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Cath Kidston inspired cake

by Louise on Apr 26, 2009 • 9:19 pm 86 Comments

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Today was the day for the danish cake exhibition and time to show my Cath Kidston inspired cake. When looking for inspiration to the cake I went by the gorgeous fabrics that Cath Kidston designs. I used: Roses, dots and strawberries for my cake.

The pink roses, some of my best, is made with single rose petals glued on one by one simply because I did not have a quick rose cutter that was big enough (I do now because I have just ordered one )

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The dots was the easy part on the cake and at the bottom of the cake I decorated with strawberries made out of modelling paste. I used the strawberry cutter set from JEM for the leaves. The small white flowers are just simple 5 petal with pink non-parelis.

But I was not the only one who came with a Cath Kidston themed cake. My cake friend Pia Marianne and I agreed on making cakes using CK as inspiration and this is what she came up with.

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A true masterpiece and she so well deserved won the 1st. prize. Congratulation again my friend I just love your cake to bits So as you can see two very different cakes inspired by the same source

Happy Caking

Louise

86 comments

Evelyne says:

Nov 5, 2011

I am speechless! Those cakes are sooo beautiful, I must admit tahat I like your cake better – this combination of simplicity, elegance and colors is truly breathtaking.

Jessica's Dinner Party says:

Mar 7, 2011

Beautiful!!! Cath Kidston has a distinct style and you’ve truly captured the essence of it.

Leah says:

Jan 21, 2011

You are so extremely talented! Thanks for all the awesome tips and cute ideas. You make it look so simple.. if only it was!

lilibethjl says:

Nov 7, 2010

Hi louise. the cake is fabulous…what color have you used for the cath kidston cake…cheers!

Caroline says:

Aug 9, 2010

So beautiful!!

dewi adiyanti says:

Feb 16, 2010

I love it so much…These are amazing !!!

silvana says:

Jul 27, 2009

buon giorno vorrei chiedere per favore che ditta è che fa gli stampini per i fiori delle fragole sulla sua torta meravigliosa? Chi li vende?
grazie saluti Silvana Baldo

BirgitteA says:

Jul 22, 2009

Dubai is also looking at your work – just found this surfing the internet )
http://www.houseofcakesdubai.com/store/index.php?productID=1587

Louise says:

Jul 19, 2009

Sally: The green is made with Americolor/Advocado and there is a post in the tutorial section for the roses (gum paste roses)

Sally says:

Jul 6, 2009

Beautiful cake!!! – how did you get that gorgeous dusky green? Plus where can I see how you made the Roses?

Louise says:

Jun 22, 2009

Emily Saunders: Thank you but no, im not located in the UK. Im from Denmark

Anonymous says:

Jun 20, 2009

so beautiful..is awazing..thank u for your inspiration

Emily Saunders says:

Jun 18, 2009

WOW!!!
I want a cake like this for me wedding next year! Are you based in UK???
So amazing i love it!!
Emily xx

Angie Wood says:

May 30, 2009

These are amazing! The unbelievable detail and time it must of taken to do the flowers and strawberries. What a beautiful cake for any party but especially a wedding. I have never photographed such a unique but very beautiful wedding cake before.

Louise says:

May 14, 2009

Eve: You can eat modelling paste wich is the same as gumpaste. But it dries up hard so I would not eat it.

Stacey says:

May 13, 2009

Gorgeous!

Kaylee Mitchison says:

May 12, 2009

wow this is beautiful! Nice blog site too!

Sue says:

May 6, 2009

Very Nice, it brings back memories of my wedding cake a few years ago.
http://www.zoeclarkcakes.com/cakes_wedding_iced.html

jale fikircioglu says:

May 4, 2009

ohhhh my god very beautiful cake I love your cake very nice

aribian girl says:

May 3, 2009

its amazing

Eve says:

May 3, 2009

You are so talented!
I have a question though, is modelling paste edible? Is it something I can get at a cake supply store, or is it what my (almost) 6 year old twins play with and call clay??? I need to make cakes for their birthday and will be sculpting pieces, and fondant can be tricky. THANKS!

Becky says:

May 2, 2009

What a great idea: using fabric as an inspiration! Your cake is GORGEOUS in it’s simplicity…although making those roses is hardly simple. You should have won first place!

Norma says:

May 1, 2009

Love the way this cake looks. Great job.

Louise says:

Apr 30, 2009

Ok, I am trying to work something out for the rose tutorial. Unfortunately is the video I mentioned earlier too big. So I cant upload it here or on youtube I have tried So I hope that I can make it into a step by step version instead. So it might take a little bit longer than the end of the week. Also my little girl is sick with fever and a sore throat so she needs mommy’s TLC

But I am working on it…….

Thanks

Louise xx

Amy says:

Apr 30, 2009

Your flowers are amazing and I really love the falling petals. They look great. Did your friend make the teddy bear topper? It looks very real!

Las Minervas says:

Apr 30, 2009

AMAZING CAKES!!!!!!

nenu says:

Apr 28, 2009

OH… MY…GOD!!!!!!!!!!! Those cakes are just beautiful, I don’t think there’s a word that can describe how amazing they are. I just wish for half of the talent you have. And those roses… BEAUTIFUL!!! You need to post a tutorial on those, Please!!!!!!!!

marielba says:

Apr 28, 2009

Hi Louise, the petals of the rose are so real and the whole package cake is so delicate and beautiful, elegant as usual. You did a very, very, very good work in this cake, congratsonce more,
Hugs from Venezuela

Shelly Jaronsky says:

Apr 28, 2009

Your cake is absolutely beautiful! I love the strawberries!! So cute!

Edith says:

Apr 28, 2009

Louise,

I am blown away by your roses. They look sooooo real. Simply stunning.

Thanks for sharing.

Hugs
Edith

Meri Anne says:

Apr 28, 2009

OMG!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE both cakes, but your roses are AWESOME!!! They are SO real looking that after I read that you made them, I had to go back and look again. Absolutely stunning!

Margaret Ban says:

Apr 28, 2009

Your site gives me so much of inspiration. you never fail to impress with your work of arts.

Thank you so very much for sharing your cakes so generously.

Clena´s Tårtor says:

Apr 28, 2009

I love the big roses.

Dessert Lover says:

Apr 28, 2009

Wow, your roses are absolutely stunning! Really gorgeous cake.

Kate From Oz says:

Apr 28, 2009

Ok Ok Ok so i cant breathe!!!!!……. those roses are soooo amazing! Tutorial please!!!!

Congratulations on yet another masterpiece

Louise says:

Apr 27, 2009

katyrzinia: Jeps only tylo glue

SusieQ: She told me that she have covered styrofoam eggs with fondant for the head and the body.

Tiffany Nash: The roses are made with modelling paste and I promise there will come a post with a podcast on the roses by the end of the week.

kerry rowe says:

Apr 27, 2009

I love it………….its very very pretty

paula says:

Apr 27, 2009

louise,
so pretty your cake, really beautiful, and your friend ‘s funny too…….
well done……
gr paula
ps, my daughter said that i was a dummy for not regcognising your bunny with easter……

June says:

Apr 27, 2009

Louise, your cake is beautiful, I love those strawberries & your roses are fabulous. Your friends cake is also fabulous, it is unique. Wonderful work both of you.

Mary says:

Apr 27, 2009

I am in love!!!! You both did an amazing job!

Mandy says:

Apr 27, 2009

What a beautiful cake.

Heather says:

Apr 27, 2009

What an awesome cake. You did a fantastic job!

Annette says:

Apr 27, 2009

Wow, the roses on your cake are absolutely amazing!!!

sugar dimples says:

Apr 27, 2009

So beautiful and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing.

Dhanya says:

Apr 27, 2009

Awesome Cakes Louise.

Patricia says:

Apr 27, 2009

Wow….
Amazing job on this cake!!!!
Keep the good….
love,
Paty

Carol says:

Apr 27, 2009

You are a talented lady. I’m very inspired!

Lisa says:

Apr 27, 2009

ahhh wow Louise. I’m gobsmacked and wish I could create such beautiful cakes!!! Absolutely lovely!

Shaaron says:

Apr 27, 2009

Louise your cakes are always the most stunning I have ever seen. I am always amazed at your wonderful choice of colors as well as your fine attention to details. You are a true artist at her finest.

Tiffany Nash says:

Apr 27, 2009

Your roses are divine! I am so inspired and must try that technique. What are they made of? Please share tips.

SusieQ says:

Apr 27, 2009

Magnificent, they are both just splendid!!!!!
I would like to know how the Teddy Bear was made could she show us sometime?
Louise you are truly the best cake decorator, and most generous teacher!
I so appreciate you talent.

Love Love your work Big Huge Fan!!

Lori @ RecipeGirl says:

Apr 27, 2009

Gorgeous, really! I love that you’re inspired by fabric design. That’s a true artist! The strawberries are so cute

Leana says:

Apr 27, 2009

Love the cakes. The designs are so cute.

Toi says:

Apr 27, 2009

Your cake is absolutely beautiful. I just love it!

Becky says:

Apr 27, 2009

What great cakes. The whole thing is beautiful but your roses?! My goodness, they are INCREDIBLE!! As always, you leave me with awe and inspiration (as does your friend). Thanks for sharing

katyrzinia says:

Apr 27, 2009

Just love the cakes—-the roses are exquisite and I find the small petal flowers so dainty—just what I need for the dress cake I am planning for my granddaughter’s christening. Also, on the prize winning cake—how was the dainty rose “printing” made—similar to individual painting of each one in a pattern?
Were your roses glued together with your “tylo” glue or what?
Sorry for all the questions but there is so much to absorb and learn.

Love them both.
kathyrzinia

dulzuramagica says:

Apr 27, 2009

Wow! OMG such beautiful roses, the very detailed work I absolutely love both of them. But i love yours the best!!!

Paulette says:

Apr 27, 2009

Your cake is beautiful. Well done

Louise says:

Apr 27, 2009

Tea Party Gal: Ohh I am so bad on how long time I use on my cakes because you can make decoration while the cakes is baking and some things like the roses needs time to allow to dry before you can continue with them. So I dont know really.

Tamera: Thanks for the tip about the catalog.

Margarita Albaladejo says:

Apr 27, 2009

The roses are gorgeous. Both cakes are masterpieces. Thanks so much for sharing them.

Tamara says:

Apr 27, 2009

Beautiful cakes, the roses and your cake are my favorite I love how the petal furl.
I went to CK website and wanted everyone to know you can order a catalog for free to get more cake inspiration!

http://www.cathkidston.co.uk/s-10-request-a-catalogue.aspx?

As always thanks

Joanne says:

Apr 27, 2009

Gorgeous!

Kati says:

Apr 27, 2009

beautiful cakes–I love Kath Kidson’s beautiful patterns and designs. I have one of her books and never thought to get inspiration for my cupcakes from her-great idea! Thanks for sharing such beautiful and hard work-looks ALMOST too good to eat!! great job

Tea Party Gal says:

Apr 27, 2009

Beautiful cake! Love the roses. How long does it take to make a cake like that?

Louise says:

Apr 27, 2009

Siri: Your welcome to post it on your blog, if you would just be kind to leave a link back to me

Kookie says:

Apr 27, 2009

OMG!! Those are just CUTE! Everything looks so real.

Louby Lou says:

Apr 27, 2009

These are beautiful! I love these cakes, you always continue to inspire me!
Thank you )

Ladybug Luggage says:

Apr 27, 2009

It is amazing how one can translate inspiration!!!!!

dpotter says:

Apr 27, 2009

your roses are amazing, they are so realistic i can almost smell them…..

just stunning!!!!!

Siri says:

Apr 27, 2009

WOW! I love your cake It is SOOOOO amazing! Would you mind if I made a post about your cake on my blog?

Siri

Sonya Begg, Australia says:

Apr 27, 2009

I AM VERY IMPRESSED. Both cakes are just marvellous. It makes me realise what a raw beginner I am..and at the tender age of 63 I realise I’ll be 80 before I’m even close to creating masterpieces such as those two cakes.
I enjoy the inspiration.

Louise says:

Apr 27, 2009

Zhara: the teddy’s body is styrofoam eggs so it dont gets too heavy. Such a clever idea.

Eunice: Ohh that is nothing really as I had much trouble with the fondant this time, you can find so many great podcasts on youtube

Kathryn says:

Apr 27, 2009

Stunning!!!! Well done Louise. Both cakes are amazing!

Mermaid Sweets says:

Apr 27, 2009

Wow, those cakes are AMAZING, so inspiring.

vashti says:

Apr 27, 2009

Stunning! I love them.

Eunice says:

Apr 27, 2009

By the way, Louise, I’d love to see how you cover a cake with fondant! Your finishing is spotlessly perfect!

Eunice says:

Apr 27, 2009

Louise that’s BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!

Zahra says:

Apr 27, 2009

oh wow! Both of them are s amazing! **im jealous of your talent **

I love LOVE the roses on yours…. :O

Also, is the bear on top of your friends a teddy bear? or is it cake/sugar?

missi says:

Apr 27, 2009

OMGosh! That cake is so beautiful! Looking at it just made me smile! My husband is heading for Iraq so I’m happy to find all the smiles I can! Thank you for sharing!

Lindsey says:

Apr 27, 2009

That rose looks amazing. It’s a beautiful cake.

fabelicious says:

Apr 27, 2009

Both cakes are marvelous! I love your roses and the colour scheme is soft and beautiful.

apparentlyjessy says:

Apr 27, 2009

You made a beautiful cake, I am amazed it was inspired by fabric! I really love the roses, they are stunning, and look real, and the strawberries and the leaves are just so intricate and cute!