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Bold, Daring & New: Entrement Cakes

September 9, 2011 by Carrie Sellman

Over the years, I’ve seen a few cakes.  And just when I think I’ve seen everything, I realize that creative minds are always working to push new boundaries.   That’s why I love introducing you to new ideas and trends.  And oh my, today is going to be a very trendy day!!  When I first saw today’s cake,  I was curious, confused and amazed all at once!  Is it real?  What’s it made of… concrete?  Fascinated, I had to find out more!

Marcella Robin, the talented artist behind these cakes, can confirm that they are indeed real AND… completely edible.  Marcella is the owner, baker, designer and chief mastermind at MRobin Cakes in Portland.  Her entremet cakes are made of sponge cake, layered with a variety of creams, custards, and mousses.  It is then wrapped in a thin exterior layer of sponge cake known as jaconde.  Unlike a traditional cake, the design is not created from frosting or fondant but baked into the exterior sponge for an ultra smooth finish.  Coupled with Marcella’s graphic designs, the result are bold and daring!

Graphic Entrement Cake by MRobin  |  TheCakeBlog.com

Marcella was first introduced to decorative sponges in pastry school.  After graduating, she decided to start experimenting with jaconde and truly explore the possibilities of this medium.  After years of cake making and designing, her main focus now is entremet wedding cakes.

Graphic Entrement Cake by MRobin  |  TheCakeBlog.com

A few thoughts from Marcella of MRobin Cakes:

“I am in love with entremets.  The graphic quality of the jaconde coupled with the traditional form of the stacked cakes is gorgeous to me.  They are, traditional, modern, androgynous, and have an air of inevitability about them that I find perfectly mysterious.  As a designer and baker, I find the play between technique and taste so interesting — the flavor profiles and textures are unlimited.”

Graphic Entrement Cake by MRobin  |  TheCakeBlog.com

Graphic Entrement Cake by MRobin  |  TheCakeBlog.com

A peek at the inside reveals strawberry bavarois, vanilla sponge, almond dacquoise and strawberry conserve layered and then wrapped in a poppy seed and almond sponge cake.  It looks simply decadent!  And I’m really loving the bold yellow and strong lines on this next one…

Graphic Entrement Cake by MRobin  |  TheCakeBlog.com

You’re intrigued aren’t you?  I just keep looking at these designs, slightly mesmerized, envisioning the possibilities.  A huge thank you to Marcella Robin for sharing her cutting edge cakes with us!  We love your concept and creativity.  You can see more of Marcella’s stunning entrement cake creations on her website, MRobin Cakes.

Vendors & Credits:
Cake:  MRobin Cakes

September 9, 2011 by Carrie Sellman

Carrie Sellman , Founder & Editor

Carrie Sellman is the Founder & Editor of The Cake Blog. Her work has been published in BRIDES Magazine, Country Living Magazine and featured online at People, Today, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Redbook, Real Simple, TLC, The Cooking Channel and more.

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Comments

  1. Kristen says

    September 9, 2011 at 10:25 am

    These are truly amazing! Thank you for sharing them!

  2. Jamie says

    September 9, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    Unbelievable! Those are truly works of art, no arguing that.

  3. Tiffany says

    September 9, 2011 at 1:21 pm

    I’m totally speechless! Truly incredible!

  4. Monica says

    September 9, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    I love this, kinda makes me think the cake is inside out!!

  5. doreen magee says

    September 9, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    I am both intrigued and confused. Amazing!

  6. Jessica says

    September 9, 2011 at 5:59 pm

    These are beautiful and intriguing! I want one right now! Stunning…

  7. Laura says

    September 9, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    I love this!!

  8. kelly says

    September 10, 2011 at 12:35 pm

    LOVE it!! now i gotta figure out how to do this technique!!

  9. Allison says

    September 11, 2011 at 11:48 am

    So clean and modern – love it!

  10. Wedding Cakes says

    September 14, 2011 at 2:55 am

    Good work by Marcella Robin.
    The cakes looks really designer and modern.

  11. Jodi Hall says

    September 15, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    How Unique!

  12. Ashley says

    March 1, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    Very modern and unique!

  13. Su T Fitterman says

    August 9, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    I have eaten Marcella’s cake. They are not just gorgeous; they taste incredible.

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