The season of entertaining is upon us. I've partnered up with Sauza® Tequila to bring you a new cupcake recipe and some inspiring ideas for a fabulous Holiday Girls’ Night! The holiday season is well underway. This is the craziest, busiest and most wonderful time of the year! Whether you're an entertaining newbie or a seasoned pro, the role of hostess can be a stressful assignment. But entertaining doesn't have to be hard. You just need a plan to make it all happen! So grab your ... Continue Reading
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Cranberry Orange Cupcakes
I love this time of year when the holidays are just around the corner. It's not quite Thanksgiving yet and Christmas is still on the horizon. But the spirit of the holiday season is already here! I'm itching to start decorating for Christmas and it's taking every ounce of my willpower to wait until after Thursday. But my Christmas shopping is another story all together! I've been rocking check marks on my list for about a week now and it feels pretty good. I'm never this early with my ... Continue Reading
Ruffled Heart Cake
Our contributor, Tessa Huff of Style Sweet CA, is sharing a fabulous new design with us today... Ruffles on cakes is a trend that has been completely loved and embraced over the past couple years. From small, delicate frills to larger waves, ruffles have been popping up on wedding, birthday, and baby shower cakes alike. For this design, I wanted to use the ruffle but not in the typical horizontal fashion. I started to play around with some ideas, and discovered that vertical ruffles ... Continue Reading
Golden Hexagon Cake
We're starting off the week with a cake that is nothing less than dreamy. A fabulous blend of 2013's hottest trends and colors, today's feature unites crisp white and mint green with a small pinch of grey and a huge dash of gorgeous gold. With a graphic print, so bold and sleek, you can't imagine how it was so perfectly placed. Not to mention a modern flower that's simply sophisticated and just the right level of minimal. It all comes together in a yummy design that will have you fantasizing ... Continue Reading
Pink Week: Vintage Rose Cake Table
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're going pink all week long. To remember, honor and support all of those who’s lives have been touched by breast cancer. So far we've enjoyed two days of fabulous pink creations (if you missed them, you can catch up here). And today we’re back for more! Today's feature is pretty as can be with delicate pink accents and a vintage flair that's sure to delight. This yummy cake table is simply blooming with gorgeous cakes and feminine charm. ... Continue Reading
DIY Monster Eye Cake
How to make a Monster Eye Cake. Make this easy Halloween monster cake at home using cookies and candies. It's Friday and the month of October is in full swing. Which can only mean one thing. It's time for some silly Halloween fun! I have a new DIY for you today and it could not be simpler. Seriously, this little cake project is for anyone and everyone. Bakers of all skill levels and ages can join in on this googly eye fun. I mean it, you really can't mess this cake up. Crooked. ... Continue Reading
Caramel Corn Cupcakes
Caramel Corn Cupcakes - caramel cupcakes topped with caramel frosting and caramel popcorn studded with candy corn and cashews. A Halloween cupcake recipe by our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of EllenJay Events. Happy Fall Y'all! I'm thrilled to be back in full swing with baking and cupcakes after a few months away. Fall is one of my absolute favorite times to bake so I couldn't let another month go by without sharing a new recipe with you all! I hope you like CARAMEL because this ... Continue Reading
Godiva Truffle Flight & Cupcake Recipe
If you're like me, there is nothing more blissful than chocolate. Except maybe an evening filled with chocolate truffles, girlfriends and a glass of Prosecco! I've partnered up with Godiva to bring you inspiration for the ultimate girls' get together and a new cupcake recipe. It's a Girls' Flight Night featuring Godiva's new Truffle Flights. So it all starts with Godiva's new line of Truffle Flights. The concept is much like a flight of wine, except we're indulging in chocolate! A box of ... Continue Reading
DIY: Revitalize Your Kitchen Canisters
If you're like me, you spend a whole lot of time in your kitchen. So I've partnered up with The Home Depot to help you revitalize and redesign your favorite room. Today's post is all about creating a dreamy new kitchen perfect for baking! If you've been following along, you may remember that we recently moved into a new house. We move fairly often for my husband's job (which is one of the main reasons I blog about cake instead of owning a physical store). Our most recent move came with a ... Continue Reading
What Will It Bee Baby Shower
What will it be? What will it be? When you're expecting a child, that's the top question on everyone's mind. And today's feature is a thoughtful baby shower for a mom who chose to wait until the big day to find out. Building on the suspense, her family celebrated with a bright shower filled with fresh yellows and adorable bee details. It comes to us from Noelle Nielsen of Fishtale Photography who teamed up with Laurie Pyle of Cocoa & Fig to create this charming dessert display. Lovable ... Continue Reading
Ice Cream Inspired Sweets
I don't know about you, but we're creatures of habit in this house. Our weekly routine generally ends on Friday night with homemade pizza and a squeal-filled game of hide and seek. Once the munchkin is in bed, Mr. Sellman and I catch our breath before the weekend begins. One Friday night, we got crazy and introduced ice cream into the mix. Its funny how quickly a toddler can adapt to a new routine when it involves ice cream! Now her definition of Friday is hide and seek... and ice cream. ... Continue Reading
Fresh Cherry Cake
Our contributor, Tessa Huff, is back with a new summer cake recipe…. It's not summer time without backyard BBQ's, impromptu picnics, and lazy afternoons by the pool. With warm weather rolling in, I just want to stretch out on a blanket, feel the grass under my feet, and relax all my worries away over good food with great friends. I may not have a backyard to barbecue in, but that won't stop me from spending endless hours at the park overlooking the crisp waters of the Pacific Northwest. I ... Continue Reading
Stripes. Stripes. Stripes.
Stripes are IN!! Wide stripes. Thin stripes. Mixed stripes. Stripes, stripes, stripes! From fashion runways to home decor, wedding accessories and party themes... stripes are popping up in all aspects of style. Which means they are prime target for a cake design! And that makes this striped-loving heart beat just a little bit faster. I am absolutely loving the renewed interest in this simple print. The crisp, clean look of stripes is so tailored and chic. And today's gorgeous feature ... Continue Reading
Creamsicle Cupcakes
Our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of EllenJay Events, is back with a delicious new recipe.... It might only be May but the ice cream man has been driving down my street for well over a month now. Every time I hear his musical truck all I can think about are drumsticks, ice cream sandwiches and popsicles. It reminds me that the warm weather is here to stay and it's time to start stocking my freezer full of cool summer treats! So thank you Mr. Ice Cream Man for inspiring me to create these ... Continue Reading
Spiced Chocolate & Churros Cake
If you caught my vanilla cake recipe post last week, you may remember that I was feeling a little vanilla about vanilla. After all these years, my love affair with vanilla cake had grown tired and stale. Just like any relationship going through a rough patch, we needed to zest things up a bit! So I put everything on hold and spent some serious quality time with this recipe. And I'm happy to report that today is a new day for vanilla cake. One that is fresh, bright and oh-so-delicious. Even ... Continue Reading
White on White Ruffles
You know it's going to be good when the description starts with bright, white and pristine. Oh for the love of monochromatic beauty! Today's cake is an elegant design that's all about the white-on-white texture. Delicate ruffles flow up, down and all around creating swirls of dreamy detail. While clusters of petite pompoms add another layer of wow-inducing character. It's refined, elegant and just down right stunning. Let's swoon, shall we? It's an incredible White on White Ruffles Cake ... Continue Reading
Welcoming Spring Flowers
April is upon us and we're really starting to see the first signs of Spring. To include those pesky spring showers. But have no fear... April showers bring May flowers, right? So to help us tolerate the all the rain to come, we're going to focus on the pretty side of that old saying with a cake that is all about the flowers. Gorgeous. Bright. Flowers! Today's design comes to us from Rachel Skvaril, owner of Fondant Flinger in New Orleans. Rachel has a flair for creating incredible ... Continue Reading
Mint, Blush & Gold Flowers
In case you didn't get enough on St. Patrick's Day, we have a little touch of green to start off your week. But we're not talking cutesy leprechaun green here. We're talking gorgeous mint green with elegant touches of gold. Paired with a blush pink and a contrasting black, creating one hot color combo for spring. Delicate roses and tiny pink blossoms get an extra touch of fabulous with gilded gold accents. And then there's the perfectly ruffled fondant ribbon. Dancing around two of the ... Continue Reading
Speckled Egg Cake
It might not feel like it, with cold air and snow still hanging around, but Spring is just around the corner. Before you know it, the first buds of green will be popping up on tree branches. Birds will be chirping. Flowers will be blooming. And Easter will be on the way! So today we're getting ready with a new cake tutorial that is all about Spring! Inspired by the gorgeous color and texture of robins' eggs, this cake is super easy and incredibly fun. And completely achievable for all ... Continue Reading
Purple Ombre Buttercream Cake
Buttercream. Buttercream. Glorious Buttercream. Today's cake is all about the buttercream. Ruffles, roses, petals, swags, swirls and dots. This cake includes just about every popular buttercream technique from today's cake scene. Armed with shades of purple and a piping bag, Kristin Kirkpatrick , owner of Fat Girl Cakes in Virginia, proves that buttercream can be just as fabulous as fondant. Each tier of today's cake boasts a different piping style, giving buttercream lovers something to ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Wrapped Cake
This is definitely the week for love and all things sweet. With Valentine's Day quickly approaching tomorrow, I thought we'd get started with the chocolate today. Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate! Because really, what says "I Love You" like chocolate? This gorgeous chocolate wrapped cake comes to us from Jennifer Bunce, owner of The Hudson Cakery in Weehawken, NJ. Rolls upon rolls of chocolate fondant are wrapped, grouped, stacked and swirled. The end result has chocolate lovers ... Continue Reading
Champagne & Raspberry Cupcakes
Champagne Raspberry Cupcakes - Bubbly champagne and raspberries come together in this delicious Valentine's Day cupcake, topped with raspberry buttercream frosting and fresh raspberries. A new cupcake recipe created by our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of EllenJay Events. Valentine's Day is just around the corner, do you know what you are getting your sweetie this year? While the standard box of chocolates and a dozen roses are a nice gesture, I'm encouraging you to step outside the ... Continue Reading
Best of 2012 : Number 10
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. Filled with friends and family, laughter and delicious treats. 2013 is here and I’m quite excited about the upcoming year here on The Cake Blog! Much has changed over the last year for this blog…. so many talented individuals have shared their cakes, parties and recipes with us! I was personally blessed with incredible opportunities to share my own work on a bigger stage. It’s been a year full of new challenges, new ventures ... Continue Reading
Merry Christmas!
I am officially signing off for a few days to spend Christmas 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 a busy month of beautiful Christmas inspiration here on The Cake Blog. Created by some of today's top bakers, especially to inspire you! As I went through all twelve cakes again, I just had to stop for a moment. I am in awe of the immense talent showcased in these twelve cakes. It is remarkable to see how each of ... Continue Reading
Bakerella DIY & Interview
The holiday baking inspiration continues today with a little help from The Queen of Cake Pops! We all know her. We all love her. We've been reading her blog for years. And following along as she inspires the world to love little bites of cake, rolled up and perched on a stick! Who knew cake pops would become such a phenomenon? I'll tell you who.... I can hardly believe it but Bakerella is here! Angie Dudley, also fondly known as Bakerella, is talking cake pops with us! She's here to ... Continue Reading
Holiday Cookie Exchange
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it's nice to slow down for a moment and do something special for your friends and loved ones. One of the most classic ways to show we care is to give the gift of baked goods! Because really, who doesn't appreciate a sweet homemade treat? So today some of my blogging and baking friends are swapping cookies... virtually! And can you guess the best part? You'll enjoy six new recipes to add to your holiday baking list. Plus some creative ... Continue Reading
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake
How do you know when the holidays are upon us? The change in temperature outside? The hustle and bustle? Or the pumpkin spice lattes popping up at all of your favorite coffee shops?! Today's cake celebrates the feeling of fall with it's seasonal latte-inspired goodness! Layers upon layers of ruffles fade from a deep espresso to a creamy ivory. Surrounded by an abundance of beans and oodles of autumn pretties, this entire table has me craving coffee and cake! What a perfect way start to ... Continue Reading