Chocolate Toffee Crunch Cake - fudgy chocolate cake lightly spiced with cinnamon paired with crunchy toffee bits and silky smooth chocolate buttercream frosting. A new layer cake recipe by our contributor, Tessa Huff. Winter always sneaks up on me. On the lucky days where the sun in shining bright, I tend to forget just how crisp and cold the outside air is here in Canada. We’ve lived up here for five years now, and with Thanksgiving in October, I feel like the holiday season gets ... Continue Reading
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Hamburger & Hot Dog Cookies
Hamburger & Hot Dog Cookies - how to make adorable hamburger and hot dog cookies. So fun for parties and BBQs! A sugar cookie decorating tutorial created by our contributors, ellenJAY. With the holiday weekend approaching, it's time to fire up the grill! There’s nothing better than having an outdoor BBQ on a hot summer night with friends and family in the back yard. And of course our go to favorites to throw on the grill are hamburgers for the adults and hot dogs for the kiddos! ... Continue Reading
10 St. Patrick’s Day Treats
It's finally March! And how can we NOT be excited about all the wonderful occasions this month brings? Soon we'll welcome the official first day of spring, the weather will turn, flowers will sprout, schools will be out for spring break and then Easter will arrive. Doesn't all of that just sound marvelous? But first things first. Saint Patrick's Day! Growing up with a red-headed Irish grandmother, we knew that green was mandatory on St. Patrick's Day... or you would pay the price in pinches. ... Continue Reading
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VALENTINE’S DAY GALLERY
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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
10 Sea-Loving Nautical Cakes
There's something about a coastal wedding that rings true to classic form. With preppy color palettes, stripes and nods to the water, you can't help longing to hear the crash of waves and feel the salty ocean air on your skin. Elegant and timeless, seaside celebrations will forever be chic. So today we're loving on some amazing cakes inspired by the sea. Along the way, we’ll welcome back some of our favorite cake artists while also introducing you to new designers making their first ... Continue Reading
10 Gorgeously Green Cakes
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Do you have your green on? Because we're getting our green on! We're spending today loving on some amazing cakes in every shade of green. These cakes are not filled with Leprechauns or shamrocks, rainbows or pots of gold. Instead, they are incredibly lovely designs with hints of green, perfect for any time of year. Mint green, emerald green, moss green, sage green -- you name it! Along the way, we'll welcome back some of our favorite cake artists while also ... Continue Reading
10 Watercolor Cakes
Watercolor cakes have been popping up on The Cake Blog since 2012 and we love seeing this trend continue to grow and evolve. Today we're crushing on a fresh batch of designs, each created with the soft swirls and mixed shades of watercolor. From hand-painted florals to structured patterns, tranquil colors to layers of vibrant hues -- this collection of cake inspiration has a little something for everyone. Along the way, we'll welcome back some of our favorite cake artists while also ... Continue Reading
Valentine’s Heart Candy Box Cake
Valentine's Heart Candy Box Cake! Learn how to make this romantic Valentine's Day cake that looks just like a heart-shaped box of chocolates with a simple step-by-step tutorial by our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls. Okay, there is just no way around stating that this cake is a kind of a show stopper. People will assume it's a real box of chocolates (well, it kind of is) but at least they won't know that the box is actually made out of cake. By separating the ... Continue Reading
Banana Choco Hazelnut Cake
Our contributor, Tessa Huff, is sharing a chocolate hazelnut cake recipe. Banana cake with chocolate ganache filling and chocolate hazelnut buttercream. It's the peak of summer, and I am sure we are all starting to feel the heat. You are most likely reaching for all your favorite frozen treats every afternoon. One of my favorites is a frozen chocolate-dipped banana. Yumm! I've been seeing recipes for bite-sized varieties pop up on several of the desserts blogs lately, so I was ... 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
Green Velvet Cupcakes
Green Velvet Cupcakes - these cupcakes are the perfect St. Patrick's Day dessert with their green velvet cake and rainbow buttercream frosting! Created by our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of EllenJay Events. As we prepare to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring, I have just the cupcake to get you all excited! It's bright and cheerful and full of color! It has a little something to do with RAINBOWS! And since St. Patrick's day is coming up too, I thought I would throw in a little ... Continue Reading
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip S’mores Cookies
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip S'mores Cookies! A s'mores inspired cookie recipe filled with oats, graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips and toasted marshmallow. Fall is officially here and the season is really starting to take shape. It's a time for crisp nights and blazing bonfires. And you know what that means, right? It's s'mores time! Yes, I think I could find a way to enjoy s'mores any day of the week, any month of the year. We've all watched as this classic treat exploded into every ... Continue Reading
S’mores Coffee Cake
Nothing captures the feeling of long summer nights and cozy campfires like the ooey gooey goodness of s'mores. Labor Day may mark the symbolic end of summer, but the classic taste of a s'more is worth enjoying year round. So we're trilled to share a tempting new recipe that is s'more inspired and outrageously delicious. It comes to us from Susan Whetzel, author of The S’mores Cookbook. A drool-worthy book filled with oodles of s'more desserts perfect for any time of year. Susan's book is ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer Cake
Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer Cake - the ultimate cookie cake for cookie lovers! 12 layers of chocolate chip cookies and buttercream frosting stacked tall, layer cake style. Last month we celebrated a very special birthday in my house... my husband's! Of course my husband likes cake. Or is at least smart enough not to tell me that he doesn't like cake. But I know, deep down, that his true favorite is chocolate chip cookies. It's pretty apparent. And trust me, I've come to terms with ... Continue Reading
Star Spangled S’more Bars
I'm guest blogging over on Hostess With the Mostess today! I'm sharing a new recipe just in time for your upcoming Memorial Day celebrations. A festive update on an all-American classic... s'mores! What BBQ is complete without some s'more goodness? And since it is a holiday, these little guys are all dressed up and showing off their patriotic pride! They're not just any old s'more bar... they're Star Spangled S'more Bars! A graham cracker crust is topped with a silky smooth chocolate ... Continue Reading
Vintage Cowgirl Birthday
Hold on to your hats because today's featured party is SO ridiculously adorable! A dessert display oozing with vintage charm and delicious treats. Including not one, but two incredible cakes! Cupcakes, whoopie pies, sugar cookies, macarons, s'mores on a stick, homemade strawberry marshmallows... the dessert list goes on and on! This is what happens when two talented bakers join forces! With classic backyard games and a 'country store' of prizes, this party has a rustic flair fit for the ... Continue Reading
Recipe: ‘Irish Coffee’ Cupcakes
Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day, so I thought we'd squeeze in one last treat today! All decked out in green coffee mugs and topped with glimmering shamrocks, these cupcakes are a big drink of Irish fun! Chocolate cake is baked right in the mug and then topped with layers of whiskey-infused ganache and espresso buttercream. Chocolate drizzle and a glittering candy shamrock finish the look! Grab your apron because we're whipping up some Irish Coffee Cupakes! Funny thing is... I had an ... Continue Reading
Leprechaun Hat S’mores
Leprechaun Hat S’mores - a festive St. Patricks day treat that the kids will love! Make this easy green dessert for your St. Patricks Day party! St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner... this Saturday to be exact. To help you celebrate, I've created a new DIY treat full of sweet goodness and glittering shamrocks! I shared it over on the fabulous Hostess Blog and will share it here as well! So whether you're planning a big green bash or simply want a treat to enjoy at home, these ... Continue Reading
Heart Shaped S’more Cookies
Heart Shaped S'more Cookies - a super easy, 3 ingredient Valentines treat that takes less than 10 minutes! Valentine's Day is just around the corner! If you're still looking for a special dessert for your family, a classroom treat for school, or a small gift for your gal pals -- THIS is the recipe for you. I use the word recipe here lightly because really this is more like a super easy, last minute idea that you can pull together in no time flat. Stop at the store tonight and pick up ... Continue Reading
S’mores Cupcakes
Our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of EllenJay Events, is sharing an easy s'mores cupcake recipe! Chocolate cupcakes with marshmallow frosting, graham cracker crumbs and hunks of milk chocolate. This month's cupcake recipe was inspired after a recent camping trip my husband and I took to celebrate our 5 year anniversary! We pitched a tent, started a fire and roasted marshmallows to create the perfect camping treat...S'mores! I can't think of a better way to enjoy a night outside under ... Continue Reading
Real Party: S’mores Camp Out
We're continuing on with our summer theme this week, featuring yet another birthday party perfect for summer time. This charming S'mores Camp Out was created by Lisa from Moore Minutes for her son's birthday. We first introduced you to Lisa when we featured her Vintage Picnic back in July. We loved that picnic and we love this camp out! Take a look... Lisa created the perfect balance between rustic camp out and playful birthday fun! I love how the extra special chocolate goodies take ... Continue Reading