Log Cake and Chocolate Truffle Cake

Yesterday was the first lesson with Richard for stage 3. He taught us log cake, which is rather early for x'mas and chocolate truffle cake.  But is it impressive how little decoration can spice up a cake.

He showed us how we can create the tree trunk effect on the cake.

Think this year I will make my own christmas log cake since it is not difficult.  Richard uses the same chocolate ganache for the chocolate truffle cake.

The combination of 2 coloured sponge makes it less dull. 

I also made some cupcakes for my cousin's children as they are celebrating their birthdays together in advance. I find plain vanilla cupcakes too boring so I added some colours which I guess kids will like.