hen it comes to cake… if one is good and two is better, then three is a trifecta! Over the next few days we’re going to explore a current cake trend in the wedding and party scene, Cake Trios! Three individual cakes, each with their own design, working together to create a perfect display of cake harmony! It’s doesn’t get much sweeter than this!

Today’s featured Cake Trio is a charming display created by Emily Lael Aumiller, founder and owner of Lael Cakes in Brooklyn. With peaches and cream as the inspiration, Emily created these beauties …

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One look at today’s cake and you’ll be enamored with its natural charm. Layers of fresh apple cake take center stage in this rustic inside-out design. Each tier has six layers of fresh apple cake with raisins, filled with cream cheese icing and stacked high. Doesn’t that sound divine? Resting on a wooden base and adorned with apples, this cake is so organic and earthy yet elegant in appearance. A dusting of powdered sugar is the finishing touch. Created by Jackie of Carried Away Cuisine and photographed by Natalie Bell, we absolutely adore …

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Over the years, I’ve seen a few cakes. And just when I think I’ve seen everything, I realize that creative minds are always working to push new boundaries. That’s why I love introducing you to new ideas and trends. And oh my, today is going to be a very trendy day!! When I first saw today’s cake, I was curious, confused and amazed all at once! Is it real? What’s it made of… concrete? Fascinated, I had to find out more! Read More… …

It’s like someone flipped a switch and suddenly fall has arrived in Central Illinois… the weather here has cooled off like crazy in the last week! Our dinners out on the patio have quickly come to a halt and I found myself shopping yesterday for long sleeve tops for my daughter! She’s been wearing sun dresses all summer and well… little bare arms get cold when the high temp is 68! So I’m finally, just now, mentally saying goodbye to Summer. It’s about time I catch up with the retailers and usher in Autumn!

And there’s no better way to …

Half Baked is excited to announce the newest addition to our Top Tier Cake Directory! If you’re a regular reader, you’re probably already familiar with this charming cake shop in Daytona Beach. We’ve had the privilege to feature some of their cakes in the past…. Based on your responses, I gather that you love these cakes as much as I do! Which is why I’m thrilled to welcome The Pastry Studio to our cake directory! Read More… …

Oh my goodness, prepare yourself for today’s post! I absolutely loved this cake the moment I saw it and have a feeling you will too. This non-traditional wedding cake has a rustic, vintage feel to it while still being ultra elegant and feminine. And I can only imagine how delicious it was! Over 300 layers of light golden brown crepes filled with lavender & Madagascar vanilla bean infused cream and dusted with powered sugar. Is your mouth watering yet? Stacked high and topped with organic lavender sprigs, we love this Frech Crepe Cake created …

If you’ve jumped on the Pinterest bandwagon, you may already be familiar with today’s featured cake. It has been pinned, and repinned! Most likely because so many of you love it, just like I do! When I first spotted this stunning cake, I instantly wanted to know more. Who created it? What did the wedding look like? So needless to say, I was thrilled when the bride, Erika Thompson, agreed to share her lovely wedding cake with us. Created by a family friend, Wendy McClendon, this delightful cake has such a soft and romantic feel. And it’s …

This post has been a long time coming and I’ve been dying to share it with you! But I wanted to see it with my own eyes first! And it’s finally here, in print!! I am tremendously honored to be included in BRIDES Magazine’s America’s Most Beautiful Cakes for 2011!! I could not be more flattered and humbled to be included with some of my favorite cake icons of all time! Read More… …