La Confection

Challah!

2010-04-07T15:50:00.003-05:00

Make sure when you say it - you say it like "holla!" Its more fun that way! So I'm slowly starting to add breads into the mix... once I realized I could make challah, I felt I could make anything! Its still a talent in progress but I'm totally comfortable with making Challah - and its a fantastic spring time bread! I've heard it also makes great french toast. Don't miss this bread - its a new favorite.

St. Patricks Day

2010-04-07T15:40:00.003-05:00

For St. Patrick's Day this year - I made a Chocolate Stout Cake that was delicious and rich and moist with a hint of Guinness flavored throughout. I love to bake things that are holiday specific, but sometimes I wish that holiday happened more than once a year! This cake is great on its own or with a drizzle of rich dark chocolate ganache. I wouldn't recommend coating it in frosting. This did, however, lead me to want to make Irish Car Bomb cupcakes for next year... A combination of a Guinness Chocolate cake, maybe with a Bailey's Irish Cream center and topped off with a whiskey flavored whipped cream. The possibilities are endless!

I also made, what I call, an American-Irish Soda Bread. It was deliciously moist, thanks to the addition of my favorite ingredient - buttermilk.. with a touch of caraway seeds. I leave out the raisins since I'm not a fan of raisins in baked goods, but they can definitely be added if it fits your taste. Again - I can make adjustments to fit anyone's needs.

Groom's Cake

2010-04-07T15:36:00.006-05:00

Interested in a special groom's cake? This was a recreation of the Groom's dearly loved scooter in the form of a cake! Using an image transfer technique, I can take a photo and recreate it as closely as possible on top of your cake! This could also be a great birthday cake as well.

Groom

2010-04-07T15:36:00.001-05:00

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes

2010-04-07T15:25:00.004-05:00

One of my favorite flavor combinations - chocolate and peanut butter. Blending peanut butter into a delicious buttercream frosting really makes this cupcake stand out! And what kid doesn't love peanut butter?

LOST!

2010-04-07T15:19:00.003-05:00

For the premiere of Lost back in January, I made themed Lost cupcakes for a group gathering. Using an image transferring technique, I can recreate most images onto cupcakes or cakes. Looking for Lost cupcakes for the season finale?? I'm not just limited to one show, either!

2009-12-08T10:02:00.005-06:00

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Happy Holidays! This holiday season I would love to help you create that special dish you are looking for! My experience covers a wide range of possibilities and I can work with you to create just what you're needing. This site offers a few ideas as to what I've done in the past, but I am definitely not limited to what is available here. To help you get started, here is a list of prices for certain items and we can go from there! I look forward to hearing from you!

Pricing:

Cakes: 9" - starting @ $30
Cheesecakes: 10" - starting @ $30
Cookies: $10/dozen
Cupcakes: $25/dozen
Pies: $18
Truffles: $15/dozen
Brownies/Bars: $15/dozen
Quiche: $20

As for other catering orders/hot dishes/etc - prices depend on what you are needing and how many people it needs to feed!

Please place all orders for Christmas Eve/Christmas Day by Dec. 21st!

Thanks for looking and I hope to hear from you!

Happy Holidays!

-Lauren Anderson
la.confection@gmail.com
615.653.2812

"Wilton" Cakes

2009-06-06T18:05:00.004-05:00

I was asked to do a commission piece to resemble the birthday girl's picture. This was a really fun challenge, but now that I've seen I can do it - I'm up for more challenges! I've been trained in Wilton cake decorating, so if you have something in mind, I'm flexible!

Strawberry Pie

2009-05-25T14:14:00.003-05:00

This is a great Spring-time dessert... Strawberries are coming into season in May and last throughout the summer. My particular favorite is to use locally grown Strawberries, which unfortunately are only available May - early June. This is a cold pie and its a perfect compliment to warm, spring/summertime cook out.

Strawberry Mascarpone Tart with Balsamic Glaze

2009-04-20T13:51:00.002-05:00

This tart is the perfect finish to a Spring or Summer meal! Strawberries are starting to come into season and they pair perfectly with the tartness of the balsamic glaze and the mellow creamy mascarpone filling. It can also be made with a Port glaze.

Children's Cakes

2009-04-16T10:10:00.003-05:00

I guess Rainbow Brite won't necessarily pop up as something a kid wants - but I wouldn't be surprised if a 30 year old would request it! I remember my mom making Wilton cakes for me when I was a kid, and it was such a treat. I've been trained in Wilton cake decorating, so if you have a pan - or would be interested in the few I already have - I will gladly make a Wilton cake for you.
I can also work with you on making some kind of shaped cake. The top cake was made to resemble the caterpillar from the kid's book - "The Very Hungry Caterpillar". I used a chocolate cake for the base, and used Wilton buttercream frosting to decorate - so that I could achieve the layers of color. This was a fun cake to make!

Obama-cakes!

2009-04-15T23:35:00.005-05:00

I made these cupcakes during the Belmont debate. I passed them out on campus - made with a rich chocolate cake and a Wilton buttercream frosting. And hey - if you're a republican and want republican cupcakes - I'll do whatever! But these were just for fun.

Lemon Meringue Pie

2009-04-15T23:06:00.005-05:00

When spring rolls around - it's time to pull out all the stops. After Rhubarb pie, comes Lemon Meringue. I always forget how much I love this pie until I make it again. This recipe is passed down from my Grandmother and I'm happy that I can continue on the tradition. I'm sure it would be great with Meyer Lemons as well, although those tend to be more of a winter fruit.

Milk Chocolate Tart with Pretzel Crust

2009-04-15T23:02:00.003-05:00

I found this recipe in an issue of Food and Wine magazine.. and it was discussing the fact that milk chocolate often gets shamed by chefs. So I decided to try and make it and I must say - its fantastic! The mixture of the sweet milk chocolate with the pretzel crust.. and the crushed grey salt on top.. it is absolutely heavenly! You won't miss the dark chocolate one bit! (although I have to admit I kinda cheated and did about 1/3 dark chocolate with the milk chocolate... I didn't want it to be TOO sweet).

Rhubarb Pie

2009-03-22T23:26:00.003-05:00

Rhubarb is an interesting ingredient for a pie, but when done right its delicious! The tartness of the rhubarb is offset by the sweetness of the pie. You'd almost think you were biting into a raspberry pie! I always use fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Crusts are also homemade using the best ingredients and lots of care!

Other pies I can make:

Peach
Apple
Blueberry
Blackberry
Raspberry
Strawberry
Buttermilk
Key Lime
Lemon Ice Box
and more still to come... I'm willing to try anything!

Buttermilk Cheesecake with Balsamic Strawberries

2009-03-22T23:21:00.002-05:00

This cheesecake stands out from your typical cheesecake, as it uses buttermilk as an ingredient rather than sour cream. It also has cornmeal in the crust! Its very creamy and rich and simple. I topped it with a drizzle of aged balsamic and macerated strawberries. A nice stand in to a traditional cheesecake.

Green Tea Cheesecake

2009-03-22T23:18:00.002-05:00

I know it sounds weird... but trust me, its delicious! A layer of green tea cheesecake, a layer of black sesame seed cheesecake, and a layer of sour cream. The crust is a graham cracker crust with black sesame seeds.

Vanilla Buttermilk Cupcakes

2009-03-20T16:00:00.005-05:00

These cupcakes are really nice and moist with the addition of buttermilk. I know it sounds rich and heavy, but really buttermilk is a lowfat ingredient! It adds a nice flavor and makes the cake extra moist. These had a simple buttercream frosting, but I think chocolate would also be a great frosting as well.

cupcake tiers

2009-03-20T15:42:00.003-05:00

I can provide cupcake tiers that look nice and are sturdy while at the same time disposable, or if you have something else in mind, we can easily use that. The tiers hold roughly 2 dozen cupcakes.

Fresh Flowers

2009-03-20T15:27:00.004-05:00

I've used edible flowers as decoration... but feel free to have your flower arranger top anything I create! I don't claim to be a florist. But I think fresh flowers add a gorgeous element to any dessert. I can certainly provide a blank canvas for any florist to add his or her own creation to.

Red Velvet Cupcakes

2009-03-20T15:21:00.004-05:00

Red Velvet wins for being the most requested cupcake I make. I top these with a cream cheese frosting and shaved dark chocolate.

Banana Cupcakes

2009-03-20T15:18:00.005-05:00

My Banana Cupcakes are the perfect compliment for any brunch! But don't confuse it with a banana muffin! These are topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting and toasted walnuts. Or for the non nut fans, I can leave the walnuts out and top with some shaved chocolate pieces.

Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

2009-03-20T15:14:00.004-05:00

This is my rich chocolate cupcake, filled with a raspberry coulis and topped with cream cheese frosting. Another option, for the chocolate fans, is to top with a white chocolate cream cheese frosting.

Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

2009-03-20T15:11:00.005-05:00

Another flavor I make is a moist white cake with a light lemon flavor, filled with a lemon curd and topped with a lemon buttercream icing. As a garnish, I made sugar-coated blueberries.

Coconut Cupcakes

2009-03-20T15:05:00.002-05:00

These are my Coconut Cupcakes, a very moist and delicious cupcake topped with a Seven Minute Icing and freshly shaved, toasted coconut. I can use any icing you want, I just think a light and sweet topping for coconut cupcakes is a good match.