Friday, September 7, 2012

Food on Friday: Amber's Wedding Cake

Remember Amber's bracelet that I made for her wedding last weekend? Well there's something else I have to tell you about. I had nothing to do with it, but it was just too amazing to not post about.

Her wedding cake.

There's something you should know about Amber. She loves Nutella. She has eaten it by the jar on her bad days (who am I kidding--I have too).

With that in mind, our friend Autumn offered to make her wedding cake. By the way, Autumn works at a local chocolate shop called Eclipse Chocolat as one of the chocolatiers/bakers/chefs. Eclipse is my all-time favorite place to buy dessert, or chocolate, or candy, or pure happiness. There are no words to adequately express what an Eclipse experience is like. It's mind blowing. Everything they concoct is unexpected, and yet, the flavors are so rich and always compliment each other perfectly.
photo from eclipsechocolat.com


So for Autumn to make this cake, you can imagine that it wasn't just any ol' cake. Not only was it delicious beyond compare, but it was absolutely stunning too.


The cake was made with dark chocolate, white chocolate sea shells, Nutella, and ground hazelnuts.
(Holy Hannah. Yes, yes I did just say all of that in one sentence.) 



It was richer than Bill Gates and tasted better than Thanksgiving dinner. Autumn is a food genius and dessert perfectionist.




I'm not sure if there is a recipe for this or not. She kind of made it up as she went, I think.

But what I wouldn't give to have another divine piece!


Also, look at how adorable Graham was at the wedding. 


He's seriously such a cute baby. I'm one lucky momma.


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  1. tenacious dSeptember 7, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    I will give you an amen to all of the above. That cake was incredible in every way. Sure, it was rich, but not in a cloying, get-me-a-glass-of-milk-quick! kind of way.

    And Graham--a.dor.a.ble! I love that little dude.

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  2. Dash InteriorsSeptember 7, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Just found your blog it is SO nice to meet you!! You are soooo talented! What a darling family you have.
    xox
    Ash@ABpetite
    http://abpetite.blogspot.com/

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    1. UnknownSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:06 AM

      Thanks, Ashlee! Glad you found my blog. I'll be checking yours out shortly. :)

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  3. CassieSeptember 7, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Oh my goodness, that little guy is a DOLL!! I'm a new follower from the Link & Mingle, and I'd love a visit back at http://www.two-in-diapers.blogspot.com when you get the chance! :) I would also love for you to come link up to the Mommy-Brain Mixer blog hop!

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    1. UnknownSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:07 AM

      Thanks, Cassie! I'll have to find that mixer and start linking up!

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  4. Kitty Cat StevensSeptember 7, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    that cake is wonderful— i especially like the shot with the sun flare. i've been researching/getting into making my own chocolates lately so i am obviously smitten with those seashell decorations!

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    1. UnknownSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:09 AM

      Jenna, when do get really into chocolate-making, you're going to be this unstoppable force of delicious destruction! Please, please do it. :D

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  5. Kim McIlrathSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Love your blog. Found you through the Link & Mingle! THanks for linking up
    Kim@Singledou[b]t

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    1. UnknownSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:10 AM

      Thanks, Kim! I'll have a look at your blog soon too. :)

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  6. stevenjared0853December 29, 2018 at 12:14 AM

    This is delightful! Recently, I attended a wedding expo in one of the biggest wedding venues of the city and I got to taste the wedding cakes. This should have been there. I am sure people would have picked up this design for the best. I am going to have a cake like this on my wedding day for sure.

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