Bud Light!
This was my very first ever "paid" groom's cake. The bride requested a case of Bud Light.
I must admit that we don't drink Bud Light, & I really had no idea what the case looked like. So, I went to Publix & purchased a case. I needed it not only for reference of the look but also for dimensions!
So, how do you make a case of Bud Light?
This is 2 layers of Chocolate cake. I have crumb coated them & added dowels for support.
I then added the additional two layers of chocolate cake.
(special note to decorators...next time, I will put the supports closer to the end to prevent sagging)
I double checked the dimensions to ensure accuracy!
Then, I covered the cake with fondant & began the decorating.
I cut out the letters & logo & began hand painting the details.
It's hard to see, but I even used Silver Luster Dust for the shading of the letters.
I repeated the same steps for the top.
As I was completing the top of this cake, delivery drivers arrived with the NEW refrigerator!! I was so happy & excited to see them. I had been anxiously awaiting their arrival. The cake was on the table next to various paint brushes, food coloring, etc. It never, even for a second, occurred to me that it could be damaged. I gestured toward the cake as I said, "You are just in time! I can put the cake in my new fridge!" I kind of thought I was making it clear that this was a cake. Apparently not.
Instead of handing the paperwork to me personally, the driver PUT THEM ON TOP OF THE CAKE!!! Are you kidding me?!! I did not scream. I remember hearing myself suck in breath. I did say, through clenched teeth, for nobody to move. Now, I can take it as a compliment. They didn't notice it was Cake! They though it was real!
Both the Bride & Groom arrived to pick up the cake. What was I gonna do with a case of Bud Light?
I gave it to them, of course!
The only thing better than a case of beer Cake is a case of beer to go with it!
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