Please, put down your coffee and have a seat. I feel like today's post needs to come with a warning label. It would go something like this... CAUTION: Today's cake may take your breath away. Some have experienced intense, gorgeous-induced giddiness when viewing this cake. Swooning and fainting may also occur. Okay. Now that you're fully prepared, we can proceed. Seriously, today's cake is truly magnificent. It's bold. It's bright. It incorporates both classic beauty and current ... Continue Reading
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Fat Chance: Is Butter Really Better?
Our contributor, Summer Stone, is here to share some insight on how fat affects our cake recipes… I fully admit I am a bit of a butter fanatic. I love nothing more than a kitchen filled with the heady aroma of baked goods loaded with the golden richness of sweet cream butter. But the scientist in me demands that I keep an open mind when evaluating which kind of fat leads to the best cake. Fat in cake plays a diverse set roles; it provides moistness, aeration (leavening), flavor, texture ... Continue Reading
Oceanside Beach Beauty
The deep blue waters of the ocean. A pale blue sky. An impeccably tailored white-on-white textured cake. I so want to dive, head first, right into this gorgeousness! Today's featured cake comes to us from Melissa of Buttercream Couture and it is simply fabulous! I'm talking spend-the-afternoon-at-the-yacht-club kind of fabulous! It's elegant, modern and and makes me want to sail off into the sunset... with a slice of cake! From the layers of overlapping fondant bands to the fantasy ... Continue Reading
Romantic Rose & Peach Dessert Display
When I received a sneak peek of today's feature in my inbox... I was smitten at first glance. Hellllllo Gorgeous! A refined yet rustic dessert table filled with scrumptious mini desserts AND a stunning cake! All created by the same bakery. Pale rose cream cheese icing with a delicate ripple pattern that almost mimics the ripples of the nearby lake. Dusty peach sugar flowers so dainty and quaint. Arranged in a vintage, silk-lined suitcase. It's enough to make a girl feel faint! If you ... Continue Reading
DIY: Spring Chick Cake
Our contributor, Miso of Miso Bakes, is sharing a fabulous new tutorial just in time for Easter... Chirp chirp. Tweet tweet. Spring is here and I am so excited for the gorgeous days we have ahead of us! Hi, it's Miso from Miso Bakes. I am also very thrilled to be sharing this Spring Chick Mini Cake tutorial with you. This little egg cake is actually the size of a small bowling ball! It is another fun project the whole family can enjoy! The hardest part about it is eating it. ... Continue Reading
Jelly Bean Flower Cupcakes
Happy Monday! I'm guest blogging today over at The TomKat Studio. I shared a tutorial for for these adorable Jelly Bean Flower Cupcakes! And I'm sharing it here as well. These little treats are super simple and perfect for your upcoming Easter celebrations! Today we’re taking the jelly bean from basket filler to the star of the show! In a few simple steps, your cupcakes will be blooming with beauty and ready for Easter! (Or any other springtime celebration.) So easy, even the kids ... Continue Reading
Recipe: ‘Irish Coffee’ Cupcakes
Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day, so I thought we'd squeeze in one last treat today! All decked out in green coffee mugs and topped with glimmering shamrocks, these cupcakes are a big drink of Irish fun! Chocolate cake is baked right in the mug and then topped with layers of whiskey-infused ganache and espresso buttercream. Chocolate drizzle and a glittering candy shamrock finish the look! Grab your apron because we're whipping up some Irish Coffee Cupakes! Funny thing is... I had an ... Continue Reading
Fabulous Hostess Aprons
It's Friday! And I think it's time for us to have some fun and go shopping together. Window shopping that is! A few Fridays ago, we went window shopping for cake stands. Based on your response to that post, I think we should spend every Friday shopping together! Are you in? Today we're on the hunt for another one of my favorite things... aprons!! Presentation is key when it comes to food and baking, but it's equally important for the woman behind the whisk to look good. With all the ... Continue Reading
Ombre Ruffle Cupcakes
Our cupcake contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of Crave. Indulge. Satisfy., is sharing a Valentine's recipe to make you swoon... February is a month full of sugar, love, and all things pink and red! When I think of sweets the first thing that comes to mind is Red Velvet cake, followed closely by chocolate. So with Valentine's Day quickly approaching what better way to show someone you love them than with a batch of Red Velvet Cupcakes frosted with a decadent White Chocolate Icing! I know you may ... Continue Reading
DIY Chocolate Kiss Cupcakes
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and I think we can all agree… chocolate reigns supreme when it comes to Valentine’s sweets. So I have a chocolatey cupcake created just for you. In a few easy steps, your cupcakes will be all dressed up and ready for Cupid’s holiday. What better way to give hugs and kisses than these Chocolate Kiss Cupcakes! Inspired by those bite-sized candies we all know and love…. little drops of milk chocolate, twirled up in a tiny foil wrapper. Only these ... Continue Reading
The 4th Cake of Christmas
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! Inspired by a penguin stuffed animal, his body is red velvet cake with vanilla buttercream filling while his hat and beak are made ... Continue Reading
Vintage Paper Flowers Cake
Today we're taking another look at a trend that's popping up in all aspects of design, including cake! Whether it’s pages pulled from a classic book, old newspapers or love letters, vintage typography is everywhere. Yesterday we featured an amazing wedding cake by The Caketress where alternating tiers were made to look like pages from a vintage book. Today's example is slightly more subdued, with just a small accent of vintage paper. This lovely inside-out cake was created for a reception ... Continue Reading
Pumpkin Cupcakes
Easy pumpkin cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting, made from scratch. A favorite fall cupcake recipe from our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of EllenJay Events. This holiday season, why not branch out from the standard pumpkin pie or pumpkin bread and mix up a batch of Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. During the fall my pantry is always stocked full of pumpkin as my go to ingredient. I have about 12 cans of pumpkin on hand right now! Pumpkin is such a ... Continue Reading
Bewitching Halloween Cake
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.... ... Continue Reading
Cake Trend: Cake Trios (Part III)
This week we've been exploring a current cake trend for 2011, cake trios! When it comes to styling a display, everything simply looks better when grouped in threes. Cake included! Three individual cakes, each uniquely designed, arranged together in one cohesive display. Varying heights, textures and techniques come together to create the perfect trifecta of cake! We're wrapping up the week with our third lovely cake trio. After all this talk about the perfection of threes, it only ... Continue Reading
Cake Trend: Cake Trios
When it comes to styling a display, three is the magic number. Everything just simply looks better when grouped in threes. Perhaps it's the balance created when three unique objects are arranged together in one cohesive display. And when 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 ... Continue Reading
Caramel Apple Cake Shooters
Before we jump into today's post, I must apologize for the lack of posts in the last week or so. I've been a bad blogger! Some of it's related to our upcoming move to Southern Florida. Some of it's related to on-going projects, that while amazingly fun, are time consuming and not ready to share. Whatever the case, you've been neglected my friends. So to make up for it, I have a fabulous Fall recipe to share today! Remember last week when I mentioned that we took my daughter apple picking ... Continue Reading
300 Layer French Crepe Cake
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 ... Continue Reading
S’mores Cupcakes
Our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of EllenJay Events, is sharing an easy s'mores cupcake recipe! Chocolate cupcakes with marshmallow frosting, graham cracker crumbs and hunks of milk chocolate. This month's cupcake recipe was inspired after a recent camping trip my husband and I took to celebrate our 5 year anniversary! We pitched a tent, started a fire and roasted marshmallows to create the perfect camping treat...S'mores! I can't think of a better way to enjoy a night outside under ... Continue Reading
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes - moist lemon cupcakes paired with fresh strawberry buttercream for the perfect combination of sour and sweet. A new cupcake recipe by our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of EllenJay Events. When I think of summer, bright yellow lemons and sipping on a glass of fresh squeezed lemonade come to mind. I am a huge fan of lemons, and really all things sour. As a kid I can remember spending summer days at our local pool and every afternoon I would visit the ... Continue Reading
Double Chocolate Raspberry Tart
Yummmm! Chocolate and raspberry has always been a great combination and the recipe we have for you today is definitely a winner. Literally! This delectable tart, created by Kimberly Vardeman of Lubbock, Texas, won the grand prize in the Callebaut Chocolate Recipe Contest. It's not hard to see why this chocolate creation won top honors with its homemade chocolate crust and rich chocolatey filling. Topped off with raspberries and whipped cream... oh my goodness! As the grand-prize winner, ... Continue Reading
Milkaholic Sip & See
I've been dying to share this event with you for months! It debuted yesterday on Hostess with the Mostess (yay!) and I'm thrilled to share some additional images and details with you today. My husband and I hosted a co-ed baby shower for our friends, Ted and Meredith, in honor of their newly adopted son, Colin. Ted and Meredith anxiously waited for Colin’s birth and we were all thrilled when he officially became their son. We were honored to welcome Baby Colin with this modern Milkaholic Sip ... Continue Reading
Recipe: Whiskey Ginger Cookie
For Father's Day this year, why not skip the tie and go for something Dad can really enjoy. All dads love a good cookie and most enjoy a classic cocktail (especially after a long day!). Batch from Scratch has the perfect solution to satisfy Dad's sweet tooth while keeping him in the spirit of the holiday with their Whiskey Iced Ginger Cookies. Esther Kang, the creator of this awesome cookie concoction, has shared her recipe with us to ensure every dad has a Happy Father's Day. Crispy and ... Continue Reading
DIY: Paper Rose 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..... I wanted this cake to be bold. I wanted it to be daring. I wanted it to scream for attention, but at the same time, be quite the shy-pie. My inspiration for this cake came about when I stumbled upon Martha Stewart’s Coffee Filter Rose Tutorial. I love both baking and crafting, so I figured I would tie the two together. Also, with the increasing ... Continue Reading
Love Is Sweet
Today we're showcasing a lovely dessert table that just screams summer! It's cheery, bright and makes me smile with its vibrant, lemon yellow details. This brilliant display, featuring an amazing cake and cupcake stand by Jan Kish, was created for a wedding filled with burlap, succulents and personality. Yellow Billy Balls with their long, spindly stems add such a dramatic touch to both the centerpieces and the cake. With images like these, I think we can all agree that Love is Sweet! I ... Continue Reading
Red, White & Blue Desserts
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. {Clockwise, starting at top left:} Chocolate-dipped Rice Krispies Treat 'Popsicles' from Twig & Thistle Strawberry Cream Cake from My Baking Addiction Stars and Stripes Cookies from Eleni's Red, White & Blue Parfaits ... Continue Reading
Retro Candy Love
We had so much fun with the retro candy buttons yesterday, I thought we'd keep things going with more retro candy love. Today's feature was created by Katelyn James Photography as a unique and whimsical setting for a photography workshop. Not only did it result in some stunning images but amazing party inspiration for us! The bright orange and turquoise really pop and the retro candy is overflowing with fun! Not to mention the incredible cake by Shyndigz. I have a feeling you're going to ... Continue Reading