Chocolate Fireworks Cake - how to make red, white and blue fireworks out of chocolate for a patriotic 4th of July cake. A new cake tutorial by our contributor, Erin Gardner. I’m typically a believer that Independence Day cakes should be super easy, super delicious, and loads of fun to make. It is a day off for most, after all. The bursting, chocolate fireworks on this cake may look like they violate this rule, but trust me, they check all the boxes! If you’ve been sitting on ... Continue Reading
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Real Party: Fire Truck Birthday
I was thrilled to find today's Real Party in my Inbox because it is a red hot classic! Kristin Mika from Hampton Paper Designs hosted this adorable Fire Truck Party for her son Jackson's 4th birthday. It's simple and stylish yet playful at the same time. Charming water color illustrations are used throughout this party on everything from the invitations to the cupcake toppers, cookies, candy, favors and thank you notes. With fire trucks, hats and Dalmatian puppies, this party has it all for ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Fire Truck Birthday
Today's real party is a Fire Truck Birthday Party with some red hot details. Kristy Lane, a talented photographer from the Dallas area, threw this adorable joint party for her two sons. She enlisted the help of some other talented ladies, including Kim from TomKat Studio, and the result is just phenomenal. Let's take a look at this Fire Station Bash! I just love Kim from TomKat Studio and it's easy to see why. She had this party covered from beginning to end with her fire truck ... Continue Reading
Hamburger & Hot Dog Cookies
Hamburger & Hot Dog Cookies - how to make adorable hamburger and hot dog cookies. So fun for parties and BBQs! A sugar cookie decorating tutorial created by our contributors, ellenJAY. With the holiday weekend approaching, it's time to fire up the grill! There’s nothing better than having an outdoor BBQ on a hot summer night with friends and family in the back yard. And of course our go to favorites to throw on the grill are hamburgers for the adults and hot dogs for the kiddos! ... Continue Reading
Pinwheel Cookies
Pinwheel Cookies -- red, white and blue pinwheel cookies on a stick. A fun Fourth of July dessert, created by our contributors, ellenJAY. Cue the Red, White and Blue because we’ve got the perfect Fourth of July cookies for you! Our playful polka dotted and striped Pinwheel Cookie Pops are a sweet addition to your Independence Day celebrations. Inspired by pinwheel yard spinners and these pinwheel cupcakes, these whimsical cookies are perfectly patriotic with a modern twist on the ... Continue Reading
Cranberry Orange Spice Cake
Cranberry Orange Spice Cake - orange cake studded with cranberries topped with white chocolate orange frosting in festive pink and white buttercream stripes. A new layer cake recipe by our contributor, Tessa Huff. During a season heavy in gingerbread and rich eggnog, this Cranberry Orange Spice Cake is a bright, fresh surprise. Studded with tart cranberries and a pleasantly yet unexpected hint of ground cloves, this citrus cake is light and playful – a modern take on “sugar, spice, ... Continue Reading
10 Chocolate Cupcakes to Bake
Chocolate. Chocolate. Chocolate. Is there anything better than chocolate? We'd probably have to say no, there's nothing better than chocolate. Except an over the top, outrageous, chocolate-on-chocolate cupcake! Today we're taking a look at some cupcake recipes perfect for serious chocolate lovers. Some are easier than others, most are made from scratch while a few utilize a cake mix, so chose the homemade option that's best for you. They're moist, dark, delicious and ready to move from your ... Continue Reading
Peppermint Red Velvet Cake
Peppermint Red Velvet Cake - bright red cake with white chocolate peppermint buttercream. A new layer cake recipe by our contributor, Tessa Huff. Let’s give a toast to twinkly lights, rustic wood-burning fireplaces, too many marshmallows in our hot cocoa, and unapologetically festive, pink cakes! It truly is the most wonderful time of year, and I vow to spread holiday cheer across the lands with one swirly layer cake at a time. Who’s with me? In all seriousness, as the weather grows ... Continue Reading
Dark Chocolate Honeycomb Cake
Dark Chocolate Honeycomb Cake - a rich chocolate layer cake recipe with ultra dark, fudgy frosting and homemade honeycomb. Created by our contributor, Olivia Bogacki. It’s (almost) officially Fall, and I am one happy camper. I kicked off Fall a bit early last month with my Apple Pie Cake and I’m keeping that theme going with this moody Dark Chocolate Honeycomb Cake. To me, chocolate cake is the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for those cold months when you’re curled up under a ... Continue Reading
S’mores Cake
S'mores Cake - Chocolate cake with graham cracker buttercream filling, chocolate ganache frosting and toasted marshmallow meringue. A s'mores inspired layer cake recipe by our contributor, Tessa Huff. For some, the perfect summer vacation isn’t without umbrella drinks and resort pools, but for others, nothing beats a beach bonfire or weekend campout among family and friends. Personally, I love a little of both, but living in the city does make me yearn for nature and a bit of solitude ... Continue Reading
Warm Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich
Today's post is sponsored by Baskin-Robbins. School is officially out and we're making our Summer Fun List. You know - things we want to do, places we want to go and fun we want to have over the summer! It's a great way add some structure to the summer, intentionally planning creativity, activity and play for my daughter. As a mom bonus, it provides me options each day and a clear path to sanity as I balance working from home this summer. So far our list includes things like water ... Continue Reading
10 Cupcakes to Bake This Summer
Summer is a season of fresh berries and stone fruits, pool parties and popsicles, fireflies and backyard BBQ’s. Seriously, what's not to love about long days, lazy nights and impromptu get togethers with friends. With warm weather finally rolling in, I wanted to share a few cupcake recipes that have definitely earned a spot on my summer baking list. A few of these you've seen here on the blog before. The others have been patiently waiting on my Pinterest cupcake board for far too long. But any ... Continue Reading
Whipped Cream Cubes
Frozen whipped cream cubes for holiday hot chocolate! Make ahead and keep in the freezer for festive drinks all season long. A new Christmas dessert, sponsored by International Delight. When the weather turns cold and the holidays are upon us, there's nothing like snuggling up with a cup of something warm, creamy and delicious. Like Hot Cocolate! Today we're pouring a mug of the good stuff and topping it with festive whipped cream cubes. These fun little toppers start with homemade ... Continue Reading
Maple Pear Cake
Maple Pear Cake - a fresh maple pear cake with maple spice buttercream. A new layer cake recipe by our contributor, Tessa Huff. Wherever you are and whatever you are celebrating this season, this is the cake for you. It doesn’t scream “Holiday,” but has all the makings of a festive treat. It’s the kind of cake you can enjoy either wrapped up in a cozy blanket next to a fire or impress guests with by presenting it at your next seasonal gathering. Bottom line - this cake is just ... Continue Reading
Falling In Love Cake
Our contributor, Erica OBrien, is back with a new fall cake technique. Fall in New England, where I live, is a special time of year. The changing colors of the leaves is a sight to behold. The air gets a wonderful crispness to it, and we light our fireplace for the first time in months, bringing a coziness to the house that is unparalleled. It’s time for sweaters and boots, apple picking, pumpkins and Thanksgiving. I love fall-inspired cakes, and wanted to create a cake to ... Continue Reading
Apple & Goat Cheese Cake
Our contributor, Tessa Huff, is sharing a new cake recipe today... It's officially fall! The leaves are beginning to turn, I've dusted off my boots from the closet, PSL's are starting to roll out everywhere, and (most importantly) fall baking season has arrived. There are so many apple pies, pear tarts, and pumpkin everything in the near future. You know, goodies to snuggle up with under a cozy blanket after a long day spent apple picking or just watching football. Who's ... Continue Reading
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cake
Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake - peanut butter cake with brown sugar peanut butter frosting, strawberry jam and chopped peanuts! A new layer cake recipe by our contributor, Tessa Huff. Slowly but surely, summer is coming to a close. While some of us are soaking in the last bits of vacation, it’s back-to-school time for the rest. Time to pack away the sandy swimsuits , campfire-scented tents, and sun-soaked picnic blankets. But if you must drag yourself to school when you wish you ... Continue Reading
Stars & Stripes Cake
Stars and Stripes Cake - how to make glittery, star shaped cake toppers on wire. An easy cake decoration that can be made in advance! A new tutorial by our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls. I always have a snap lid container of bouncy stars on wires at the ready to add to any cake as I see fit. I think many cake decorators do. Why, you ask? Well, for me, they're like a great pair of earrings, quick to add and they make the outfit. Sometimes they work as an accent ... Continue Reading
Eggnog Cake
Eggnog Cake - a browned butter spice cake with eggnog buttercream, perfect for holiday entertaining and Christmas dessert. A new layer cake recipe by our contributor, Tessa Huff. With the holidays creeping up on us sooner and sooner each year, it can be difficult to know just when to start making and snacking on our favorite treats. Sometimes I feel like I wait all year just to indulge in daily sugar cookies a little more guilt free. But when the weather gets chilly and the days are ... Continue Reading
Red, White & Blue Desserts
With the Fourth of July holiday almost upon us, I thought we'd have a little red, white and blue fun today. We're taking a look at some of my favorite patriotic desserts from the blog and around the web. Each one of these recipes is perfectly suited for Independence Day and is just begging for you to give-it-a-go this week. So as you line your fence with stars and stripes, prepping for some good old fashioned flag waving and firework gazing, make sure your plans include one of these delicious ... Continue Reading
Cakegirls : Contributors
Cakegirls, sisters Mary and Brenda Maher, grew up baking cakes in their Easy-Bake-Oven, coloring with crayons and making art projects. It wasn’t until years later, while in college, that their hobbies grew into a passion, when they got jobs at their hometown bakery and learned how to officially pipe their first buttercream rose. After Mary received a BFA in French and Brenda, a BFA in Spanish, they set out to travel to Paris and Mexico City, always returning home to make cakes at the bakery ... Continue Reading
Dancing Violets Cake
Today's feature is a wow-worthy design all about color. Rich, statement-making hues perfectly complement three extra-tall, slender tiers -- creating a sleek profile that is both beautiful and bold. Gently flowing ruffles add a soft layer of detail and set the stage for a handful of African Violets, with delicate blooms and charming yellow centers. It all comes together in an unexpectedly stunning way that is sure to turn some heads. This gorgeous cake comes to us from Rachael Teufel, owner ... Continue Reading
Rose Buttercream Cake
Our contributor, Tessa Huff, is back today with a lovely new cake recipe…. I'm usually much more of a night owl, but I find that there is just something about a crisp, quiet winter morning that is so romantic. I can get lost in the stillness before the city wakes up or the calm of a beautiful winter wonderland. Add in a bit of sun, and I'm smitten. With the occasional peak of sun shinning in my neck of the woods and Valentine's Day just around the corner, love is definitely in the air. ... Continue Reading
Black and White
Our contributor, Miso of Miso Bakes, is back with a fabulous new cake and some inspiring design tips: Personally, I like to fuse ideas and concepts together. I love contrast and enjoy accenting my cakes with a pop of color, stripes, or some sort of texture. As a matter of fact, this cake was inspired by both rustic and winter wedding themes along with a touch of modern lines. A winter wedding cake does not always have to be limited to a blue or white color scheme and snowflakes-- ... Continue Reading
Igloo Cake Tutorial
Igloo Cake Tutorial - how to make an igloo shaped cake with frosty ice pieces, sparkling trees and glittering flag banner. An adorable winter cake for holiday parties and Christmas dessert. Today we're hooking you up with a tutorial from one of the cake world's most beloved duos. For those of you, like me, who've been following bakers and style makers for years... you already know these talented sisters. Their cake designs have been featured in fabulous magazines like Real Simple ... Continue Reading
The 4th Cake of Christmas
It's our third annual holiday series.... The 12 Cakes of Christmas!! We're oohing and aahing over twelve marvelous cake designs, created especially for this series! All brand new, never seen before, and created by some of your favorite bakers! For our theme this year, we're taking a moment to reflect on our favorite Christmas memories and traditions. It's a feel good month, celebrating the little things that make this season shine bright. Each of our featured bakers was asked to create a ... Continue Reading
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip S’mores Cookies
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip S'mores Cookies! A s'mores inspired cookie recipe filled with oats, graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips and toasted marshmallow. Fall is officially here and the season is really starting to take shape. It's a time for crisp nights and blazing bonfires. And you know what that means, right? It's s'mores time! Yes, I think I could find a way to enjoy s'mores any day of the week, any month of the year. We've all watched as this classic treat exploded into every ... Continue Reading
