2011 lamborghini aventador {sculpted cake}

When we are asked to create a 3-D replica of a car our of cake we do a lot of research and calculations. We want to make sure that the cake comes out actually looking like the real thing. It is a scale model made out cake!

This time we were asked to create the 2011 Lamborghini Aventador out of chocolate cake.

the reference: 2011 Lambo Aventador

our replica: Lambo Aventador cake. (front right view)

our replica: Lambo Aventador cake (front left view)

our replica: Lambo Aventador cake (back left view)

front view

rear view w/ custom licence plate

Now the next part will show and prove this is all cake! We sometimes take in progress pics of our work and this time we are going to share the process with you.

so what you didn't see is that before we started shaping the cake is that we baked it, layered it with vanilla buttercream and chilled it.

then the magic happens!

shaping the side profile

checking out the proportions

carving more off the cake

checking the lines of the hood

haha! that's me checking the backend and giving it a final inspection

time for buttercream coat

after the cake chilled again and the buttercream was firm it was time to cover it in fondant.
the fondant was tinted peach (I over estimated the amount of fondant needed)

the front view of the cake at this stage

time to etch in the lines of the car

giving it another inspection for it gets its paint job - I tend to make funny faces when I'm concentrating

time for paint - it's color is airbrushed on for an even coat

and now the black details are hand painted on very carefully!

So now you have a little look at how we created the cake. This shows just how much time we invest in our cakes and attention to detail we give.


all photos are property of Sweet Cakes by Rebecca 

Anyone thirsty for some cake!!!

Yes thirsty for cake. We have had so much fun creating cakes that resemble drink bottles and while we could make a soda can or bottle, or even a carton of milk, the requests we get are for alcohol bottles, cans and kegs. This is a cake we created for a birthday party at the Dream Ultra Lounge in downtown Sacramento. The Patron bottle cake stood 2 feet tall and the limes were 8" long. We use rice cereal treats for the cork, limes and salt shaker and hand painted the label. We also created a custom stand, which is a mirror, for the cake to sit on. It was an amazing cake for an amazing party. Photos curtosy of the http://www.dreamultralounge.com/

But maybe your not into taking shots and prefer a mixed drink. Then this might be the cake for you.

This Hennessy Bottle cake stands about 14" tall and it serves about 20 people. We hand paint the bottle and label.

But don't worry all you beer drinkers, we got you covered as well!

This Hefeweizen Keg cake was painted with an edible metalic silver glaze and then the hand painted label was placed on the front.

And for those of you who like a bottle over a cup... We have a Corona bottle cake. This bottle stood 22" tall and it amazed even me. Complete with a lime wedge, made of marshmallow, the cake made you look twice and question the fact that it was cake. The bottle had a sheen on it that made the Corona bottle look like it just came out of the fridge. We painted the cake golden yellow and then gave it a pearl coat. We hand painted the label and the lime. I think the craziest part was delivering the cake an hour away from the bakery. But it made it to the party and was a big hit. But there is still the beer drinker who will grab a can over a bottle or cup, and we have made cakes for them too. We have not only made a single can , but also a case of beer cans.