Francois Payard, a third generation French pastry chef and James Beard award winner, owns Payard Patisserie and Bistro in NYC with locations in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, and Ceasars Palace, Las Vegas.
I had the privilege to meet Buddy last January 25, 2011. Buddy is an accomplished master baker and cake decorator and star of the hit TLC reality show Cake Boss. He's often asked to demonstrate, compete, and teach his craft around the country. Buddy and his staff turn out thousands of wedding cakes, specialty cakes, and pastries weekly. His award winning designs have been featured numerous times in different bridal and baking magazines. Carlo’s Bakery has also been featured in books, newspapers, such as, The New York Times, and television; most namely The Food Network. He and his cakes have also been featured on The Today’s Show, Good Morning America, The View, and HBO’s hit series, The Sopranos.
This two tiered cake includes an expectant couple, pacifiers and teddy bear. Colors included light yellow, lime green and white. The bottom layer is red velvet with cream cheese filling. Top layer is chocolate with mocha butter cream filling.
I did this cake for a 60th birthday party. Fully decorated with cupcakes, topper cake cake with and flowers. This stand held 48-50 cupcakes including 8 inch round cake. Cupcakes are red velvet with cream cheese frosting. Chocolate cake with mocha butter cream flavor. Morning glory flowers I made using gumpaste.
My second time to do Cinderella cake. Chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream filling.
