DIY Series, Part 2 of 5: Chocolate Dipped Strawberries By Roxycakes on Do-It-Yourself For the second part of the five-part DIY series for Weddingbells.ca, I thought I’d tackle the chocolate dipped strawberry. No doubt you’ve seen, tasted and even considered making these irresistible treats in the past. Well now, there’s no excuse! Here’s a delicious,...
DIY Series, Part 1 of 5: Mini Fudge Cakes By Roxycakes on Do-It-Yourself For the first part of the five-part DIY series for Weddingbells.ca, I thought I’d teach how to make a simple mini-treat using a sheet of fudge, round cutters and a little melted chocolate. You can make this treat using white or dark...
A 50-Year Love Story Over the holidays, I was contacted by the daughter of a couple celebrating their 50th anniversary. I initially refused the order as it happened to be for the 26th of December, and Roxycakes was closed for the holidays. She responded by telling me the story of her parents’ lives, which I...
Stephanie came to me a year ago with a vision, and that vision came to life this past weekend. The flower dome top-tier cake, inspired by a similar cake in the Roxycakes gallery at roxycakes.ca, was the perfect addition to this cupcake tower. I scattered fresh rose petals, ordered from the florist, in between cupcakes...
Some cakes make me squeal of joy. This was one of them. Arna commissioned this cake for her 60th birthday celebration. Based on our consultations, I knew she loved the topsy-turvy look, but that she also loved her favorite baby blue coffee mug – which I carefully replicated in sugar for this creation. It felt...
By Roxycakes on Wedding Cakes Many couples choose to save the top tier of their wedding cake. By tradition, they set it aside until their first anniversary. To do this, the cake should be triple-wrapped in plastic, placed into a box, covered in foil and then placed into the freezer. These crucial steps might appear...
