Liz and Shane's Wedding Cake

This was a very special cake to do for Miss E's godmother, my childhood friend, and neighbour that we traveled to Vancouver to do. And celebrate. We are staying at the most amazing Airbnb with a dream kitchen. I swear the island alone is as big as my kitchen! I brought some supplies with me and was able to buy all the ingredients needed at a Bulk Barn that I was able to find. I did need to borrow a hand mixer from the owner's parents next door but everything else was already in the kitchen for me to use.

Mr T and I did go on a hunt for a cake stand and finally found one at Winners thankfully! Nothing like a little stress the day before the wedding. But it was worth it for what we were able to find which was exactly what I was envisioning. Ironically, I have three of these cake stands at home.

The bride and groom requested a naked chocolate cake. They sent over the Mr & Mrs cake topper and I added the greenery from the leftover table decorations. It's always a special treat to get to see the couple cut into the cake and share in the celebration!

Congratulations Liz & Shane!

Cake: 9" 3-layer chocolate cake with German chocolate cake filling covered in vanilla buttercream.

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