In two days, we’ll be feasting on turkey as we celebrate life’s blessings with family and friends. Today, we have the most adorable Thanksgiving cake to help us get into the Turkey Day spirit. With a modern color scheme, polka dot feathers and playful flag bunting, this cake is the definition of cute! Inspired by a Printable Thanksgiving Collection from Lauren McKinsey, this little gem was created by Dream Day Cakes® in Gainesville, Florida. So let’s give thanks for Thanksgiving, talented designers and beautiful cakes! Prepare to ‘gobble til …

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… …

Happy Halloween! Today is a day for thrills and chills as the ghosts, goblins and ghouls make their appearance. I thought we’d take a moment to enjoy this hauntingly fun day with something a little different. Frightfully eerie with his long, black hooded cloak and his pale skeletal figure, this guy is creeeeep-y! Be afraid, be very afraid. We all know who he is and exactly what he wants. He’s The Reaper and he’s come for…. the CAKE! Enjoy this humorously dark Grim Reaper Cake by Jamie Hoffman of Yuma Couture Cakes.

With Halloween right around the corner, we’re kicking it into high gear for the next few days with some frightfully fun features! Starting today with a Bewitching Dessert Table, shared with us by Paula of Frog Prince Paperie. This enchanting display features one wickedly modern Halloween cake!! With an orange harlequin pattern and a sleek black and white witch silhouette, this cake is simply charming. The shadows dancing in the background, the witch on her broom flying through the night…. can’t you just hear her cackle floating in the air? …

Our contributor, Miso Bakes, is back this month with a rustic Pumpkin Bundt Cake perfect for Autumn. Pumpkin cake layered with chocolate ganache and covered in a rustic buttercream icing. With the help of a simple little trick, you’ll be able to create this stunning 3D pumpkin cake for your upcoming fall events! Read More… …

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I generally have a rule about rushing the season… that is, I try not to. But Halloween has been in the stores for so long now that it’s starting to go on clearance. So today, I’m officially kicking off the Halloween season here on Half Baked! And what better way to start things off than with a fun Halloween Cupcake Liner Craft? …

Yay! It’s Fab Cake Friday and we have a real treat for you today! Last week Pizzazzerie featured a glamorous Valentine’s Day wedding shoot created by Mara of LMG Events and Chudleigh Weddings. The entire photo shoot was nothing less than gorgeous. But you know me, I zoom in on the cake. Among the other fabulous treats and decor was a charming little Valentine’s cake. I was instantly smitten and was so excited to hear that Mara had additional photos of the cake to share with us! So just in time for cupid’s holiday, I give you this fabulous …

It’s Friday again! My favorite thing about Friday is featuring an edible work of art from a talented cake designer. I could look and search through cake designs for hours! A few weeks ago I got a quick note on our Facebook Page from The Pastry Studio. I was familiar with The Pastry Studio from years ago but hadn’t checked out their site in awhile. I was so excited to see that their work is just as fabulous as ever! So today I thought we’d feature one of their most recent creations. This Teal and Black Wedding Cake is all about love. Literally …

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! I will be signing off for a few days to spend time with my family. But don’t worry, I will be back after Christmas with a few party ideas to get you ready for New Years Eve. May your holiday season be full of love, joy and laughter… and many, many sweet treats! Here’s a little sweet treat of my own – a whimsical Christmas cake featuring Santa and his helper, Rudolph! Read More… …