Decadent Carrot Cake

This carrot cake is full of yummy goodness. Try it out and let me know what you think!!

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground ginger
3/4 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 tbsp baking powder
Sift the above ingredients together

In separate bowl, mix:
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
Add dry ingredients to this mixture, blend well

Stir in the following:
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup shredded coconut
3/4 cup golden raisins
8 oz can of crushed pineapple
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup walnuts

Pour into three 8 inch round pans, bake at 350 degrees F, for 28 minutes.

Cool on wire rack, chill for one hour - always ice your cakes cold.

Icing Recipe:
2 pounds powdered sugar
1 cup softened butter
8 oz of softened cream cheese
1/2 cup of Irish Cream Coffee Creamer
Blend well.

JudyCakes Decorating now offers molds for sale!!

Custom molds for Creative Decorating

I have created some wonderful food safe custom molds. They can be used to mold gum paste, fondant, chocolate, etc.  These decorative molds are a great way to enhance the beauty of your cakes, cupcakes, etc.  

Gem Mold, 1 3/4 inch wide

$7.00 plus tax & $1.99 shipping

Gem Mold, 1 1/2 inch wide

$7.00 plus tax & $1.99 shipping

Gem Mold, 1 3/4 inch wide

$7.00 plus tax & $1.99 shipping

Button Mold, 1 inch wide

$6.00 plus tax & $1.99 shipping

 Pearl String mold
6mm, $7.00 plus tax and $1.99 shipping

 

Gem String Mold, 

1/4 inch wide, $7.00 plus tax and $1.99 shipping

More molds coming soon !!!

 

All molds available for local pickup or mail delivery.

Email your order request to jascurlock@gmail.com.

Mythical Fondant Figures Class

Another fun class was held at JudyCakes! Students learned the easy techniques used to make fondant figures. They made cute Wizards, Trolls, Elfs and Fairies. Check out their fabulous results below!

Jennifer's cute figures

Jennifer's figures close-up

Jama and her adorable figures

Carie and her fabulous figures

 We had such good results! Such talented students! Next time maybe YOU could join in the fun!!

 

Wilton Basic Decorating Class

Last Week - four students completed their Wilton Basic Cake Decorating Class which lasted four weeks and ended with their making these final cakes. They did a great job at their very first cake class!

Mythical Fondant Figures Class coming August 25th

Learn how to make these adorable fondant Mythical figures. A cute fairy, wizard, troll and dwarf.  These will look adorable on your next fantasy cake!! Cost $25 all materials provided. Bring a box to take home your project.

Gum Paste & Fondant Students Create Final Cake

My Gum Paste and Fondant Students finished their Four Week lesson by designing and creating these fondant covered cakes decorated with Gum Paste flowers and fondant decorations.  They did an amazing job and I would encourage them to continue to create using gum paste and fondant.

More Pictures from the California Cake Club's Cake Camp

Members of Sweets Arts of Orange County had a great time in Cake Camp at Henderson, Nevada's "Green Valley Ranch Resort.  Below are pictures of the club members and Cakes that were on display!

This years cake challenge winning cake was a cute wine barrel shaped cake done by "Team Ruth Rickey"

SAOC Club Members-Hilda Riomana, Luz Soto, Judy Scurlock, Suzy Hutton, Scarlett Mayfield at Cake Camp Banquet - Judy wins the the "Edith Gates" award for $300 toward sugar arts education.

Hilda Riomana made this fabulous cake for the banquet - the theme this year was "Sugar on the Vine"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Luz Soto made this very pretty "Sugar on the Vine" Themed cake!!

Instructor Cecelia Moreno from Argentina, taught the Teapot cake class - this was lots of fun!

Instructor Marina Sousa from Capitola, CA taught the Whimsical Wedding Cake class.

Banquet Cake Centerpiece

Banquet Cake Centerpiece

Banquet Cake Centerpiece