Official Birthday/Anniversary Cake thread Part II

[nolagirl]

All I know about ganache is that its made out of chocolate and cream. The more cream you add the more runny it is and it can be used as a frosting for cakes. If you use less cream it will be thicker and thats how a lot of chocolate truffles are made!! Yummy!

This is all true. Generally, heavy cream is heated to boiling before being poured over finely chopped chocolate. It is allowed to sit for a minute then is gently whisked to bring it together. While still somewhat warm and liquid it can be poured over a cake. If it is allowed to cool and set it can become a stiffer filling for truffles. Also though, if you make a batch of ganache and allow it to cool to the correct temperature it can be whipped into a fluffy icing.

 

[Deesknee]

Hi Everyone,

My triplets are graduating this spring & they are each bringing graduating friends with them to disney. I would love to do a cake or something special like that for them. There will be 5 boys and 2 girls. Any suggestions? They will be staying on property & are getting the dining pkg.

Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[Rachael Q]

Is it possible to have a cake delivered to POP? I thought I had read that you could, but now can't find it. Of course I could have imagined it.

 

[goofygal531]

Is it possible to have a cake delivered to POP? I thought I had read that you could, but now can't find it. Of course I could have imagined it.

I believe you can order one and pick it up at the food court. I don't think they'll deliver it to your room.

 

[Spokavegas]

I JUST got off the phone with the "cake hotline" for all of the World, and they were SO GREAT! I've seen lots of complaints on here....so I just wanted to put up a positive note! Some people were going to the GF Bakery for Cali Grill, and I think you'll have better luck if you go straight to the cake hotline instead. (407-827-2253)

We have 10 people....so we'd need a 10 inch cake (the smaller cannot be customized anyway)- but it was going to be $30 to add a decoration of any kind- including an edible character design. So....instead, I switched to the chocolate fondant Mickey cake that I've seen pictures of. It may be a bit smaller, I'm not sure- but so much cooler, and $48 instead of the possible $70! I had them put my cc number on file so that it would not end up on our dinner bill that night and everyone would laugh that I spent $50 on a cake for Nana's big day!!! Our options were either vanilla with vanilla filling, or choc with choc filling. We went with choc, and it will be delivered with our dessert on February 4th at the Cali! I'm so excited!

 

[Figmificent]

I am so excited to see this mini-cake surprises! I am leaving in 8 days, and if no one else has pictures I'm sure I will... yes they are for my adult husband and I... if I can't be a kid in Disney then it's no fun

 

[Princess_Melanie]

Here are the pictures of Aaron's (DBF) birthday cake from last week (Jan 16th) - we were there for his 30th birthday and it was a total surprise - he had no idea till a few weeks before we went. He didn't know where we were staying or any of the ADRs - they were all ones he listed ages ago for me that he wanted to try.

He really wanted to do Breakfast with the Mad Hatter at 1900 PF so I organised a Mad Hatter cake for him. It was such a surprise - the whole place sang Happy Birthday, Tigger bouncing along beside him and it was PERFECT!!

It was plain white cake and frosting inside - I need to download those pictures still but here are 2 - us and the cake and one of the cake!!

 

[d1sneyf4n]

Here are the pictures of Aaron's (DBF) birthday cake from last week (Jan 16th) - we were there for his 30th birthday and it was a total surprise - he had no idea till a few weeks before we went. He didn't know where we were staying or any of the ADRs - they were all ones he listed ages ago for me that he wanted to try.

He really wanted to do Breakfast with the Mad Hatter at 1900 PF so I organised a Mad Hatter cake for him. It was such a surprise - the whole place sang Happy Birthday, Tigger bouncing along beside him and it was PERFECT!!

It was plain white cake and frosting inside - I need to download those pictures still but here are 2 - us and the cake and one of the cake!!

WOW........that cake is awesome. If you do not mind me asking, how much did it cost? We will be going for my daughters 6 bday and my sons 3 bday. We will be getting a cake for them, just have to decide on what.

 

[dreamn_Disney]

I believe you can order one and pick it up at the food court. I don't think they'll deliver it to your room.

I ordered a Mickey head cake from the hotline for POP. We were there last Aug. I picked it up in the food court but was told it could be delivered. Someone had to be in the room to accept it was the only requirement.

 

[Desnik]

I am getting nervous about ordering the mini castle cake over the phone after reading about so many mishaps.

Can I just walk into the BW bakery and order it in person. I could do it 2-3 days before I actually need it.

I really want a mini cake for DD's bday but do not want to be given a 6" cake with a castle on top like someone here got.

 

[DeeCee735]

Here are the pictures of Aaron's (DBF) birthday cake from last week (Jan 16th) - we were there for his 30th birthday and it was a total surprise - he had no idea till a few weeks before we went. He didn't know where we were staying or any of the ADRs - they were all ones he listed ages ago for me that he wanted to try.

He really wanted to do Breakfast with the Mad Hatter at 1900 PF so I organised a Mad Hatter cake for him. It was such a surprise - the whole place sang Happy Birthday, Tigger bouncing along beside him and it was PERFECT!!

It was plain white cake and frosting inside - I need to download those pictures still but here are 2 - us and the cake and one of the cake!!

I must ask, which bakery did you call to get this cake and would you mind telling me how much you paid for it? I wanted this SO BAD for ou 25th anniversary, but they told me they started at $500! I didn't think they'd just do the one layer. This is a pic of our cake, that I LOVE LOVE LOVE, and am VERY happy this is the one I found and ordered, but for future reference I'd like more info on your cake! I love it so much! Thanks for any info you can offer.

 

[tarheelmjfan]

I am getting nervous about ordering the mini castle cake over the phone after reading about so many mishaps.

Can I just walk into the BW bakery and order it in person. I could do it 2-3 days before I actually need it.

I really want a mini cake for DD's bday but do not want to be given a 6" cake with a castle on top like someone here got.

Will you be going soon? I was thinking of having Boardwalk Bakery make our DS's birthday cake on Valentine's Day. (We're having dinner at Nine Dragons. We could pick it up & carry it into the restaurant, if that's allowed.) Anyway, I'm sure he'll want to get his girlfriend something too. The mini castle would be great! If you find out more info (i.e. price, how to order, what to expect, etc.), would you please let me know? Thanks in advance

 

[Tink901]

I cannot wait to go back to Yachtsman! We will be at WDW for 14 nights in August and we will be visiting Yachtsman at least 2 times for dinner.

Last year my birthday cake was from Boardwalk Bakery, but we might have to try a Yachtsman cake this year.

I did make a point of telling Mark that we had a FABULOUS experience with food and service.

You need a Yachtsman cake - they are awesome!!! Always very moist and flavorful and very creative! Have a great time on your August trip!!

 

[Tink901]

Thank you Brenda, I 'm sorry I thought your ticker said soon to be married, I did not realize you were already married!! Glad to hear your husband is the Chef at the Yachtsman, I cannot wait to try it! Thanks for the info, I think I may call to just get some info and then decide what it is I want!

Lurkeloo thanks for the info also.

I can't believe it yet that I actually am going to be in Disney for my 20th anniversary and no kids!! Well my kids are older but they still wanted to come with us!! Deb

No problem we just got married 2 weeks ago and April is our Disney Wedding with all of our Family and Friends.

It can't hurt to call and see what they can suggest. Have a wonderful 20th Anniversary trip!

Brenda

 

[lynn46356]

I've made my mind up that I'll be making an ADR for the Yachtsman and ordering a cake for my DH and I when we go to WDW for our 25th wedding anniversary this November or December. I love this thread. Although it does make me crave sweets. Thanks everyone for all the photos of their cakes along with all of the info that is provided here. Happy Cake Ordering Everyone!

Lynn

 

[DizzyErin]

Hi everyone, how i loove this thread

Am thinking of doing dinner for DD's 11th at the T-Rex restaurant in DTD any ideas where i could order a cake form for there? I assume i'll have to pick it up and take it with me which isn't a problem

TIA

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

You need a Yachtsman cake - they are awesome!!! Always very moist and flavorful and very creative! Have a great time on your August trip!!

Thanks! I will have to PM you closer to my trip and get some insider tips.

Hopefully the 90 day ADR thing won't be a problem. We are staying concierge for the second half of the trip so if I can't get what I want for the front half then maybe IPO can book it for the back half.

My cake last year wasn't terribly fancy, but it was good. White cake, strawberries in custard filing, whipped cream frosting, garnished with white chocolate shavings and fresh strawberries. Unfortunately we had the DxDDP so we were always too full for cake. It broke our hearts to throw out the leftovers. This year we aren't getting any dining plans, so hopefully we'll be able to finish a 10" cake!

 

[pamouselover]

No problem we just got married 2 weeks ago and April is our Disney Wedding with all of our Family and Friends.

It can't hurt to call and see what they can suggest. Have a wonderful 20th Anniversary trip!

Brenda

Next trip, I am coming to visit your DH. How great that must be.
Soon as the kids are older, DH and I are moving to the sunshine state.
Can I use the dis you think as a reference for a job at WDW?

 

[Jax]

Hello,

Does anyone have a current picture of the slipper dessert for the GF?

I am considering ordering a couple of slippers for our dinner at 1900 Park Fare (my birthday and nieces first official day in Disney World).

Also, to order these do I contact the Grand Floridian or 1900 Park Fare?

Thanks!

 

[tiggerlvr]

Hi Brenda, so newlyweds how exciting.....let's see if I can remember back that far!!! Thanks for the good wishes on our 20th anniversary, watch out in a blink of an eye it goes by! I am so excited to call and get info and ideas on the cakes from the Yachtsman, we leave 3 weeks from today, so I think I should wait another week before I call? Do you know if they will box up the cake for you to take with you? I am sure we will not eat it all, we are going on an illuminations cruise right after our dinner, we are sharing one with some people from the dis, and I thought we could probably share some left over cake with them is this allowed? I also can't wait for our meal, I have heard great reviews of this place! And hey if your husband works there it has to be great right!! Congratulations on your marriage may it be long and happy! Deb