Thanksgiving Pies at Cocoa & Fig
November is upon us, and Cocoa & Fig has decided the best way to get into the Thanksgiving spirit is by making pies! We've been baking and taste-testing the last couple of weeks, and we've come up with the best-of-the-best pies to complete your Thanksgiving spread! We will be offering four delicious types of pies, all 9" in diameter.  Think of your Thanksgiving pie favorites, but with a Cocoa & Fig twist, of course!

 Apple Crumble Pie - Our signature flaky and buttery crust, filled to the brim with fresh sliced apples, sugar and spices, and topped with an abundance of delicious streusel.

 Double Crust Apple Pie - Two layers of our amazing pie dough encase freshly sliced apples that have been mixed with our homemade caramel and spices.  The two crusts are gently pressed together (so that delicious filling stays put) and then a generous sprinkle of cinnamon sugar is added to the top.

 Bourbon Pecan Pie - You've never tasted a pecan pie as delicious as this one! Starting off with our homemade crust, our secret recipe includes a mixture of brown sugar, bourbon, and over half a pound of pecans!

 Pumpkin Pie - Smooth and creamy, with just the right amount of pumpkin and spice flavor.  This pie will help to round out any Thanksgiving meal - just make sure to save plenty of room because you'll probably want seconds.

Give us a call to order your pie today - you can reach us directly at 952.540.4300! We are taking pre-orders up until Friday, November 22nd for pick-up the week of Thanksgiving and we're offering $1 off on all pre-ordered pies! Prices for our delicious pies are as follows: Pumpkin Pie: $18.95 Apple Crumble Pie: $20.95 Double Crust Apple Pie: $20.95 Bourbon Pecan Pie: $22.95   We will also be sampling all of our pie flavors at both retail locations!  Tasting days are listed below:  Cocoa & Fig Minneapolis - Thursday, November 14, and Friday, November 15. Cocoa & Fig Edina - Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16. Cocoa & Fig Minneapolis - Thursday, November 21, and Friday, November 22. Cocoa & Fig Edina - Thursday, November 21, and Friday, November 22.

Cocoa & Fig is looking forward to being a part of your meal! Happy Thanksgiving!

Blush Pink & Gold Dessert Table: Mindy and Thomas

Mindy and Thomas had a stunning wedding at Villa Bellezza in Pepin, WI which included an 8' Cocoa & Fig miniature dessert table!  The color palette of blush pinks, gold and ivory worked perfectly with the venue and also their dessert choices.

Congratulations to the happy couple! Special thanks goes to Melissa Oholendt for sharing these gorgeous pictures with us!

The centerpiece of the dessert table was a 3-Tier Centerpiece Cake covered in a pale pink fondant with gold accents. Mindy and Thomas chose different flavors of cake for each tier. The top tier was a rich chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream, the second tier was a carrot cake with cream cheese icing, and the bottom tier was a vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream. For the mini desserts, the selection included Mini Key Lime Pies, Butterscotch Budino Dessert Shooters, Raspberry and Salted Caramel Macarons, Fresh Fruit Tartlets, Peanut Butter Cake Lollipops, and Black Velvet Mini Cupcakes.

 

       Credits:

           Photography: Melissa Oholendt

           Planning: Fab Event Design

           Venue: Villa Bellezza

           Dessert Table: Cocoa & Fig

Mixed Metallic Wedding Dessert Table: Elizabeth & Corey

Elizabeth and Cory had a stunning wedding on Memorial Day which included a 16' Cocoa & Fig miniature dessert table!  They went with a mixed metallic color palette with lots of candles and amber lighting.

Their dessert spread included Vanilla Salted Caramel and Carrot Cake Mini Cupcakes, Pistachio and Raspberry French Macarons, Dark Chocolate and Key Lime Dessert Shooters, Chocolate Chunk Cookies, and Lemon Meringue Tartlets.

Amazing planning by Park Place Planning and photography by the lovely Red Ribbon Studio.

Credits:
Photography: Red Ribbon Studio
Planner: Park Place Planning
Venue: Nicollet Island Pavilion
Flowers: Sadie’s Floral Design 
Mini Dessert Table & Cake: Cocoa & Fig

Cocoa & Fig Buttercream Icing Styles

At Cocoa & Fig, a buttercream cake is a classic celebration cake with 3 layers of cake, 2 layers of buttercream filling along with a layer of buttercream icing on the exterior of the cake.  The exterior buttercream can be styled just enough to make the cake look festive and beautiful.  Fresh flowers, fruit, bunting, or a cake topper are a nice finishing touch, or if you prefer, we can write a personalized inscription on top. 

Below is a sampling of some of our buttercream icing styles:

Smooth, Clean & Classic

Photo by Katie Lewis Photography

Photo by Debra O Photography

Rustic Spackle

Photo by Geneoh Photography

Horizontal, Vertical or Wavy Lines

Photo by Viveria Photography

Photo by Geneoh Photography

Photo by Red Ribbon Studio

Photo by Brandon Werth Photography

Photo by Brandon Werth Photography

Photo by Collin Hughes Photography

Combed

Photo by Sky Blue Weddings

Photo by Cocoa & Fig

Mini Rosettes

Photo by Jeff Loves Jessica Photography

Large Rosettes

Photo by Cocoa & Fig

Original Cake Design by i am baker

Ruffled Ribbon Style

Photo by Michael Barnholdt Photography

Photo by Erika Loeks Photography

To order a delicious buttercream cake, contact our production kitchen at info@cocoaandfig.com or 952.540.4300.

Minnesota Wild Jersey Groom's Cake

Krista, the bride, wanted to surprise her groom with a fun, hockey-themed groom's cake, and we were excited to take part!  We sculpted a Minnesota Wild jersey out of cake and decorated it with fondant including the name & number of his favorite player, Parise.  A small hockey puck cake was added to round out the theme.

Vick Photography captured the whole surprise play-by-play in the images below.  Thanks to Stephanie Johnson of Park Place Planning and Events for orchestrating!

 

Credits:
Photography: Vick Photography
Cake: Cocoa & Fig
Planner: Park Place Planning and Events

Pretty Pink Birthday Cake and Dessert Table with Macaron Towers

What an adorably cute (and PINK) first birthday celebration for Faye!  The dessert table featured Cocoa & Fig sweets including a 3 tier Lemon Raspberry cake & 5" Smash Cake, Raspberry and Vanilla French Macaron Towers, and Fresh Fruit Tartlets.  

Credits:
Photography:  Roee Dori Photography
Cakes, Macaron Towers, & Fresh Fruit Tartlets: Cocoa & Fig