberry filling and choc buttercream- all finished with MMF.
(This way the whole family could enjoy some cake, as my mother is Celiac).

(this one was just before I put 'gravy' on the poutine) :)

Birthday Purse

2010-03-20T15:34:00.000-07:00

A surprise birthday 'purse' cake for a special girl turning 14! A girl who loves the color purple, and her iPod.
This cake is double chocolate cake with chocolate ganache and strawberry filling, chocolate buttercream, and marshmallow fondant.
Happy Birthday Paige, have fun at Boston Pizza!

Hunting Cake

2010-03-20T15:28:00.000-07:00

A special request for a hunting themed cake- camo, bullets, and antlers- for a special dad!
This is a chocolate cake with chocolate pudding and buttercream - all made for a diabetic, using Splenda.
Antlers, bullets and scarf are gumpaste.

Girly cake

2010-03-20T15:23:00.000-07:00

Here is a 4 layer chocolate & vanilla cake with vanilla icing and raspberry filling.
Finished with pink , marshmallow fondant and gumpaste flowers.

Cake SMASH Special!

2010-03-16T15:15:00.000-07:00

So I absolutely love reading photo blogs...it runs a close second to food/cake/cupcake blogs!
Lately I've been seeing sooo many uber cute first birthday 'cake smashing' sessions!
Because every 1st birthday party I've been to, parents have to keep a watchful eye on the cake, before some kid sticks their hands into it.....and how many first birthday pictures are there with the tiny tike covered in cake after diving in with their little mitts?! (priceless)

I'd say its a rite of passage that every child should get to partake in- essentially, having your cake, and smashing it too!
SOOO.....
From now until May 30th a 6" inch, 3 layer, fondant covered cake (flavors, colors, and decorations of your choice) is only $40.

Roxiecakes would LOVE to make a cake for your wee one to smash- contact me today!

Hello Kitty!

2010-03-01T22:06:00.000-08:00

My sister and I are HUGE Hello Kitty fans, so I had to attempt a Hello Kitty cake for her 24th bday!
This cake is chocolate (brushed with chocolate liquer) with strawberry & chocolate ganache filling.
Covered in home made mmf- and Kitty herself is made of gumpaste.
Happy with my first HK attempt, and you can bet you will see her again!

Happy Birthday Megs XOXO

Baby Blocks Birthday Cake

2010-03-01T22:02:00.000-08:00

A baby blocks themed cake for Jaden's 1st Birthday!

'Blocks' are an assortment of chocolate & vanilla cake with assorted fillings (vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, ganache). Covered in homemade marshmallow fondant :)

Kung Hei Fat Choi!

2010-02-17T11:56:00.001-08:00

Happy Chinese New Year! What a crazy weekend this year, start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic games, Valentines Day, and Chinese New Year- so many reasons to celebrate!
My sister is the year of the Tiger, so 2010 should be hers!
These little cupcakes were made for my family to enjoy after our huge Chinese dinner on Saturday night (if there's room)!

These are chocolate cupcakes with oreo buttercream & chocolate ganache, topped with fortune cookies for luck!

Valentines Day Goodies!

2010-02-17T11:45:00.001-08:00

I love it when goodies are ordered as a surprise! I had the pleasure of delivering some of these goodies as a suprise right on Valentines Day - love it!
Cupcakes are an assortment of red velvet, chocolate, vanilla, and lemon with vanilla buttercream.
The sugar cookies are iced with royal icing & rolled fondant.

Hope Everyone had a great Valentines Day!

(I got spoiled this year, with a pretty little Pandora Cupcake Charm- wahoo!)

Say Cheese!

2010-02-17T11:41:00.001-08:00

A special order camera cake for the birthday girl Tara!
Cake is chocolate with oreo buttercream and chocolate ganache filling, iced in black fondant, and topped with gumpaste accents.
The image on the back was a special request as Tara is expecting, yay!

Happy Birthday Tara!!

'Listen to your Clam-burger'

2010-02-06T15:26:00.000-08:00

I was so excited to receive an order for a hamburger cake... but this cake was special, as it had to have a clam sitting on top.
A little inside joke amongst friends..has lead to this 'Clamburger Cake', and I had a blast putting it together!
The bun is vanilla cake with vanilla bc, the patty is chocolate cake with choc ganache icing, the fondant is home made MMF, and the 'toppings' & fries are also MMF.

Flower Mini Cake & Mini Cupcakes

2010-02-06T15:20:00.000-08:00

A special pint sized treat for a special 2yr old.
Lemon cake with chocolate ganache & lemon buttercream filling for the cake, and vanilla cupcakes with lemon buttercream.
Fondant is home made MMF.
Happy Birthday Charlie!

Classic Cupcakes

2010-02-06T15:17:00.000-08:00

Chocolate cupcakes w/choc bc, and lemon cupcakes with lemon bc.

It was hard not to adorn these little cupcakes with gumpaste accents or sprinkles, but it was nice to do something simple & sweet.

Hip Hop Themed Cookie Favors

2010-02-06T15:15:00.000-08:00

Classic sugar cookie favors done up for a 7th bday party with a hip hop theme.
Happy Birthday Olivia!

Cake Tastings

2010-01-24T17:53:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite things is tastings or consultations for potential clients.
Its a great opportunity to meet each other and do a little brainstorming- its also a great excuse to eat cake/cupcakes!

Purse Cake Encore

2010-01-24T17:48:00.000-08:00

Double chocolate cake with white chocolate marshmallow fondant- all for a very special 7yr old.
Happy Birthday Olivia!

Valentines Treat Box

2010-01-15T16:15:00.000-08:00

Box of assorted Valentines Day sweets!
2 Mini Cupcakes with vanilla buttercream icing
2 Cupcakes with strawberry puree filling, chocolate buttercream and fondant toppers.
1 Heart Mini Cake - chocolate with chocolate ganache filling, vanilla buttercream & fondant icing.

Birthday 'Bag'

2010-01-15T16:09:00.000-08:00

A birthday cake for a dear friend :)
A little chocolate purse cake with ganache & strawberry puree filling.
Iced with chocolate buttercream and fondant icing. Roses, and purse handle are made of gumpaste.
I've been inspired to make these little purse cakes, thanks to http://www.cupcakeenvy.com/ their mini-cakes are amazing!!
Happy Birthday Naty!

Cupcakes Magnets

2010-01-15T09:44:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to take a minute to show off my new magnets! I know- not typically the most popular gift, but these are special :) I am going to have to ask where they are from so I can buy more!

Girly Birthday Cupcakes

2010-01-15T09:42:00.000-08:00

Sprinkles (check), roses (check), pinks & purples (check), Tinkerbell cupcake liners (check)...I think we have everything we need for girly birthday cupcakes!
These are chocolate and vanilla cupcakes with vanilla buttercream, buttercream roses, and gumpaste letters- all for a very special niece :)

Celebrate Valentines Day & Chinese New Year with Roxiecakes!

2010-01-07T09:36:00.003-08:00

While I know that the holidays have just wrapped up...its not too early to start planning for V- Day...that's right Valentines Day since its just over a month away (no pressure)!
And this year Chinese New Year begins on the 14th as well, so there's even more reason to celebrate!

Roxiecakes can help you give the most thoughtful, personalized (and delicious) Valentines Day gift to your loved ones. Or perhaps something sweet to ring in the Year of the Tiger?

Contact me today with your ideas and to confirm your order!

Holiday Wind Up

2010-01-06T10:48:00.000-08:00

What a month! Here are the last of the holiday themed cupcakes, and other December projects!

Assortment of choc, vanilla, gingerbread, and redvelvet cupcakes with gumpaste accents.

Chocolate and gingerbread cupcakes with vanilla buttercream and sugar accents- this bunch was donated to the Look Out Society Shelter in New Westminster, because everyone needs Xmas goodies!

Another assorted Christmas box of cupcakes (choc, vanilla, redvelvet & gingerbread) with gumpaste accents.

Vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream for all those New years babies!

Roxiecakes received an email on the 30th with a request for two birthday cakes for the very next night! It was a tight squeeze, but I am very happy with the turn out.

A red velvet cake with classic cream cheese icing, all for a birthday boy who LIKES cars & the color red...but LOVES red velvet! Happy Birthday Alshaan!

Last but not least, Pink Champagne Cupcakes to celebrate the New Year! These cupcakes also happen to be gluten/wheat free, dairy free and egg free- very allergen friendly! I was inspired by Wasabimon's post: http://www.wasabimon.com/archive/gluten-free-champagne-cupcakes/

These were a happy accident...since when I went to make these I realized we had no eggs left...so I turned them into a vegan treat as well, and left out both the eggss & milk. They turned out awesome! The next day I made them again, but chocolate flavored with cream cheese icing...okay so they weren't dairy free that time, but they were awesome!

So that is a wrap for 2009..looking forward to an amazing 2010 with some sweet creations on the way.

New Years resolutions? Perhaps to 'sample' a little less....but since thats pretty necessary for quality control, I won't be making any promises :)

Happy New Years from Roxiecakes!

2010-01-04T12:03:00.000-08:00

Welcome 2010!

Thanks to everyone who has supported Roxiecakes in 2009, I look forward to hearing from you in the new year, and don't forget to check me out on Facebook & Twitter!
And I encourage you to check back with me throughout 2010, for new flavors, new events, and some exciting projects!

All the best to you & yours :)

Jen

Christmas Cupcakes

2009-12-18T09:39:00.000-08:00

Last minute cupcakes for a Christmas concert.

Since they were for my lovely niece I just couldn't say no!

The cupcakes were half red velvet and half chocolate with chocolate and vanilla buttercream.

Topped off with sprinkles, gumpaste snowflakes, ornaments, stars, and some edible paint.

Suprise Birthday Cake

2009-12-18T09:35:00.000-08:00

So happy to receive a call from the proud owner of the Ferrari cake, to do a suprise birthday cake for his wife, since he wouldn't be here to celebrate with her.

I got to deliver this one personally, and I just loved being part of the surprise.

The cake was lemon with lemon buttercream.

Happy Birthday Sharmini!

Christmas Cupcake Tree

2009-12-18T09:13:00.000-08:00

I was so excited when I got a call from a good friend to make a cupcake -'cake' for their family Christmas party.

The cupcakes are an assortment of red velvet, gingerbread, vanilla and chocolate with buttercream icing.

All of the 'ornaments' and 'bows' are made with white chocolate fondant and gumpaste, decorated with edible metallic paint.

And next time I will remember to remove the toothpicks before the photo 'shoot'.

Christmas Cookies

2009-12-18T09:07:00.000-08:00

Christmas trees, snowflakes, doves, and leaves with messages for the holidays!

Sugar cookies with a non-traditional Christmas theme all boxed up for their recipients.

What a nice idea for client gifts!

Roxiecakes Featured on Cupcakes Take the Cake

2009-12-11T09:00:00.000-08:00

Yay! I am so excited to see my holiday cupcake pics posted on the ever fabulous blog
'Cupcakes Take the Cake'.

http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/2009/12/holiday-cupcakes-from-roxiecakes-in.html

As part of my daily routine I was checking this blog and lo and behold there were my cupcakes, what a treat for me!

Feelin' Festive!

2009-12-09T08:40:00.000-08:00

Vanilla rose cupcakes

Mini chocolate & gingerbread cupcakes.

Chocolate cupcakes with gumpaste snowflakes & wreaths.

Red velvet cupcakes with vanilla buttercream, and gumpaste holly.
Gingerbread cupcakes with chocolate & vanilla buttercream, topped with little sugar gingerbread men, and candy canes.

Ferrari Cake

2009-12-07T13:25:00.001-08:00

Chocolate & Red Velvet Cake with Chocolate Meringue Buttercream Filling.

Topped with red white chocolate fondant & gumpaste accents.
Happy 50th Mano!

Faking It!

2009-12-03T08:52:00.000-08:00

Just for practice and a bit of fun, here's a 'fake cake' (using styrofoam drums)- however its all real fondant icing & fondant roses.

I'm happy with how it turned out- next time I think I'll make it chocolate so I can eat it!

Car Themed Birthday Cupcakes

2009-12-03T08:48:00.000-08:00

Special order cupcakes for Carson's birthday- using cars and the color blue.

Vanilla, chocolate, and red velvet cupcakes with vanilla & chocolate buttercream.

Roxiecakes featured at Vancouver Bakers Market!

2009-11-24T09:08:00.000-08:00

Come visit Roxiecakes at the new Vancouver Bakers Market; Saturday, December 5th, from 11-3pm.
Check out their website for location details:

www.bakersmarket.com

Beat those rainy-day blues with some holiday themed cupcakes & cookies!

Practicing at the Culinary Institute

2009-11-09T21:03:00.000-08:00

So for our final class we had some time to decorate a little cake of our own.
This one is chocolate with lemon curd & ganache filling, and a touch of chocolate meringue buttercream. And since we made so many flowers for practice, I had to cover this wee little cake with all of them!

Roxiecakes in the Paper!

2009-11-08T15:11:00.000-08:00

A special cake ordered by Pam (the owner of Great Spaces Furniture) to celebrate their 6 amazing years in business.
Here is the ad that they ran back in October!
www.greatspacesfurniture.com

Hannah Montana Guitar Cake

2009-11-08T15:02:00.000-08:00

While I've never created a "cupcake cake" I enjoy a challenge!
So when Andrea ordered a guitar cupcake-cake, Hannah Montana themed, I was excited to give it a try!
The cupcakes are vanilla with vanilla buttercream, and black licorice guitar strings.
Happy Birthday Madison!

Butterflies & Flowers Bday Cake

2009-11-08T15:00:00.000-08:00

A lemon cake with chocolate ganache filling & chocolate marshmallow fondant, for a special little girl named Sophie!

Tiffanys Cake!

2009-11-08T14:58:00.001-08:00

A Tiffanys themed birthday cake for my dear friend Elena!
The cake is chocolate & devils food cake, with chocolate ganache and strawberry filling- topped with white chocolate fondant and gumpast accents.

Halloween Cupcakes!

2009-10-26T10:04:00.000-07:00

Here are the Halloween cupcakes from Sunday's Farmers Market- lemon, red velvet, chocolate, and vanilla! As well as wheat & gluten free chocolate.

While it was a super chilly day on Sunday, the rain held off just until closing time!

Eggplant & Gold Wedding Cupcakes!

2009-10-26T09:50:00.000-07:00

Angela & Mark truly lucked out with perfect, sunny fall weather, and Coyote Creek looked stunning for their big day!

Congratulations guys!

An assortment of chocolate, lemon, and vanilla cupcakes & mini cupcakes. Each with a handmade gumpaste flower/leaf. Gold leaves were all hand painted with edible gold paint.

Oktober Black Forest Cupcakes!

2009-10-26T09:47:00.001-07:00

Jo-Anne gave me the challenge of creating Black Forest cupcakes for her party, and I am sooo happy with how they turned out! Rich chocolate cake, and cherry filling, topped off with real whip cream, chocolate shavings, and a maraschino cherry!

Say Happy Birthday with Cupcakes!

2009-10-26T09:45:00.001-07:00

Special order chocolate & vanilla cupcakes with hearts for Paula on her birthday!

Boston Cream Pie!

2009-10-26T09:34:00.000-07:00

A Boston Cream Pie bday cake for a lovely lady named Sharon!

Coquitlam Farmer's Market on Sunday!

2009-10-22T09:44:00.000-07:00

Well weather permitting Roxiecakes will be at the Coquitlam Farmer's Market this Sunday (October 25th) with a variety of Halloween themed cupcakes!
Market runs from 9am -1pm.

Since this is the last of the 'summer' market, Roxiecakes will be back in December for the Winter Market at the Port Moody Rec-Centre; check back for dates & times!

More Daisy Cupcakes!

2009-10-22T09:42:00.001-07:00

Have to post this pic since its a pro shot taken by Sakura Photography (they are fantastic)!

Wedding cupcakes from August 2009.

Buttercream Bday Cake

2009-10-20T08:43:00.000-07:00

A 6inch chocolate layer cake with fresh vanilla buttercream.

The birthday girl fancied purple, so that's what she got!

Happy Birthday Carol!

Party Cakes!

2009-10-20T08:33:00.001-07:00

Decorate your own birthday cake kits!

Individually boxed choc/vanilla cakes iced in vanilla buttercream- each kit comes with homemade marshmallow fondant to cover each cake, and multi-colored sugar decorations to decorate your cake.
Extra colored fondant included for creating figures, ropes, etc..

The birthday girl was a huge fan of cake reality shows (Ace of Cakes etc..), so what a great activity for her party!

Happy Birthday Keira!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

2009-10-15T13:03:00.000-07:00

Chocolate wheat & gluten free cupcakes for The Heart Link Networking event!

Thanksgiving Treats!

2009-10-15T12:58:00.000-07:00

Festive Thanksgiving Cupcakes: chocolate, vanilla, red velvet cupcakes with vanilla and chocolate buttercream icing.

Coquitlam Farmer's Market on Sunday!

2009-10-10T15:52:00.000-07:00

Roxiecakes will be available this Sunday (tomorrow, Oct.11th) at the Coquitlam Farmer's Market @ Poirier in Coquitlam- 9am- 1pm.
Flavors will be chocolate, vanilla, and red velvet- regular sized cupcakes, and mini's.

Also featuring Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes!

Cupcake Crazed

2009-10-10T15:41:00.000-07:00

More cupcake creations this month!

Chocolate, vanilla, lemon, and red velvet with handmade gumpaste decorations.

Baby Cookies!

2009-10-10T15:32:00.000-07:00

Sugar cookie favors for a special baby girl's christening.

Daisy Cakes

2009-09-29T21:55:00.000-07:00

Chocolate mini cakes, with vanilla and chocolate buttercream filling, and marshmallow fondant!

Roxiecakes Debut at the Market!

2009-09-28T20:48:00.000-07:00

Great day on Sunday- looking forward to Sunday, Oct 4th at the Port Moody rec-centre..and then back at the Coquitlam Market on the 11th!

Cupcakes

2009-09-28T20:37:00.000-07:00

Cupcakes from the Sunday market.
Red Velvet, Lemon, Chocolate & Vanilla, with fondant accents on top!