I am officially signing off for a few days to spend the holidays with my family. But before I go, I thought I'd leave you with a quick recap of our holiday cake series.... it's been 12 days of festive cake inspiration here on Half Baked. Hopefully it has inspired you to holiday cake greatness and made you very merry! It’s 12 bakers baking…. it’s The 12 Cakes of Christmas! Ho, Ho, Ho! The 1st Cake of Christmas... A Gingerbread, Candy Cane Fantasy created by Pink Cake Box. The 2nd Cake of ... Continue Reading
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The 11th Cake of Christmas
Our holiday cake inspiration, The 12 Cakes of Christmas, is quickly coming to a conclusion. We've showcased a wide variety of holiday cakes, varying in style and created by talented cake artists across the globe. Some cakes were from well-established bakeries, some from today's hottest cake designers and some from fresh talent breaking onto the cake scene. And to make it even more interesting, today's cake is from a talented lady best known for her cookies and sweets on a stick. But she can ... Continue Reading
The 10th Cake of Christmas
Today is going to be a two-post kind of day. Because well... it's crunch time! Christmas is a mere 5 days away and there's lots of baking and wrapping to be done! But while you bustle around with last minute holiday prep, take a moment to pause and enjoy something beautiful. Like the next cake in our series, The 12 Cakes of Christmas! Imagine yourself in a smart wool coat wrapped with a fabulous scarf. Now imagine that same look... but on a cake! We're bundling up with another winter ... Continue Reading
Sparkling Christmas Trees
Okay, so I know I'm not the only one who isn't quite ready for Christmas. If you're still getting your goodies and sweets together, I have one last DIY project for you today. It's incredibly easy and quick but with impressive results. I did this project from start to finish {including photos and clean up} during nap time on Sunday. So when I say quick, I mean quick! Ice cream cones get a coating of shimmering, sanding sugar and... Voilà! Sparkling Christmas Trees! An elegant decoration ... Continue Reading
The 7th Cake of Christmas {a DIY}
Thumpetty Thump Thump! With a corncob pipe and a button nose, and two eyes made out of.... chocolate chips? No wait, that's not how the song goes. But that's how this pint-size snowman is bringing a big dose of merry to us today! Our Christmas cake inspiration continues with The 7th Cake of Christmas. A jolly DIY cake from Miso Bakes! This adorable little guy is much smaller than he appears. Made from 4" and 6" rounds, this Mini Merry Snowman would be a great activity to share with your ... Continue Reading
The 6th Cake of Christmas
It's week two of our holiday cake series, The 12 Cakes of Christmas! We're featuring festive and wintry cakes from talented cake artists across the country. And this week, it's is all about the snow. Five new, inspiring designs... some are elegant, some are playful, some come with instructions! And all of them come with snow!! Cake #6 is up and it's an incredible, wintry delight! The beauty of freshly fallen snow is captured in this pristine and purely elegant design, created by Allison ... Continue Reading
The 5th Cake of Christmas
We're wrapping up the first week of Christmas cake inspiration with a stunning design that would be fit for any winter event. Gold, navy and white creates an elegant and warm color palette, not to mention eye catching. It's not exactly 5 GOLDEN RINGS, but this 5-tier golden beauty by Sharon Wee Creations is our 5th Cake of Christmas. And it's incredible!! Prepare to swoon over this richly romantic Gold & Navy Winter Wedding Cake... Sharon shared a few thoughts with us about her ... Continue Reading
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Our cupcake contributor, Lauren of Crave. Indulge. Satisfy, is bringing cupcake merriment to all! Enjoy! Happy December! It's beginning to look at lot like Christmas at my house. The tree is up and decorated, Christmas songs are playing all day and my holiday baking "to do" list is about a mile long. To kick off the baking I thought it would be fun to combine my favorite seasonal drink, hot chocolate, with the always popular peppermint candy to create a festive cupcake. I am thrilled with ... Continue Reading
Sadie Had a Little Lamb
You may remember back in September when things got kind of quiet on the blog... and I mentioned my daughter's 1st birthday was coming up. Our sweet little Sadie turned one, right in the middle of our move to Florida. I debated for months whether or not we could swing a birthday party amidst all of the chaos. But a child only has one 1st birthday! And that is definitely something to celebrate! Sadie absolutely loves everything soft, furry and fluffy. So I decided to embrace this and build ... Continue Reading
Cake Trend: Succulents
Today we're turning up the spotlight on another wedding trend as it exists in the world of cake. Succulents! These sleek and sophisticated desert flowers are sprouting up everywhere, even on cakes. Naturally occurring in a variety of fresh tones, with a complex leaf structure that is both captivating and full of character, succulents add a contemporary floral touch to a cake design. And whether they're fresh succulents or hand crafted from sugar, no one knows how to work them into a design ... Continue Reading
Elephants on Parade Baby Shower
I’ve been dying to share this shower with you for months! You may remember that back in JUNE, I mentioned that my family was hosting a baby for my sister who was expecting her first child. My sweet little niece, Addison, was born in July and is now almost four months old! It's about time for me to share this shower! It debuted earlier today on Hostess with the Mostess (yay!) and I’m thrilled to share some additional images and details with you now. For those of you who are loyal Half ... Continue Reading
Donut Cake Pops
Okay, what's not to love about today's featured cake goodness? It combines so many fun trends into one little bite of sweetness. It's got cake + a stick + the charm of a donut.... Oh my! I'm not sure if it gets more adorable than this? Created by Molly Bakes and featured in her new book, Crazy for Cake Pops, you're going to love these incredibly cute Donut Cake Pops! Donut Cake Pops makes 20 pops Supplies: 20 medium cake balls, chilled 1 (12-ounce) bag light brown candy ... Continue Reading
Autumn Wreath Cake
Our contributor, Miso of Miso Bakes, is back with an Autumn cake perfect for Thanksgiving... We welcomed Autumn into our homes and gardens last month, but we were only able to feel and smell her presence this past week. This year, I almost felt as though I had to pry Summer's fingers off our trees and grass and constantly remind her that it's time for her to start moving the party down to the southern hemisphere. Like always, she stormed out with a big attitude and therefore, we had a few ... Continue Reading
Halloween Round Up
Halloween is almost upon us! I'm sure there will be great sights and frights over the weekend, as little ghosts and goblins start to appear. So I thought we'd wrap up with week with some of my favorite Halloween sweets, styles and treats for the year. From gothic glam to wicked fun and creepy-crawly things that go bump in the night... it's a Black and White Halloween Round UP! Add a touch of gothic glam to your Halloween with these black and white glamorous finds: Nothing says ... 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
BRIDES Magazine Feature!
Today is one of those rare occasions... when I share one of my own cake designs. I primarily write about cake now, but occasionally I get the opportunity to design something new. I've been dying to post this for months, but I had to see it with my own eyes first! I am tremendously honored to have a second cake featured in BRIDES Magazine! Really?!? Yes, really! Back in September, I shared a cake I designed for BRIDES Most Beautiful Cakes of 2011. I truly did not think it could get much ... 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
Birds & Billy Balls Cake
The moment I saw this cake, I was smitten. It's not hard to see why... this crisp and clean design wooed me with its simple elegance. I've always been a fan of the less-is-more school of thought. And when a fresh white background meets soft natural elements like billy balls and branches, you have one impeccable pair. From its charming bird silhouettes to its eye catching grey and yellow color scheme, we're loving this Birds and Billy Balls Cake by Intricate Icings! Oh my goodness! ... Continue Reading
Rustic Pumpkin Bundt Cake
Our contributor, Miso Bakes, is back with a rustic cake perfect for Autumn... Autumn is officially here! It is time to bring out my spice jars and put a generous sprinkling of cinnamon on everything I bake! I am so excited to bake with tons of apples and pumpkins this season. What will I be baking with them? Pies, pies, and more pies. Even just thinking about it makes me squeal in excitement. My favorite pie just so happens to be pumpkin pie. I can eat it all day everyday! Summer ... Continue Reading
DIY: Pudgy Mummy Cupcakes
My family and I are on the move this week. Literally moving across the country! While we pack, load and spend way too many hours in a car over the next few days... some very talented ladies will stop in with guest posts! Our friend Brittany over at Edible Details has created a frightfully fun Halloween tutorial for us today. In a few simple steps, your ordinary cupcake will be mummified! Another great way to spook up your Halloween treats that's quick, easy and fun for all. Check out these ... Continue Reading
Spook-tacular Halloween Cupcake Toppers
Since we kicked off the Halloween season yesterday with a beWITCHing cupcake liner craft, I thought we'd continue on with the cupcake love. Cupcakes are the perfect treat for children's Halloween parties because they are pre-portioned and easy to serve {and clean up}! Little ghosts and goblins love cupcakes, along with their parents. Moms who don’t eat cake {gasp!} are often enticed by a cupcake. While dads won’t hesitate to woof down two… three… ah, who’s counting really! And after ... 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
Barbershop Birthday Party
A barbershop for a man is like a salon for a woman. It's a place to relax, socialize and be pampered (in a very manly way). A place where a man can get a haircut, a close shave and a good dose of guy talk. Best of all, it can be a meaningful experience shared between father and son creating memories to last a lifetime. What little boy doesn't love spending special guy time with his dad? Dawn Menon of Bee*s Knees Parties drew upon this concept to create the most charming third birthday ... Continue Reading
Blueberry Rainbow Cake
Summer might be coming to a close but there's still time to enjoy the fresh berries that the season has to offer! Today's cake is a great way to do just that. It's a fresh and vibrant take on the oh-so-popular rainbow cakes! Shaded blue, filled with lemon curd and topped with berries, this cake is the perfect combination of blueberry and lemon. A treat for both your eyes and your mouth, check out this Blueberry Rainbow Cake created by Lisa Lundqvist of Sockerrus (a Swedish blog named Sugar ... Continue Reading
Peanut Butter Addiction Cake
Today's featured cake is all about candy. Literally! It is covered in candy and is most definitely eye candy for you. I must warn you though. If you love peanut butter and chocolate, the cravings produced by this cake might just take over.... you may find yourself rummaging for change and heading to the snack machine! Between the dark chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, and an entire case of peanut butter cups, this cake is a Reese's lover's heaven! Feast your eyes on this indulgent Peanut ... Continue Reading
Vintage Eyelet & Buttons Wedding
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. Chrissie teamed up ... Continue Reading
Ombre Cake Love
Our contributor, Miso of Miso Bakes, is back with some lovely cakes for us today.... Ombre. Gradience. Gradation. Regardless of what you like to call it, this color trend is in. I see it everywhere starting from nail art to hair color to interior design to cookies, cakes and dessert tables. I first learned of it several years ago while getting a manicure in Seoul. The nail artist asked if I wanted gradation on my nails. Huh? Did I want what? I shrugged as I had not a clue what she was ... Continue Reading