Smiley faces

I did these over the weekend for a friend to thank her for helping me out with the kids one afternoon when there was no sitter to be found. I made them out of the infamous peanut butter cake and chocolate fudge. Yum!

Under construction!!!!

I am just getting my cake blog started. Thank you for your patience's, in the meantime you can contact me and see picture's at my facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elizabethtown-KY/Kandees-Cakes/176841839025084

Thanks for checking out my blog and I will be up and running soon.

Custom cakes

I found my passion for cake making when I attempted my 1st child's 2nd birthday cake. She had milk allergies so I knew that I would be making one at home from scratch. After lots of research I realized that with a little work that it was a great past time for me, making cakes for custom orders. Then I got really ambitious when she picked out a picture of a princess carriage cake in a magazine. I thought why not.... And so Kandee's Cakes was created, kind of, this was many years ago but I have been doing cakes ever since. I have to give a shout out to my mother though, who baked for us growing up and made most our cakes from scratch at home. I remember watching her make amazing cakes for our birthdays, my favorite was when she used the star method on individual size mini big bird cakes for each child in my school class for my birthday. Not that's talent and love. Anyway back to point...... here are pictures of a few cakes I have made (please keep in mind that some pics I never intended others to see, and they are not taken well or with the nicest background). I make custom cakes for anyone who would like one. I have never been given an idea that I can't make into a cake and I love being challenged. I can customize a cake for any reason... food allergies, theme, flavor, design.... you name it and I am willing to try it.

Peanut butter heaven

Okay we all developed a love for peanut butter as kids. Well most of us anyways ;) and for us that have, I have the perfect cure for that sweet tooth. My friend Wendy introduced me to a peanut butter cake recipe a few years ago and over the years I have altered it slightly to make it what I call "Peanut Butter Heaven". This cake smells so good it makes your mouth water, the icing is so light and tasty that it melts in your mouth every time you take a bite. I use real Reese's candy bars, and a Ghirardelli milk chocolate ganache along with a whipped peanut butter icing made with real cream not shortening (like many chain stores use). I made this cake for my baby shower (cause while pregnant it was my one craving I could eat all the time!), and also for birthdays, bake sales, church fundraisers, congratulations, and thank you's. It is totally worth a try!!! It is one cake that everyone ask for the recipe for cause they just can't get enough it.

The cake 

I use the same recipe for Cupcakes....

Cake balls.......

and Cake pops.

What are cake pops?

Cake pops are made of the same thing as cake balls, cake and icing mixed together then dipped into chocolate or a candy coating. The flavor combination is endless. The big difference is that cake pops come on a stick. Which is super fun to eat. Who doesn't love food on a stick? The cake pops are also decorated anyway desired. These are so great to have at a party to compliment a cake or as party favors. They are fun and delicious and always a great crowd pleaser. Adults and kids young and old love these pops. Request your sample today.

What are cake balls?

Cake balls have been around for quite awhile and many different cultures have been doing them for years, but this new craze is still new to some. Cake balls are cake and icing mixed together then dipped in chocolate or some kind of candy coating then decorated. Some people refer to cake balls as cake truffles, which are almost the same thing just with a softer inside. I do both the cake ball and cake truffle, but I call them all cake balls. They can range in size and be made out of endless combination of flavors. I make mine about the size of a mini cupcake, still bite size but big enough to be satisfying. If you haven't had a cake ball before I suggest you try one and see what all the noise is about, I don't think you will be disappointed. In fact most people become hooked after their first one. If you haven't had a cake ball or just want to taste one on mine before placing a large order just ask. I would love to help you get hooked. :)

Under Construction

I am so sorry but I am currently in the progress of getting this blog started. In the mean time you can follow my confectioneries on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elizabethtown-KY/Kandees-Cakes/176841839025084. Here you can see pictures and contact me for future projects. :)