Cherry Blossom Cakery

Announcement!

Times, they are achangin'! Things have been busy here for me! With such a full schedule, I am unfortunately taking only select orders now. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to order a cake, but I may not be able to fulfill your order. I hate to disappoint, but I only thought it fair to give warning. 

One of my cake friendss, Sandy Sheppard, does LOVELY cakes. I have ben sending people I can't make treats for over to her. Here is her information if you would like to check it out:

Sandy Sheppard
Confectioner's Art
sandyscakes2000@yahoo.com
(703) 550-6978

Thanks for all of your support.

-Alison

Autumn is Here

Living in the DC Metro area can be slightly confusing when it comes to the changing of the seasons. This is because it tends to stay a lot warmer longer than you would expect, especially when Summer changes to Autumn. Well, Autumn is FINALLY here for good (watch, I just jinxed it) and I made some cakes to ring in the new, cooler, beautiful season.

First, I had a THIRD wedding cake this month! The beautiful bride wanted ivory and gold and that is what she got!

This spice cake (perfect flavor for Fall) was covered in ivory fondant and accented with ivory fondant roses and gold swirls. Best wishes to the couple!

Also, one of my favorite regular clients asked for a pretty pumpkin cake to share with their visiting family. Here is how it turned out:

What a perfect way to complete your table this Autumn!

Well, I have to make like a tree and leaf! (Ha!) Much more baking is coming my way.

-Alison

Fall Weddings

I had the privilege of making a wedding cake for our good friends Mike and Lori. They picked a very simple and elegant design to help them celebrate their special day. 

Fresh flowers adorned their 3 tier, fondant covered cake. It was a gorgeous wedding and we wish them the best of luck!!

Another beautiful take on a fall wedding included both a wedding and three groom's cakes. Scroll work adorned these buttercream iced cakes and added a delicate touch to a lovely day.

Congrats to all the newly weds!

- Alison 

 

How to Train Your Dragon

Recently, I was asked to make a cake for a brave 5 year old boy that featured the movie How to Train Your Dragon, especially Night Fury. Here is what I came up with:

 
 

Night Fury sat on top of the cake, guarding it from everyone but the birthday boy!

 Check out the albums for more cakes! Happy Fall!

-Alison

Congratulations Graduate!

Graduation time is upon us. Don't forget that special graduate in yo

Here is one I did this week for an American University grad. 

Contact me today to order your own cake! We do cupcakes too.

Also, check out the galleries for more cakes. There are some cute daisy ones in there. 

Have a safe and happy graduation season!

Alison

Cupcakes are all the Rage!

Good morning! I have been hard at work making all sorts of cupcake cakes. They are VERY popular and super cute to boot! Check them out!

I have also been making tons of shortbread cookies and cupcakes. Take a look at the albums for new cakes and creations! 

Just shoot me an email to order!

- Alison

Happy Valentine's Day!

Yes, I know it is a little early to  wish you a Happy Valentine's Day, but I wanted to give you a head start on your sweets shopping. Check out  the selection of hand decorated cookies!

If you like the traditional Necco conversation hearts but prefer the taste of cookies, then these cookies might be for you!

Cute, fun, and delicious!

Cookies not your thing? Try some pretty cupcakes instead.

These treats will sweeten up anyone's day!

For pricing information, click here.

To order, email me at alison@cherryblossomcakery.com or call me at 419.566.1850.

A Spy's Life for Me

Recently I had the pleasure of making a cake for a former CIA agent. You know, a real life spy. In conjunction with Suzanne Harper and the ever-fabulous International Spy Museum, Mr. Earnest wrote The Real Spy's Guide to Becoming a Spy. You can check it out at the Spy Museum Store, on Amazon.com, at Barnes and Noble, and at other booksellers. Anyway, in celebration of another top notch educational endeavor, he celebrated with a cake.

 

The rich chocolate cake was filled with chocolate mousse and iced with chocolate buttercream, with a fondant replica of the book as decoration. My sources say the cake was enjoyed by all. No, I can't tell you who told me that. If I did, I'd have to kill you. Duh!

Keep your eyes open for new cake pictures in my galleries. Also, Valentine's Day is coming up along with some special V-Day hand decorated sugar cookies for your sweetheart. Stay tuned!

Alison

Happy New Year!

As the decade is winding down today and I make my final cake deliveries of 2009, I can't help but reflect on how good this year has been to me. I have been busy throughout that holidays, as everyone has, which has once again led me to neglect my website. I suppose one of my resolutions should be to update it more frequently!   

Here is what I have been up to:

 A ridiculously cute meerkat cake for one of the DC Divas. The DC Divas play tackle women's football in DC and they pretty much rock. Check them out here. This one was for 84 and her nickname is meerkat. Ack! I love it.

There were, however, more cookie orders than cakes. I offered hand decorated Christmas cookies this year, as well as buckeyes, pecan tassies, and jam thumbprint cookies just to see how well they would go over. They went over pretty well. There are plans in the works to offer hand decorated cookies year-round, so stay tuned.

I will be posting more cakes soon. They are for a surprise party and I don't want to ruin anything just in case the birthday boy is snooping. He was a spy, after all.

Have fun tonight and stay safe! Happy New Year!

- Alison

Happy Holidays!!!

Just a quick update, as I am in the throes of cookies baking and decorating. This is your last chance to order cookies and other tasty holiday treats! Our shortbread cookies and buckeyes will definitely hit the spot!

 

Hand Decorate Shortbread Cookies (can also be done on sugar cookies): $24/dozen. You know you want some!

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!

Alison