Thursday, October 18, 2012

My Controversial Cake

 Never knew a cake could create such a controversy! 

Ever since I published the photo of my "Autumn Baskets" cake it has been the topic of controversy. It has been stolen and posted on other baker's websites. I've been told that I was "inspired by Susan Carberry" (whom, at the time, I had never heard of nor had I ever seen her amazing cakes) and that I needed to give her credit. Others have copied and posted this image to their facebook claiming that they created it and It's been the topic of mile long threads on facebook cake groups. Things like this have been happening for two years now. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that my cake would cause such a stir.



I'm floored and at the same time flattered! 



So there you have it...



My controversial cake!


I designed this cake for an autumn pig roast my family was invited to in Pumpkin Town, South Carolina. My good friend, Sandy Stutes helped me put some of it together.



So just for the record, this is an original cake designed by me, Veronica Arthur of
 With Love & Confection. 

:)

19 comments:

  1. Well, it sure is beautiful, and you deserve all the credit for making such an amazing cake!

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    1. Aww! Thank you! What a sweet thing to say!

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    2. Are the pumpkins, etc ALL cake?? Its beautiful!

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    3. Yes they are all edible made of Rice Krispie treats and covered in fondant :)

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  2. this cake is absolutely breath taking! i love the pumpkins and the autumn leaves are so realistic!
    how beautiful

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    1. Thank you Em! Just started following you wonderful baking blog! Thank you for finding me!

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  3. this cake is so beautiful! taking my breath! ... and you blog and works is just awesome! Thank you so much! :) love!

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    1. Thank you Denise! I just started following your blog and your cookies are adorable! I tried commenting but couldn't get it to work.

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    2. Hi Veronica!
      So glad to have you find me. I just had to come over and visit you to. I read your wonderful story...i have a fondness for SC as my dads family lives nesr where you do. I also have a dear friend who grew up in Greenville and attended Bob Jones as well. I see we both love to create! Your cake is amazing. Dont let those lurkers get to you...i have had it happen as well, they must not have anything better to do.
      Be blessed,
      Lorena

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    3. Thank you Lorena! It's so sweet of you to join me here on my blog! I was looking at your beautiful creations and I love your shabby-chicness! See you soon!

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  4. What an absolutely beautiful cake... You have such great talent.. When I first saw the picture I thought it was a Fall decoration that went on a porch in the foyer.

    Beautiful......

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  5. Great cake. Wish I could find one similar. My mother-in-law has a birthday 10/31 and she liked this on Facebook and wants one! Looks wonderful. What parts are edible?

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    1. Thank you Carole! The entire cake and everything you see is edible :)

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  6. Well, you've hit the big time on this cake now! You made "Sunday Sweets"!

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  7. OMG! I seriously thought it was a real bushel full of pumpkins. You are a true artist!

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