Today is National Ice Cream Day! If there's one thing we love as much as cake around here, it's ice cream! Because cake and ice cream are the perfect pair and were destined to be together. So I thought we'd celebrate this ice cream holiday with a little nod to the ultimate power couple. Today we're taking a look at some of our favorite ice cream inspired layer cakes. While you won't find any actual ice cream in these babies, you will find classic ice cream flavors baked into fluffy cake layers ... Continue Reading
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Warm Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich
Today's post is sponsored by Baskin-Robbins. School is officially out and we're making our Summer Fun List. You know - things we want to do, places we want to go and fun we want to have over the summer! It's a great way add some structure to the summer, intentionally planning creativity, activity and play for my daughter. As a mom bonus, it provides me options each day and a clear path to sanity as I balance working from home this summer. So far our list includes things like water ... 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
Ice Cream Inspired Sweets
I don't know about you, but we're creatures of habit in this house. Our weekly routine generally ends on Friday night with homemade pizza and a squeal-filled game of hide and seek. Once the munchkin is in bed, Mr. Sellman and I catch our breath before the weekend begins. One Friday night, we got crazy and introduced ice cream into the mix. Its funny how quickly a toddler can adapt to a new routine when it involves ice cream! Now her definition of Friday is hide and seek... and ice cream. ... Continue Reading
Ice Cream Party
It's Friday and we're wrapping up another sweet week with a double-scoop of inspiration with a cherry on top! Literally. Today's feature is the most adorable ice cream party that will have you screaming for more. In my book, any day is a good day for ice cream. But nothing says summer like the chill of delicious ice cream on a hot, sunny day. And just like a great cake, every birthday party needs a big scoop of this frosty treat. Which makes today's feature even more delightful, with its ... Continue Reading
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Our cupcake contributor, Lauren of Crave. Indulge. Satisfy, is here with a fun new recipe… I can't think of a better way to celebrate summer than with a big old ice cream cone! Ice cream is one of my favorite summer indulgences and a delicious treat to enjoy after a day full of playing in the hot sun. I'm sure you're probably thinking this is suppose to be a cupcake post, why are we talking about ice cream? Well, since July is National Ice Cream month I thought it would be fun to put a new ... Continue Reading
Ice Cream Cone Cake
Ice Cream Cone Cake - learn how to make this amazing ice cream inspired cake, topped with ice cream cone cake pops! A new tutorial by our contributor, Miso of Miso Bakes. I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream! Growing up, ice cream cakes were considered the novelty of all novelty cakes. Fondant covered cakes were almost unheard of and carved cakes were primarily available in 2-D. From what I recall, most of the ice cream cakes were decorated in a similar fashion. They ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Cake & Ice Cream Birthday
I cannot thank you enough for all of the kind comments and emails I received on yesterday's post. I don't normally share that much of my personal life with you. So to those of you who shared stories of your furry friends - thank you. It is truly comforting to know that many of you understand the unconditional love of a pet. Now as promised, back to the sweet stuff. Today's Real Party stood out to me because you can see the love and the joy in this celebration. It was more about ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Ice Cream Birthday
I thought we'd continue on with the ice cream theme today, showcasing this bold and bright Ice Cream Birthday Party. I was so excited to receive this party from Tricia Pinnock, a mom who knows how to throw a party! She hosted this summer-time bash for her daughter's 6th birthday, serving up ice cream pool-side. A frosty treat followed by a swim, what child wouldn't love that? Let's take a peak. I love the pink, yellow and green color scheme. It's perfect for summer! All of the ... Continue Reading
Sweet Treat: Ice Cream
Did you know that July was National Ice Cream Month? I didn't. I'm not sure how I missed this considering how much I love ice cream! But I figure it's never to late to show some love for ice cream, especially with the hot summer heat everyone is experiencing. There is no better way to cool off than a cold, creamy treat like ice cream. So here are some ice cream and ice cream inspired sweets. Enjoy! {clockwise, starting at top left:} Ice Cream themed cake by Abigail's Bake ... Continue Reading
Painted Buttercream Flower Cake
Painted Buttercream Flower Cake - how to paint buttercream flowers on a cake using a palette knife. A new tutorial by our contributor Whitney DePaoli. This time of year, I can’t help but be inspired by all the beautiful blooms. They make me want to incorporate flowers into all of my cake designs, and there’s no easier way than with this buttercream painted floral technique! All you need is a smooth frosted cake, a beautiful buttercream color scheme, and a few palette knives to get the ... Continue Reading
Buttercream Palette Knife Painted Cake
Buttercream Palette Knife Painted Cake - learn how to paint a cake using buttercream frosting, a spatula and an oil painting technique. A new cake tutorial by our contributor Erin Gardner. Palette knife painting is traditionally done by smearing dabs of oil based paint on canvas or wood using the blade of a palette knife. The result is a painting that is textured, dimensional, and kind of looks like buttercream! Superstar cake makers like Sweet Bloom Cakes and Queen of Hearts Couture ... Continue Reading
10 Cream Tart “Number Cakes”
Have you seen these trendy desserts floating all over social media? I'm not really sure what to call them exactly. Cream tart cakes? Cookie cakes? Number cakes? Letter cakes? I've seen them called everything and honestly I don't know if ANY of these names truly capture how incredible they are. I'm thinking 'amazing layered fruit cookie tart' comes close? Layers of pâte sablée, a French pastry dough that is crisp and cookie-like (aka tart crust) are filled with dollops of cream and topped with a ... Continue Reading
Cranberry Orange Spice Cake
Cranberry Orange Spice Cake - orange cake studded with cranberries topped with white chocolate orange frosting in festive pink and white buttercream stripes. A new layer cake recipe by our contributor, Tessa Huff. During a season heavy in gingerbread and rich eggnog, this Cranberry Orange Spice Cake is a bright, fresh surprise. Studded with tart cranberries and a pleasantly yet unexpected hint of ground cloves, this citrus cake is light and playful – a modern take on “sugar, spice, ... Continue Reading
Winter Buttercream Greenery
Winter Buttercream Greenery - how to pipe buttercream leaves, branches, pine and seasonal greenery fit for a wintry holiday cake. A new video tutorial! Today I'm showing you how to create the wintry buttercream decorations from this Eggnog Cake that I shared earlier in the week. Your response to the buttercream flowers on my Pumpkin Spice Cake inspired me to do something similar with this cake, only tweaked for the winter holidays. I love the look of fresh greenery mixed with wood toned ... Continue Reading
Baileys Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Baileys Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes - moist pumpkin cupcakes topped with silky smooth buttercream frosting spiked with a splash of Baileys Pumpkin Spice. I shared this recipe with our Instagram community last fall but never posted it here on the blog. I realize many of you follow along on Instagram and have already given this recipe a try! But this frosting is seriously too good to let our blog-only friends miss out! How can you go wrong with anything involving Baileys, right? I mean, ... 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
Berries and Cream Cupcakes
Berries and Cream Cupcakes - mixed berry buttercream paired with a moist vanilla cupcake stuffed with whipped cream cheese filling, topped with fresh strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. A new cupcake recipe by our contributor, Lindsay Conchar. Berries have always been my favorite of the fruits. Strawberries, in particular. I remember back in college, my husband (then boyfriend) and I would always look forward to visiting his family on the coast of North Carolina in May. School ... 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
Creepy Mice Cakes
Creepy Mice Cakes! Learn how to make these spooky, red velvet filled, mice cakes -- a Halloween food sure to freak out your party guests! By our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls. Besides dressing to the nines, one of the many exciting things about Halloween is having that rare opportunity to give people the chills when they're perusing the party table for treats and snacks. Breadsticks shaped like human fingers...check! Eyeballs floating in the punch bowl...check! ... Continue Reading
Mint Cookies N Cream Cake
Mint Cookies and Cream Cake - mint buttercream sandwiched between cookie-studded cake, smothered with mint Oreo frosting, topped with drippy chocolate ganache. A new layer cake recipe by our contributor, Tessa Huff. This season has me craving two very different types of sweets - fresh, fruity ones that take advantage of the current produce overflowing at the farmer’s market (like last month’s Strawberry Thyme Cake, for example), and ones that are just plain fun. The streets filled with ... Continue Reading
Orange Creamsicle Cake
Our contributor, Tessa Huff, is sharing a new cake recipe today... Summer is on the horizon and I have been inspired lately to create recipes that are just plain fun. You know, desserts with swirls, extra sprinkles, and whimsical flavors. My appetite for dark chocolate and rich, decadent desserts have been packed away with my boots and sweaters for the season and the warmer weather has got me craving fresh and fruity treats. This zesty Orange Creamsicle Cake definitely fits the ... Continue Reading
The Reverse Creaming Method
Our contributor, Summer Stone of Cake Paper Party, is back today with a new baking science experiment.... Cakes can be mixed in any number of ways. Most butter cakes are mixed in one of the following two ways: by the creaming method or the reverse-creaming method. The creaming method is the most common. In this classic method, the butter and sugar are mixed together followed by addition of the eggs, dry ingredients and liquids. In the reverse-creaming method, the dry ingredients and ... Continue Reading
The Meringue Buttercream Myth
We're thrilled to welcome our newest contributor, Summer Stone of Cake Paper Party! Join along as Summer explores traditional baking concepts in new and exciting ways. CAKE MYTH : You must create a meringue in order to produce a European-style buttercream. For some time, I puzzled over the idea that you have to create a fully realized, stable meringue in order to make a Swiss Meringue Buttercream (SMBC). I wondered why one would create a beautifully peaked meringue and then destroy ... Continue Reading
Peaches N’ Cream Cupcakes
Our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of EllenJay Events, is sharing a Peaches and Cream cupcake recipe. Fresh peach cupcakes with peach buttercream frosting topped with a dollop of peach jam. It's finally peach season, and I couldn't be more excited! I love spending Saturday mornings taking a trip to our local farmers market and checking out all the fruits and veggies that are currently in season. Of course the moment I stumble across that first basket of orange and red juicy peaches, I ... Continue Reading
Chocolate and Nutella Cream Dessert
I think many of us can agree that good things come in small packages. Which is why mini desserts are just so hard to resist. All the flavors of your favorite traditional desserts, broken down into separate components and layered up in an individual serving dish. They're a new staple at special events and can make any day feel like a celebration. Today's featured recipe comes to us from an entire book of layered masterpieces. Glorious Layered Desserts, written by dessert blogger Glory ... 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
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