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    Monday, June 4, 2012

    Happy Blog-iversary Cake

    We're two!!! Two years old! So since this blog is having it's birthday . . . I thought I'd bake it a cake!!!
    It's a white cake, with blue buttercream icing!! I love buttercream icing, I would totally eat it with a spoon . . . not that I have, Not that I am right now . . . nom nom nom.
    I also love tall layered cakes, this one happens to be a 4 layer cake. In the words of Montell Jordan . . . "This is how we do it!" 
    1) Slice the top off of every layer but the top. You want them to be able to stack well.
    2) I use the small star icing tip. Although in hindsight I think the Larger star tip would have worked a bit better. 
    3) I do a bit of a skim coat of icing around the cake, filling in the gaps. Then I start at the top making small swirls of icing. 
    4) I moved down the cake and ended at the bottom. 
    5) I filled in the smaller gaps with little dabs of icing. DONE!!! 

    We're cutting off a slice of Blog-iversary cake for you, and sending out a big HUGE thank you! We're two years old and going strong because of you, our readers. Thank you!  

    Make sure to pop back later today for our first ever VLOG! It's a Video House Tour!!
    Posted by Maillardville Manor at 5:35 AM
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    29 comments:

    1. Hi I'm AmandaJune 4, 2012 at 5:45 AM

      Oh, I'm looking for a good buttercream recipe... would you be willing to share yours?? Looks delish!

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      1. Maillardville ManorJune 5, 2012 at 11:23 PM

        I'll get working on a post about Buttercream icing! I make it a bit different then most people!
        Can't wait to share!
        Lots of Love
        Ashli

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      2. Hi I'm AmandaJune 6, 2012 at 5:52 AM

        Can't wait! I hope it's soon =) I've got to make 100ish cupcakes for a wedding shower on the 23rd!

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    2. Ami at A Sierra HomeJune 4, 2012 at 6:17 AM

      That looks awesome-you have got me in the mood to bake. You have some serious skills! Can't wait to see the tour!

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    3. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJune 4, 2012 at 6:25 AM

      Happy Birthday!!! Love your cake and such talent, I can't decorate one at all. Beautiful. Hugs, Marty

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    4. AnonymousJune 4, 2012 at 6:39 AM

      Happy Blog Birthday! Nom nom nom is right! This looks deeee-lish. I love the blue buttercream icing. Wowzers. ;)

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    5. Simply LKJJune 4, 2012 at 6:43 AM

      Who says you can't eat cake for breakfast??? I would be happy to oblige right now. Amazing. You are so talented, Ashli. Can't WAIT for the vlog!!!
      Happy Blog-iversary!!

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    6. Melissa GrilloJune 4, 2012 at 6:45 AM

      Have you tried the Bake Easy strips from Wilton? Michaels (or other craftstores) carry them for about $10 (pre-coupon of course!) Youll never have to level off your cakes again! They work great!

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      1. Maillardville ManorJune 5, 2012 at 11:24 PM

        I've never heard of those!!! But I'm headed there this weekend I'll definitely check them out! I hate leveling cakes!!!
        Thanks so much for the info!
        Lots of Love
        Ashli

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    7. GinaEJune 4, 2012 at 7:22 AM

      Yeah, I'm up for cake for breakfast too! Honestly girl, you seem to be good at everything!! Your cake decorating is so good. Looking forward to your video.

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    8. Amanda - Small Home Big StartJune 4, 2012 at 7:37 AM

      Happy Blog-iversary! Love the cake. Looks delish :)

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    9. Lori June 4, 2012 at 7:42 AM

      Happy Blog Birthday!!! The cake looks great! Your blog is by far one of my MOST favorite blogs to visit. Have a wonderful week. . .can't wait to see what wonderful posts you have for us.

      Lori

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    10. AnonymousJune 4, 2012 at 7:49 AM

      Ashli,
      Loving the color of the cake. OMG I think I just gained back 5 pounds looking at it. Can't wait for the VLOG eekkkkkkkkkkk. Congrats.
      Racquel

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    11. KatieJune 4, 2012 at 8:37 AM

      Make sure and save me a piece! :)

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    12. BeckyJune 4, 2012 at 8:58 AM

      Happy 2 years Ashli! Your cake is beautiful! Cant wait for the vlog :)

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    13. Vintage HomeJune 4, 2012 at 9:36 AM

      Ashli....haPpY AnniverSArY...not only does your cake look yummy it looks stylish!...very fitting...very fun!

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    14. Walking on SunshineJune 4, 2012 at 10:46 AM

      Happy 2 year Anniversary.Keep on blogging ,you re an inspiration.
      Xoxo
      Lulu

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    15. momentumJune 4, 2012 at 11:03 AM

      Congrats on the Birthday! The cake looks delicious! May I ask where you got your cake stand?

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      1. Maillardville ManorJune 5, 2012 at 11:25 PM

        Thank you!!!
        The cake stand is from Macy's Home Store. It's from Martha Stewart's collection!!! It's my Favorite!!
        Lots of Love
        Ashli

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    16. Nothing But Blue Skies...June 4, 2012 at 11:26 AM

      Cake and coffee are my FAVORITE! ...Not that I do it...hahaha. Much.

      Happy, Happy Blog-iverasry! You rock!

      xoxo-Lisa

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    17. LoriJune 4, 2012 at 11:38 AM

      Love your blog...by the way Montell Jordan is my church's worship pastor at Victory World Church in Atlanta. Happy anniversary!

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    18. Ellie at Emerald PieJune 4, 2012 at 2:06 PM

      The cake looks great. Happy Blogiversary to you!!

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    19. slip4June 4, 2012 at 3:22 PM

      Very fancy! I am drooling. Happy blogiversary :)

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    20. mwimpJune 4, 2012 at 6:18 PM

      happy blogiversary! it looks so yummy!

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    21. Megan // Honey We're HomeJune 4, 2012 at 6:53 PM

      So pretty! And I just realized our 2 year blogiversary is just 10 days apart. You're older:) I can't wait to watch the video!

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    22. Erin @ WriteTastyJune 4, 2012 at 7:45 PM

      Yum! That cake looks delicious! Happy Blogiversary!

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    23. Erin @ WriteTastyJune 4, 2012 at 7:45 PM

      Yum! That cake looks delicious! Happy Blogiversary!

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    24. Jo-Lynne ShaneJune 5, 2012 at 4:20 AM

      That is GORGEOUS! (found you thru Pinterest)

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    25. KatrinaNovember 4, 2012 at 8:38 PM

      I just made this for my fiancé's birthday, with a tie dye cake underneath, and it looks amazing! And it's beautiful in my new cake stand, it's almost a statement decoration! Thanks so much for posting it, it really pulled his birthday together.

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