Usually, an event that requires a planner will include a cake! When it is an event we are organizing for one of our own family or friends, I generally will be asked to make a cake. This actually grew out of a love for baking, but more specifically, out of a closure of our old favorite bakery in Lincolnton, NC, Ole King Cole. Do any of you remember that place? His cakes were SO GOOD!!!
We were so sad when they first initially had a fire, then we found out that the bakery owner was in poor health and would not re-open. This began my journey of trying to recreate that taste! Our family favorite is a nice. dense, slightly almond flavored white pound cake. And while the cake is important, the frosting is super important;) I played around for years looking for a recipe that tasted almost the same as his did. I ended up with something that we feel is pretty darn close- a rich, white buttercream (not too sugary, but still sweet)!
With experimentation and my own kids birthdays, word leaked out to our extended family and church family ... RUTH MAKES CAKES. The thing is, I can't make them for a business, even though I wish I could. I have two little Jack Russell Terriers that take up residence in my home, and they are a permanent fixture for my family, eliminating my other dream of running a bakery out of my house!
So for now, you can see pictures of the cakes I make and supply for our own personal events. We have a wedding reception tonight for two adorable, and much loved sweethearts. This had me in the kitchen for a couple hours, and here is the result! Hope you enjoy the picture :) Wish you could have a bite!
