A blue ombre ruffle cake topped with a white chocolate boat.
A cake to congratulate Josh who took part in the Queens Diamond Jubilee 1,000-boat flotilla on the Thames.
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Your cake looks glorious :)It's just perfect for that occasion :)My mom was just telling me about long and festive weekend in UK.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Yes it was a fun weekend of events for the jubilee :)
DeleteWow!! That is stunning!! I wish I knew how to make those ruffles....beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I'm speechless. It is gorgeous! Love the colors and the ruffles!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Thank you so much for your kind comment! :)
DeletePreciosa tarta...me encanta!
ReplyDeleteStunning work Charlotte - just love the ombre, and of course, the ruffles....divine!
ReplyDeleteThank you Alison!
Deletevery stunning! well done!
ReplyDeleteBetty Bake
Your cake is wonderful. I just started making cakes and I am going to try this for my husbands birthday. Wish me luck.
ReplyDeleteLove your website and your work is awesome.
Deb from Canada
Thank you! Good luck with your cake :)
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ReplyDeleteJosh enjoyed his cake at the family get together. He didn't share the chocolate boat with anyone!!!!!!!!
The Bells.
I'm glad he enjoyed it! :)
DeleteSo cute! Love the idea of the ruffles as wavy water... !
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