Don’t you ever wish you could stop in and smell the sweetness at the cake shops we feature? If you only lived closer… or could plan a cake crawl across the country. Well, our new Field Trip Series is going to bring your favorite cake shops right to your door. Or well, at least to your computer screen! And we’re starting today with an amazing cake boutique located in Toronto. The perfect marriage between an artist and a pastry chef, Cake Opera Co. is the baby of Alexandria Pellegrino and Jessica Smith. Read …

Today’s cake is so fabulous that I did a little leap when I first saw it! And then again when I started writing this post! I have a little obsession with the color grey, only to be followed by my love of black and white. While some tend to think of these colors as boring, this cake begs to differ. Talk about striking! Honestly, I’m not sure why I’m even rambling on because by now I’m sure you’ve caught a glimpse of the cake and are swooning over it as well. The geometric pattern in black and white is so eye catching and definitely makes a …

There is something so soft and feminine about lace, especially white eyelet lace. No matter the pattern or overall design, eyelet is a classic and it beautifully sets the stage for today’s feature. We’re loving this mod-circle eyelet paired with soft yellow, vintage buttons and subtle crystal accents. Filled with great white-on-white textures and charm, check out this Vintage Eyelet & Buttons Wedding shoot, shared with us by Chrissie Boon of Too Nice to Slice. Read …

Ombre. Gradience. Gradation. Regardless of what you like to call it, this color trend is in. Check out these two amazing cakes showcasing this trend, created by our contributor, Miso Bakes. Read More… …

I’ve always been a fan of simple, sophisticated and modern. Whether we’re talking about clothing, furniture, or cake! That is my personal style and at one point in my life I would have cringed at the idea of lace and ruffles. Over the years my taste has evolved and I now find myself drawn to designs that include a subtle touch of something soft and romantic. But when it comes to cake, it still needs to be crisp and clean. I think that is why I fell in love with today’s cake. This amazing Ruffles & Lace Cake by Erica O’Brien is the perfect …

We talk a lot about inspiration here at Half Baked. Our site is meant to inspire you! And time and time again we see that a great cake can be inspired by just about anything… an invitation, a pillow, jewelry…you name it! Today’s cake was inspired by a collection of ladylike stoneware plates from Anthropologie. Normally cake goes on a plate… but in this case, I think they got it absolutely right.

Jessica Harris, of Jessicakes, created this lovely cake for a collaborative photo shoot with Dani of Weddings Fresh and an excellent team …

If I had to describe today’s feature in one word it would be lovely! Maybe that’s because I love the soft color palette of charcoal, white and rose with a subtle touch of gold. Maybe it’s the darling mix of hearts and stars. But to me, this incredible display portrays the feeling of love. You know that feeling… the warm rush that comes over you, the swell in your stomach, the stars in your eyes. If you had to capture that feeling, I think it would look something like this! Read …

What do you get when fresh ingredients meet modern style? Deliciously beautiful cakes that taste as good as they look. Jennifer Bunce, the owner and head designer at The Hudson Cakery, has loved baking (and eating) desserts since she was a child. Maybe that is why The Hudson Cakery puts an emphasis on taste! After learning from some of the very best in the cake biz (including Elisa Strauss of Confetti Cakes, Kate Sullivan of CakePower and Toba Garrett…oh my that is an impressive list!), Jennifer now creates edible masterpieces of her own. …

A cake can be inspired by just about anything… an invitation, a flower, a pattern on a favorite dress. Today’s cake is the perfect example of how inspiration can strike anywhere. Created by the talented cake designer, Erica O’Brien, this lovely display was inspired by a pillow. Yes, a pillow! Erica took a fabulous flowered pillow by Dwell Studio and created one stunning cake! Fabric flowers are everywhere, why not on a cake too? With one look at this cake, I think you’ll agree that beauty can translate into many forms, including cake. …

Today we’re excited to share the first post from one of our new contributors! Enjoy this great DIY cake project by Miso of Miso Bakes….. who knew coffee filters and tea would make for such a stunning cake! Watch as she transforms coffee filters into gorgeous paper roses suitable for cake decorating. …