The one thing they neglected to mention - is just how much sugary, sweetness and cakey deliciousness we would need to encounter! LOL. Last Saturday, Colby and I ventured to San Diego for a holiday party and decided to schedule one of the cake tastings we needed to have...
We arrived in North Park a bit early - so we headed to Urban Solace (also our caterer) for a celebratory cocktail while we waited for our appointment time... YUMMY!
Both of us were getting hungry.. we had a small bite on the way down to San Diego - but now, hours later we were famished...and tempted by the incredible menu at Urban Solace... We resisted - not having a clue of what was in store for us... and I think it's safe to say that was the smarted decision we could have ever made.
Upon entering Heaven Sent Desserts - we were overwhelmed by the beautiful cakes in the cooler... we were handed 2 bottles of cold water - and took a seat waiting for the owner, Lachlan to join us. He joined us a few moments later - and we immediately connected with him. He is SO nice, creative...and knowledgeable. He seemed genuinely interested -- and wanted to help us create our dream cake. We spoke with him for a while - showing him photos and talking about the path we thought we'd like to go on...
And then came the CAKE!
Lachlan initially brought us four HUGE pieces of cake! Of which we devoured! Under explicit instructions from Lachlan - we were to pay attention to flavor, consistency... pretty much any/every detail you can think of to describe cake!
There was the Hawaiian cake - a white cake with whipped cream, chucks of pineapple and flavors of Kiwi and coconut... delicious - but not quite right.
Next was an incredible white chiffon cake - with whipped cream and chucks of fresh strawberries. Just a tad sweet, light and airy - this was an awesome take on traditional strawberry shortcake...
Then came the biggest surprise for Colby! A light yet perfectly flavored chocolate cake.... with a raspberry gelee and pineapple mousse. Being a fruit and chocolate lover - this particular cake had caught my eye in the front of the store... but Colby cringed when I told him how amazing I thought it'd be. Colby - is NOT a fruit/chocolate mixer...and yet, we both loved that cake! It truly was the perfect blend of tangy fruit and sweet cake -- super light, not too sugary or decadent. Pretty much perfect. Different and delightful.
Last was a dark, decadent and super rich fudge chocolate cake with a Peanut Butter mousse. This cake was Colby's ultimate. For me - way too rich and heavy. I nicknamed it the "one biter" lol. Don't get me wrong - it was incredibly delicious.... but we ultimately agreed the combination might be a little heavy for our wedding guests...although we might just be back to share a piece for date night at some point... :)
Just when we had thought we had our fill... Lachlan brought out one more cake for us to try. It was a dutch cake - less moist, a bit rougher but still a beautiful chocolate flavor. The cake had a bit of Chocolate ganache on top and the inside was filled with a Bailey's Irish Creme Creme Brulee. Decadent and delish -- just not for us.
All in all it was a super successful meeting and we really loved working with Lachlan and tasting his cakes... they are definitely Heaven Sent! They are definitely a contender!
As for us - I think we are still flying high on all the sugar... although it was well worth it! We still have a few more tastings to go -- and heaven help us - we even have 2 tastings in the same day! We could give new meaning to death by chocolate! Sugar shock anyone? LOL...
 Colby enjoying the moment... |
