Sunday 22 May 2011

Great Cake





Today we celebrated Max's Christening and first Birthday at our home with our family.  My mum did her usual amazing cooking thing and my Aunty Jane cooked lots of wonderful sweets.  My job was the Christening/Birthday cake.  One of my client's told me about this rainbow cake and how easy it was to make.  I was very doubtful!  However, it turns out that it was a very easy cake to make and it is an absolute show stopper!  Thanks Charmaine for sending me the link to this fabulous cake which Meredith over at Count it all Joy featured on her blog.  If I can make it, anyone can make it.  And now Harry wants me to make it for his Birthday later on in the year.  I think it's going to become a family favourite!!
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56 comments:

  1. tinajo22 May 2011 at 19:26

    That is a gorgeous cake - I need to try making one! :-)

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  2. RYLO Interiors22 May 2011 at 19:48

    Wow Anna!!! I couldn't think of a more appropriate looking cake for your son!!! Well done!

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  3. Brown Button Trading22 May 2011 at 19:58

    Love it Anna! I made the rainbow cake for mum's 60th when I was up in Brisbane in March. Hope it was a fabulous weekend x

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  4. The enchanted home22 May 2011 at 20:52

    I have never seen a cake like that before! So pretty, Max must have been thrilled. Happy birthday to your little guy!

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  5. meenal bishnoi22 May 2011 at 21:39

    Love rainbow cakes..this one looks delicious!!! xx meenal

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  6. Michelle {Jarrah Jungle}22 May 2011 at 21:40

    Oh my goodness look at that cake. Definately a show stopper!

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  7. petals and vintage22 May 2011 at 21:42

    What a stunning cake. Loving those colourful small plates too.

    Pam x

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  8. pve design22 May 2011 at 21:51

    I hope my kitchen will be done in time to make this for my daughter's birthday in August! I have seen it here and there but confess to never having the courage to actually bake it....but it does look like a happy rainbow!
    Happy Christening and Happy First Birthday to Max.
    pve

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  9. Unknown22 May 2011 at 21:54

    Uauuuu! what an amazing cake!! And I adore these small flower plates!
    e.

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  10. Unknown22 May 2011 at 22:43

    Gorgeous cake! I love the flower dishes too, where are they from?

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  11. One of my Hobby Blogs22 May 2011 at 22:57

    that is awesome!!! gotta try that one day!

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  12. Chudney Thomas22 May 2011 at 23:18

    Happy birthday to Max! What a lucky boy, that is a heck of a cake.

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  13. IAMSNOWFLAKE22 May 2011 at 23:53

    Lovely! It should be called the Rainbow Cake. So glad everyone enjoyed the party.

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  14. Kathy Sandler23 May 2011 at 00:30

    Beautiful! This is the my first time I've seen or heard of a rainbow cake, an now I'm hungry. I've bookmarked it for the future. Thanks for sharing it. Happy Birthday to your son!

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  15. Fifi 23 May 2011 at 00:33

    What a divine cake, I think I want that for my next birthday too. Gorgeous and hope you had a lovely weekend celebrating.

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  16. Karena23 May 2011 at 01:45

    Anna when I saw the cut cake I gasped!! Stunning color and I am sure it is s yummy as it looks!

    Happy Birthday to Max!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

    Come and enter my Great Giveaway from Serena & Lily!

    You will love it!

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  17. La luz del norte23 May 2011 at 02:27

    Wow - it's just fantastic! :)

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  18. Unknown23 May 2011 at 04:25

    This looks amazing, thanks for posting the link to the recipe. What frosting did you use? is looks really creamy and delicious

    Kate x

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  19. Salina and Olivia23 May 2011 at 04:52

    Wow that cake is such a show-stopper! I definitely need to make this for an upcoming family party.
    xo S&O

    salinaandolivia.blogspot.com

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  20. Heather Wiese-Alexander23 May 2011 at 05:44

    oh how fun! I'm officially inspired.

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  21. Mary Nevin23 May 2011 at 06:10

    beautiful!! hope the christening was wonderful! :)
    Serenity and Style

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  22. Will @ Bright.Bazaar23 May 2011 at 06:26

    That cake is AMAZING! Love all the colours.

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  23. Anonymous23 May 2011 at 06:47

    what a darling cake!!! very well done

    love m.
    acupofm.blogspot.com
    keep in touch.

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  24. Paint Me White23 May 2011 at 08:49

    Anna your cake looks amazing, think I will have to definetly try this one. Have a great week Sandy

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  25. Unknown23 May 2011 at 08:52

    Awesome cake! I made one for my sons bday earlier this month, but it was nowhere near as good as yours. I think I might have another crack at it for my daughters bday later in the year x

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  26. EL at home...23 May 2011 at 10:19

    Wow what a creation!! That's soo cool!! I can imagine Heston Bloomingwhatsy making something like that...

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  27. Claudia Lane23 May 2011 at 10:33

    It looks great, well done!
    xo

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  28. The House That A-M Built23 May 2011 at 10:57

    The best thing is that you don't know anything about the lovely surprise in it until you cut into it! I love that! A-M xx

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  29. greenthumb23 May 2011 at 12:37

    I wanted to make a cake like this last year for my sons birthday,will make one this year.

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  30. Paddy23 May 2011 at 13:04

    You know what I would be scared of? How to store it and get it out ready for the party. . .

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  31. Evee and Avy23 May 2011 at 13:56

    Wow! That's impressive...love the colours, a feast for the eyeballs!

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  32. Fiona23 May 2011 at 16:46

    Gosh! What a colourful cake and did you flavour the different layers at all: chocolate, orange, citrus spring to mind...

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  33. Mise23 May 2011 at 18:49

    I've always been a fan of Meredith's cake, and even more so now that you've presented it so magnificently.

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  34. Peta Rudd23 May 2011 at 18:53

    Brilliant cake Anna! Definitely one I'm going to try. I love that the rainbow centre would be an unexpected surprise (at least until the first piece is cut!).

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  35. Lynn23 May 2011 at 21:25

    Fabulous cake-- never seen one like it. I especially love your flower plates!
    Lynn

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  36. Tea23 May 2011 at 23:48

    What an incredibly fun looking cake!

    Tea
    xo

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  37. designchic23 May 2011 at 23:58

    Definitely a showstopper. Know it was a wonderful day, Anna!!

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  38. Gabrielle Lemoine24 May 2011 at 01:30

    Incredible! I love it both cut and uncut. Looks tasty too.

    http://thevintagecampus.blogspot.com/

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  39. Stylelinx24 May 2011 at 03:01

    YUM! I'm hungry now...

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  40. Stylelinx24 May 2011 at 03:01

    YUM! I'm hungry now...

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  41. Stylelinx24 May 2011 at 03:01

    YUM! I'm hungry now...

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  42. Stylelinx24 May 2011 at 03:01

    YUM! I'm hungry now...

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  43. annie@mostlovelythings24 May 2011 at 05:27

    Oh I've seen this before...on a blog. I'm so glad to be reminded of it. This is so much fun because it's a total surprise when you cut the cake. Your styling and photos make it even more beautiful!

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  44. Allison {Live Love Small}24 May 2011 at 14:21

    awesome cake! i'm so impressed you made it. bravo!

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  45. Louise (Table Tonic)24 May 2011 at 22:56

    OMG Anna, your cake-palette ROCKS (rainbows are, like, sooo 1985)! Hehe...

    No really. Very "you" colours.
    LOVE LOVE LOVE.
    xLouise

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  46. count it all joy25 May 2011 at 14:58

    Anna, this looks amazing! Well done. Hope you had a fantastic day with Max. Love, love the flower plates. Meredy xo

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  47. bibbitybob26 May 2011 at 08:04

    Gorgeous cake and I also love those flower bowls/plates! x

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  48. spiral style26 May 2011 at 11:52

    That cake is amazing. Love the photo styling with the
    flower plates.

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  49. ejorpin27 May 2011 at 11:42

    Oh this cakes looks amazing! A show stopper indeed!

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  50. Modern Country Lady28 May 2011 at 06:48

    What a glorious cake- absolutely fantastic! I can well believe this would become a favourite!!Love the new look on your blog by the way.

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  51. Adventures of Hamish & Will28 May 2011 at 10:51

    Just about to give this a try for my son's 8th birthday party. Wish me luck!

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  52. Joanne @ Rich Radiant Real28 May 2011 at 13:30

    Oh my goodness, that cake looks AMAZING! And congratulations to you and your little boy on his first birthday. Such a special milestone.

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  53. Santi30 May 2011 at 21:27

    oh ! so sweet ;)

    santiroyalhome.blogspot.com

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  54. Bianca31 May 2011 at 09:44

    This cake looks amazing... and bright. Will definately give this one a go. I absolutely love your flower serving plates. May I ask where you bought them from or any suggestions on where I may score a set for myself? I live in Melbourne.

    Bianca

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  55. Unknown9 June 2011 at 21:08

    oh this looks sooooo great, would like to try a little piece

    greetings from Germany

    Gina

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  56. Anonymous19 July 2011 at 15:26

    How do you make your beautiful rainbow cake?

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