I first saw this cake in Martha Stewart Magazine a few months ago, and as soon as I spotted it I knew I wanted to make it. I don't usually go in for fancy shaped pans, but this was just too adorable to resist. If you'd like to order the pan, you can find it at amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Platinum-Collection-Beehive/dp/B0017140GQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1255557150&sr=8-1
The little sugar bee decorations are also from amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Bumble-Bee-Cake-Dec-Ons-45148/dp/B000186I9I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=grocery&qid=1255557150&sr=8-2
Can you tell I love amazon? I think my Wish-List is now in triple digits.
The cake is honey-lemon flavored and it's simple to make. The frosting to hold the two sides of the cake together is a quick buttercream, and the icing is just powdered sugar and milk. The pan worked remarkably well (it's fairly heavy), and the cake didn't stick at all.
The exact recipe I used was from The Daily Green, one of my favorite places to find neat cooking ideas. http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/recipes/2686 The cake was really good--moist and with a fine crumb. I really like the honey-lemon flavor.
Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteOurs is next month - 15 years! I guess I'd better start thinking of something special to make.
And I can't wait to see what you do with the white pumpkin.
What an adorable cake! Happy Anniversary!!!
ReplyDeleteThe cake looks fabulous, and I love the sugar bees! Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!!! Gorgeous cake.
ReplyDeleteSimply astonishing... that pan is simply marvelous :-D
ReplyDeleteBTW, happy anniversary!
Oh, what a wonderful cake. My brother keeps bees and would love this. Happy anniversary to you!
ReplyDeleteMy Anniversary is on the 27 November. I will try this recipe. The cake is really looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!!
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