The Challenge (08)
So by now you’ve all seen the Food Network Challenge… I want to first say thank you to all that have sent emails, blog comments, text messages and phone calls…sharing your support! I truly appreciate knowing that you are out there enjoying what I and Pink Cake Box produce!
After living the real life 8 hour challenge, and then watching it on tv…my comments are below 
1) I do realize there is no crying in cake But sometimes there is…
2) At the time, I made the decision to do as the client wanted…even though in theory she wasn’t a client…and it was a challenge….but in real life I always try to make the bride happy!
3) In the end, I was upset because I didn’t stay true to my work (i.e. it wasn’t as clean as I would like, nor was the color scheme very cohesive, etc) and the result was that my cake looked terrible…and the judges called me on it.
So that’s it in a nutshell. It was a great learning experience..I do feel I did a lot better in the 2nd one…and I can promise I don’t normally cry when I make wedding cakes. : )
Thanks again to my family and friends for sharing your warm wishes with me!!!
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Hello Anne,
I so enjoyed seeing you on cake challenge…and thank you for the kindness you showed your client. You put her desires above your own success….which was evidence of your care and professionalism. You are my favorite cake designer!! I love your blog and website!!
i haven’t seen this yet!! i hope it airs soon in canada, or airs again if i missed it…!!!
Hi Anne,
I FINALLY got to see this Bride cake that you made on the Food Network Challenge. I watched it with my Husband & seriously was almost bought to tears seeing that you were on the show. I was so proud of you!!!! I was upset that you got so down on yourself, as you have made a cake for me (Poker Chips Grooms Cake) in the past & I KNOW your gorgeous work. I felt you got robbed & had such a difficult Bride to work with & it was her idea you decided to go with to make her happy!!! Uuugghhh, anyway, just wanted to let you know I was rootin’ for you & will have to YouTube the other challenge you were on. Good Luck to you in your future Food Network Challenges – you DEFINITELY deserve to win!!!!
Anne, I saw this last month and I thought you did a fantastic job. I loved that you listened to your bride and gave her exactly what she wanted, instead of forcing her to fit into your pre-conceived cake design. I’m sorry she changed her mind about it. You did an amazing job. I was very impressed by it. It just goes to show how amazing you are. I come here any time i need inspiration for a cake i’m going to bake. Love your work!
Staci
Hi. I am 14 years old and my dream is to do what you do. I love to bake cakes and decorate them also. I really like how you design your cakes. I want to work with you and your staff when I get older. My mom also wants me to work some were close to home. Great Job and keep doing what you are doing.
Hi Ashley,
Thanks for your comment and compliments! I wish you the best of luck in pursuing your dreams