Memorial Day is just around the corner. That means this weekend will be full of BBQ’s with friends and loads of outdoor fun. And I know we all agree that no party is complete without dessert! So here are a few sweet ideas to get your planning started. Read More… …

The big day is almost here… only 5 days until the Royal Wedding. Prince William and Kate Middleton will have us all swooning over their enchanting nuptials. I’m bummed because my invitation must have gotten lost in the mail. I’m sure yours did too! Since we’ll have to settle for watching the royal festivities on TV, maybe we should celebrate with some Royal Wedding inspired sweets. So gather your girlfriends, a royal dessert and enjoy! Read More… …

Yesterday we shared some Spring inspired sweets that would be perfect for Easter. And today we have a few more adorable treat ideas for you. Whether you fancy cupcakes or cookies, these charming desserts would be the hit at any Easter celebration. < a href="http://thecakeblog.com/2011/04/easter-sweets.html">Read More… …

Easter is only a few days away but there is still time to plan something fabulous for dessert! There are so many lovely spring inspired sweets that would be perfect for Easter. These fresh dessert ideas would be a great addition to any Easter celebration. Read More… …

I can hardly believe it’s April already! Before you know it, Sweeps Week will be here and then all of our favorite shows will wrap up for the season. Personally, my TV time is more limited now (ever since my daughter was born!). But there are a handful of shows that I still record and sneek in when I have the chance. My absolute favorites include Modern Family and 30 Rock. So when Food Network Magazine sent over a sneak peak of this feature from their May issue, I was hooked. Recipes inspired by some of today’s top shows… these are Prime-Time …

Today is our first Easter related post for 2011 and we’re starting things off with an adorably sweet treat. I recently discovered a cookie genius, a mastermind of creative cookies. Some of you may already know her. She goes by the name Sweet SugarBelle and I’m just thrilled to share one of her latest cookie creations! These darling Peeps Cookies would be the star of any Easter basket! Read More… …

Top ‘o the morning to you! I hope you have your green on because you won’t find any here today. Crazy, I know! Instead of featuring traditional green St. Patrick’s Day recipes, I thought we’d take a look at a few new ways to celebrate. These Guinness inspired recipes from Chow.com are a fun way to get your Irish fix for the day. Pairing the traditional Irish stout, Guinness, with chocolate is a great combination. So why not try cooking with these two ingredients? Whether it’s in the form of a cupcake or ice cream, these St. Patrick Day desserts …

LOVE Week continues with a treat I recently discovered and absolutely love. Honestly, it’s like crack. Not that I know what crack is like… but if I had to imagine. Maybe that is why they call it Big Apple CRACKle! A decadent, crunchy combination of bittersweet chocolate, buttery caramel and toasted almonds atop a matzoh cracker. This love is definitely sweet… Read More… …

Who doesn’t love a good sugar rush? Especially when it’s shaped like a heart and covered in fluffy frosting! That’s why I’m loving these delightful Sugar Rush Cookies from Isabella’s Cookie Company. What a clever name for an even cuter cookie! The Sugar Rush is a soft heart-shaped sugar cookie topped with creamy vanilla frosting and all-natural pink sprinkles. Sounds like the perfect sweet treat for Valentine’s Day! Read More… …

Yes, you read the title right. Designer handbag cupcakes! Just when I thought I had seen everything when it comes to cupcakes, I received an email from Rashida of Made FRESH Daily in Atlanta. Rishida’s mini handbag cupcakes are just ridiculously cute (and impressive!). The detail work on these handbag toppers is phenomenal. I can’t even imagine eating one of these… I would have to save my handbag and just go for the cupcake! These cupcakes would be absolutely perfect for a fashionista party or bridal shower. Read …