Today’s feature is one of those designs that stops you, dead in your tracks. It’s seriously so incredible, it’s hard to fathom that it’s made of cake. So incredible that I felt it necessary to capitalize the word CAKE in the title of this post. If I could shout it, I would…. IT’S A CAKE! And it has me seriously saying “WOW!” It comes to us from a talented artist with a long history and amazing portfolio of WOW-inducing cakes. It is always a pleasure to welcome Elisa Strauss, owner of Confetti Cakes in New York, to the blog. With her incredibly …

Puss in Boots is a leg-en-dary cat, winning the hearts of fairytale fans for centuries. From his start in French literature to his appearance in a Grimm brother’s tale, ballets, the Little Golden Book classic and more. And of course, no one can forget this most recent role in the Shrek movies, followed by his very own feature film. And now, Puss in Boots lives happily ever after… as a cake! Trina of Sweet Ruby Cakes has taken this loveable feline and turned him into the most purr-fect cake! A clever and oh-so-charming Puss in Boots Cake! …

A majority of the cakes we feature on Half Baked are pretty girly… elegant, feminine and oh-so-cute cakes appropriate for weddings, baby showers and birthdays. Well today’s cake is a tad more manly. Literally…. it’s the size of an actual man! Standing 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing at least 300 lbs…. this life-size creation is one serious cake! Created by Amanda Oakleaf Cakes for the Arisia Sci-Fi Convention in Boston, this massive cake fed 600 hungry Star Wars lovers. What more can you say about a life-size Stormtrooper Cake than…. …

You may have seen the green version of this cake floating around Pinterest earlier in the month…. I know I did! It’s was absolutely lovely and caught the eye of many avid pinners! Today, I’m thrilled to share the grown up, elegant version created in shades of cream and gold. Filled with latte cake and white chocolate ganache, today’s cake from Linda Vandermeer of Bubble and Sweet is incredible! Layers of frills topped with a single gold star, this Ruffle Christmas Tree Cake is the 11th Cake of Christmas! Read …

Ho, Ho, Ho! It’s Day #4 of The 12 Cakes of Christmas and we’re having a jolly good time sharing festive cakes from some of our favorite cake shops. Today’s design is a merry little cake from Amanda Oakleaf. This charming little guy is making his list and checking it twice. Straight from the North Pole, it’s not Santa Baby but…. Santa Penguin has arrived! Read More… …

I am eagerly waiting for Autumn to run around in our backyards and leave her fingerprints on every bright green leaf she finds. I feel and smell, but now, I crave to see her. Unfortunately, the trees on my street are still green as green can be. Perhaps she is quite shy this year. To break the ice, I made an Autumn Leaves Wreath Cake for her. Read More… …

With my daughter’s first birthday party so recently behind us, I’ve had first birthday mania on the brain for months now! First birthdays are such a special celebration, marked by laughter, family and cake! So it’s only fitting that today’s post is all about birthdays and cake, featuring a precious first birthday cake AND a giveaway! A treat for everyone involved… I’m thrilled to share a cake created by one of my very favorite cake designers, you’re going to flip over this little guy, and someone will win a fab prize! Sounds like the perfect …

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Everyone’s looking forward to the big game this weekend. So I thought we’d have a little fun today and see who has the most team spirit with a friendly little cake competition. The Steelers helmet takes on Lambeau Field. Who will win this Super Bowl of Cake? Read More… …

Another Friday is here and we have another Fabulous Cake for you today. Today’s cake is actually two cakes and is twice the fun! Created by Rachael Teufel from Intricate Icings, these 3D bulldog cakes are too adorable. Dressed up in a top hat and veil, this bulldog couple is all ready for the wedding. Check out this impressive display! Read More… …