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Was there an armadillo cake in Steel Magnolias?
Popularized largely from its appearance in the 1989 film Steel Magnolias, an armadillo groom’s cake takes an interesting twist on the groom’s cake. It’s a fun, quirky design for a groom’s cake at a country or Southern wedding.
Why was there an armadillo cake in Steel Magnolias?
Much to the horror of Shelby and rest of the women in her life, a red-velvet groom’s cake shaped like an armadillo is served at the wedding. “Jackson wanted a cake in the shape of an armadillo,” Shelby explains to an incredulous Truvy (Parton). “He’s got an aunt that makes them.”
What is a bleeding armadillo cake?
The Bleeding Red Velvet Armadillo Cake In Steel Magnolias, the type of cake makes it appear as if it is “bleeding” when cut into slices. The type of cake used to achieve this effect is a red velvet cake, which is a rich, sweet cake that can be made with or without chocolate flavoring.
Who did the painting in Sweet Magnolias?
Cansu Porsuk
Magnolia Artwork: “The artwork was commissioned from Cansu Porsuk, an incredible artist from Turkey we met on Etsy. We were so inspired by her work we ended up including 12 of her pieces on Maddie’s set and 3 on Dana Sue’s.” (Paula’s abstract canvases featured in her studio were also painted by Cansu.)
What movie has an armadillo cake?
If you’ve ever seen Steel Magnolias, you probably remember the iconic armadillo cake scene from the comedy-drama movie. If you haven’t seen it, allow us to explain exactly what armadillo cake is, exactly, and how some people make it for real weddings today.
Where is Sweet Magnolias filmed?
Covington, Ga
#DidYouKnow “Sweet Magnolias” is a top 3 show on Netflix right now and was filmed right here in Covington, Ga. Make sure you check it out and see how many places around Covington you recognize!
Where is the house in Sweet Magnolia?
What is this? However, as a local website and one of our readers confirmed, the house exterior is the Law Offices of Wm. Thomas Craig at 1144 College Avenue, also in Covington, which is very similar to the Lee-Porter Mansion.
Can you catch leprosy from armadillos?
In the southern United States, some armadillos are naturally infected with the bacteria that cause Hansen’s disease in people and it may be possible that they can spread it to people. However, the risk is very low and most people who come into contact with armadillos are unlikely to get Hansen’s disease.
Are the houses in Sweet Magnolias real?
The Corner Spa from Sweet Magnolias is a real life historic mansion known as the Lee-Porter House. Named after its its initial owner, Lester Lee, and the man he later sold it to, O.W. Porter, the house was built sometime after 1912.
Is Serenity Georgia a real place?
In reality, the town of Serenity is actually Covington, Georgia, a town which is home to a population of 13,000 and which according to GoCovington.com has been home to around 130 productions.