Sunday Sweets Gets Touchy-Feely

In my perpetual quest for the most Sweets-worthy Sweets to show you guys, I often find fabulous, new-to-me techniques, designs and textures - but they don't necessarily fit one of my weekly themes.

So today I've rounded up some of my favorites of these, and we'll call the theme... um... ah! I know: CAKES I WANNA FEEL UP.

Like this one:

(By Floral Cakes By Jessic MV)

Tell me you don't want to run your fingers over that bottom tier. Or poke the weaving on top. It's just so darn COOL.

Check out the fluttery layers on this sweet geometric number:

(By Sugar Pot)

I assume that's edible rice paper, but it looks almost feathery soft.

On the opposite end of the spectrum: edible barbed wire, y'all:

(By Shannon Bond Cake Design)

And I just noticed there's a little key on the barbed wire! So many other great textures here, too, from the faux wood grain to the carved floral relief. Great contrast.

This next one is the cake equivalent of champagne, 'cuz it looks so bubbly:

(By Suzanne Esper Cakes)

Are those beady-bubbles all hand-piped? I can't tell. See, if I could poke it I could tell.

Which is probably why Suzanne is so happy I only have a picture of her cake.

We've all seen a zillion ruffle cakes by now, but here's a Sweet twist on classic ruffles:

(Baker unknown. Anybody know?)

...literally! Isn't that amazing?

One of my favorite new techniques out there.

This dripping lace and 3D floral sculpt is calling my name, you guys:

(By Albena Cakes)

It's saying, "Jeeeen. Pet meeeeee."

Is it weird to pet a cake? 'Cuz I'd be willing to find out.

OooOOoooh. Now THIS one looks like perfect porcelain wall tile:

(By Jessica Harris)

Like, I want my bathroom tiled in this texture. Which I realize is a strange compliment to give a cake, but I'm just speaking the truth here, minions.

And while I'm decorating my house with cake textures, I'll take this one as a vintage-style duvet cover for the guest room we don't have:

(By Emma Page Cakes)

Srsly, HOW IS THAT EVEN ICING?!

I'm not sure I believe that's edible, guys. I need to smoosh my face in it, just to be sure. Can someone make that happen?

Here's a variation on the fondant ruffle that I can't stop staring at:

(By Lulu Cake Boutique)

I'm not sure if it's the combination of the ruffles with the pearls, or just the oh-so-natural way it drapes and falls on the tiers, but I... LOVE... this.

And finally, a masterpiece of so many insanely skilled textures that you'd have to have it roped off and guarded to keep me from getting lovingly handsy:

(By The Vagabond Baker)

LOOK HOW AMAZING.

From the breaking "waves" on both the bottom and top to that intricate "beading" to the fanned out coral, this cake is doing its darndest to break my brain. And since I just caught myself patting the computer screen where the beaded tier is, I think it may have succeeded.

Hope you guys enjoyed! Happy Sunday!

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P.S. I like to have fun cards on hand for thank you notes and birthdays and whatnot, and I thought you might like my latest set

Fancy Wildlife All-Occasion Cards

Please note the fancy chicken. And the elephant carrying a stack of waffles. You get 20 of these beauties - with envelopes - for $13 Prime, plus there are a dozen MORE art styles to choose from, like "Funky Rainbow Cats" and "Wild Kisses" - which you really shouldn't look at while drinking coffee. Ermergersh.

Another "Victory" For Hooked On Phonics

I'll be honest, Brandi; I have some issues with this cake you ordered:

But with that said, you're right: the one you got is way worse.

0.o

David Bowie taught me that boys are made of slime and snails and puppy dog tails (and sometimes enormous pant bulges) but apparently there's another version that says it's frogs and snails and puppy dog tails.

Anyway, my point is:

Guess what that thing in the middle's supposed to be.

(And no, it's not a pants bulge. Sorry if I made it harder by bringing that up.) (And for that unintentional pun just now.) (Or am I?)

Because some cakes need no words:

Just desperate, silent screams.

(Bonus points if you spotted the dead fly.)

Score another victory for Hooked On Phonics:

Not that I can say much, of course: I can't spell Quinceanera, either. But hey, now we all know how to pronounce it!

And finally, let's see if you've had your coffee yet:

Once you spot the irony, it's TWO FUNNY.

Thanks to Brandi P., Katie O., Leighanne M., Kristen L., & Anony M. for crunching those numbers for us.

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P.S. This is my new favorite belt, y'all:

No Buckle No-Show Stretch Belt

It basically turns anything with belt loops into an elastic waist. So comfy I forget it's on, slimline so it doesn't show under my t-shirts, and NO BELT BUCKLE to dig into my belly or unbuckle for bathroom breaks. Woohoo!

You know how stretch jeans are forever sliding down when you sit or bend, so you have to keep hitching them back up? No more! I wear this with all my jeans now. It's entirely elastic, so it moves and stretches with you, zero painful digging. I HIGHLY recommend for anyone well endowed with squish in the belly area.