This gorgeous ombre cake with Italian meringue buttercream is perfect
for a special event like a gender reveal or bridal shower. To make the
cake as tall as mine, double the recipe.
Last weekend we threw a bridal shower for my dearest friend Kez. It was probably the most awesome shower of the century. Except for a few brain farts on my part, but that's only to be expected. (See her wedding cake, which I also made, HERE)
First of all, I was in charge of the RSVPs. This was a dumb idea. You know why? Well, we had a place set for the future mother and sister-in-law. When it got to be time to eat, everyone is like, "Well, aren't those two coming?"
And I said, "Well, Mom said they were coming."
"What what what?" said Mom, "I did not say that. I have nothing to do with the RSVPs."
"But but but." said I, "You told me Kez's mom said they were coming to stay with them... and help with their... garden..." I trailed off.
Suddenly it hits me, It had been a dream. I had dreamed about the RSVPs.
Anways, other than the RSVP thing, it was all pretty smooth for the most part. Especially the cake. LOOK AT HOW SMOOTH IT IS.
And it's covered in peonies. Everything was covered in peonies. I LOVE PEONIES.
Anywho, this cake was basically the highlight of my life.
When I got home I showed Dad pictures of it.
"Dad, isn't this the absolute coolest thing you've ever seen in your life??"
"I don't know. I guess I've probably seen cooler things before. But it's pretty cool."
Boys. Sheesh.
So... this is my FAVORITE cake recipe from my FAVORITE cookbook topped with my new FAVORITE frosting from the same FAVORITE cookbook. I was afraid the buttercream was going to taste too meringuey or marshmallowy, but it didn't at all once the butter was added. It's really rich, smooth, and easy to frost, and it's whiter than the my other favorite buttercream which is cool.
First of all, I was in charge of the RSVPs. This was a dumb idea. You know why? Well, we had a place set for the future mother and sister-in-law. When it got to be time to eat, everyone is like, "Well, aren't those two coming?"
And I said, "Well, Mom said they were coming."
"What what what?" said Mom, "I did not say that. I have nothing to do with the RSVPs."
"But but but." said I, "You told me Kez's mom said they were coming to stay with them... and help with their... garden..." I trailed off.
Suddenly it hits me, It had been a dream. I had dreamed about the RSVPs.
I have such crazy vivid dreams lately. They're always just realistic enough that I can't separate them from real life when I wake up. Like the dream I had where we had this awesome little ensemble going on for church (that part was real) and during the strings only verse, which just breaks your heart with beauty, I accidentally played the accordion. WHAT WAS I THINKING??? Luckily, I don't even have an accordion. I play trumpet (I know, I don't seem boisterous and loud enough to be a trumpeter, but I AM).
And it's covered in peonies. Everything was covered in peonies. I LOVE PEONIES.
Anywho, this cake was basically the highlight of my life.
When I got home I showed Dad pictures of it.
"Dad, isn't this the absolute coolest thing you've ever seen in your life??"
"I don't know. I guess I've probably seen cooler things before. But it's pretty cool."
Boys. Sheesh.
So... this is my FAVORITE cake recipe from my FAVORITE cookbook topped with my new FAVORITE frosting from the same FAVORITE cookbook. I was afraid the buttercream was going to taste too meringuey or marshmallowy, but it didn't at all once the butter was added. It's really rich, smooth, and easy to frost, and it's whiter than the my other favorite buttercream which is cool.
As you can see, I didn't realize the frosting needed to be chilled at first so in between the layers, the frosting sort of soaked through. Who cares though. It was still amazing.
By the way, I love OVER 1000 Facebook followers. Let's make it 2000, shall we?
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