Today's real party is another fabulous event by Jessica Levitt. Really, this talented mom of two should think about styling parties professionally because she definitely has a knack for it. We featured the Construction Birthday Party she threw for her son along with the Peaches & Cream Party she hosted for her daughter's birthday. Both are amazing - be sure to check them out if you missed them before! Today we'll take a look at the Cookies and Milk Party Jessica recently hosted. I'm ... Continue Reading
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Candy Cane Brownie Cookies
Today I've partnered with Betty Crocker™, Hershey’s® and Safeway to share a new recipe! Brownie cookies with Candy Cane Kisses frosting! 'Tis the season for baking and cookie making! There's nothing like a homemade gift, straight from the oven, to spread cheer to family and friends. So today we've got a brand new recipe for your holiday baking lineup. A soft, chewy brownie cookie is taken to new festive heights with the addition of white chocolate, peppermint and a decadent chocolate ... Continue Reading
GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Who doesn't love a good chocolate chip cookie? It's a timeless treat that almost everyone can agree upon! Around here, we never tire of new spins on this classic recipe. Milk chocolate or dark chocolate, flat and crispy or soft and chewy.... we're up for anything chocolate chip cookie related. To include today's featured recipe -- a gluten-free variation that looks just as tempting as the original. These perfectly large cookies, with golden brown edges and an abundance of chocolate chips, ... Continue Reading
Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwich
We're giving your oven a break today with a recipe that is fabulously frosty and completely no-bake. We're celebrating National Ice Cream Sandwich Day! Yes, an entire day devoted to this chilled childhood classic. Not that we need a designated day to indulge in a treat so deliciously tempting. But really, I think we can all agree - the only thing better than a frosty bowl of ice cream is ice cream sandwiched between two chewy cookies. Especially if the ice cream and cookies are ... Continue Reading
Mint Cookies N Cream Cupcakes
Our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of EllenJay Events, is back with a delicious new recipe.... Go pour yourself a tall glass of milk because today we're making Mint Cookies 'N Cream Cupcakes! This recipe is super simple and doesn't require a ton of ingredients. The base of the cake starts with a chocolate box mix, which I'm sure most everyone has on hand in their pantry just in case you need to whip up a cake in a pinch. Add a few extra ingredients to the mix and you've got yourself a ... Continue Reading
Milk & Cookies Cake
Prepare for cuteness! If you're a cookie lover like me, you're going to flip over today's featured cake! It is ridiculously cute and comes to us from one of my very favorite cake shops. Rick and Sasha, my friends over at cakelava, have been sharing their incredible cakes with us for several years now. I'm always thrilled to feature one of Rick's creations... because each one seems better than the last. If that's possible! And today's cake is no exception! Featuring oodles of chocolate ... Continue Reading
MILKaholic Now Available!!
When I designed the MILKaholic Baby Shower for our friends, I had no idea the overwhelming response it would receive! Obviously, I liked the concept but I was completely flattered by how many of you liked it too! It debuted on Hostess with the Mostess and has since been featured on TLC's Parentables, LilSugar and Kara's Party Ideas. So many of you have left kind comments and inquired about everything from the invitation to the food labels, milk bottles and painted canvas backdrop! Well, ... Continue Reading
Milkaholic Sip & See
I've been dying to share this event with you for months! It debuted yesterday on Hostess with the Mostess (yay!) and I'm thrilled to share some additional images and details with you today. My husband and I hosted a co-ed baby shower for our friends, Ted and Meredith, in honor of their newly adopted son, Colin. Ted and Meredith anxiously waited for Colin’s birth and we were all thrilled when he officially became their son. We were honored to welcome Baby Colin with this modern Milkaholic Sip ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Milk & Cookies Birthday
I spotted this party yesterday on Celebrations at Home and I could not resist sharing it as well. Considering I was just saying how much I love the milk and cookies trend, its easy to see why I was smitten with this party. And well, I'm not the only one loving this adorable first birthday bash. It was recently a finalist in the Most Adorable Party Contest on Creative Hostess. So let's take a look at this delightful milk and cookies first birthday party, created by Anne Powers of A Party ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Fireworks Cake
Chocolate Fireworks Cake - how to make red, white and blue fireworks out of chocolate for a patriotic 4th of July cake. A new cake tutorial by our contributor, Erin Gardner. I’m typically a believer that Independence Day cakes should be super easy, super delicious, and loads of fun to make. It is a day off for most, after all. The bursting, chocolate fireworks on this cake may look like they violate this rule, but trust me, they check all the boxes! If you’ve been sitting on ... Continue Reading
Eggnog Cake
Eggnog Cake - a rich eggnog cake with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, paired with a creamy eggnog buttercream. A new holiday cake recipe, sponsored by Promised Land Dairy for their #FarFromOrdinaryMilk campaign. I realize it's only November but the weather is finally cooling down and my sweaters and tall boots are officially back in the wardrobe rotation. The chilly nights and frosty mornings only confirm that the holiday season will soon be upon us. And I could not help but to jump ... Continue Reading
Pumpkin Spice Cake
Pumpkin Spice Cake - moist pumpkin cake with subtle hints of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg paired with pumpkin spice buttercream frosting. A fall cake recipe, sponsored by Promised Land Dairy for their #FarFromOrdinaryMilk campaign. Believe it or not, I'm writing today's post old school style -- like before laptops and tablets, old school style. Perched outside, I'm soaking up the evening twilight and savoring the crisp autumn breeze. Off in the distance, the sounds of happy children on a ... Continue Reading
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Chocolate Orange Cake
Chocolate Orange Cake - a citrus layer cake recipe infused with orange zest and orange syrup, topped with silky chocolate frosting and candied orange slices. By our contributor, Olivia Bogacki. Happy New Year everyone! You’ve survived through the first bit of January, what I consider to be the most challenging time of the year. Coming off a holiday high and getting back to the real world is not fun and I, for one, am having a hard time letting go of the holiday season. Nevertheless, ... Continue Reading
Creme Brûlée Cake
Our contributor, Olivia Bogacki, is sharing a crème brûlée inspired layer cake recipe! Vanilla bean cake, vanilla custard, and crunchy bits of caramel, all covered in a silky vanilla buttercream and decorated with caramel sugar shards. I’ve only made crème brûlée once in my life. It was in pastry school, and I remember the process being a bit finicky. It wasn’t exactly difficult to make, but I’m turned off by anything that you need to bake in a water bath. I vaguely remember there being ... Continue Reading
S’mores Cake
S'mores Cake - Chocolate cake with graham cracker buttercream filling, chocolate ganache frosting and toasted marshmallow meringue. A s'mores inspired layer cake recipe by our contributor, Tessa Huff. For some, the perfect summer vacation isn’t without umbrella drinks and resort pools, but for others, nothing beats a beach bonfire or weekend campout among family and friends. Personally, I love a little of both, but living in the city does make me yearn for nature and a bit of solitude ... Continue Reading
10 Cupcakes to Bake This Summer
Summer is a season of fresh berries and stone fruits, pool parties and popsicles, fireflies and backyard BBQ’s. Seriously, what's not to love about long days, lazy nights and impromptu get togethers with friends. With warm weather finally rolling in, I wanted to share a few cupcake recipes that have definitely earned a spot on my summer baking list. A few of these you've seen here on the blog before. The others have been patiently waiting on my Pinterest cupcake board for far too long. But any ... Continue Reading
Matcha Strawberry Cake
Our contributor, Tessa Huff, is sharing a new cake recipe today... As the weather gradually heats up, I start looking forward to spring brunches, outdoor gatherings, and most importantly – berry season! We aren’t quite there yet, but it is still time to lighten up our party menus with bright, fresh flavors and cakes. You know, the types of dishes and treats perfect for an upcoming bridal brunch or Mother’s Day tea – less decadent than the ones we crave come fall or deep into winter. Today’s ... Continue Reading
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Pink Grapefruit Cake
Our contributor, Tessa Huff, is sharing a new cake recipe today... As we recover from piles of snow and blizzard blasts, winter citrus has a way of showing up just at the right time. Meyer lemons, blood oranges, sweet limes, and more - there is nothing more refreshing than citrus season to chase away dreary skies and awaken the senses. Especially when it arrives as a cheery, tart yet sweet, grapefruit cake. Sweet mixed with a touch of bitterness, grapefruit makes for a mellow yet ... Continue Reading
Pink Peppermint Cake
Our contributor, Tessa Huff, is sharing a new cake recipe today... There is nothing quite like experiencing the holidays through the eyes of a child. All the wonder and excitement in their hearts keep this time of year extra magical. And while this is my first holiday season having a little one of my own at home, I've tried to take notes from my nieces and nephews over the years on how to slow down, stress less, and really try to enjoy all the celebration. This cake is for them ... Continue Reading
Whipped Cream Cubes
Frozen whipped cream cubes for holiday hot chocolate! Make ahead and keep in the freezer for festive drinks all season long. A new Christmas dessert, sponsored by International Delight. When the weather turns cold and the holidays are upon us, there's nothing like snuggling up with a cup of something warm, creamy and delicious. Like Hot Cocolate! Today we're pouring a mug of the good stuff and topping it with festive whipped cream cubes. These fun little toppers start with homemade ... Continue Reading
Apple & Goat Cheese Cake
Our contributor, Tessa Huff, is sharing a new cake recipe today... It's officially fall! The leaves are beginning to turn, I've dusted off my boots from the closet, PSL's are starting to roll out everywhere, and (most importantly) fall baking season has arrived. There are so many apple pies, pear tarts, and pumpkin everything in the near future. You know, goodies to snuggle up with under a cozy blanket after a long day spent apple picking or just watching football. Who's ... Continue Reading
10 Cakes to LOVE
Valentine's Day is almost upon us! So we thought it was only fitting to spend today swooning over some stunning cakes inspired by love. A few of today's cakes come from our contributors, so if you read every day, you'll recognize a couple of these. The others come from talented designers making their first appearance here on the blog - a warm welcome to these ladies! Let's be sure to show them some serious cake love (#cakeloveonthecakeblog)! From hearts and pink roses to cutesy couples and ... Continue Reading
Coffee Walnut Loaf Cake
If your day typically starts with a fresh cup of coffee, then boy, do I have a cake for you. Today's featured recipe is a rustic cake that's simple enough for everyday baking yet perfectly lovely for special occasions. Rich notes of coffee are baked into every last crumb, starting with the loaf cake itself and then building in the mascarpone cream filling and coffee glaze icing. Walnuts add both flavor and texture to the cake while taking on a second role of elegant garnish. Creating a ... Continue Reading
Rose Buttercream Cake
Our contributor, Tessa Huff, is back today with a lovely new cake recipe…. I'm usually much more of a night owl, but I find that there is just something about a crisp, quiet winter morning that is so romantic. I can get lost in the stillness before the city wakes up or the calm of a beautiful winter wonderland. Add in a bit of sun, and I'm smitten. With the occasional peak of sun shinning in my neck of the woods and Valentine's Day just around the corner, love is definitely in the air. ... Continue Reading
Gingerbread Latte Cake
img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-25629" src="https://thecakeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/gingerbread_latte_cake_pv1.jpg" alt="Gingerbread Latte Cake! Gingerbread cake, espresso buttercream and toffee bits, perfect for holiday parties and Christmas dessert | by Tessa Huff for TheCakeBlog.com" width="600" height="2075" /> Our contributor, Tessa Huff, is back with a new cake recipe perfect for the holidays…. For most people, this time of year is all about tradition and ... Continue Reading