I have stumbled upon a trend with my "naked cakes". I didn't realize they were so popular. I mean really it looks like I forgot to ice some of it.... This naked cake looked like it had blossoms strewn on the top. The sort of blossoms that a toddler would pick for his Mother, you know the ones that have no stems. 
I always took these blossoms, from a child, with the highest of praise for the thoughtful gift. I always keep them on the counter floating in a glass of water.
So my naked cake reminds me of something only a Mother would love; like that gift from her child during those tender years.
This cake is a French vanilla cake mix with a layer of seedless blackberry jam and regular vanilla icing. The flowers on top are all edible; lilac, English daisy, and dianthus. The pansy teacups are by Gracie china.
Do you have fond memories of a sweet child giving you a handful of blossoms?
Sherry
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Hello Sherry,
ReplyDeleteYes, I definitely think you are on to something good : )
I love your naked cakes, and this one looks scrumptious! I would really like a slice please : )
Your tea cups look gorgeous next to your flower topped cake!
Happy Tea Day!
Hugs,
Terri
Very pretty! I prefer these "undecorated' cakes too! xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful cake - lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteSherry, your naked cake looks scrumptious! Yes, I have many memories of my little guys bringing me freshly picked posies. I remember one day my oldest brought me a bouquet that included many bugs and Hubby and I had a doozy of a time getting rid of them too. *smiles*
ReplyDeleteThe teacups say springtime as well as your cake. A lovely post!
Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby as well! Seems we have much in common with three boys and an anniversary in May, as well as our love of tea time! Have a beautiful day, my friend.
Blessings,
Sandi
Oh my your cake looks delish!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are lovely. Mmmmm...that cake! It was around this time of year that my kids would always bring me dandelions. That's why, to this day, they are still beautiful to me. Deb
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry,
ReplyDeleteI think you have stated something.... Mmmmm, this looks perfect to me! So Whimsical! I think it's gorgeous, I pinned it and going to make one myself:-)
Hugs...
Bella
I never knew a naked cake was beautiful too until I saw this. I am also most definitely PIN'g this. It rivals anything I've ever made, I am going to have to up my game!
ReplyDeleteI am having a "Table It" link party showcasing anything to do with tables...food, tablescapes, coffee table vignettes and I'd love for you to join us and share your post with us if you have time :-)
http://www.rustic-refined.com/2014/05/table-reviews-flash-link-party.html
Oh Sherry your cake looks to pretty to eat...but it sounds to good not too!!
ReplyDeleteThe cake looks pretty, delicious and I like the state of nakedness. It reminded me that my mother always filled the middle of our cakes with jam, no icing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful teacups and your cake! I need do do this when my flowers start blooming. Easy, but so pretty!
ReplyDeleteNancy
Hi Sherry,
ReplyDeleteOoops it was a typo! I dropped the R. I meant to say - "it looks like you have started something"... like a fabulous trend!
sorry!
Hugs,
Bella
The cake looks yummy and the little flowers sprinkled on top adds more delicate appeal to it.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a good week.
Oh, I think I have to have a slice right now! It looks just scrumptious and so pretty!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne of Simply Suzannes at Home
ReplyDeleteI discovered this kind of cake several years ago at Miette bakery in San Francisco. This style is called a 'Tomboy Cake."
I love their old-fashioned look too.
Yours is quite beautiful with the flowers!
Thanks so much for sharing.
Have a great day Sherry,
Suzanne
This type of cake is the first cake I remember from our Sunday Dinner's and my Grandmother's house. I had forgotten that memory until I started to blog.
ReplyDeleteMadonna
MakeMineLemon
Hi Sherry! Your tea is lovely. The cake looks pretty and delicious. The teacups are very pretty too.
ReplyDeleteYour cake is lovely. I can almost taste it. Thank you for sharing with us at Wake Up Wednesday Linky Party. We will be featuring your cake at next weeks party.
ReplyDeleteAngel
very pretty cake with the flowers on it. Anything from my children was sweet, even wilted dandelions!
ReplyDeleteI love naked cakes. I recently discovered this new trend myself...funny thing I've been making cakes like this for ages! Haha! :D
ReplyDeleteTruly beautiful and it sounds divine, Sherry.
Toodles,
Tammy<3
Shhh....don't tell...but I'm not a huge fan of eating frosting so a naked cake is perfect to me!! And yours sounds absolutely delectable.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a little girl I had been given strict orders to NOT pick flowers. And because I got in trouble once with the mean old lady next door...that sealed the deal for me. She took a lot of fun out of my tender young life. (And believe me we prayed for her, too.)
I hope you'll share your sweet treat with us a Project Inspire{d}!!
Hope your weekend is Extraordinary!
What a sweet post! And the cake is so pretty to look at and sounds scrumptious!Love the sprinkling of flowers on top...sooo romantic:)Have a lovely day, Sherry!~hugs, Poppy
ReplyDeleteWish I had a piece of your yummy cake in this rainy afternoon with a hot cuppa tea! Thank you for having us for tea.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Mother's Day ahead.
FABBY
Sherry, thanks so much for joining us at Table It Link Party and I hope you'll be able to visit us again when it starts every Monday at 7 am...it wouldn't be a party without your beautiful creations!
ReplyDeleteLove your party. Thanks for hosting. Please stop by our party. We would love to have one of your amazing creations at our party. http://loulougirls.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteSherry, I think this is so pretty! I always laugh over those who ate edible flowers! I am sure I have nibbled on a few in my life. The dandelion flower never lied when put under my chin as to whether I liked butter or not!
ReplyDeleteI also think I would like a cake with a bit less frosting! Now, I can frost my cakes like this and say this is the latest style...
Lovely as Always, Roxy
Thanks for coming to the PARTY!
This is so pretty! I love the simple flowers on top. Pinned. Thanks for being part of our party. Please come and show off on Monday at 7 pm. We would love it. http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteHappy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls
Hi Sherry,
ReplyDeleteYour naked cake sounds and look sooo delicious. I think it's perfect, so romantic, especially paired with those pansy teacups. Happy Mother's Day!
Hugs,
Linda at Beautiful Ideas
Truly beautiful cake, Sherry - I hope you had a blessed Mother's Day! I am delighted that you shared with A Return to Loveliness,
ReplyDeleteKathy
Your cake is so inviting to eat, I will take one please.
ReplyDeleteThanks for co-hosting from Wake Up Wednesday.
Please join me on my WW this week
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PS I am a new follower on Pinterest and FB.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!!
Karren
Oh My Heartsie Girl
I do love the looks of this cake! I think one is in my very near future! Thanks for linking it up to my Creative Ways Link Party too!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Nici