Cake Decorating class

My mom and I have been taking a cake decorating class up at the Michael's by my house. We just finished course one (basic decorating skills) and started course two (flowers and gum paste) last week.

My monster cake

Ribbon roses, not my best work. I think I need more practice.

This is from the last night in course one. We were supposed to take everything that we learned in four weeks and design our own cake. My girls were so excited that I put Hello Kitty on it. Andy wants me to make a pirate cake next time.

I forget what this flower is called, and right now I'm too lazy to get up and go look in the book for the name.

My practice cupcakes.

These are some cupcakes that I made for my cousin Alyssa's baptism.

These are from the first night of course two. My first attempt at working with fondant.

This little beauty is the cake I made for Madelyn's birthday pictures! I  think it turned out pretty cute!

Blackbottom Strawberry Cream Pie

This is for all you fans, lol. I got this recipe last year, it is just so delicious that i wanted to share it with you.

1 cooked deep dish pie crust
2/3 c. hot fudge topping
8 oz. cream cheese (softened)
1 C. powdered sugar
3-4 C. Strawberries (quartered)
1/2 C. Strawberry pie glaze (i use the danish dessert mix)
1. Make crust as directed on box. Cool completely, about 15 min.
2. Spread fudge topping along the bottom of the crust and refrigerate for ONE HOUR.
3. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar. Medium speed until smooth. Carefully spread over fudge.
4.In a medium bowl, gently mix strawberries and glaze. Spoon over cream cheese and refrigerate until firm. (about 1 hour)
Optional- Top with Whipped Cream
This pie is DELICIOUS!