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Raspberry Lemon “I ❤ You” Valentine’s Day Reveal Cake

Published: Feb 7, 2015 · Recipe by: Beth · This post may contain affiliate links.

If you really want to WOW someone special this Valentine’s Day, and you have time to spend making something really spectacular, make this Raspberry Lemon “I ❤ You” Valentine’s Day Reveal Cake. 

If you really want to WOW someone special this Valentine's Day, and you have time to spend making something really spectacular, make this Raspberry Lemon

This cake has been a total labor of love. It’s been two days in the making yet worth every minute because the reaction I got when I cut into the cake was priceless.

My friends came over for dessert last night and they were happy to see the red fondant heart covered cake on the table, but assumed it was just a normal cake inside.

Cut into this beautiful Red and White Heart Cake and you'll find a Raspberry Lemon

I hated to cut into the cake. It was really the prettiest cake I’ve ever made, but I was so excited to show off the inside, that I just had to make the cut.

As the knife sliced through the fondant, my heart was racing, the room fell silent, and I said a little prayer. I was really hoping all my hard work paid off.

As the outer slice of cake fell forward to reveal “I ❤ You” it was as if the first fireworks had lit up the sky on the 4th of July.

If you really want to WOW someone special this Valentine's Day, and you have time to spend making something really spectacular, make this Raspberry Lemon

I was so relieved to see it turned out exactly as I hoped. The letters looked great. I love how whimsical the bright red and pink swirled cutouts looked against the background of a bright white cake.

I was even more elated that the flavor combination of lemon and raspberry made this cake “over the top incredible.” according to my friend.

I’m not going to say this is an easy project, but seriously hearing all the amazing comments from my friends was so worth the effort and I know you’d get the same reaction from your loved ones too. If you plan to make this cake, give yourself an entire day to complete it. You won’t be working that whole time, but the cakes take a long time to bake and cool. You can break up the work over two days, to make it easier on you, like I did.

I love you Valentine's Day Reveal Cake from HungryHappenings.com

 Raspberry Lemon “I ❤ You” Valentine’s Day Reveal Cake

Ingredients:

Raspberry Pound Cake Letters –

24 ounces frozen raspberries (to make 1 1/3 cups puree)
2 (16 ounces) boxes pound cake mix
2 packets powdered whipped topping*
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened and cut into small pieces
2 whole eggs
2 egg whites
optional: 1/4 teaspoon raspberry flavored candy oil

Lemon Pound Cake-

2 (16.25 ounce) boxes white cake mix
2 packets powdered whipped topping mix*
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 3/4 cup water
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons lemon zest
7 egg whites

*Powdered whipped topping mix can be found in the baking section of your grocery store usually with the powdered pudding and mousse mixes. It will help give your cakes more volume.

Frosting & Decorations-

3 1/2 pounds Wilton Creamy White Decorator Icing
40 ounces Wilton Decorator Preferred White Fondant
12 ounces Wilton Decorator Preferred Red Fondant

Instructions:


Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. 

How to make raspberry puree from frozen raspberries.

How to make raspberry pureé.

  • Heat the frozen raspberries in a saucepan set over medium heat.
  • As the raspberries get hot, begin smashing them.
  • Once they are broken down, remove them from the heat and pour into a fine-mesh sieve set over a glass measuring cup. Press the raspberries to extract the juice.
  • Discard the pulp and seeds.

I actually put my puree through the sieve a second time to make sure all the seeds were removed.

You need 1 1/3 cup of the raspberry puree for the pound cake recipe. If you don’t have enough, add some water. If you have too much, remove some.

Raspberry Pound Cake recipe using a Betty Crocker pound cake mix

Raspberry Pound Cake Recipe

I suggest making your pound cakes using a stand mixer as the batter is thick and there is a lot of it. If you don’t have a stand mixer, then cut the recipe in half and make two separate cake batters.

  • Combine 2-pound cake mixes with whipped topping mix and butter.
  • Mix on low speed in a stand mixer until the butter is broken up into pea-size pieces.
  • Add the raspberry puree, eggs, egg whites, and raspberry flavored candy oil, if using.
  • Mix on low speed for 1 minute, then increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes.

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Pipe colored cake batter into the pan.

  • Divide the raspberry pound cake batter into 3 bowls and color one red, one bright pink, and one light pink.
    • I colored about 1/2 of the batter red and divided the other half into two bowls to create the two shades of pink. My cakes turned out quite red with flecks of pink. If you want more pink, equally divide the batter.
  • Spray a Wilton Long Loaf pan with Wilton Bake Easy Spray.
  • Pour each color batter into a Wilton Disposable Pastry Bag.
  • Pipe squiggles of batter over the bottom of the pan. Start with red, then light pink, then red, then bright pink. Repeat until you fill the entire pan.
  • Tap the pan a few times on the counter to remove any big air bubbles.
  • Bake for 70-80 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake, comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and allow it to cool for 1 hour.

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  • Trim the cracked top and sides off the cake.
  • Use a Wilton Cake Level set at the lowest setting to cut 4 even slices out of the length of the cake. The slices need to be no thicker than the cookie-cutter you will use.
  • Cut “I” “Y” “O” “U” and a heart out of each slice.
  • My top slice wasn’t completely flat at the ends, so I had to rearrange my cutter to get nice even pieces.
  • Lay the cake cutouts in a single layer on a cutting board or baking sheet. Freeze for at least 1 hour.
  • Once the cut-outs are frozen, you can make the lemon pound cake batter.

Easy Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

  • Combine all the lemon pound cake ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  • Beat on low speed for one minute, then on medium speed for 2 1/2 minutes.
  • Spray a Wilton Long Loaf pan with Bake Easy Spray. I’d also suggest sprinkling flour in the pan if you are going to use Bake Even Strips around your pan.
  • Pour a small amount of cake batter into the pan, filling it about an inch deep.

How to make a cake with letters inside

Line up cake letters in the pan.

  • Stack the “I” cakes together and set them near one end of the pan, pressing them down into the cake batter.
  • Stack the “U” cakes together and set at the opposite end of the pan, pressing them down into the cake batter.
  • Stack the “O” cakes together and set next to the “U” cakes, pressing them down into the cake batter.
  • Pour some of the cake batter into a 16-inch disposable pastry bag. Pipe some batter around the “U” cakes and in the middle of the “U” cakes and in the middle of the “O” cakes.
  • Pipe some batter in between the “I” cakes and the “O” cakes. You want enough to hold the hearts and the “Y” cakes in place.
  • Stack the heart cakes together and press into the batter next to the “I” cakes. Do the same for the “Y” cakes. I didn’t press mine down quite far enough, so the heart and the “Y” stuck up a bit higher than the other letters, but I kind of liked how it looked.
  • Make sure to space the cakes so that there is a little extra space between the “I” and the heart, as well as, the heart and the “Y.”

  • Cover the letters with the remaining cake batter. Spread it out in an even layer.

VERY IMPORTANT – Mark your cake so you know which is the front (where the letters are facing so they read “I (heart) You.” I put a few little heart sprinkles on the cake to mark it. 

  • Bake the cake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 75-85 minutes until a cake tester (or skewer) inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. When you poke into the cake, you may hit one of the letters. So be sure to check a few spots.
  • Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

NOTE: I wrapped my pan in Wilton Bake Even strips, which definitely helped my cake bake up nice and level, which is what I wanted for this cake. The only issue with using the Bake Even strips was that the edges of the cake were so moist, that the cake stuck a bit to the pan. If you use them, be sure to spray your pan well and dust it with some flour. That should help.

I also put a tin foil band around the pan because I wasn’t sure how high the cake would rise. I didn’t need the tin foil, so don’t bother.

You can see that the sides of my cake (in the picture on the left) are a bit messy because it stuck to the pan a bit. This was not that big of a deal because I had to trim the cake anyway. The pan is slightly angled so trim all four sides of the cake so it has nice straight sides.

I turned the cake upside down to carve it, that’s why you see lines on the cake. It’s from the cooling rack.

Be sure you keep track of which side is the front of the cake! 

How to frost a long loaf cake.

Frost your cake.

  • Measure your cake and cut a cake board so that it is 1/4 inch larger all around (mine was 15 1/4 inches by 4 1/4 inches.) Put an arrow on the bottom of the board to mark the front of the cake.
  • Spread a little frosting on the board, and set the cake on top, with the front-facing in the direction of the arrow.
  • You will lose track of the front of the cake as you frost it, so the arrow is helpful.
  • Just be careful when you lift it up to look to see which way the arrow is facing.
  • Cut a larger board to use as the serving platter, leaving 3 or 4 inches around the cake. This board will also help you turn the cake as you decorate it.
  • The Wilton Creamy Decorator Icing in the 4.5-pound tub is medium thickness and you want thin to ice your cake, so thin it out with some water. Add a tablespoon of water at a time until you get a nice spreadable icing. I added about 3 tablespoons to about 3 1/2 pounds of icing.
  • Use an offset spatula to frost the cake so that you have a very thick layer of frosting all over the cake.

How to frost a long loaf cake.

  • Use a Wilton Icing Smoother to smooth the sides and top of the cake.
  • Hold the smoother upright, and run it along the bottom of the cake board to get straight sides.
  • Go around the cake a few times, removing excess frosting as you go.
  • Clean the frosting off the smoother as you work.

How to frost a smooth cake.

See how much frosting is scraped off the cake?

It’s always best to add a lot of frosting then take it off as you smooth it out.

Wilton Fondant Mat makes covering a cake easy.

  • Roll the white fondant out on a Fondant Mat. You’ll need the fondant to be 23 inches long by 15 inches wide. The mat isn’t quite long enough, so just roll the fondant out past the edges.
  • Pick up the entire mat, set it over the cake so the fondant side is facing down.
  • Peel the mat off and the fondant will drape over the cake.

I have to stop here for a brief moment to tell you that I LOVE this mat. Using it made placing the fondant on the cake so easy!!! I have always struggled to lift big pieces of fondant and have ruined cakes in the process of covering them. I will never do it any other way again.

I also love this rolling pin. It has the perfect nonstick surface, is heavy-duty, rolled my fondant perfectly, and comes apart for cleaning.

O.K. back to the cake …

How to smooth fondant over a rectangle cake.

  • Use your hands and a fondant smoother to smooth the fondant out over the cake.

Optional: Carefully lift your cake up off the larger cake board. I set mine up on two coffee mugs so it would be easier to pick up the second time. Wipe the large cake board clean, then cover it in Wilton White Decorator Foil. This will give your board a really nice clean look. It covers the edges of the cardboard and looks great.

When you set the cake back down, be sure to look for your arrow, so you know which is the front of the cake.

Red fondant heart Valentine's Day Cake

  • Roll out the red fondant.
  • Cut four different size hearts using cookie cutters and fondant plunger cutters.
  • Brush the back sides of the fondant hearts with water using Wilton’s Water Brush (which is another amazing tool,) and press them onto the fondant covered cake.
  • Place a few tiny hearts on the cake board, to mark the front of the cake.

When you serve the cake, you’ll need a long serrated knife to cut long slices from the front of the cake to reveal the special message hiding inside. C

ut those long slices into smaller pieces and serve.

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Raspberry Lemon “I ❤ You” Valentine’s Day Reveal Cake
Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
2 hrs 20 mins
 

Cut into this lemon pound cake to reveal a special message, “I ❤ You”, created by raspberry pound cake letters.

Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, valentines day dessert
Servings: 16
Author: Beth
Ingredients
Raspberry Pound Cake Letters
  • 24 ounces frozen raspberries to make 1 1/3 cups puree
  • 2 16 ounces boxes pound cake mix
  • 2 packets powdered whipped topping*
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick butter, softened and cut into small pieces
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 2 egg whites
  • optional: 1/4 teaspoon raspberry flavored candy oil
Lemon Pound Cake
  • 2 16.25 ounce boxes white cake mix
  • 2 packets powdered whipped topping mix*
  • 6 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 7 egg whites
Frosting & Decorations
  • 3 1/2 pounds Wilton Creamy White Decorator Icing
  • 40 ounces Wilton Decorator Preferred White Fondant
  • 12 ounces Wilton Decorator Preferred Red Fondant
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Heat the frozen raspberries in a saucepan set over medium heat. As the raspberries get hot, begin smashing them. Once they are broken down, remove them from the heat and pour into a fine mesh sieve set over a glass measuring cup.
  3. Press the raspberries to extract the juice. Discard the pulp and seeds.
  4. You need 1 1/3 cup of the raspberry puree for the pound cake recipe. If you don’t have enough, add some water. If you have too much, remove some.
Raspberry Pound Cake Recipe
  1. Combine 2 pound cake mixes with whipped topping mix and butter.
  2. Mix on low speed in a stand mixer until the butter is broken up into pea size pieces.
  3. Add the raspberry puree, eggs, egg whites, and raspberry flavored candy oil, if using.
  4. Mix on low speed for 1 minute, then increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes.
  5. Divide the raspberry pound cake batter into 3 bowls and color one red, one bright pink, and one light pink.
  6. Spray a Wilton Long Loaf pan with Wilton Bake Easy Spray.
  7. Pour each color batter into a Wilton Disposable Pastry Bag.
  8. Pipe squiggles of batter over the bottom of the pan. Start with red, then light pink, then red, then bright pink. Repeat until you fill the entire pan.
  9. Tap the pan a few times on the counter to remove any big air bubbles.
  10. Bake for 70-80 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  11. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and allow it to cool for 1 hour.
  12. Trim the cracked top and sides off the cake.
  13. Use a Wilton Cake Level set at the lowest setting to cut 4 even slices out of the length of cake.
  14. The slices need to be no thicker than the cookie cutter you will use.
  15. Cut “I” “Y” “O” “U” and a heart out of each slice.
  16. Lay the cake cutouts in a single layer on a cutting board or baking sheet.
  17. Freeze for at least 1 hour.
  18. Once the cut-outs are frozen, you can make the lemon pound cake batter.
Easy Lemon Pound Cake Recipe
  1. Combine all the lemon pound cake ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  2. Beat on low speed for one minute, then on medium speed for 2 1/2 minutes.
  3. Spray a Wilton Long Loaf pan with Bake Easy Spray.
  4. Pour a small amount of cake batter into the pan, filling it about an inch deep.
  5. Stack the “I” cakes together and set them near one end of the pan, pressing them down into the cake batter.
  6. Stack the “U” cakes together and set at the opposite end of the pan, pressing them down into the cake batter.
  7. Stack the “O” cakes together and set next to the “U” cakes, pressing them down into the cake batter.
  8. Pour some of the cake batter into a 16 inch disposable pastry bag.
  9. Pipe some batter around the “U” cakes and in the middle of the “U” cakes and in the middle of the “O” cakes.
  10. Pipe some batter in between the “I” cakes and the “O” cakes. You want enough to hold the hearts and the “Y” cakes in place.
  11. Stack the heart cakes together and press into the batter next to the “I” cakes. Do the same for the “Y” cakes.
  12. Cover the letters with the remaining cake batter. Spread it out in an even layer.
  13. Mark the pan so you know which way the letters are facing.
  14. Bake the cake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 75-85 minutes until a cake tester (or skewer) inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  15. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
Frost & Decorate the Cake
  1. Use an offset spatula to frost the cake so that you have a very thick layer of frosting all over the cake.
  2. Cover the cake in fondant.
  3. Roll out the red fondant.
  4. Cut four different size hearts using cookie cutters and fondant plunger cutters.
  5. Brush the back sides of the fondant hearts with water using Wilton’s Water Brush (which is another amazing tool,) and press them onto the fondant covered cake.
  6. Place a few tiny hearts on the cake board, to mark the front of the cake.

 

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About the Author, Beth Jackson Klosterboer

Beth is a professional chocolatier, recipe developer, event planner, and cookbook author who loves to make fun food.

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Comments

  1. Lucy Thacker

    May 22, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    I’d love to make this – where did you buy the letter cookie cutters / how big are they? Thanks

    Reply
    • Beth

      May 23, 2016 at 8:32 am

      I used a set of Wilton cookie cutters and the letters were about 3 1/2 inches tall. You can find them on Amazon here – http://amzn.to/1TRzFNt

      Reply
    • Beth

      May 23, 2016 at 8:33 am

      I used a set of Wilton cookie cutters and the letters were about 3 1/2 inches tall. You can find them on Amazon here – http://amzn.to/1TRzFNt

      Reply
  2. Lucy

    May 22, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    I’d really love to try this – where did you buy your letter cookie cutters / how big are they?

    Reply
  3. Wicked Goodies

    February 2, 2016 at 2:22 am

    Wow! That is quite the Valentine’s cake reveal. Excellent work. Very cool.

    Reply
    • Beth

      February 2, 2016 at 10:17 pm

      Thanks so much! That is such a compliment coming from such an amazing cake decorator like yourself.

      Reply
  4. Nicky goddard

    October 17, 2015 at 4:12 am

    The ‘I love you’ cake looks amazing! Am definitely going to try this out, thanks for the great blog

    Reply
    • Beth

      October 17, 2015 at 8:09 am

      Thanks so much, Nicky! I do hope you try making one of these reveal cakes. Cutting into them and showing off the surprise inside is so much fun:) I love the reaction they get.

      Reply
  5. Anonymous

    February 24, 2015 at 7:03 pm

    I was the very lucky person who won the Wilton Prize pack to make the Valentine cake that once cut into says I "HEART" You! The prizes are unbelieveable…now I can finally learn how to use fondant icing. The prize boxes arrived yesterday and Wilton was extremely generous! Thank you Beth and Wilton!
    Kat

    Reply
  6. Valerie Lewis

    February 14, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    Omg so creative, I love it!

    Reply
  7. Cindyzs (cindy zemble stewart/freespiritczs)

    February 12, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    Beth you are just FANTASTIC!! love this and so appreciate all the time you take not only to explain all the steps for us but the GREAT photos for all the steps!! it helps both the novice and the experts! thanks for all you do and share with us! i am one of your biggest fans and do try to share all your wonderful creations! 🙂

    Reply
    • beth

      February 12, 2015 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks so much Cindy. I'm always excited to hear that a reader is a big fan. You are so important to me and that's why I work so hard to give you great tutorials. Thanks for being a fan!

      Reply
  8. Julie Ball

    February 12, 2015 at 4:10 am

    I took the first Wilton cake decorating course about 10 years ago, and have decorated my kids' birthday cakes and a few other special cakes since then. I'd love to brush up on those skills and maybe learn some more someday. It would be fun to be as amazing as you! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Caradith Sprouse

    February 12, 2015 at 1:03 am

    I cake decorate for friends and family. Each one I learn more. Would love to learn the message cake.

    Reply
  10. AnnaZed

    February 11, 2015 at 11:48 pm

    Just in the past year I have been making cakes and cupcakes for church every single week! So, I'm getting better though am not perfect like those Wilton ladies (not yet any way).
    ******************
    {in the contest I am Margot Core on the Rafflecopter}

    Reply
  11. sandyhills x

    February 11, 2015 at 11:30 pm

    I am a novice when it comes to it. This would be great in helping me along – shaunie on rafflecopter

    Reply
  12. Anonymous

    February 11, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    beginner but trying to learn..leutheb(at)msn(dot)com

    Reply
  13. Sandy G.

    February 11, 2015 at 7:31 pm

    AMAZING! I never would have known the secret of doing a cake like this. Thank you for sharing the steps. If I don't win the Wilton goodies, at least I, along with others will walk away learning something new. Glad I found your Facebook post and Blog. I look forward to receiving your newsletter and future tips. Thanks again for the opportunity!

    Reply
  14. Jen

    February 11, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    WOW! Love this cake! So fun! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents and ideas with us!

    Reply
  15. Kari

    February 11, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    This looks awesome!!! My baked treats always taste awesome, but hardly ever look pretty 🙂

    Reply
  16. latanya t

    February 11, 2015 at 3:28 am

    Beginner level- I have taken one Wilton course at Michael's.

    Reply
  17. Manish

    February 10, 2015 at 11:30 pm

    A perfect cake for valentines day!

    Reply
  18. Manju @ Manjus Eating Delights

    February 10, 2015 at 11:26 pm

    This cake is simply stunning….love making surprise inside cakes. Thank you for the giveaway.
    -Manju

    Reply
  19. Anonymous

    February 10, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    I have no cake decorating experience but I really want to learn
    spgoddess55(at)msn(dot)com

    Reply
  20. cheshirekittycat

    February 10, 2015 at 6:12 pm

    I am not a cake-making expert (I'm barely even a novice), so cakes like this were always "bakery-only" cakes. I'm thrilled to know that I might be able to make cakes like this at home! My dream is to make my own wedding cake (even though everyone says don't do it because it's too stressful), but I think it'll be so much fun to make a cake like this! Thank you for all the detailed pictures and explanations! I can't wait to take this, even if it's not for Valentine's Day!

    Reply
  21. Anonymous

    February 10, 2015 at 3:57 pm

    Very nice cake: simple to make yet packing a nice surprise!
    🙂

    Reply
  22. Lorinda Steward

    February 10, 2015 at 3:54 pm

    I'm a novice, but I love it!

    Reply
  23. Leela

    February 10, 2015 at 7:51 am

    I've been baking cakes since my early teens, love the creativity and ability to express and convey thoughts and feelings through treats.

    Reply
  24. Gayathri Ramalingam

    February 10, 2015 at 6:25 am

    Thank you…. Amazing cake. ..

    Reply
  25. AT8366

    February 10, 2015 at 4:31 am

    Cannot wait to try this technique with my daughter. She's turning 8 next week and is so in love with baking. The idea of a reveal cake is going to thrill her! Thank you!

    Reply
  26. April Hall

    February 10, 2015 at 4:03 am

    I have just started taking Wilton classes. I am nit very experienced yet, but hope to be soon! You have some very beautiful ideas on your page. Thank You for taking the time to post them for us!

    Reply
  27. Melissa

    February 10, 2015 at 3:32 am

    Can't wait to try this!

    Reply
  28. Denise Nardi

    February 9, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    Incredible!

    Reply
  29. Jill Myrick (jsc123)

    February 9, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    I love baking cakes but have not yet mastered the decorating part. But practice makes perfect, right ?
    So I keep trying.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

    Reply
  30. Teresa Evans

    February 9, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    I love this cake! I can use it for many different occasions!

    Reply
  31. Chris Coyle

    February 9, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    I have VERY LITTLE cake decorating experience. As far as fondant goes, I have only made and used it twice so far. Had lots of fun playing, but sadly, the second time was in the spring, my sister and I had both made cakes, and stored them on the dining room server to keep them out of the way. The next day, we woke up to a major ant infestation, so those poor cakes never had a chance. 🙁

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  32. Ana Sanchez

    February 9, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    I love all your products because they are quality, every week I try to buy some item, a pan, food color, tools. Love them.

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  33. Galadriel

    February 9, 2015 at 6:12 pm

    Consider myself a novice, each time my cakes seem to get better, but I'm far from being an expert. Always in the learning!

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  34. Mocha Princess Aurora

    February 9, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    I adore to bake but I stink at decorating beyond plopping frosting on things lol.

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  35. Anonymous

    February 9, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    I love this and hope to try it soon. I love to make cakes but am not that confident with fondant.

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  36. Anonymous

    February 9, 2015 at 4:54 pm

    I am a novice baker and really enjoy baking. I am hoping one day to bake full time. I always use Wilton supplies and decorating goodies.

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  37. Anonymous

    February 9, 2015 at 4:53 pm

    I am a novice baker and really enjoy baking. Hopefully one day I can do it full time. I always use Wilton products and supplies.

    Reply
  38. Amanda

    February 9, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    Amazing cake! Easy to modify idea for short names at a kid's birthday party!

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  39. Anonymous

    February 9, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    I'm Debbie the NY Baker and use Wilton products all the time – especially like the pan release spray, as well as all the decorating goodies.

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  40. Heather

    February 9, 2015 at 10:13 am

    I have some formal training, but I only make cake for my family now. I've been collecting tools though so that I can do more.

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  41. Texas Bargain Mom

    February 9, 2015 at 6:13 am

    I need ot practice decorating the cake. I have mastered the rest. Its the decorating where I'm stuck at! Practice makes perfect, right?
    (Kenia P)

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  42. Brit

    February 9, 2015 at 6:04 am

    I'd like to think I can do something like this myself, but I won't know til I try right? :)) I'm the craftiest one in my family, so I'm usually the one who ends baking for parties! If I won something like this it'd definitely be a blessing 😀 please keep up your amazing work!!! I look forward to learning some more 😀

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  43. Annette

    February 9, 2015 at 5:20 am

    When my children were younger I took a Wilton cake decorating class and I was hooked! That was over 20 years ago and I still enjoy it.

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  44. Jessica

    February 9, 2015 at 1:51 am

    I have never worked with fondant icing since it is intimidating,but I love how it looks.

    jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

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  45. Brittany Koelmel

    February 9, 2015 at 1:42 am

    I love to bake but I never made anything as awesome as this! Great job!

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  46. EG1972

    February 9, 2015 at 12:48 am

    I'm just a basic decorator but really enjoy it. Thanks for chance to win!

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  47. Danielle Doerr

    February 9, 2015 at 12:47 am

    Oh my goodness Beth!! This cake is OUT OF THIS WORLD!! Seriously, your decorating skills blow me out of the water every time. Plus, the combination of lemon and raspberry sounds divine!!

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    • beth

      February 12, 2015 at 2:39 pm

      Thanks, Danielle. We all loved the flavor of the cake, it was out of this World!

      Reply
  48. lewmew

    February 8, 2015 at 10:05 pm

    It wouldn't be for me, my husband is the baker, but man would he love it!!

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  49. Itzia

    February 8, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    I have no experience decorating a cake at all but I've been wanting to learn

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  50. Jo

    February 8, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    is there a level below beginner?

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    • beth

      February 8, 2015 at 8:02 pm

      LOL! I suppose there is that level. I know lots of people who fall into that category.

      Reply
  51. Charlene

    February 8, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    This is so cute. I am going to try this for my hubby.

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  52. Mavi Land

    February 8, 2015 at 5:16 pm

    wawww awesome and the owner was very lucky

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  53. Sheila_G

    February 8, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    Beautiful cake, love it!

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  54. Mai

    February 8, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    I've always wondered how to make cakes like this. So glad I came across and read this!

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  55. Jenifer Teague

    February 8, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    I really just started decorating cakes, but I love it! I love the challenge!

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  56. Ray and Jeanne

    February 8, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    Amazing cake! Your technique gives me lots of inspiration and I'd love to try it. I have done a little cake decorating but I'm definitely not an expert. ~Jeanne

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    • beth

      February 12, 2015 at 2:38 pm

      Thanks Jeanne. I'm glad I inspired you:)

      Reply
  57. The Partiologist

    February 8, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    Your cakes are all gorgeous, but I had to gather my eyeballs because they popped out of my head when I saw this cake! I love making cakes and the challenge each one brings!

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    • beth

      February 12, 2015 at 2:37 pm

      I hope you scooped them back up and popped them back in place! It's always fun to hear the reactions of my readers. I'm glad this one wowed you.

      Reply
  58. Hunnybee

    February 8, 2015 at 8:14 am

    I came to your page from a link to your monkey cupcakes. This cake is amazing! I am crossing my fingers, thanks for the opportunity.

    Reply
    • beth

      February 12, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  59. Devangi Raval

    February 8, 2015 at 6:16 am

    Lovely Cake!

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    • beth

      February 12, 2015 at 2:35 pm

      Thanks:)

      Reply
  60. Chrissy

    February 8, 2015 at 5:42 am

    I have some experience with cake decorating, but I am not an expert…lol

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  61. Patty Jensen

    February 8, 2015 at 3:36 am

    I am new at making cakes, but you have inspired me to give this one a try. I am so excited! Thanks

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  62. addietx

    February 8, 2015 at 2:39 am

    I admired your creations and talent for a long time. You are so generous to share the "how to" with your followers. I've never made a cake with a message inside but one day with your help and just do it.

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    • beth

      February 12, 2015 at 2:35 pm

      Thanks so much! I feel it's important to share lots of details so you can recreate my projects at home. I'm glad to hear you appreciate it.

      Reply
  63. Mandy Cordeniz

    February 8, 2015 at 2:19 am

    I haven't "caked" in a long time and this cake makes me want to get back in the kitchen. Thanks, Beth!

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  64. Lovecraft

    February 8, 2015 at 2:17 am

    I made those cherry cake ball chocolates last year, everyone loved them

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  65. Anonymous

    February 8, 2015 at 2:14 am

    I have always enjoyed making cakes but can't afford all the cool stuff to make them even more awesome. This cake looks great.

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  66. Anonymous

    February 8, 2015 at 2:07 am

    Baked most of my life. Took Wilton classes in 2013 and now it's all I want to do. In 2014 I took the new Wilton classes. I trying to get a home cottage bakery up and running. <3 Happy little cake girl.

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  67. karen

    February 8, 2015 at 1:28 am

    I'm an advanced beginner? I took one class a LONG time ago, and I make several cakes a year, but nothing too ambitious

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  68. Maylin Rodriguez

    February 8, 2015 at 1:10 am

    I'm really new at this but I have fun and I try really hard. I have my fails but I learn from then. 🙂

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  69. Anonymous

    February 7, 2015 at 11:47 pm

    beth – did you put the letters in at different heights – or did they float up during baking??
    LOVE that effect! :0) jodi

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    • beth

      February 8, 2015 at 1:00 pm

      I put more batter under the heart and the "Y" and didn't press them down into the batter enough, that is why they are higher than the other letters. Like you, in the end, I loved it. I liked that it was more whimsical looking with the crooked letters.

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  70. Anonymous

    February 7, 2015 at 10:39 pm

    My cake decorating experience is very basic but I really want to go to the next level and would love to win this one.
    heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

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  71. Angela

    February 7, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    Ive made several for family and sold a few to others…i love being creative!

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  72. Sugartown Sweets

    February 7, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    This cake on it's own is simply gorgeous. I can only imagine how nervous you were cutting into it, especially with others looking on at the same time. But as we all can see, it turned out awesome! I love the "I <3 YOU"!!
    It does look a bit labor intensive..but the ones we love are so worth it! Happy Valentine's Day. Can't wait to hear about the WDW trip. 🙂

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    • beth

      February 12, 2015 at 2:34 pm

      Thanks:) I was a total wreck cutting into the cake, but that would have happened even without an audience. After spending two days making a cake, the thought of it not turning out as hoped was stressful. I was so relieved to see it was practically perfect.

      Happy Valentine's Day to you too:)

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  73. Heather Dexheimer SF

    February 7, 2015 at 9:33 pm

    Love the great ideas

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  74. Marsha A

    February 7, 2015 at 8:04 pm

    I absolutely love your blog, recipes and photos. I look at them with awe because they are so amazing and beautiful. So much God-given talent! If I win this, I will "attempt" to make this cake, but I am sure it will turn out looking like a 3 yr old made it. LOLOL. Thanks so much for an awesome giveaway!!

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    • beth

      February 12, 2015 at 2:31 pm

      That is so nice to hear. I do feel very blessed to have a creative talent and believe we all have it within us to be creative. I was fortunate to have an artist for a mother who encouraged my creative spirit. I hope I help to encourage yours!

      Reply
  75. Carlee Scharnhorst

    February 7, 2015 at 7:50 pm

    I just recently got into decorating cookies and cakes. I am much more of a cook than a baker or artist… but I have fun trying!

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  76. darce

    February 7, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    Gorgeous

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    • beth

      February 12, 2015 at 2:30 pm

      Thanks, Darce:)

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  77. Amy

    February 7, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    I love to decorate but I do basic stuff and I have never used fondant!

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  78. Anonymous

    February 7, 2015 at 4:55 pm

    I took a cake decorating class for 8 weeks at the local community college, had fun but that was many years ago and I am far from being a great cake decorator!!!

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  79. Sandy H

    February 7, 2015 at 4:54 pm

    Love your cake. I haven't tried the cut out method and would start with maybe just hearts inside.

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    • beth

      February 12, 2015 at 2:29 pm

      Thanks, Sandy. I think starting with simple hearts is a great plan. It's a good way to try out the technique.

      Reply
  80. Kristen

    February 7, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    I have made a few cakes for my kids' birthdays. I have not used real fondant, only homemade marshmallow fondant. My goals for the cakes I have are much higher than my actual ability, but they usually came out ok (though I usual run out of time and don't get to finish decorating it). I would love to have the actual tools for making/decorating the cakes; it would make it so much easier (especially the fondant mat! I have the hardest time moving large pieces). Thanks for the giveaway!

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  81. Anonymous

    February 7, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    love to decorate! new. self taught. always eager to learn!

    Reply
  82. endwillnev

    February 7, 2015 at 4:04 pm

    I have only decorated basic cakes with basic frosting, but I would like to try fancy piping at some point…!

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  83. Rachel Clayson

    February 7, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    I am not new to cake decorating but I am no means an expert! My fondant work is much better than icing decorations. I love this cake idea!

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    • beth

      February 7, 2015 at 3:41 pm

      Thanks, Rachel. I made a handful of cakes back in the 80's before fondant came on the scene. Working with icing can be very challenging, that is for sure. Fondant is a nice tool to use to decorate a cake.

      Reply
  84. Sue

    February 7, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    I am definitely a novice cake decorator, but I have fun! Your cake is AMAZING and perfect!

    Reply
    • beth

      February 7, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      Thanks, Sue. I've really only been decorating cakes seriously for a little over a year and have learned so much.

      Reply

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