Hello heavenly honeycomb! The latest trend for 2013 is all about this graphic hexagonal pattern. Honeycomb prints are popping up in everything from fashion to interior design this spring. We’ve been loving on honeycomb ever since the Spring of 2012, when we featured this honeycomb cake. And now we’re smitten with another new spin on honeycomb. Today’s featured cake is a more of a subtle nod to this growing trend, celebrating the honeycomb structure of a dahlia flower with blooms that take gorgeous to the next level. I’m talking amazing sugar …

Today’s gorgeous cake design highlights the beauty of nature. And I think today is a good day to stop and focus on the beauty found in the world around us. To appreciate a flower blossom and each of its delicate petals. To marvel at the grace of a fluttering butterfly. And to simply stop and smell the flowers. Only in this case, we’re stopping to smell the cake. Which I can only imagine smelled divine with all of its sweetness. Created by Yeni Monroy and her team at Dream Day Cakes®, today’s cake is delightful slice of the outdoors which …

Get ready to set sail with today’s helping of nautical inspiration. I’ll admit it. I am obsessed with any and all things nautical. I know many of you are too! There is something so fresh, clean and downright summery about the nautical look. The crisp red, white and blue color scheme paired with stripes is always a classic. And I’m especially fond of decorating with woven nautical rope. Whether wrapped around a hurricane vase or lantern, a little touch of rope adds charm and texture. So needless to say, I did a rope-loving dance when I saw …

Today’s feature is one of those cakes that just makes you feel happy! And it’s easy to see why. Who can resist a charming horse wearing an adorable bandana? With a tousled mane and infectious smile, this little guy will steal your heart. He’s the star of this playful 1st birthday cake, created by Peggy Lee of Peggy Does Cake. Wooden fences encircle a field of sunflowers while ladybugs flutter about. Silver horseshoes, rope borders and a few red apples complete the delightful country scene. Oh and let’s not forget the contrasting cow print! …

April is upon us and we’re really starting to see the first signs of Spring. To include those pesky spring showers. But have no fear… April showers bring May flowers, right? So to help us tolerate the all the rain to come, we’re going to focus on the pretty side of that old saying with a cake that is all about the flowers. Gorgeous. Bright. Flowers! Today’s design comes to us from Rachel Skvaril, owner of Fondant Flinger in New Orleans. Rachel has a flair for creating incredible spring cakes that seem to capture the warmth of the sun. …

We’ve been charmed by a lot of owl cakes over the years. But let’s face it. Adorable owl cakes just never get old…. who can resist those big eyes? Especially when they come with an extra helping of sweet girly-girl fun. So today we have a new owl cake to love! A darling first birthday cake, created by Rebecca Sutterby, owner of Sugar Creations in Kansas. Shades of pink and frilly ruffles are tied together with a gorgeous pink bow. While damask and pearls add a touch of sweet elegance. Only to be topped with the most delightful little owl …

Today’s featured cake is one of those cakes. You know the ones that I’m talking about. The cakes where your where heart takes a little leap and you know instantly. I am in love! Maybe it’s the clean lines. Maybe it’s the bold colors. Maybe it’s the sleek sophistication. But this cake has stolen my heart and I know you’re going to fall for it too! It comes to us from Jessica Harris, of the Jessicakes Blog, and sports her signature graphic style. Black and white stripes, so crisp and neat, perfectly accented with a petite pink bow. And then …

It might still be winter, but our forecast includes bright skies and calm waters. The perfect conditions to set sail! Today’s featured cake is so full of nautical goodness, it will have you longing for the crash of ocean waves and the crisp sea air. Created by Tessa Lindow Huff of Tessa Huff Cake Design, this cake is after our water-loving hearts. The classic red, white and blue color scheme gets a charming update with an unexpected touch of pink and Tiffany blue. While bold stripes and playful polka dots meet a flag banner that is ridiculously …

Buttercream. Buttercream. Glorious Buttercream. Today’s cake is all about the buttercream. Ruffles, roses, petals, swags, swirls and dots. This cake includes just about every popular buttercream technique from today’s cake scene. Armed with shades of purple and a piping bag, Kristin Kirkpatrick , owner of Fat Girl Cakes in Virginia, proves that buttercream can be just as fabulous as fondant. Each tier of today’s cake boasts a different piping style, giving buttercream lovers something to squeal about. Long live buttercream! Feast your eyes …

Ah, it’s Monday after the holidays…. And by now, most of us are getting back to work. Back to school. Back to the normal routine. Another wonderful year has come to a close.

But before we jump right in to new posts for 2013, we’re pausing to take a look back at the last year. I’ve sifted through the 200+ posts from 2012 to find the posts you loved the most. Based on your pageviews, Facebook likes and pins…. we’re counting down your Top 10 Favorite Posts of 2012! And today we have the 8th most popular post… a Glittering Gold …