Imagine yourself in a smart wool coat wrapped with a fabulous scarf. Now imagine that same look… but on a cake! We’re bundling up with another winter beauty that is both sophisticated and sharp. Houndstooth checks with a warm white-on-white pattern adorn the top and bottom tiers, allowing this geometric pattern to shine without being overbearing. Complete with scarf-inspired pom poms, this Winter White Houndstooth Cake by Erica O’Brien is cozy chic. It’s The 10th Cake of Christmas! Read …

The forecast for today’s post is snowy with a pop of sunshine. That’s because cake #9 in our 12 Cakes of Christmas series is here! A wintry scene gets a dose of cheer with delightful sugar flowers. From myer lemons and sage leaves to vibrant red poppies, today’s cakes are a bright spot in the midst of Winter. Created by Emily Lael Aumiller, owner of Lael Cakes in Brooklyn, these Snowshine Flower Cakes will have you smiling! Read More… …

It’s almost the end of week two in our holiday cake series, The 12 Cakes of Christmas! We’re featuring some of the best cakes of the season, shared with us by talented cake artists across the globe. Today’s cake traveled far to be here with us today…. all the way from Malaysia. Good thing it’s bundled up in scarves, hats and a serious layer of cuteness! I actually squealed when I found this cake in my inbox. Created by Sheryl Ong from BunsInTheOven Cupcakery, The 8th Cake of Christmas is oh-so-charming! Inspired by Christmas cookie tins… …

Thumpetty Thump Thump! With a corncob pipe and a button nose, and two eyes made out of…. chocolate chips? No wait, that’s not how the song goes. But that’s how this pint-size snowman is bringing a big dose of merry today! Our Christmas cake inspiration continues The 7th Cake of Christmas. A jolly DIY cake from Miso Bakes! This adorable little guy is much smaller than he appears. Made from 4″ and 6″ rounds, this Mini Merry Snowman would be a great activity to share with your little ones. He’s made of cake but the children know how he came …

Cake #6 is up and it’s an incredible, wintry delight!

The beauty of freshly fallen snow is captured in this pristine and purely elegant design, created by Allison Kelleher, owner of AK Cake Design in Portland. The subtle glimmer of a snowflake, the bright glow off the blanket of white. This incredible Winter White Cake will have you singing… Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!! Read More… …

We’re wrapping up the first week of Christmas cake inspiration with a stunning design that would be fit for any winter event. Gold, navy and white creates an elegant and warm color palette, not to mention eye catching. It’s not exactly 5 GOLDEN RINGS, but this 5-tier golden beauty by Sharon Wee Creations is our 5th Cake of Christmas. And it’s incredible!! Prepare to swoon over this richly romantic Gold & Navy Winter Wedding Cake! Read More… …

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… …

It’s Day #3 in our 12 Cakes of Christmas series! 12 bakers baking… some of the most lovely cakes you could ever imagine! Elegant. Sophisticated. Exquisite. You’re going to flip when you see today’s cake! The 3rd Cake of Christmas is brought to us by the queen of romantic ruffle cakes, Maggie Austin. And what do you get when you combine Maggie’s meticulously hand-ruffled layers with a bold splash of plaid? An absolutely stunning and festive Scottish Tartan Ruffle Cake! Read …

We’re just getting started with our holiday cake inspiration, The 12 Cakes of Christmas. 12 days of festive cakes to make you merry, shared with us by some of today’s top cake shops. Whether it’s a winter wedding, an elegant cocktail party or an open house, every occasion deserves a great cake appropriate for the season. And our 2nd Cake of Christmas would definitely steal the show!

An enchanted forest comes to life in the form of cake. With hand-painted winter landscapes and delicate fawn figures, today’s cake from Cake Opera Co. is a snow …

This is, by far, my favorite time of year. The excitement, the buzz, the joy of the holiday season! I’ve been wanting to do this segment for several years now and am thrilled to see it finally come to life. I asked some of my very favorite bakeries and cake shops to send over their best cakes of the season. Well, ask and you shall receive!! I feel like a kid on Christmas morning each time I open my inbox to find a new, beautiful cake! Honestly, it has been quite a challenge to narrow it down to just 12. But that’s how the song goes, right? …