Claire's Birthday

 This cake is for a very special girl - my baby girl.  She just turned 15.  I'm not sure how that happened so quickly since I haven't gotten any older... well I don't feel any older.  Claire asked for her favorite cake, chocolate cake with Oreo filling, for her birthday.  She requested a cake with ombre - that's the shading from light to dark in the same color.  I made this ruffled ombre cake for her, and put a pretty pink rose on top.   She's a special person and a terrific daughter, and she deserved a cake as beautiful, sweet and classy as she is.

Happy Birthday to Claire, who regardless of her age, will always be my baby.