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Blue Ombre Ruffles Cake


 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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  1. Aneta Hayne7 June 2012 at 08:51

    Your cake looks glorious :)It's just perfect for that occasion :)My mom was just telling me about long and festive weekend in UK.

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    1. Charlotte7 June 2012 at 09:13

      Thank you so much! Yes it was a fun weekend of events for the jubilee :)

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  2. Lindsay {Easy Made Invitations}7 June 2012 at 08:52

    Wow!! That is stunning!! I wish I knew how to make those ruffles....beautiful!!

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  3. Party Patisserie7 June 2012 at 10:26

    Oh my gosh, I'm speechless. It is gorgeous! Love the colors and the ruffles!
    Debbie

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    1. Charlotte7 June 2012 at 10:28

      Thank you so much for your kind comment! :)

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  4. Ratita Golosa7 June 2012 at 13:33

    Preciosa tarta...me encanta!

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  5. Anonymous7 June 2012 at 15:08

    Stunning work Charlotte - just love the ombre, and of course, the ruffles....divine!

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  6. Betty Bake 8 June 2012 at 01:58

    very stunning! well done!

    Betty Bake

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  7. dhoroshok@shaw.ca9 June 2012 at 21:16

    Your cake is wonderful. I just started making cakes and I am going to try this for my husbands birthday. Wish me luck.
    Love your website and your work is awesome.

    Deb from Canada

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  8. The Bells12 June 2012 at 08:42

    Charlotte,
    Josh enjoyed his cake at the family get together. He didn't share the chocolate boat with anyone!!!!!!!!
    The Bells.

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  9. Coco Cake Land16 December 2012 at 12:37

    So cute! Love the idea of the ruffles as wavy water... !

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