#fondant toppers

[smileshighway]

Groovy Fondant Toppers

[salvation-denied]

Made some random cat out of fondant... I lowkey love it

[jobthomas]

Mila & Bluey

For Mila’s last birthday, I attempted to make a Shaun the Sheep cake topper. The result was better than I hoped, so I guess we have a tradition now. Kim made the cake and took care of the icing, as she did last year. In the last few months, Mila’s gotten very fond of Bluey, a wonderful Australian cartoon, which is extremely relatable to parents watching along as well. She regularly will even…

[tysonrunningfox]

A picture journey of the last few hours of my life

[annascakeart]

[cakepearlsofficial]

The Allure of Silicone Fondant Molds

Introduction:

In the delightful world of cake decoration, silicone fondant molds have emerged as the secret weapons of both professional bakers and passionate home enthusiasts. Crafted from food-grade silicone, these molds have revolutionized the way intricate designs and artistic details grace our sweet creations. This article explores the captivating allure of silicone fondant molds, from their versatile designs to the transformative impact they have on cake artistry.

Versatility in Design:

Silicone fondant molds are the architects of edible dreams, offering an expansive array of designs that cater to every whim and fancy. From delicate lace patterns to whimsical shapes and intricate floral motifs, the versatility of these molds provides a limitless canvas for creative expression. The ability to personalize cakes for various occasions, be it weddings, birthdays, or other celebrations, adds a touch of uniqueness to each creation.

Ease of Use and Precision:

One of the standout features of silicone fondant molds is their user-friendly design. The pliability of silicone ensures a seamless demolding process, preserving the finest details of the design with precision. The non-stick surface reduces the need for excessive greasing or flouring, allowing decorators to achieve a flawless release. This user-friendly aspect empowers both seasoned professionals and novice bakers to embark on their cake decorating journey with confidence.

Beyond Fondant: Culinary Exploration:

While the term "fondant" is in the name, the applications of silicone fondant molds extend far beyond traditional cake decorating. Pastry chefs and chocolatiers have harnessed the versatility of these molds to create intricate chocolate designs, marzipan embellishments, and sugar adornments. The adaptability of silicone molds opens the door to culinary exploration, encouraging chefs to experiment with different mediums and techniques to push the boundaries of confectionery art.

Tips for Optimal Usage:

1. Pristine Preparation: Ensure the silicone fondant molds are thoroughly cleaned and dried before each use, ensuring a flawless finish and extending the mold's lifespan.

2. Temperature Control: While silicone is heat-resistant, it's crucial to follow recommended temperature guidelines to maintain the mold's structural integrity and performance.

3. Colorful Creativity: Silicone fondant molds serve as a perfect canvas for color experimentation. Infuse vibrant shades of fondant or chocolate to add depth and visual appeal to your edible creations.

4. Storage Wisdom: Store silicone fondant molds in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, avoiding folding or creasing to preserve their shape and longevity.

Conclusion:

Silicone fondant molds have transcended their utilitarian role, becoming essential tools in the realm of cake decoration. Their versatile designs, coupled with user-friendly features, make them indispensable for anyone looking to add a touch of artistry to their sweet creations. As decorators and chefs continue to explore the boundless possibilities that silicone fondant molds present, it's evident that these molds are catalysts for a new era of edible masterpieces, where every cake becomes a canvas for creativity.

[mydreamcake0]

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[sweetcakefetish]

Gumpaste Black Lace Shoe Cake Topper

Description:      You don’t have to be a master baker to turn any cake into a work of art. All you need is the right accessories to pipe some life into your cake. This stunning handmade gum paste high heel, adds an elegant sass and flair to any cake.      This high heel topper is completely created by hand with gum paste, fondant, and non-edible black lace to give her some serious wow! She stands at a striking 6” tall and will fit beautifully on an 8” round cake. This fabulous handmade sugar high heel cake topper is a must for any serious shoe lover!

This shoe is made to order processing time is 5-7 business days then shipping is 1-4 business days depending on location.

Features: Handmade Item Made to Order Materials: Gum Paste, Fondant, Food Safe black lace Measurements: 6” high, 5 1/2 inches long and 2 1/12 inches in width. 

Additional Notes: Listing is for ONE sugar high heel shoe// Fits an 8” and up cake round  

Please see our FAQ for much more info!

[theworldoffostering]

The cake that has been stressing me the heck out for the past week. It looks super simple, but for real took me hours and hours and hours. The toppers are edible and I had to have someone print them for me and then back them with fondant and put skewers into them. It sounds easy. I think it is easy, but it took me at least an hour to do the three on top.

[elysiandxyz]

Hello Raincode Community! I have come to post about Yuma’s birthday<3

First of all, I apologize for being inactive, exams got in the way of me participating in Yuma Month. I’m still a little upset I wasn’t able to get through all the prompts. But hey, I’m at a 3.7 GPA at least 🫶🏼

Im currently working on Yuma’s birthday drawing. I decided to give up on Yakou to focus on my favorite purple wizard. (my bf always calls Yuma that 😭)

When I’m done drawing it, I’ll be going onto the rest of the prompts for Yuma Month, stay tuned!

Motivation really hit me hard, I’m just glad I have more Freetime now<3

Happy Birthday to my favorite Amnesiac Detective Yuma Kokohead! He’s trying his best, I love him sm.

Cakepop info:

- Cakepop is made by Halara and Fubuki.

- Cloud is hardened chocolate with caramel on the inside.

- The hardened chocolate varies with flavors depending on the detective’s preferences. The chocolate’s painted gray.

- The actual flavor of the cakepop also varies depending on the detective’s favorite cake flavors. Each of the 6 cakepops are made specifically to each detective!

Cake Info:

- The main flavor of the cake is Ube cake

- Coconut shavings decorated half of the cake (Desuhiko put the coconut there to make a pun out of Yuma’s name)

- The icing is Ube buttercream, the light purple icing and white icing is normal buttercream. The vibrant purple is fondant

- The umbrella is edible and is made out of white chocolate.

- The roses are made by Kurumi, and they are also made out of white chocolate (Small coconut shavings to give out a glitter effect).

- The frosting and cake was made by Fubuki, Desuhiko got the ingredients with Kurumi (Yakou supervised them)

- Shinigami somehow made herself to be a cake topper / Candle holder

Props to anyone who actually wants to bake it 😭

[keiskake]

chisaki kai x gn!reader

fluff/one shot (cw//mention of 'drinks' and not proofread properly)

a/n ~ i forgot about his birthday, and then decided to write it at 10pm. it was supposed to be a drabble but ended as a one short, but i'm very happy with the end result. happy birthday overhaul, he kinda cute.

the 20th of the 3rd month. chisaki's birthday. chisaki wasn't the biggest fan of celebrations, nor did he see the need for them whatsoever. but this year was different, this year you were his lover and not his devout follower. you swore to yourself that his next birthday would be celebrated properly. a party, cake, presents, and the little bits in between. you would make it a birthday he would never forget.

past birthdays you've spent with chisaki weren't memorable in the slightest. back then you would just go on missions like you did every other day, helping him develop the quirk erasing drug or figuring out if heroes were on your tail. you always wondered if he chose to spend the day like that because he genuinely wanted to, or if he did so to ensure no celebrations were held.

you had started planning the big day the minute chisaki asked you to be his. and closer to the date you started letting other members in on the secret, chrono being your main assistant. chrono always listened to chisaki's wishes but this time he couldn't argue with someone on the same level as his boss. you were going to make it happen.

he has scheduled for more tests with the drugs to be done that day, typical. but you were a step ahead. you had chrono and the rest do that testing all night so that your plan of action could move forward that next day. whilst that was going on, you led chisaki to bed early that evening.

"why so early? i have things to do y/n." he stood across the bed, arms crossed and his brows furrowed. he wasn't exactly the happiest of souls that night.

"i'm sleepy kai, and i'm cold."

"i can get you a another blanket."

"no! c'mon just cuddle me, one night with no work won't kill y'know." you knew what you were doing, pouting your lips and giving him the most innocent puppy eyes.

"fine, just one night sweetheart.." he sighed, reluctantly slipping into bed and holding you from behind. you had him right where you wanted.

the morning ahead of you was a busy one. you got out of bed the second your eyes opened and went to see chrono. the testing had been completed, and the gang were slumped on the floor in exhaustion. poor things. the next phase was ready, getting chisaki out of the place. chrono had planned to take chisaki out for a scout around the area, since it was the least conspicuous explanation.

they left soon after, chrono messaging you the same time the door shut '4 hours to finish up y/n'. you had stashed balloons and streamers and party poppers in chrono's closet yesterday afternoon, and all you had to do was place them around the party room. you had chosen the tea room as the party room, given it was the most spacious part of the house that was still presentable.

mimic and others gathered to help decorate the room, whilst you headed for the cake. you decided to make the cake from scratch, a few others from the hassaikai chose to cook up the main meal. you poured your heart into the cake. you made sure every fruit on it was washed well and that all utensils used were cleaned properly after every use. you even made a fondant topper of the plague doctor mask that the group is known for.

you set the cake in the middle of the table, hurrying off soon after for the finishing touches. his gifts. they were the biggest surprise that you had for him. it wasn't usual for the two of you to exchange gifts, even after a year of dating, though it was never off limits either. shin helped you wrapped them up and you got to slap the little pom pom on top each one of them.

you arranged them on the table, everyone admiring all the hard work and efforts of the last four hours. you glanced over at the clock, realising it was almost time and on cue was a message from chrono 'we're coming in 2 minutes, get ready.' you were nervous, your heart pounding a little heavier than before and your hands becoming sweaty. you rushed everyone to hide anywhere they could, throwing yourself behind the table with shin and mimic. it was time for it to all act out.

shuffling noises came from the hallway, the noise continuing to approach the party room. you faced the two members beside you, a smile coming from the three of you in unison. the door creaked open and a muffled conversation crept in. three. two. one.

"SURPISE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOSS!"

you all jumped from the nooks and crannies that you had been hiding in, party poppers flying from across the room and the celebratory noises echoing all around. his face was in shock. he didn't have the foggiest clue what was going on. behind his dark eyes you could see droplets of tears being held back, maybe this was what he wanted from the very start.

"i told you, celebrations are not necessary for such things.."

"yes, but, y/n planned all this. you wouldn't want their efforts to go to waste would you boss?" chrono looked at you with a smile.

after hearing that you were the mastermind behind this chisaki let himself enjoy the party, well enjoy it as much as he could. he tried the food and indulged in a piece of your homemade birthday cake, amused at the little topper. the hassaikai really knew how to party. drinks were going around, music was filling the air and god did these guys know how to dance. behind all the group activities, you guys were still just ordinary people. chisaki was an ordinary person too.

the party went on until evening. at one point you drew chisaki outside, leading him to the garden so he could see the stars with you. they were beautiful that night. no matter where you looked it was beautiful inside and out. you pulled out a box wrapped in purple, handing it to chisaki with a smile.

"for you kai."

"you didn't need to y/n." he took the box, unwrapping its outer shell. he pulled the lid off the box and removed the tissue paper on top. the box held a pair of gloves. a pair of gloves with your name written on the side near the wrists. his eyes glowed like the stars in a blue night like blanket. he dropped the box on the bench, pulling you into a tight embrace.

"i hope you like them and maybe wear them sometime.." you hugged him back, patting his back gently.

"thank you sweetheart, you really go above and beyond for me." he pulled away and placed a small peck on your forehead. "i thought you forgot about today."

"why would i forget such an important day kai?"

"because you didn't say it to me this morning."

"i would never forget! i was gonna say it now. so, happy birthday kai. i love you so much."

"i love you too y/n. thank you for the making this birthday unforgettable"

[ttngummybear]

Okay, I've reached another one of those points where I'm just completely baffled by something. Under the cut for length.

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Wtf is people's problem with amaury guichon, the chocolate guy?? I thought for a while it was a case of reverse ironic enjoyment, where people liked the guy but pretended to hate him to be funny.

But in the comments of this video, people seem to be genuinely mad and I'm so confused?

In the video, he makes this cake:

A lot of it is people foaming at the mouth over fondant, but that's expected... But some are different.

"fuck you" why? Do they just hate the videos? Why do they keep watching???

And then there's this in the replies:

This actually prompted me to go to google and see if he'd done something hateful or something, because like that other comment says, all he did in the video was make a cake amd a topper for it... But nothing came up. Unless it's buried deep somewhere or just didn't come up for me, this guy hasn't dome anything publicly that warrants calling him a piece of shit and then not elaborating.

Can anybody tell me what's going on here?

[josephblogs123]

Creating a show-stopping Captain America cake can be a rewarding experience, but it can also seem daunting, especially for novice bakers. Fortunately, it's not necessary for you to tackle it alone. Collaborative cake decorating is a fantastic way to achieve a stunning cake while having fun. This blog post explores the joys and benefits of working together to create a Captain America cake masterpiece. We'll provide planning tips, dividing tasks, setting up a decorating station, and troubleshooting common challenges. So, gather your fellow bakers, whether they're seasoned decorators or enthusiastic novices, and get ready to create a cake worthy of Captain America himself!

Planning Your Collaborative Captain America Cake

Theme and Design: Before diving in, discuss the desired design with your team. Do you want a classic Captain America cake with a round base, white star, and red stripes? Or perhaps a more elaborate design featuring the shield, helmet, or even a scene from a Captain America movie? Browsing online resources together for inspiration can be a great way to brainstorm ideas. Skill Levels and Preferences: Once you have a theme in mind, consider everyone's skill levels and preferences. If someone has experience with fondant work, they can take charge of crafting the shield or other decorative elements. Baking enthusiasts can focus on creating the perfect cake layers, while others can contribute their artistic talents to piping borders or lettering. Ingredients and Supplies: Make a list of all the ingredients and supplies needed based on your chosen design. Delegate tasks like shopping or prepping ingredients beforehand to ensure a smooth decorating process. Schedule a Decorating Session: Choose a date and time that work for everyone involved. Remember, cake decorating can take time, so factor in enough buffer room to complete the project without feeling rushed.

Dividing and Conquering: Tasks for Your Team

The beauty of collaborative decorating lies in dividing the workload. Here's a breakdown of potential tasks to delegate: • Baking the Cake: This can be a collaborative effort or assigned to someone with baking experience. Ensure everyone agrees on the cake flavour and size beforehand. • Preparing Frosting: Similar to baking, frosting preparation can be a shared task or assigned to someone comfortable with frosting consistency. • Creating Decorations: This is where artistic talents can shine! Depending on your design, tasks might involve colouring fondant, piping borders, cutting out shapes, or creating fondant figures. • Assembling the Cake: This stage involves layering the cake, adding frosting, and carefully positioning the decorations. Delegate tasks based on comfort levels and ensure everyone is aware of the overall design plan. • Cleaning and Presentation: Don't forget the importance of keeping the workspace clean and organized throughout the process. Assign someone to handle cleanup tasks and another to focus on the final presentation, which might involve adding sprinkles or cake toppers.

Setting Up Your Decorating Station

Having a well-organized workspace is key to a successful decorating session. Here's what you'll need: • Large Flat Surface: A kitchen table or countertop cleared of clutter provides ample space for everyone to work comfortably. • Decorating Supplies: Gather all the cake-decorating tools you'll need, including spatulas, icing combs, piping bags and tips, rolling pins, cookie cutters, and fondant smoothers. • Ingredients and Decorations: Have all the prepared cake layers, frosting, fondant, sprinkles, and other embellishments readily accessible. • Cleaning Supplies: Keep paper towels, dishcloths, and cleaning solutions handy for spills or frosting mishaps. • Good Lighting: Ensure your workspace has good lighting to see details clearly while decorating.

Decorating Like a Team: Tips for Success

Here are some pointers to ensure your collaborative cake-decorating experience is enjoyable and productive: • Communication is key: Maintain clear communication throughout the process. Discuss each step beforehand and ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities. • Embrace Flexibility: Be prepared to adapt and adjust the plan as you go. Unexpected challenges might arise, so stay flexible and open to creative solutions. • Celebrate Mistakes: Remember, even professional bakers make mistakes. Don't get discouraged by minor imperfections. Embrace them as part of the collaborative process and have fun fixing them together. Take Breaks and Have Fun!: Remember to take pauses to recover and prevent burnout. Play music, enjoy snacks, and, most importantly, have fun creating your masterpiece together!

Conclusion: Teamwork Makes the Dream Cake a Reality

Creating a Captain America fresh cake through collaboration is a fantastic way to celebrate the spirit of teamwork that embodies Captain America himself. It allows you to share the joy of baking with friends and family while learning new skills from each other. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a complete novice, working together fosters creativity, problem-solving, and a sense of accomplishment. So, grab your ingredients, gather your team, and get ready to embark on a sweet adventure! With a little planning, clear communication, and a dash of creativity, your collaborative Captain America cake will not only be visually stunning but also a delicious testament to the power of teamwork.

[mb-blue-roses]

My participation for @naruyahaweek! This is a bit late, but I wanted to make sure I did it!

Day 1's prompt was Bridge! I drew Larry walking with an anxious Nick across a bridge :D

Day 2's prompt was Sweets! Drew a Larrynix/Naruyaha wedding cake ehe

Day 3's prompt was Artwork! I played a bit loose with this one, but the college era bfs took a break from painting <3

Day 4's prompt was Betrayal! I wanted to keep this mostly fluff, so here's Larry paying Nick back for all the times Nick's helped him out!

Day 5's prompt was Passion! Have an autistic Larry infodumping to his loving bf :}

Day 6's prompt was Exes! My first thought was the late Cindy Stone, and how her murder affected Larry

Day 7's prompt was Think! I headcanon that whenever Nick has a particularly hard case, Larry will make him a drink so he doesn't tire himself out too much

[Image IDs: Seven drawings centered around the ship Naruyaha/Larrynix. All but one feature Phoenix "Nick" Wright and Larry Butz. Nick is a man with dark skin and black hair. He has heterochromia, one eye is dark blue and the other is brown. Larry is a white man with brown eyes and light brown hair. He also has a goatee, and a silver earring in his ear. All drawings are labeled with the day number and a signature, a stylized A_G, somewhere on the drawing.

The first drawing, bridge, features Phoenix and Larry walking across a bridge. Phoenix is wearing a pink sweater with a red heart that has a yellow 'P' in the center. His eyes are shut, and he is clutching the bridge rope with one hand. He has a pensive expression. Larry is holding his other hand. He is wearing an orange jacket and white shirt. He is walking backwards, looking fondly at Nick. The background is a blue sky and clouds. The signature is between them.

The second drawing, sweets, is the only one without Nick and Larry. It is a cake topped with blue fondant and orange frosting that waterfalls down the three layers. There is a heart-shaped chocolate chip cookie on the second layer. An attorney's badge and a paintbrush form a topper for the cake. The signature is next to the cake.

The third drawing, artwork, features Nick smiling and Larry. Larry, who does not have the goatee and is wearing an orange t-shirt, is kissing Nick on the cheek. Nick's sweater has 'P+L' in the center. There is a light blue handprint on the back of Larry's shirt, and a light green handprint on Nick's sweater. Nick is also holding a paint palette. The signature is behind Larry.

The fourth drawing, betrayal, features Larry giving an envelope to Nick. Larry is wearing the jacket and shirt, while Nick is wearing a blue suit with a white undershirt and red tie. The envelope says 'Nicky' with a heart over the I. Nick looks surprised and is blushing. The signature is above Larry's shoulder.

The fifth drawing, passion, has Larry talking to Nick. Larry is wearing an orange sweater and pink beret. He is talking with his eyes closed, and lines indicating he is waving his hands excitedly. Nick is wearing the blue suit, and smiling and Larry with a loving expression. The signature is above Larry's arm.

The sixth drawing, exes, features Nick comforting Larry. Larry is wearing a black shirt and staring at a Thinker statue. There are tears in his eyes. Nick, who is wearing a bluish-grey shirt, has a hand on his shoulder. He is giving Larry a sympathetic smile. The signature is between them.

The seventh and final drawing, think, shows Nick sitting at a table. There are some papers in front of him, and he has a hand resting on them. He is looking up and to the side. Larry is reaching in from the side, holding a mug. He is setting the mug down. There is a heart next to Nick's head. The signature is next to Larry's arm. End IDs]

[merryfortune]

Cake Topper

Written for the (closed) Winter Bingo by @/sweetandspicybingos

Prompt: Tree Topper

Title: Cake Topper

Ship: Respectfulshipping | Ryoken/Spectre

Fandom: Yu-Gi-Oh! Vrains

Rating: T

Word Count: 1.6k

Tags: Wedding Fluff

   Ryoken was not a sweet tooth. Thus, he was more preoccupied with the savoury hors d'oeuvres that he wanted on display at his and Spectre’s wedding. Little quiches in thick crusts, tuna and cucumber sandwiches smaller than his thumb, or a gourmet selection of cheese and biscuits. That’s what made his mouth water and attention wander.

   The same could not be said about Spectre.

   He was a massive chocoholic underneath the air that he gave where he seemed like he would purely care for rabbit food and rabbit food exclusively. He was a fiend for white chocolate, would try any exotic flavour of any kind of chocolate at least once and so on and so forth.

   Though in this instance, Ryoken could forgive Spectre for how devoted he was to all things sweet and sugary. After all, the wedding cake was quite the focal point of any given wedding. It was in the title of it.

   Thus, a lot of compromise was necessary. Ryoken wanted to go small (for once) and Spectre wanted to go big (for once). Vanilla or chocolate or something making use of seasonal fruits. Fondant or buttercream? These were all the sorts of things that they went back and forth on at length, visiting different patisseries and other cake shops.

   Ryoken could swear that his tongue went numb by the end of it but it was worth it. They somehow managed to make a perfect wedding cake for their special day.

   And what a special day it was going to be.

   A time that they didn’t know was possible; a future that they didn’t know was possible.

   Given their history, neither of them thought that they would grow old. Or have to worry about taxes and healthcare. They thought it would end in a blaze of dishonourable glory as the Tower of Hanoi would go down in flames but it didn’t. It seemed the world had a softer, even sweeter end in store for them as violence was cast aside in favour of peace.

   Though it took some work to get to that peace - and they had to be dragged kicking and screaming through it since they were the ones causing such discord. But they were able to accept it. Eventually. Even finding benefits to it as it allowed for such an outcome like this.

   Growing up, growing older. Finding non-criminal jobs and hobbies. And opening up an opportunity for Ryoken to get down on knee unto Spectre and propose to him with a modest engagement ring. Now the rest of their lives was ahead of them, in a sparkling new chapter. 

   And would hopefully be worth the effort. Everything from torturesome outfit tests and changes, to choosing a venue and curating a guest list, and organising flowers, that proved the most difficult actually, and yes, even compared to the entire debacle of the cake, it was all very tiresome. Ryoken worried he wouldn’t have energy for his and Spectre’s wedding by the end of it.

   But that proved to be an unfound fear.

   On a certain day in late spring, when the weather was fair and balmy, their wedding took place over the course of twenty-four minutes exactly. They signed some papers in front of a witness and then departed for a small get together afterwards wherein their closest loved ones and upper echelon waited. 

   The Lieutenants, Yusaku and Ai, Shoichi, and of course Earth. That was the entirety of the guest list. Yusaku requested at least a couple more - like Takeru and Flame, Aoi, Miyu, and Aqua - but Spectre was crotchety to say the least, even pricklier to social interaction than him. Which was saying something because Yusaku was quite the hermit. 

   Still, it made for a cosy occasion. They had rented out a room in a small, western style pub with rustic, wooden walls and plenty of privacy. They had a couple tables with silken clothes and hard-covered table mats. A couple short speeches took place, reflecting on how fortunate it was that this event could even occur at all, spoken by Aso and Yusaku, their equivalents of their best men. Or close enough.

    For a late lunch, they had hearty, warm meals of schnitzel and mashed potato, accompanied by all the hors d'oeuvres that Ryoken had dreamed of. Though there were other sweets, too, such as champagne and other alcohol as well to have as a treat, it was clear that if they wanted dessert, they wanted wedding cake.

   But Ryoken had a little diversion first. He claimed he wanted to let his stomach settle. A likely story, thought absolutely no one. Least of all Spectre who immediately caught a waft that there was something amiss if Ryoken wanted to wait before he ate again.

   Even more obvious to Spectre when Ryoken suggested they go outside to the courtyard - as just them.

   The courtyard which belonged to the pub was grassy with aged trees and tall fences to give it further privacy. Fairy lights were threaded through and glimmered over the moss that grew on the pavers under foot.

   “Lovely weather we’re having, huh.” Ryoken mused aloud.

   “Indeed.” Spectre replied.

   They stood side by side, looking out onto the greenery. Ryoken stole a glance and exhaled.

   “I’m glad we did this.” Ryoken said.

   Spectre sighed, like he was about to whine but instead, he softened, “Me too.”

   “Maybe for our paper anniversary, we can have dinner with even more of our friends.” Ryoken suggested.

   Spectre laughed dryly.

   It was worth a shot, Ryoken thought but he didn’t disagree with Yusaku. It would be nice to have more of their friends, the Lost Incident Victims and others, even the Ignis, too, at such an occasion. But baby steps. Their wedding being just their nearest and dearest meant a lot to Ryoken, too, not just because it didn’t unsettle Spectre’s introversion nearly as much.

   “You ready to go back inside?” Ryoken asked as a gentle breeze zippered through them both.

   “Sure.” Spectre replied.

   Spectre tried to move away but Ryoken stopped him.

   “But first.” Ryoken teased him.

   Spectre blinked and he turned his head to meet Ryoken’s expression which was impish. He smiled mischievously to which Spectre welcomed it with an expectant gaze. Ryoken moved his hand closer to Spectre’s and pushed it into his palm. His fingers instinctively curled around it.

   “Here, a little surprise for you first.” Ryoken said. He mooched up to his husband. God, he loved thinking of Spectre as his husband.

   Spectre smiled, his breath almost a laugh on Ryoken’s cheek as he made enough space for himself and this little gift that Ryoken had given him. He turned over his hand and his heart leapt into his mouth almost immediately.

   The only thing this wedding was missing, or at least the cake, was a topper for it and Ryoken had found a good fit for Spectre, at the very least. A cake topper in the shape of a fir tree. It evoked the idea of a Christmas tree without being entwined in tinsel or other ornaments, thus more forestry than anything holiday specific.

   “It's perfect.” Spectre said and his heart swelled.

   Ryoken felt his own heart swell too but more so with ego than appreciation. It was day one of being married and he felt like he was doing a pretty good job already of keeping the magic alive with little moments like this.

   “I know you meant to keep a slice of the cake but I’d rather keep that instead.” Ryoken said.

   “I couldn’t agree more.” Spectre said. “I’ll place it on the cake.” 

   “Sounds good.” Ryoken replied.

   They went back inside and were met with puzzled looks from their few guests. Ryoken batted his eyes and scandalised Spectre in the process. They had not been up to any hanky-panky! But they didn’t need to know that.

   “Dessert will be soon.” Spectre huffed. “I just have one more thing.”

   The cake waited for Ryoken and Spectre at the top of the room, on a cart laden with flowers collected by a shiny ribbon of orange. 

   The cake that they had designed by the end of their journeying was two tier. One large, normal sized base with a second, smaller cake on top. Both cakes were iced with a light buttercream that had been blended with almonds for a nutty aftertaste to complement the chocolate inside. Though the second tier was vanilla marble, also. It was decorated with wildflowers, both actual and piped on. The effect was rustic and compromising between the conflicting palates of them both.

   But it wasn’t complete yet. Despite all appearances.

   “There we go.” Spectre mumbled to himself as he affixed his and Ryoken’s cake topper to the second tier.

   He stood aside and Kyoko visibly cooed, “How lovely…” she spoke up.

   “If you want photos, get them now.” Ryoken joked.

   Now that caused a clamour whilst he and Spectre got ready. They had a ceremonial knife to share together. It had a white handle and another orange ribbon to match the undercurrent colour palette of the affair. All earth tones in reference to a certain someone…

   “You ready?” Ryoken whispered whilst a few photos were taken.

   “Extremely.” Spectre replied, excited, and it was cute to see. He took a steadying breath just to be sure as they did it.

   They cut the cake.

   Together, Spectre and Ryoken held onto the knife. Spectre’s body jutted into Ryoken’s as Ryoken leaned over him. Together, they worked in unison to cut into the cake. Ryoken pressed a kiss onto Spectre’s cheek as the tree-shaped cake topper began to topple to the side and the inside of their cake was revealed in all its chocolaty, nutty glory.