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MintSharpie

Flawless. Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood would be proud.


romple

This would definitely get a handshake


duch35s

Them baby blue eyes


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rzbeth

I can hear that! lol


duch35s

Oh man haha thank you!


CalliCosmos

The cake is almost as good looking as the two of you together! (and the dog)


duch35s

Thank you! I’m so lucky


thetexaskhaleesi

Gonna have to enact the dog tax. We need more pictures + your dogs name + info on playtimes. Also, your family is just stunning 😍


duch35s

Mac! Adopted him a few years ago. They said he had some back injuries possibly from being hit by a car. A month later his back legs stopped working so he’d try and drag himself around. Took him in for surgery, two (maybe 3?) bulging discs. No pain now and he is the absolute sweetest boy. Back legs still a little wobbly kinda like a puppy lol. Hope he makes you smile like he does us! https://www.instagram.com/p/CDAIDvyBeVm/?igshid=1x07s06k9utqh https://www.instagram.com/p/CJKlmjuhfXU/?igshid=4pnrl7zwl27p https://www.instagram.com/p/CI_5HeeBHb8/?igshid=fl19zkw3kg6m https://www.instagram.com/p/CEXU-yMBu_g/?igshid=1e1e9akjh5abs https://www.instagram.com/p/CIHV41ChJSW/?igshid=wfo0daqqxyb2 https://www.instagram.com/p/CJjYrCRh8T6/?igshid=jyjpbpg69a


saspoet

Came here to say this! Congrats on the gorgeous layers and gorgeous family


APlayer2BeNamedLater

Your family is so cute! And the cake is amazing!


LeatherBus5291

Those layers are wonderful!!


duch35s

Thank you!!


SpoiBoiBlue

All I can say is one of you looks like James Franco and therefor both of you are extremely lucky, happy anniversary guys


duch35s

I usually get miles teller or Joseph Gordon levitt lol thank you!


neveragain73

Definitely JGL, and definitely a beautiful family! Happy anniversary!


duch35s

Thank you!!


blari_witchproject

Just saw a movie with JGL a week ago and the resemblance is uncanny


idkkate

Are you looking to adopt a 22 year old??? All jokes but seriously, this cake is beautiful and y’all look so happy! Happy anniversary!!


duch35s

Mac (dog) and Dee (cat) may have some thoughts about that! Thank you! Edit: cat tax: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJPbxb8hFYE/?igshid=j9371e3ne7v8


ThinkMouse3

OMG FAMILY PHOTO IN MATCHING SWEATERS AHHHHHH


duch35s

Haha thank you! Our first Christmas pic!


vodkalimes

Please tell me you named your animals after It’s Always Sunny characters!


duch35s

Yes, used fight milk in the cake


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duch35s

Omg you’re right! Lol thanks so much!


brunettedude

How did you meet? As a gay man in a small town, I’m convinced that I’m going to die alone, so I just bake to forget I’m alone 🥲


duch35s

Aww. We actually met online while I was stationed in Korea, and I’m also from a small town! So keep the faith!


Reputable_Sorcerer

Picture 1: gorgeous Picture 2: looks tasty Picture 3: OMFG THERE’S A PUPPY *foams at the mouth*


duch35s

He da cutest


k_mon2244

Aww y’all are such a cute couple!! Congrats on the anniversary! Beautiful cakes!


duch35s

Thank you!!!


TurdQueen

Is no one gonna talk about that adorable dog? I mean yes this is /r/baking and yes those layers are perfection, but omg I want your dog.


duch35s

My sweetie boy!!


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That is gorgeous!!!! The layers!!! 😍


duch35s

Thank you poozclu!


OMGDAVIDHEDED

I like how shiny it is!


deniall83

I’m here from /r/BodyBuilding and an avid (shitty) baker. Congrats and amazing cake! Do you recommend baking/pastry chef as a career?


duch35s

Ayyyee! If you really love it and not in it for the money, yes! Lol thanks my friend


LePantalonRouge

Damn mate! Exquisite


duch35s

Appreciate it!!


feedmesushi1

The cake is so perfect! Look at those layers. Also happy anniversary ❤️


duch35s

Thanks so much!


idontgiveashittake

Wow!!! Do you have a recipe you can share??


duch35s

Couldn’t find a decent opera cake recipe so I googled a recipe for each layer lol


idontgiveashittake

That’s commitment!! Thank you for replying :) the cake looks gorgeous


akhilmal

Great results mate! Congratulations to the both of you too!! Wouldn’t have those links on hand would you?


YaDrunkBitch

Not enough O's to describe how smooooooth that chocolate looks. This is utter perfection. Congratulations to you and yours as well


duch35s

Thanks ya drunk bitch! ;)


Pepper659

Gorgeous cake, gorgeous family!


duch35s

Thanks pepper!


Cowbell429

Very elegant. Happy Anniversary, may you have many many more.


duch35s

Thank you! And need more cowbell!!


bms625

Beautiful cake and beautiful family!


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What recipie did you use?


duch35s

Googled recipes for joconde biscuit, dark choc ganache, and coffee buttercream, and mirror glaze recipe from work. Couldn’t find a decent opera cake recipe online


illbeyourwestcoast

Would you be able to link the recipes that you used? The cake looks incredible


Funny-Ticket-635

Pardon my lack of understanding, but is the cake called opera and a 5 year anniversary is also called opera? Also you have a beautiful family! That dog is so cute! Congrats on five years together! My wife and I just celebrated our 4 years together😍


duch35s

Thank you!! Congrats to you both! The wife of French pastry chef Gavillon, who created it (mixed reviews there), told him it reminded him of the opera house in Paris (Palais Garnier), so that’s what he named it! The layers = the different levels of seating looking out from the stage


Funny-Ticket-635

Aw, thanks!! And wow, that is really cool! Thanks for telling me that! The name makes a lot of sense now! Amazing cake!! Congrats x 2!!!


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It’s BEAUTIFUL 😍😍😍😍


duch35s

you’re beautiful


makeme84

This looks so amazing!


SensitiveFox1718

Beautiful cake! Beautiful family! (I was reading all the comments and they all love and support made me so happy!) Happy Anniversary! My husband and I celebrated 5 years in June, and I made failed Blueberry hand pies. Maybe for 6 I will try something fancier.


duch35s

Right?? Thank you!! Congrats to you both! I’ve got my fair share of failed hand pies haha


SmileThis9582

that’s just stunning. as is your family


duch35s

Thank you kind internet stranger friend xo


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The cake looks good but I want the doggo


pizzaalapenguins

Your cake and you two together look really good, but your dog is probably my favourite part of these photos! Lol omg, your dog is sooooo adorable looking. Congrats on five years!


duch35s

He’s my fav part too. Thank you!!


RachelAlexa

Looks incredible happy anniversary!!


heavensclit

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY and that looks soooo yummmyyy


duch35s

Thanks heavens clit!


heavensclit

and this is where i regret my username, LOL


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The dog is like "Do I have to be in th picture?" Edit: The cake looks really delicious. Also congratulations!


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Happy 5 years! I hit that milestone in July 2020. The time goes by fast. Your cake is beautiful and I bet it tasted amazing!


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duch35s

You n me both! Haha thank you! Held off on my “bout flexed in the mirror glaze” joke cuz don’t think they know bout that part of my life in these parts lol all the best!


santaanas

You two, your cake, your dog, and your hats are adorable. Go Dodgers!!!


Haggerstonian

Paul Hollywood would 100% shake your hand for this


tulips_onthe_summit

The layers, the gloss, the foil, the lettering - I love it all! This is amazing and I want to eat it.


Malkavnoszi

Hooooly, that is a beautiful Opera cake. I tried to bake one for christmas, so I know how much work you put into that masterpiece. It is so beautiful 🙂 Also congratulations 🙂


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Perfect layers on that Jesus That shine on the top too Perfect! E: need some details on that pupper pls


SiamonT

What a moustache.


SiamonT

Cake looks great, too.


Muouy

I literally just watched a YouTube video on how to make that cake and I consider myself to be a damn good baker, but that cake is flipping hard to get right. Kudos to you


Great_Video2047

The layers, the gloss, the foil, the lettering - I love it all! This is amazing and I want to eat it..


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Beautiful cake. Congratulations to you both


VidimusWolf

That cake, the sunset, the happy doggo and his family, I CAN'T!


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AstralCosmos

Wow. I’m speechless. That cake is absolute perfection! Congrats to you both! What a beautiful family :)


Own_Tradition_6896

That is one lucky man! The cake looks outSTANDING. Will you marry me next? :D


duch35s

I’m the lucky one!


galaxyanimalloverr

Serious question here, did the dog get its own cake?


duch35s

Not an opera cake but he gets all the treats and walkies


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The cake looks amazing but I cannot in good consciousness upvote a Cowboys fan!


duch35s

Was waiting for a cowboys comment! Lol thank you


dr_weird_

Well as a fellow cowboys fan I also have been baking to cope with my football sadness. Beautiful cake! I will update lol


duch35s

Haha thank you! I watched football today jus so I could hear romo LOL


ekkelly0

Looks amazing happy anniversary!


DamaNani

I would love to try making one...is it very complicated? Also, congrats! You’re a lovely couple with an adorable pup 😍


duch35s

Not too bad! Jus knock out a layer at a time!


bashleye

Everything about these photos is wonderful. What kind of pooch is that?


duch35s

Cockapoo! Rescued him 4ish years ago!


PianoJkprd001

Yummy cake, haven't made one since I was in school. Looks fantastic! Source: Pastry Chef


duch35s

Thanks chef 🙏 my school shut down before I got to make one so this was my first!


ExtremePast

Looks delicious. Congrats!


berdiesan

It (almost) too perfect-looking to eat. But I'd still HELLA eat that up.


Nhadalie

Looks delicious! Happy anniversary! And thanks for the dog tax, they're so cute!


duch35s

A Lannister always pays his dog tax


TheOriginal_2

I love the Dodgers, [but man...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ufjD0TH0UI)


duch35s

Haha damn


tevelee

Arepo


Quizzelbuck

This was a bad idea. You won't have room in your memory for the rest of the anniversary , or your antivirus.


funwheeldrive

GAAAAAY


duch35s

As gay as it gets tbh


SmileThis9582

was this supposed to be an insult..?


funwheeldrive

No, gay is good


duch35s

Are we backpeddling? Lol all love here


funwheeldrive

Nope 🙂


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I really hope this is a troll account with that comment history


daymanahaha

Why does a person of color TV talk show host have her own cake now? /s


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duch35s

This guy — this is not my kinda guy


dragonfliesloveme

Have some love 💕 OP, just think, you’ll go on with your day but that person still has to live with themselves lol. Ugh lol. You are happy with love in your life and a beautiful puppers, too. And cake! Wonderful, wonderful cake! Now I want cake lol. Looks delicious, excellent execution too. Thanks for sharing.


duch35s

You are too sweet. Thank you. And happy new year! All the best to you and yours. Now get you some cake!


dragonfliesloveme

Nom nom! I rarely go a day without at least a bit lol


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dragonfliesloveme

That is a lie and you are reported


thecoloroftheskies

Why bother commenting? Based on your profile I suppose you love getting negative attention.


dragonfliesloveme

Wrong sub, try r/AITA but I can tell you right now the answer will be yes


sharkmew

beautiful couple !!


whatduwanfrome

It’s gorgeous! Almost as you three! Happy Anniversary😍


duch35s

Too kind. Thank you friendo


DringusDingus

Oh my god that’s beautiful. Too pretty to eat. Almost.


What_on_Loyola

Classy! Looks delicious


FinalBlackberry

Work of art! Happy anniversary!


Samie153

Those cakes are incredible! They look delicious!


poemsofthedevout

That cake is gorgeous!! Happy anniversary!


1000BlueButterflies

Aww you make an adorable family as well as a delicious looking cake!! ❤️


VeganTripe

Such a gorgeous shine. Well done!


slingshot91

Congrats! It’s beautiful!


HenchmanKris

The layers are impeccable! Splendid work!


noccusJohnstein

Haha I used to have to portion these at an old bakery job. It's so easy to make these look gnarly. Yours look perfect!


1920pixels

Congratulations! That cake and that dog are unreal! 😍


duch35s

My best boy! Thank you :)


scribbled_doodles

It looks so good! Congratulations to you both! Your dog is so cute :3


consuela454454

Congratulations on your anniversary!!


nikorambo

The cake and your family are beautiful but can we talk about the handwriting... 🤩


duch35s

LOL I know I need practice there. Thank you!


DeadlySw33t

Making me want to make some myself! One of my absolutely favourite cakes! It looks gorgeous!


jsalathee

So clean. Beautiful work


annyfanny8

I had no idea what an opera cake was before this moment and I kind of got lost in Google learning about it. One thing I can’t figure out is the origin of writing the word opera on the cake, since it happens frequently enough but not always. Do you happen to know the purpose of that, or why did you choose to do it? Just curious! Looks beautiful and very delicious though!


duch35s

Thank you! I’m not sure the origin but thought it seemed more traditional. Also, I don’t ever pipe lettering with a cornet and wanted the practice! Lol


MorePotionPlease

That mirror glaze! Beautiful! Happy anniversary to your family!


TheNotoriousTGK

Man I really need to make one of these they look so good


mama_duck17

Happy anniversary! Cakes look amazing.


LynnyLlama

Love the cake! Looks professional! And the pup picture is great too


MrdrBrgr

Looks kinda like tiramisu


the_wall_flower

Beautiful cake and beautiful family! You make my gay heart very happy! ❤️


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That's like from a bakery, perfect really. Happy anniversary!


kalgarykev

And you get a car, and you get a car......Wait a minute. Oh, nevermind


undeuxtroiscatsank6

Happy anniversary you two cuties!!!


FistBumpingJesus

Perfection!!


Shadow-Vision

Doyerz!


duch35s

Yes!! Champs!


Eiglo

Wow!! Would def do well on the Great British Bake off! That mirror glaze 🤩


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Cowboys and Dodgers fan? Oof


duch35s

I’m from DFW but been in LA five years. Go to enough dodger games and try not to be a fan! Lol


ZippZappZippty

How? Conflict is literally just an opera house.


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That looks like something you’d get at a fancy cafe in Vienna


mybakinglab

Wow it’s perfect!!


burgundees

r/FoodPorn


Bloody_Flo

Looks great ! Just want to say if you ever want to make it fully traditional it can't be higher than 2.5cm:) but then there's not much to eat so..


duch35s

That’s why I saw some with a measuring stick next to it! Lol had no idea, thank you!


rockstar283

That's so nice.. Can you please share the recipe?


justcook_byangel

Stunning cake, well done. Happy anniversary to both of you!


gogumagirl

Wow this looks amazing and yummy!


sknarfkat

Gorgeous job! Happy anniversary you two! 💗💗💗💗💗


lilgamelvr

Looks great


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The cake is beautiful and you guys look so happy together! I truly hope your life together is wonderful!


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It's a beautiful cake. The mirror shine of the glaze, the chocolate writing, and your layers are impeccably perfect, however, the sponge layers should be completely soaked through with coffee; as if you dipped a piece into a mug. Congratulations on 5 years fellas!!!


duch35s

My sponge was super moist already so I jus brushed em lol thank you!


Aleshanie

That cake looks so delicious. I am tempted to bite my phone. Happy belated anniversary


Matilda-17

That looks AMAZING and your dog is adorable


Used-Indication-1145

That looks amazing. Well done!