Happy New Year! I can hardly believe what I’m about to type… but 2014 is here! It’s time to kick off another new year of cake inspiration and, as always, the months ahead are full of fabulous things to come. While I’m anxious to see everything that 2014 has in store, I’m not quite ready to say goodbye to last year. The past twelve months were filled to the brim with new recipes, DIY’s and tutorials, new cake designs and dessert tables. And we simply can’t let an incredible year like 2013 run out the door without a proper goodbye. So before we jump right in to new posts for 2014, I think it’s only appropriate to pause and take a quick look back at the last year.
I’ve sifted through the 200+ posts from 2013 to find the posts you loved the most. Based on your pageviews, Facebook likes and Pinterest pins…. we’re taking a look back at the most popular posts from the last year. We’ll highlight everything from your favorite DIY’s to the most beloved cake designs. And we’re starting today with the Top Recipe Posts of 2013!
This line up is not only gorgeous but incredibly delicious. And it looks like fresh berries were the big winner of the year, with blueberries and raspberries making several appearances in our lineup. Oh, and of course chocolate always tops the charts! Let’s dive into your favorite recipes posts from 2013….
No. 1 : Cookie Monster Ice Cream Sandwich
An ice cream sandwich made from chocolate chip ice cream packed between two layers of cookie dough! A deliciously tempting ice cream sandwich recipe by Jennie Schacht, author of I Scream Sandwich!
No. 2 : Chocolate Truffle Cupcake
An outrageous cupcake featuring chocolate and more chocolate. Dark chocolate ganache with hazelnuts, topped with milk chocolate buttercream, more ganache and a hazelnut crunch truffle. Recipe by Carrie Sellman.
No. 3 : Blueberry Breakfast Cake
Who says you can’t have cake for breakfast? Inspired by blueberry pancakes, this recipe brings together a blueberry-studded buttermilk cake with maple browned-butter filling and cinnamon whipped cream frosting. Recipe by Tessa Huff.
No. 4 : Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes
A bright cupcake recipe that’s perfectly tangy and sweet. Fresh blueberry cupcakes topped with lemon cream cheese frosting. Garnished with lemon zest and more blueberries. Recipe by Carrie Sellman.
No. 5 : Champagne & Raspberry Cupcakes
Bubbly champagne and fresh raspberries come together in this delicious recipe perfectly suited for romance. Celebrate your Valentine with this sparkling sweet treat. Recipe by Lauren Kapeluck.
No. 6 : Funfetti Cupcakes
Sprinkle on some fun with Homemade Funfetti Cupcakes. White cake loaded with rainbow sprinkles, topped with buttercream icing and more sprinkles! Recipe by Lauren Kapeluck.
No. 7 : Snow Angel Cupcakes
Light, sweet and totally unexpected. Refreshing angel food cupcakes are topped with sweetened whipped cream and fresh raspberries. Recipe by Carrie Sellman.
No. 8 : Carrot Cake with Spun Sugar Nest
Celebrate Spring with this carrot cake with lemon-scented cream cheese filling. Iced in whipped vanilla buttercream and topped with a gorgeous spun sugar nest. Recipe by Tessa Huff.
Up tomorrow, we’ll take a look at the most popular cake designs of 2013. Until then… Happy New Year! Cheers to a fabulous 2014!
I love your creations, they are fantastic and inspirational.
Your imagination is phenomenal! I love your website!! Thanks for sharing!
I’m new to blogging. I love your work! Outstanding!
Way Cool!! 🙂
So excited and honored to have two cupcake recipes in this list! Thanks so much Carrie for giving me the opportunity to bake and decorate cupcakes for your site! Wishing you a wonderful 2014!