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
Poached Pear & Cranberry Cake
Our contributor, Tessa Huff, is back with a new cake recipe perfect for the holidays…. I have a love-hate relationship with pears. When they are ripe, they are the most beautiful, juicy, and flavorful treats. Any other time, they fall completely flat. For this recipes, I decided to put our differences aside, and give some TLC to some pears. When it comes to the dessert menu, I hardly ever understood why anyone would ever chose a poached pear or cheese plate over decadent cheesecake or ... Continue Reading
From Ruffled Dress To Cake
For more than a year now, we’ve been swooning over cake designs inspired by glamorous gowns. We all have come to know and love the ‘from dress to cake‘ concept. And the talented Rachael Teufel, owner of Intricate Icings Cake Design, has been leading the way in our pursuit of fashion inspired cakes. We've cheered as Rachael found inspiration in dresses of all styles and transformed them into stunning cake designs (like THIS one, and THIS one. Oh and THIS one). Which makes today's feature ... 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
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
DIY: Mistletoe Tutorial from PetalSweet
An entire month of holiday inspiration would not be complete without a DIY or two! Now that we're officially in the Christmas spirit and inspired to bake, we have a spectacular tutorial for you today. A DIY that is modern and sophisticated and just a touch of whimsy. It's one part festive and two parts fabulous! And it comes to us from the insanely talented Jacqueline Butler of Petalsweet! Jacqueline is an award-winning sugar artist, well known and loved for her meticulous sugar flowers. ... Continue Reading
Free Printable : Vintage Baking Conversions Chart
Today the holiday festivities continue and we're decking the halls! Or perhaps I should say we're decking the walls. Your kitchen walls to be specific. With a fabulous Free Printable created especially for those who love to bake... especially for you! It's kitchen wall art that will make your heart happy! In the spirit of giving, my friend Kori Clark of Paper & Pigtails designed this incredible printable, especially for you! If you know Kori, it's not hard to imagine her doing ... 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
Winter Cottage Cake
Oh my goodness, things are starting to get very jolly around here! December has finally arrived and we can really start to celebrate the holiday season! Christmas music made it's 2012 debut in my home yesterday. Today I'm putting the finishing touches on our newest cake series that is about to start (insert squeal here) and my mind is in full-tilt holiday mode! There's only one little problem. It's crazy warm outside! I'm ready for some good chilly winter weather. But like much of the ... Continue Reading
Fav Baking Gadgets with My Cake School
This month we're helping you prep for the holidays and all of the major baking headed your way. With numerous baking related giveaways to help you update your tool kit (have you entered to win the Cupcake Stands or the Beau-coup credit yet?). Helpful tips and advice from your favorite bakers and bloggers! Not to mention new recipes, new DIY's and a fabulously new cake series to make you merry (starting next week). Today I'm thrilled to have my friend Melissa from MyCakeSchool.com stop ... Continue Reading
Recipe: Mini Bourbon Pecan Pies
With Turkey Day only a week away, I thought we'd take a break from the cake and share a fun treat appropriate for Thanksgiving Dessert. If you are a believer that everything good comes in small packages, I know you'll love today's recipe. A traditional staple for the season, pecan pie gets a modern update when baked up in a small, cupcake-sized, mini portion. Add a splash of bourbon and now we're really talking! So toss the pie pan, grab your muffin tin and let's get baking! Created by ... Continue Reading
Autumn Blooms Cake
Everywhere I look, the holiday season is upon us. Retail stores are prepping for Christmas shopping. Holiday catalogs are arriving in the mail. Blogs are posting new Christmas inspiration. Pinterest is full of crafts and recipes to try! But I try not to rush the season here on the blog, when possible. So I'd like to linger and celebrate the feeling of Fall, just a little while longer. Which happens to be a pretty easy task when you have a spectacular Autumn cake to swoon over! With ... Continue Reading
Snow Owl 1st Birthday
Whoo... Whoo... Look whooo's turning one?!? Oh my goodness, today's party is soooo incredibly adorable! It's a snowy, winter dream filled with sweet owls and sweet treats! Created by Rachel Skvaril of Fondant Flinger for her son's 1st birthday, this celebration is just dreamy! A soft blue, grey and white color scheme is accented with small touches of woodsy brown. Perfect for a winter birthday and a birthday boy who chants "whoo, whoo", this Snow Owl First Birthday is a hootin' good ... Continue Reading
2011 Year in Review
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season, filled with friends and family, laughter and delicious treats. 2012 is here and I'm quite excited about the upcoming year here on Half Baked! So much has changed over the last year for this little cake blog.... so many talented individuals have shared their cakes, parties and recipes with us! I've personally been blessed with incredible opportunities to share my own work on a bigger stage. It's been a year full of new ... 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
Fab Find: Cupcake Lights
By now you've probably noticed that I am loving all of the fun DIY projects using cupcake liners! It's such a cute trend and I just can't seem to get enough. From your responses, it seems as though you love them too! So far we've featured a charming cupcake liner garland, an adorable cupcake liner Christmas tree to spruce up your holidays and most recently, these ruffly cupcake liner pom poms! Today we have another unique way to put your extra cupcake liners to good use. Transform an ... Continue Reading
DIY: Cupcake Liner Pom Poms
Who knew cupcake liners could be so versatile? I am loving all of the fun DIY projects using cupcake liners! First we featured a cupcake liner garland which would make a charming addition to any event. Then we shared an adorable cupcake liner Christmas tree to spruce up your holidays. Today we have another unique way to put your extra cupcake liners to good use. It's the perfect combination of party trends... pom poms and cupcakes! Check out these playful Cupcake Liner Pom Poms created ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Glam New Years Eve
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas - I know we certainly did! As I dig out from the mounds of wrapping paper and leftover Christmas cookies, I realize the holidays are not over yet. In a few days we'll be celebrating once again as we usher out 2010 and ring in the new year. So to get us in the mood, today we have a gorgeous New Years Eve Party that I spotted on Elizabeth Anne Designs. This stunning party layout, created by Amber Karson Events and Sweet Tea Photography by Lisa Marie ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Winter Wonderland
When I was a kid, I LOVED the snow! Especially at Christmas! Maybe it was getting to stay home from school or playing outside until I felt like my fingers would fall off. Or maybe it was coming back in to a warm mug of hot chocolate with marshmallows. Whatever the reason, children just seem to love the snow. My niece and nephew are coming up from Texas for Christmas and they are SO excited about the snow! As an adult, I'm not quite as thrilled. Probably because of the shoveling or the ... Continue Reading
Tasty Holiday Cocktails
I realize cocktail posts are normally better suited for Fridays but the holiday season is in full swing and it has to be 5:00 somewhere! And besides, if you spent any time at the mall this past weekend fighting the crazy holiday crowds, then you deserve a cocktail! I normally don't wait so long to get my Christmas shopping finished but this year was a little different. So after a long Saturday out and about with a 3 month old, I was definitely ready for an adult beverage. Festive, fun and ... Continue Reading
Cookie Cocktails
Every year millions of children set out milk and cookies for dear old Santa on Christmas Eve. Do you ever wonder if Santa gets tired of milk and cookies? Santa is a grown man (or woman!) and maybe he wants something stronger after a long night of delivering presents. This will be the first year Santa makes a visit to our little Sadie and maybe she'll be a sweet baby and leave Santa one of these delicious cookie cocktails. Classic cookie inspired drinks featuring smooth Partida Tequila make ... Continue Reading
Homemade Holiday Treats
Every year we find ourselves in the same situation. We want to give something special to our friends, neighbors, coworkers and teachers for Christmas. But since this list of recipients can be lengthy, the gift needs to be relatively inexpensive. Here are some clever yet simple ideas that will help you spread some holiday cheer. {clockwise, starting at top left:} Star shaped sugar cookies look festive packaged in a clear gift bag and tied with a satin ribbon. Gingerbread cookies fit ... Continue Reading
Inspiration Board: Tree Trimming Party
Growing up, I was always so excited the night we decorated our Christmas tree. It was just my immediate family, but we would make an event out of it. With Christmas music in the background, we'd oooh and aahh over each ornament as we carefully hung everything from dainty china ornaments to sentimental hand-made treasures that my mother had saved over the years. Creating memories that will last a lifetime, it's definitely a tradition worth starting with your own family. Whether you keep it ... Continue Reading
Cranberry Cocktails
What Thanksgiving dinner is complete without cranberries? Whether your family tradition includes fresh cranberry relish or canned cranberry sauce, these tart little berries have a reserved place at the holiday table. This year, why not surprise your guests with a festive cranberry cocktail. Here are some delicious recipes to get you started. {clockwise, starting at top left:} You can't go wrong with the classic Cosmopolitan. Find the recipe here on Food Network. Sparkling and ... Continue Reading
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