Can I Decorate Wedding Favors BETTER than 5 Star Bakeries?!

[@TheIcingArtist]

I love you guys SO much and love reading all your comments on how different videos have helped you! I'm working on a secret project for you (shhhh!!!) but I want it to be exactly what YOU want!! So pretty pretty please take 2 min and take my cute little survey! (I may even reach out to some of you for more ideas!) ❤️ bit.ly/3PnkkZZ

[@tanvi_vader]

Done!

[@Gvdjru]

Third!!!!!

[@Gvdjru]

I love your videos and can you plz pin me

[@Gvdjru]

I want to open my own bakery 🙃🙂

[@Beneficivl]

Hi Laurie!

[@GsFoodSecrets]

You should do " Can Kevin make a better cake than a one star bakery" I think that would be interesting 💕

[@erinrichard3545]

Omg yes! So much faith in Kevin, he's learned from the best! lol

[@chickensensation3116]

How about a 1/2 star bekery🙂 no offense

[@NakitaCherie]

No he can’t

[@AcanthaRayneOakMoon]

I'd watch that. Also, quizzing Kevin on different techniques of icing, baking, etc... he has to identify them as Laurie is doing them.

[@taylorhumby1852]

I've been wanting this for so long!!!

[@lunabelletheinsane]

I want to see this again, but like a side by side BLIND comparison. As in - you pay the other bakeries but YOU are making the favors you are envisioning (because you did a GREAT JOB) and then you can see what you did vs. what they do. Because here you were kind of just copying what they had done (except he donuts, you more or less did your own thing) and seeing if you could replicate or make it better based on what you were thinking in the first place. So seeing your vision versus thiers, without you seeing thiers first would be a neat idea. Even if it was a long video. I would watch a 30 minute video of that if I had to.

[@michibeechi]

i agree

[@krisdiane]

Yes, ma'am, that is a fabulous idea! But I also think Laurie should let herself practice the techniques at least once, because I think her next attempt at these favors would be SO much better.

[@cdavid5524]

100% agree with this. Of course it's easier to make something better if you've already seen someone else's vision first.

[@hightunnel2723]

I second this

[@nadinestewart9279]

Yes!!

[@yukiko347]

i really like what the bakerys did. Specially because they are packaged, and planned for a catering order.

[@rachellesutton6201]

I enjoyed watching both videos and seeing the process of making them in this one too. I would add that the bakeries have to make money, thus, nowhere near as much time and unusable product can be afforded as in this video, if they wish to make a profit. Thus the homemade ones had gorgeous and delightful flowers that took many, many hours to attain the right shade, roll, cut, feather, press, dry, assemble etc all before they even make it to the favour and look far more polished. A business would need to charge considerably more per favour if it were to be sustainable. These things need to be kept in mind when rating bakeries etc. The flowers were really special though... I'd love to learn more about the colour shades and brands used and flower tutorials.

[@christieb.1402]

It’s not really fair since she already knows what the other bakeries made and can top it easily. It would be interesting to do a challenge and for her to make a cake with the same budget and then compare it with what other bakeries created. She would go into the challenge blind like the other bakers with the same budget and the same inspiration page that she did not create.

[@raca001]

I was thinking the same. Not recreating their ideas but I would be interested in a video where she gives the assignment to the bakeries with the details and mood board and she creates something what she invisioned and compared it with the creations of the bakeries. That would be cool I think

[@dietotaku]

@@raca001 i thought that's what everyone was asking for in the comments of the last video lol

[@allannak89]

Yes!!! This would be awesome!

[@michibeechi]

she also wasn’t specific w the other bakers but knows exactly what she wants so :/

[@michibeechi]

not to mention the other bakers have other orders!!

[@ivy5554]

This was also a cool idea but I think she kind of misunderstood what everyone was asking for. We wanted her to do her own interpretation of her mood board, not recreate/try to do the same favors better.

[@amzmiq]

Exactly! She let herself off the hook from the start.

[@helidethsanchez8308]

Yes I was thinking the same!

[@meredithszymanski4720]

Yes this!!!

[@samerinaa]

Eep! 🙈

[@Schaemia]

I think it's kind of difficult to do that because she's already seen what the other bakeries did so it will always be in the back of her mind. The easiest would be to do a blind comparison. Pay a bakery to do one and do one herself without seeing what the bakery does. Then compare.

[@belladee__]

The ones she was super critical of were above and beyond , like she asked. These weren’t in my opinion. They gave more of what she asked for than what she created herself.

[@XxHeavensXAnglexX]

Can you do this again but have a friend do a mood bored. You try to make 3 different mock up for her. Your friend rates the dessert.

[@nivethitha8529]

She could do a colab 🙂

[@nopeacewithoutjustice6133]

And her friend has to rate them by how much they meet her own preferences, not by how good they objectively are

[@gabriellegeorge2648]

Great idea! We'd get to see how different bakers interpret the same mood board without already having a vision beforehand. Plus I enjoy watching Laurie bake and decorate, not just judge (her fondant flowers were stunning!).

[@rumbleinthekitchen_Amy]

I would legit LOVE a t-shirt that says "Baked with love and anxiety".

[@reneecoons5057]

Yes! That is how I bake

[@ninjasisterose]

Me to I would love that. Mabey in apron form?

[@Raevynwing]

Haha me too

[@gabycruz3031]

Or a cute apron too!

[@kellyfairbairn9333]

I want one that says "that's what I do. I bake and I know things"

[@deannarea6871]

I'd love to see you compete with the other bakeries with a 3rd party designing the mood board and theme. Then the 3rd party can judge without knowing whose cake is whose 🧐😁🤩

[@terripoche5416]

Yes! That's the only way this would be a fair comparison of "inspiration board interpretation". The bakers can't read her mind for her expectations so are going into this with limited info... give Laurie the same limited info and let's compare 🍎 to 🍎

[@gabriellegeorge2648]

I agree

[@apearson79]

Bwahaha it can be a mood board made by me! Or some other weirdo who would want a black wedding cake 🤣

[@olasarts]

I feel like everyone is like, yes, I volunteer as tribute!!!

[@jethro4453]

Now that you've made the samples, what would you set as a price point if someone ordered 50 or 100 or more of any of these favors? I would assume just the handmade flowers alone would increase the price a lot compared to what the other bakeries charged.

[@jethro4453]

@Bec true, they did, but I just kinda wonder how much more it would have been if she specified these types of decorations.

[@matthewbaas3197]

I agree. I think a cost per item should've been included in the video. She often criticises about not getting hand-made sugar paste flowers, but doesn't consider the time and cost for them to be made. Whilst there was an unlimited budget, it wouldn't look great i the bill came in at $50 per wedding favour!

[@ELoveHo]

I don't think the problem w/ the ordered ones were only on the flowers. The falvours she used were also a lot more innovative and elevated than those sent to her. I agree that the flowers will make the price per item much higher but flavours are more important to me, and also wouldn't drastically increase the time taken or cost.

[@matthewbaas3197]

1. The mood boards didnt account for flavours. Most bakeries will flavour with their top selling flavours. Also you are trusting her judgement of the flavour and she will obviously like her own more. 2. Imagine if the bakery threw out that many donuts! So much wastage to get one that, in my opinion, looked like trash! 3. She needs to be less critical of other bakers when clearly she cannot provide what she is asking for in the time/cost range she is providing.

[@baba-bv8xz]

@@matthewbaas3197 She said she wanted the flavours to be just as extravagant and sophisticated as the looks. That was one of the few things she specified to them in her brief and they gave her bubblegum flavoured rainbow cake and chocolate peanut butter cake with pieces of reese's? Is that a childs version of extravagant and sophistcated? The flavours were boring and uninspired. While Laurie's flavours were a huge upgrade I would have gone even more interesting like Calamansi, bergamot, wasabi, sesame, florals like hibiscus, violet or elderflower, spices like cardamom or saffron, maybe experiment with chilli or herbs, booze-y flavours. The bakery specialized in doughnuts so theirs would come out in good shape, had Laurie practiced a little more or tried again she would have a more perfect shape. She exceeded their product, and they are the professionals selling their skills.

[@melissamcclain34]

As much as I like your decorations I can't help but think you wouldn't have been all that pleased with them had they came from a bakery. As I'm sure you now know it's not as easy it as it seems.

[@k.j.l.t.]

Agreed. And both cakes being the same flavor wouldn't have impressed her. And she only did one chocolate heart, not to mention she didn't innovate anything, she just recreated others' ideas.

[@harithaj9351]

So true

[@silverkyre]

She already knew its not easy. Also those were from bakeries. She by herslef isnt an entire bakery. Unfair comparison.

[@hightunnel2723]

@@silverkyre so it’s okay to critique harder on a bakery team than a lady who claims to be a baker?

[@realistikgirlpr]

@@silverkyre So you believe they use a whole bakery for each order? No, they divide the orders on the Baker in charge that day. I bet a single person did her orders as well.

[@tracylmax]

As someone who was critical last video, I think you did a great job considering you're flying solo and have camera pressure. I would love to see this as a series, where you order favors or a cake or whatever from other bakeries, while at the same time creating your own version/vision. Then unveiling them together!

[@luma4902]

Totally agree

[@dietotaku]

yes! that's what i thought this would be, like an iron chef deal but without the time limit. then ask a neighbor to judge which one she made and which one is the 5 star professional bakery.

[@JuriLuvsU]

The sizes, flavors, and colors were all way more spot on! I do wish there was a bit more detail in the final assembly -- the flowers were the MOST gorgeous, but there could have been a bit more color/texture on the donut glaze and the mini cakes, because these felt a bit simple compared to the bakeries. Yes, doing it solo is way more work than a bakery team, you rocked this challenge!!

[@Moon-zl4tv]

I think the other bakers did better. Yours look great too. BUT. Theirs looked more professional. Obviously you nailed your color pallet and they’re beautiful.

[@Kt-cn2rq]

Obviously she a self taught. This why people criticized her for hating on the pros who actually know what they are doing. Sure the bakers or cake decorators have had years of experience plus most go get their degree. This where I would defend her on. Yet she really need realize this places have tested out their recipes sure they have some for those don't like it over sweet if they request it.

[@ThunderStruck15]

@@Kt-cn2rq but her criticisms are valid for any customer. If anything, she is too nice. For the prices, you need to be spot on.

[@dragonfly9821]

@@ThunderStruck15 To be spot on bakeries need to know exactly what she wants. She didn't give them that, and she still didn't do better than bakeries.

[@ayarosen1035]

So this is what I've learned from this: making a mini cake / pastry / party favor is as much work as making a big one but bakers has to charge a fraction of the price. I can see why the bakeries were struggling to make something as elaborate as the brief was without charging 200$ for each mini dessert.

[@k.j.l.t.]

Ok, I normally love Laurie, but her criticisms last episode definitely bothered me and unfortunately, I don't feel like she put her talent where her mouth is. The flowers were hands down an upgrade, but that was the only "better" thing. Both cakes being the same flavor wouldn't have impressed her. And she only did one chocolate heart, not to mention she didn't innovate anything, she just recreated others' ideas and did not necessarily improve upon them IMO.

[@emilyb6541]

I 100% agree

[@amzmiq]

Absolutely agree.

[@balenseaga]

Agreed. I was disappointed because she critiqued them so hard and this is what she was able to do… :/

[@fsheee3458]

💯

[@chronicchic6273]

She also really struggled with the donuts. She wouldn’t have been happy paying for that.

[@sh4577]

I think this shows that you can be too harsh on wanting “more details”. I think your creations had the same or less attention to detail than the other bakers creations.

[@melissamcclain34]

absolutely agree! I couldn't imagine how harshly she would have judged the work she did in this video had it come from a bakery

[@Vforviolet1738]

I was thinking the same thing-! Like they have other orders too..

[@k.j.l.t.]

Agreed. And she essentially just copied the bakeries, just changing the decor. I don't feel like she topped them, she just made the same kind of stuff 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@TheInquisitiveMom]

Yep. Make one exceptional favor in your specialty that shows what you expect and is totally your own.

[@beccakelsch885]

I thought this as well. I really did not care for her last video, as I thought she was overly critical. I thought her’s would be more impressive; considering she was trying to improve on the other bakers’ own styles. Videos of Laurie creating her own desserts > videos of Laurie criticizing other’s work

[@jo-jo8845]

I love how supportive Kev is. Laurie could be on the urge of breaking down and Kevin tries to support, cheer up Laurie. You did an amazing job doing something your not experienced in.

[@TheIcingArtist]

He's my rock!!

[@OhItsNekoAgain]

I mean the hearts and cakes were basically the same as the one from the bakery, just a little adjusted. I think would a better way of approaching this video and the criticism would be: - Creating a mood board - Making wedding favors you envisioned and how you'd do them and how you'd like them - Commissioning the bakeries after you made your version

[@briannadudley4270]

I agree, I felt that the favors made here were way too similar to the bakeries. I would like to see her vision first based off of a mood board and then get them commissioned - and then compare.

[@OhItsNekoAgain]

@@briannadudley4270 It was kind of a headstart because she didn't have to come up with something from scratch. And because the favors in her video where basically the same as in the original one, just kinda showed how much she actually liked them compared to what she said about the favors from the backery.

[@emilyb6541]

Let's be honest, if a bakery sent Laurie the favours that Laurie made in this video, she would criticise them so bad and say that it's not extravagant enough or up to her standards etc. I MUCH prefer the bakery ones over hers

[@belp8059]

Exactly what I was thinking 🧐 so true!

[@OhItsNekoAgain]

I think the cake was absolutely plain. And she complained in the video judging the bakeries how boring the cakes where, I don't get it.

[@emilyb6541]

@@OhItsNekoAgain 100% agree - there definitely is an ego component

[@bohlken241]

SPOT ON. especially the donuts

[@k49821]

I did like her chocolate hearts better and her flowers were better

[@sirenofamphitrite4612]

to be honest, aside from the handmade flowers, the bakeries look a bit better

[@joelbailey176]

Instead of white chocolate for the hearts, you could’ve done ruby chocolate, naturally pink in colour and has a naturally fruity taste to it, it’s my favourite chocolate even if it can sometimes be difficult to find

[@bxluga7454]

I agree, ruby chocolate would've been a great idea since she wanted a pinky color and slightly tart flavor. However the only issue would be (as you mentioned) it might be difficult to find

[@aliehawhite8616]

I just love seeing Archie back there snoozin on the couch. He looks like the most perfect cuddle buddy to cozy up with and watch a movie.

[@R4ndomdoe]

purely because I can't go off flavours, the bakeries looked like they did a better job (icing, detail, colour matching, technicality)... almost certain that if she recieved her own first cake from a baker she would have torn it to shreds for being "too basic".

[@MD-jr4qc]

How is this a fair comparison? The other bakers went in blind with nothing but your mood board and created something unique. You are just trying to one up there creations. It's not hard to do better when you have an example in front of you.... plus you were the only one who knew exactly what YOU wanted inside your own head. Of course you're going to be make it exactly how you invisioned. Unfair...

[@luma4902]

I think she is trying to show what she wanted actually and nobody was understanding. Of course i think after seeing the gumpaste flowers were the major difference she should had asked for them or ask next time

[@shamawaleed1088]

I mean even the bakers have alot of examples as well they can always look at pinterest, google, etc Plus they arent going in completely blind because of the fact that there were obviously some specifications And of course she would make it the way she envisioned it because they were her designs Everyone has some expectations for what they purchase

[@vjm3927]

Beautiful flowers! So stunning. I do feel the bakeries execution was a step above on all of the favors.

[@GsFoodSecrets]

So for next in the series, an insane decorated cake that is BUTTERCREAM ONLY! No fondant, gum paste, etc. all decoration is butter cream only.

[@helidethsanchez8308]

Yes I was about to say I’m not a huge fan for fondant

[@sailorarwen6101]

@@helidethsanchez8308 fondant is cheating and NO ONE wants to eat it. I used to work weddings and of the over 400 cakes I’ve cut and served I’ve had ONE person ask for the fondant 😆

[@Kt-cn2rq]

Butter cream no royal icing? No way it would work. Do you bake or decorate at all?

[@MsIllrockyousohard]

@@Kt-cn2rq I’m a cake decorator and I only do buttercream designs. No fondant or royal icing on any of my cakes. Do you bake or decorate cakes? There are so many cake artists you can look at that do beautiful designs only out of buttercream. Go look up Leslie Vigil, Hayleys cakes and cookies… all their cakes are buttercream only

[@belp8059]

Love that Laurie tried but I feel the bakeries did a way better job on these, except for the details of the flowers which Laurie did better, she was so harsh in her previous video about these but didn’t come close to doing a better job than the bakeries. I would have liked to have seen Laurie do the things she criticized in the previous video better than the bakeries did, like not showing the seam in the middle of the chocolate hearts etc, but in all honesty Laurie had a lot of sloppy outcomes, for someone that’s a detail person and so critical of others work not being perfect, I’m shocked she thought these were ok to show us. I expected Laurie to wow us! Show us perfect favors like she expected the bakeries to produce 🤩 plus of course she’s going to love these fillings since she picked/made them herself. And Laurie, your donut, girl, you know if a bakery would’ve given you that donut you would’ve talked only about how sloppy it looks 😂

[@terripoche5416]

Exactly! Girl would've totally roasted them!

[@bp-u-will-always-be-famous]

but she paid allot for those cakes ofc its not gonna be the same bcz their more experiened and if i paid that amount i would also be critical

[@323azteca]

She was honest all throughout the video and had herself some of the same criticism you have here. If you don't skip to the end only, you would have known. I think she did great and had her results with a much reduced price, she made them! If I'm paying 100s to a bakery, I will be critical too.

[@anpdgbe]

AND she had a great advantage over them since she already saw what they did and how she wanted to improve on them, plus she was the one with the vision herself and would know what she wanted. I don’t understand all the comments saying they love her positivity, I find her incredibly negative and unfair . I watch her videos because I find the cakes she features interesting, but am never a fan of her comments and often feel aggravated

[@anpdgbe]

Also why did she act like she came up with the sideways standing cake idea herself when it’s a direct replica of the bakery’s?? Fan and all

[@armm1230]

The donuts you made are supposed to be like that 😂 Those are the ones you fill with a piping bag. Multiple episodes of Great British Bake off as an easy example to point you to.

[@maureenforsman3272]

The detail in the flowers was impressive. They were beautiful.

[@raca001]

Your flowers were very beautiful, I liked them more than the ones on the cake and the donuts from the bakeries. The chocolate heart I prefered from the bakery. My favourite from you was the unusual cake, flipped to the side with that flower arrangement, cool idea. Good job! I'd like to see a video where you give the theme to the bakeries, but in a meanwhile you create something on your own, so that we can see what your vision was really, and compare that to the products from the bakeries.

[@LarryVanVlack]

I didn’t think any were better than the bakery but still very good

[@LaMarquiseDeparis]

Thank you so much ! This is so much work and mise en place that we do not see, i can only imagine how much effort of all kinds you put in your lovely youtube channel as a couple for us to enjoy and learn. I find your smile and laughter and good moods very enjoyable and it is definetly a joyful channel. The fun and the skills is always the best match for me 😊 I find it inspirational to be working with your husband/best friend, i couldn’t find a nicer way to spend a day at work than this love/work equation

[@maryamrehman2728]

The struggle is real 😳 but those treats made by professionals were far better and cleaner then yours

[@ashleywildflower6451]

I adore you and these are all amazing! But For how harshly you critiqued the bakeries and said you would’ve done this and that…the bakeries did better 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@procrastinating_celery4994]

Exactly lol

[@ksicheneder]

I feel like they still need more decoration on them. Like, the cakes need some kind of pattern or maybe a ribbon and edible pearls... something just a bit more.

[@rosebrown7002]

true. I preferred her donut and heart but the cakes were a bit too... plain?

[@saimashupti469]

True . It looks plain

[@katiacleroux7376]

I preferred the more minimalistic look of them! It really is up to preferences!

[@hightunnel2723]

Not much of a design. Just plopped frosting on a donut and threw on some flowers. 👎

[@terripoche5416]

I'm a hobby baker and my buttercream is smooth! I was very unhappy with the lack of attention to the BASIC details but the "I'm all that" attitude. C'mon...smooth buttercream is a must from a pro. And the molded chocolate hearts were just cast incorrectly. Ease up on the criticism, Laurie. You're not who you used to be.

[@TheMagicalLollipop]

hi! as someone who has a gluten allergy, I think it would be fun to watch you try and make and decorate a gluten free cake from scratch. Not a lot of people do that and I think it would be a fun challenge!

[@lkuz]

I agree!

[@thisistheaccountname]

With an explanation into cross contamination. You know, since a lot of places won't do allergy free and "regular", baked goods because of the amount of work it takes to keep everything clean and separate.

[@TheMagicalLollipop]

@@thisistheaccountname Exactly! I Hope Laurie ends up seeing this. It would be interesting to watch.

[@sebastianhelgeson3559]

I would love to see a series that is kinda of a combination of this and your other videos. What if you give a bakery an assignment (like wedding favors), receive the product and reviewed it like usual, but then also recreated the product and fix the issues that you found with the bakery version.

[@rogeliomartinez3610]

I would totally buy the baking with love and anxiety shirt lol Im currently baking a cake for my dads birthday.. (for 150 people) and I’m so anxious lol! Love it

[@TheIcingArtist]

YAAASS!! #NormalizeBakingAnxiety!!!

[@charlottehardy822]

Hope your cake goes well, I’m sure you can rock it.

[@shaunaotoole492]

The b-roll on the flower making montage is fire. Nice job on the camera work, Kevin. Love you two and your dynamic.

[@itwillraintoday3036]

I feel like if she got her own baked goods she’d tear them apart

[@ToastedPlums]

I love how Kevin was so confident in his donut dough lol😂

[@devans2254]

"Gonna be so good." I chuckled because I read your comment then heard the confidence and excitement in his voice. 😂

[@rickallan8337]

I love the way you share everything, mistakes and all. I love that Kevin is so supportive and funny. You are both a blessing to me.

[@lisabeatty7778]

These are gorgeous! Your flowers were so much better than the other bakers! Great video!

[@TheIcingArtist]

I haven't made edible flowers like this in YEARS!!! and honestly they are time consuming. BUT if you do a production line, it goes super fast so I think they could still be doable for bakeries

[@shwee1855]

With regards to the heart and donut, it was définitely better than the bakeries. Your colours fitted the brief much closer, and I always appreciate hand made sugar flowers to fresh flowers. As for the small cakes, I think the bakeries did better and they displayed a higher level of difficulty and finesse in terms of skill and execution.

[@YTLJE]

I loved your doughnut the most, the colours just really complemented each other. If only there was a way for us to be able to taste your creations 😩 You really should set up your own bakery.

[@gossipgal1418]

I’m wondering now doing the actual execution of these baked items if she’ll be a little easier on these bakeries? It’s easy to critique until you actually do the work and then you realize how difficult it is!

[@Sara-ik5po]

But then again, paying a professional for something…you are allowed to have high expectations to correlate with the price and you are allowed to criticize them. It’s a business and that’s how it works.

[@luma4902]

@@Sara-ik5po but she gave them a moodboard and said do whatever. If it was a actual wedding the bride would give them feedback for the actual perfect wedding favour for her

[@Sara-ik5po]

@@luma4902 yes I agree she was looking for details she didn’t tell the bakers to add.

[@whatifjenny]

I did prefer the decoration on the bakery cakes, but I think it's just personal aesthetic differences. I would like to see you price them out like the bakeries did. Also it seems like the gum paste flowers were really important to you, maybe you should have let the bakeries know that? Idk tho because it was important to me that there not be real flowers or ribbon on my wedding cake, we talked directly to the baker about it and there was still real ribbon on it 😂 oh well sometimes bakers just go rogue.

[@moonutella5581]

Imo if I'm going to order edible party favors, I want the whole thing edible. Telling guest to pick off the babies breathe before eating seems tacky. And that rose in the middle of a donut seemed incredibly lazy. I did love the mini wedding cakes from the bakery though.

[@whatifjenny]

@@moonutella5581 I agree with you on the doughnuts, I just thought she was super hard on everything, and it seems like what she wanted was gum paste flowers and she would have just told them that 🤷‍♀🤷‍♀

[@luma4902]

@@whatifjenny agree

[@ashleelong5974]

I appreciate seeing you struggle a little because I have definitely cried over a few cakes. Thanks for not cutting out the parts where you are stressed. I love your realness.

[@lizzykate93]

I love how creative you are and I think your designs having less going on made them look so elegant. I also like that you show the honest process of baking and all the emotions that go along with it 😀

[@MargoMB19]

Omg that flower-making montage absolutely blew me away! How intricate, detailed, talented... Wow. I love going on these journeys with you, watching your anxiety and excitement and disappointment and everything in between.

[@emilyb6541]

i think she should realise now how hard the bakeries worked when making the wedding favours and how long it would have taken. Not only that, but they're also juggling other creations that other clients have asked for, not JUST laurie's request. Whereas, Laurie only has this to make and is already struggling. Honestly she owes them an apology for disregarding how hard they worked and for criticising them so easily.

[@daisynalls8735]

I think you did a great job! What I was most impressed by was the flowers you made they looked BEAUTIFUL! Love this!

[@stinkypasta7350]

I think some of these ones were not with par with some that the bakeries did. Is they just me or does anyone else feel this way? The only thing i thought that topped the bakery ones were the handmade flowers

[@luma4902]

Agree and i think if the gumpaste flowers are the thing that scream luxurious to her next time she has to ask for them

[@elithluxe7568]

Yeah it’s kind of funny to see people complain about quality and nit pick when it’s better than their own creations

[@fsheee3458]

Hers were mediocre compared to the bakery ones in my opinion. Personally, I can’t tell the difference between gumpaste and fondant 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@CarboneCat]

Both you and Kevin are hilarious and wholesome. I love the dynamic between the both of you.

[@monicamacneille3372]

OK I'm obsessed with the flower making process!!!!!

[@moonutella5581]

Yall asked and she did it. The thing is the bakeries she ordered from has a team. She did it solo. I hope this video inspired you cause it sure did for me.

[@tpain4444]

Not true lol ! Most are solo as well

[@moonutella5581]

@@tpain4444 the bakeries she picked though I'm sure had a team. I could be wrong though

[@aurar.verduzco555]

@@moonutella5581 i dont think the favors were made with a team though. even if you work in a bakery the work gets divided and each person does their own orders

[@shaymaaal-hajjar1407]

The mini cakes look beautiful but maybe a little too simple . I would of loved maybe some more designs or just something a little more to fill the negative space because i find theres alot of it

[@NaturalAegyo]

Yes!

[@luma4902]

Agree the white one specially look pretty plain despide the beautiful flowers

[@Akira12364]

Exactly she criticised the bakeries for lacking details but hers wasn't extravagant either, mediocre at best.

[@amandahakes2226]

Love your channel! I watch with my six year old daughter who’s obsessed with baking!

[@ebonyloveivory]

Honestly the ones that the professional bakeries did were way better.💁🏻‍♀️

[@jeanvignes]

Due to health issues and major surgery in 2017, I haven't had any sugar (desserts, treats, yada-yada) in 7 years. I'm a subscriber to your channel for the art of the many things you and other creators/bakers showcase here. What fun to do edible sculpture. I love seeing all the new techniques, the beautiful buttercream flowers, the airbrushing, the molded chocolate. It's truly an art form.

[@amzmiq]

I'm disappointed in this video. There was no acknowledgment that her critiques were probably more harsh than they needed to be in the last video and no acknowledgment of how difficult her request was for the other bakeries. They were making their flavors without knowing what her taste preferences were, so of course her flavors would be better, she knows exactly what she likes. The biggest disappointment was that she just re-made what the other bakeries already offered, and wasn't creative enough to come up with her own designs. Her cakes were pretty and flowers were well made, but they weren't at the level of extravagant that the brief called for with the other bakeries.

[@Ava.101]

Yeah I disagree but you do you

[@corneIius]

@Ava.101 what a useful and insightful critique. you should do this for a living you have such a talent for deep, thoughtful criticism.

[@Hibbity_Hobbity]

I felt like you were a bit too harsh with the other bakeries (especially with the small cakes). As you have demonstrated, it was not easy. I think your FLAVORS and FLOWERS were probably way better, but I think some of the other bakeries went a bit more extravagant than yours. Especially when you compare the small cakes! And, we all know you would have picked your desserts apart if the bakeries sent you these! That being said, you are also trying things you don’t usually do and would definitely get way better in time if you did start making these things professionally. You are wonderful and so so talented and I could never do half of what you do!

[@endiya.]

Now we know the bakers took there time making these cakes, donuts and hearts. Props to them. And now I want cake😩

[@Chef4Funn]

Your floweres are incredible! I can only imagine the amount of patient it took to make all of those. And I loved that you made all of the flowers for your goodies. And youre attention to detail on those I think really puts you over the top of those other bakeries that used faux flowers. I loved the colors you chose too. Do you have a recipe for that pastry cream? Because is sounds amazing!

[@caradanellemcclintock8178]

When you do chocolate molds you need to fill the molds full and tip them out it gives you a smoother top and consistant thickness a lot of people brush it in to save chocolate but the finish is not as good so if you dont have a lot of chocolate do one cavity at a time and remember to scrape the top with a knife or pallet knife while its still liquid.

[@jolinecannan1711]

I would love if you do “Kevin rank 3 cakes, but he doesn’t know I made them!” I would think that would be very funny and interesting! :)

[@JessicaBates-re8nb]

Yes!!!! I love this idea!

[@happychappyy]

Love your designs, colour matching, flavour ideas and absolutely LOVE that you made edible flowers instead of just buying fresh real ones (the trend seems lazy). This vid was awesome!

[@emilyclaycomb]

I LOVE how the doughnut turned out! I really like that it’s not perfect, because that’s what makes it perfect especially with the boho vibe!

[@courtneyvanacore4100]

This would have been perfect if there were a few unbiased people who tried both cakes without knowing which one you made. That way we've known for sure other people's thoughts. Maybe two or three people who have different taste buds: one who likes super sweet and one who does not for example

[@LaughingInTiny]

Can I just say how much I love that Kevin is truly a part of your videos even though he's "behind the scenes"? You two play so well off each other and it's a treat to watch you both 😊

[@ROBERT-hu1wj]

Hello 👋 how are you doing today?

[@megandee8639]

I agree with other comments, I’d love to see a blind competition between you and some other bakeries! I love what you create! 😀

[@Lacey-wx4hr]

Kudos to you Laurie for making this video. I think you did a great job especially doing it all on your own with no help. I find when I watch you I learn more than just seeing the finished result from the other bakeries. So thank you Laurie. You are inspiring and we all love to watch you work your magic :) Oh and I forgot to add, I LOVE your flowers. They are way better than the ones made for your favors video from the other bakeries

[@aditi129]

You put a lot of efforts but still they look so simple and if any other Baker would have made it you'd say it's not up to mark i wanted more😂

[@Taqsunis]

The amount of effort that went into this is very appreciated! Loved watching this. You did such a great job

[@Goddess452]

I love the pure anxiety and panic Laurie exudes while making the donuts, I feel like that's me during most of life 😂😂😂 I just love watching your videos 🥰🥰🥰

[@crazyconnie06]

Your husband an his personality is just the vibe! Love camera man! Might be your biggest fan! Lol

[@bszardom]

for next time, crazy modern looking desserts! And I loved this video and thought your Favors looked amazing!

[@mweir1107]

I love how the color scheme matches exactly with the colors you picked! You added a mix of the colors instead of just sticking to one or two! These all look amazing, thank you for making this video!

[@claire8505-2]

Thanks for making this video. After the last one I almost unsubscribed because I felt that your expectations were superhuman for each bakery. But this video was REAL. It was trial and error, and making the best of things. So a big thank you!

[@terripoche5416]

Except she never admitted that. She had a mini breakdown but never came out and said it's harder than she was expecting and she appreciated the bakeries more now. That would have gone a long way with people. She just patted herself on the back and basically said she rocked it. Her's were ok but she would've roasted them if she'd received any of them from a paid bakery. She's gotten too harsh lately 😔.

[@claire8505-2]

@@terripoche5416 I agree. Being real, keeping in mind there is always someone better than you, and acceptant of your own mistakes goes a long way with me.

[@bridget.94]

I want to say, me and 4 year old daughter enjoy your content. She has gotten to where she tells her tablet "icing artist" so she can watch you herself on KZbin. I am proud of seeing how far you, as a cake decorator, and your channel has grown! Keep up the good work, me and my daughter will continue to be fans! Also, I honestly miss seeing Kevin taste them on camera with you. I really enjoy knowing if yall have the same options or not. I also enjoy videos of things like this, and you turning store bought cakes into beautiful cakes. I would like to see you challenge bakeries to all buttercream cakes, for "events" such as weddings, birthdays, and upcoming holidays.

[@ROBERT-hu1wj]

Hello 👋 how are you doing today?

[@renneb4200]

I love the color scheme. You nailed it. The doughnut wasn't proper covered in frosting and the mini cake is a bit plain. I would love to see you compete with the bakeries without seeing theirs first.

[@Gloria-np1fz]

AAAAAAAAA IVE BEEN WAITING! I've watched virtually every video of yours on this platform, love your videos.

[@aishaupmanyu9677]

It's not About if you can do it better or not. It's about appreciating their creative work since it completely follows your theme and you cannot expect a particular thing from them since they had that freedom to do it according to their own creative minds all while you have a particular vision in your head.

[@BeccaBean2020]

I just have to say that I love the relationship you have "off camera" with Kevin. Even though he is not in frame, you guys are a fun, loving duo! ✨💖 And your versions were amazing!💛💜💚💙

[@lfg7461]

Girl rlly got so much criticism for reviewing last vid but she came back and slayed xxx

[@mst3kanita]

I know! She didn't get butthurt, she thought it was a good idea! I love that

[@juliebell6362]

I feel like Kevin was extra nice to you in this video. He felt sorry for you! How sweet!

[@shruthivenkatesh1599]

I dont think this is what most people meant for you to do. you already had something to refer to. maybe do a side by side with bakery next time so it's a fair comparison! also you dont critique yourself as hard as you do those bakeries! please dont see this as hate, I love watching your videos and only would like to see you be fair in some instances!

[@khowler]

Love how supportive he is. I love the flowers! You did such a good job!!!! I liked the idea of a donut sandwich and yeah it was a little wonky, but the holes made a great place for filling!

[@IceNixie0102]

Can we recognize that most people, when eating a DESERT, want something sweet? Somehow you don't have a sweet tooth, and think most the cakes you buy are too sweet, so you were better able to tailor your creations to match your personal taste -- many people (myself included) prefer sweets to be sweet.

[@mayaceleste8523]

I love how Kevin is soooooooo much more comfortable interacting in the videos and being on camera ( kinda) it’s so awesome!!❤

[@rajeshkumarpatel8212]

I just love you videos so much and love that you don't waste time in the intro❤❤❤

[@samanthadean1083]

🤣 When you were frying the donuts I was laughing so hard!!! I always bake my donuts, so watching the frying process made me laugh!!! I loved all of these, it would just depend on how many people you had for your wedding!!!

[@clairemarz6273]

Hello Laurie!! Thanks for the video, these are gorgeous! I just wanted to point out that those little French cookies are macarons, not macaroons! Macarons have nuts in them and macaroons have coconut, super important distinction for allergies and such!

[@susanwise8303]

Your fondant skills blow the competition away!!!! So professional & hyper realistic looking.😊

[@ROBERT-hu1wj]

Hello 👋 how are you doing today?

[@Nagito_with_flower]

She judged those bakery desserts so much, even though they were gorgeous and the flavours were awesome and to not do a good job making her own pisses me off. The ones she made were mediocre at best. She acted like she would do a better job than the bakeries but she failed horribly. The flavours she put were so basic and she was so upset with the bakery ones even though the bakey ones were way more elaborate than her ones. Very arrogant baker.

[@saimashupti469]

I agree with you . But lots of people are praising her for this bare minimum work .

[@Nagito_with_flower]

@@saimashupti469 praise for bare minimum work makes no sense

[@k.j.l.t.]

Idk if it was so much arrogance, but I do agree that she did not "top them" in terms of details. I also don't love that she essentially made the same things the bakeries did. I will say, yes her sugar flowers topped the chunky ones from a couple of the bakeries, but she could have simply specified that she wanted sugar flowers.

[@moraelity]

It might also be because she did it herself so she's a lot more forgiving, since you're usually biased when it's your own work

[@belladee__]

@@saimashupti469 they are and I don’t get it lol. Every single one she criticized in that last video was better than these , imo

[@jennialoro4485]

The flowers and leafs look amazing

[@judymcinnis]

Laurie, props for taking on my challenge. Your flowers are beautiful.🌺❤️ Overall it's not as easy as it looks though, is it? You had some flaws in your execution and final products too. I feel that you were a little easy on yourself in the taste test because they are flavours that you know are going to be to your liking. May I suggest that all the bakers and yourself make the same desserts with the same fillings. Then have all the bakers in a video and you taste test and you all vote for your favourite. But you all don't know whose creations you are tasting. I volunteer to host the video. Then we can put this baby to bed.😀

[@ROBERT-hu1wj]

Hello 👋 how are you doing today??

[@H-551]

They look so good fantastic job Laurie but also Kevin I like how you took a lot of time for those flowers you really are amazing

[@ROBERT-hu1wj]

Hello 👋 how are you doing??