Frog Cake

by B. Sweet Cakery - Bianca Blanco
(Pasadena, CA)

F.R.O.G all put togther!

F.R.O.G all put togther!

So this frog cake is definitely one of my favorites. It was done for a client who has gone through a couple years of major struggle. She has always had an affinity for frogs because for her it stands for "forever rely on God." So in her renewed strength an optimistic look on life she decided it would only be fitting to have a F.R.O.G. cake to celebrate her 33rd birthday!


I accepted the challenge but with some inside hesitation. I wasn't satisfied with giving her a frog laying down or a cake with a frog on it. It needed to be a frog! But I stacked and carved until I came up with the right shape and was so happy with how it came out. I also thought it only proper to make her cute and girly. After covering her with fondant I added lips and eyelashes and a manicure and pedicure to top it off.

p.s. I carved the head and body separately and when I stacked them there was a bit of a strange gap. Sooooooo - pearl necklace!!!! (To get real looking pearls make fondant balls all the same size. Then in a plastic baggie add super pearl pearl dust and the fondant balls. Give it a shake and you've got pearls!)


Flies - In order to create the scene I put a dozen cupcakes around her. She requested flies be on the cake too. I thought it would look a little gross if they were sitting on the cake if they were mistaken for real flies! So I went into my flower making box and got some thin wire and bent the wire into curly and zig zag and funky ways and put a little fondant fly at the end. It worked perfectly and gave the impression of a buzzing fly! Stuck these around her in some of the cupcakes.

For the lily pads - I cut circles out of thinly rolled fondant. Cut out a V shape. Then with the flower veining tool made the lines in the lily pad. Then with the ball tool ruffled the edges a bit. Gorgeous!

The Cake! - This cake is one of my most requested and now my signature cake. It's called "French Toast." It is a cinnamon cake. The buttercream is cinnamon, maple, almond, with a hint of orange essence. YUM!

If you look close on one of the cupcakes I made an envelope that says frog delivery. I think it's the best and most satisfying for someone to find little details as they are looking at their cake :)

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Mar 06, 2011
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OMG!
by: Vanessa

This cake is so creative! Love it!

Mar 06, 2011
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frog cake...
by: Robin Covey

ADORABLE!!!

Mar 06, 2011
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Frog Cake-SWEET
by: Anonymous

Another great job by a very special gal, whom I love very much. You have such talent.
Love more moreeeeeee MEMe

Mar 06, 2011
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Beautiful
by: Anonymous

This is one of the the most difficult cakes. I don't think I will try do this one. The work and hard effort you put into making this cake is worth it. It's so gorgeous.


Thank you for showing us your cake


Kind Regards
Zaynab

Mar 07, 2011
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Creative
by: Anonymous

Great presentation, vivid colors and very creative way of making the frog come alive!

Mar 07, 2011
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Frog Cake & Lilly Pads
by: Erica DeWar

Simply a B-R-E-A-T-H taking design, and creativity.

Mar 07, 2011
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Absolutely Fabulous!
by: Mary Johnson

Bianca's creativity and the thought and love she puts into this creation are truly amazing! She has left nothing out--the lily pads, the flies, and the mani-pedi for a feminine froggy festivity. Bravo Bianca!!!

Mar 07, 2011
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How cool is that
by: Susannah Bella

This cake is so fun and creative, I love this because it is inspiring and fun. What a wonderful idea.

Mar 07, 2011
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Imagination & it's best
by: Tania Marie

This cake is so amazingly creative and exceptionally made. This takes cakes to a whole new level and Bianca demonstrates how anything is possible. You imagine it, she creates it!

Mar 07, 2011
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A work of art...
by: Carlos Burgos

This cake is quite impressive for its artistic and professional look. Those are some frog legs I wouldn't mind biting into. Great Work Bianca!

Mar 07, 2011
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Best in Show!!
by: Anonymous

This looks like a beautifully crafted animated character straight out of a classic story book or animation studio!! Bravo B. Sweet Cakery!! I wish I could give it 10 stars. You make cake a fine art, and the description of ingredients sounds heavenly. Always looking forward to your next creation in the kitchen! By far my favorite, and thanks for all the tips! B. Sweet....B. Awesome!

Mar 07, 2011
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Cutest Ever!!
by: Sabrina J.

This is hands down the cutest, most creative cake I have ever seen!! Many kudos to Bianca!!!!!! :) :) :)

Mar 08, 2011
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AMAZING
by: Anonymous

Whoever this lady is, she's absolutely extraordinary and amazing.

Most talent cake-baker/designer I've ever seen!


Mar 08, 2011
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Wow
by: A.Thomas

This company never fails to surprise me. I bought a baby shower cake from B. Sweet and my guest were absolutely stunned that it was even edible. I'd recommend this cakery to anyone looking to impress their guest and have dessert deliciosa!

Mar 08, 2011
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frog cake
by: Anonymous

wow!!!!!! Just speechless!!!!


Mar 08, 2011
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B Sweet, keep sweet
by: 2tweet

this is simply awesome n absolutely creatively and beutifully done. u r a natural....keep it up

Mar 08, 2011
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Simply Amazing!
by: Loely Burgos

Awesome!

Mar 08, 2011
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Frog cake
by: Anonymous

AMAZING!

Mar 09, 2011
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Froggy
by: Arnie Hernandez

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!! Bianski's cakes are by far the BEST!!!!!!

Mar 09, 2011
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Wow!! :)
by: Dori Ducharme

Awesome - LOVE It!

Mar 09, 2011
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Yum
by: Anonymous

Yum

Mar 09, 2011
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AMAZING
by: Lori from K'zoo

This cake is so fun....anyone would be surprised and thrilled to get this on their special day! Too bad B. Sweet Cakes aren't in my area, they would blow the comps away!!

Mar 10, 2011
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Awesome
by: Michael Butler

What an amazing cake. I am sure I will find someone to order this for. This is just pure talent.

Apr 07, 2011
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I hope you win!
by: Leigh Ann

This is definitely my favorite cake. I think the Owl cake is impeccably done, but I feel like I've seen the multi-tiered look before. The frog cake is unique in its design, and I LOVE the additional components - - - the lily pads. Too cute and creative for words!

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