White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes - delicious white cake speckled with candy canes, topped with red and white swirled buttercream and white chocolate ganache. A new holiday cupcake recipe by our contributors, ellenJAY. The moment the candy canes stare you in the face when you enter the grocery store, you know the hustle and bustle of the holiday season has begun and it’s time to start the holiday baking! So throw a few boxes of those red and white candies in your shopping cart the ... Continue Reading
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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
Pink Peppermint Cake
Our contributor, Tessa Huff, is sharing a new cake recipe today... There is nothing quite like experiencing the holidays through the eyes of a child. All the wonder and excitement in their hearts keep this time of year extra magical. And while this is my first holiday season having a little one of my own at home, I've tried to take notes from my nieces and nephews over the years on how to slow down, stress less, and really try to enjoy all the celebration. This cake is for them ... Continue Reading
Recipe : Peppermint Cupcakes for Santa
Our cupcake contributor, Lauren of Crave. Indulge. Satisfy., is here with a delicious new recipe…. It's official...I am in full holiday baking mode at my house! After a trip to World Market and discovering all sorts of adorable mint green and red baking tins, parchment paper and striped and polk a dot cupcake wrappers my mind has been going non stop dreaming up all sorts of sweet treats for the month of December! I went to the store and stocked up on a variety of flavored baking chips, ... Continue Reading
10 Pretty Christmas Aprons
We’re on the hunt again for one of our favorite things… pretty aprons!! Today it’s all about holiday style that will take your Christmas cheer to a new level. For some, the holiday baking season equates to a few extra batches of sugar cookies. For some, it is marathon of cookie tins and baking trays with an all-out sprint at the end. And for others, it's all about the cake! Whatever end of the spectrum best describes your family traditions, we’ve got you covered in the looking-pretty ... Continue Reading
Christmas Present Cupcakes
Christmas Present Cupcakes - how to decorate cupcakes to look like a gift box. A quick and easy holiday cupcake perfect for dessert or gift giving. A new tutorial by our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls. I love Christmas. It's an amazing time with friends and family. The city is strung far and wide with twinkling lights, the snow is sparkling, warm cookies fill the house with Christmas aroma, the tree is trimmed and the presents are thoughtfully wrapped. Traditional, ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Toffee Crunch Cake
Chocolate Toffee Crunch Cake - fudgy chocolate cake lightly spiced with cinnamon paired with crunchy toffee bits and silky smooth chocolate buttercream frosting. A new layer cake recipe by our contributor, Tessa Huff. Winter always sneaks up on me. On the lucky days where the sun in shining bright, I tend to forget just how crisp and cold the outside air is here in Canada. We’ve lived up here for five years now, and with Thanksgiving in October, I feel like the holiday season gets ... Continue Reading
10 Christmas Cupcakes To Bake
Christmas is literally just a few days away and another holiday season has flown by in a whirlwind of prep, planning, pinning and baking! While I realize a majority of holiday baking is geared towards cookies (like these vanilla bean sugar cookies) and pies, there is always room for cupcakes on the dessert table, right? How can anyone resist classic flavors like gingerbread, eggnog or snickerdoodle when transformed into perfectly portioned servings of cake? With mile high frosting and ... Continue Reading
Snickerdoodle Cupcakes
Snickerdoodle Cupcakes - cinnamon sugar cupcakes topped with delicious brown sugar buttercream. A holiday cupcake recipe inspired by the classic Christmas cookie, created by our contributors, ellenJAY. We’re sure your holiday to-do’s are a mile-long by now, and you’re in the process of whipping up all your family-favorite holiday cookies and cakes to share with friends and neighbors. We’ll we’re here to suggest one more recipe for you to add to this year’s holiday baking list. Our ... 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
Winter Buttercream Greenery
Winter Buttercream Greenery - how to pipe buttercream leaves, branches, pine and seasonal greenery fit for a wintry holiday cake. A new video tutorial! Today I'm showing you how to create the wintry buttercream decorations from this Eggnog Cake that I shared earlier in the week. Your response to the buttercream flowers on my Pumpkin Spice Cake inspired me to do something similar with this cake, only tweaked for the winter holidays. I love the look of fresh greenery mixed with wood toned ... Continue Reading
Eggnog Cake
Eggnog Cake - a rich eggnog cake with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, paired with a creamy eggnog buttercream. A new holiday cake recipe, sponsored by Promised Land Dairy for their #FarFromOrdinaryMilk campaign. I realize it's only November but the weather is finally cooling down and my sweaters and tall boots are officially back in the wardrobe rotation. The chilly nights and frosty mornings only confirm that the holiday season will soon be upon us. And I could not help but to jump ... Continue Reading
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Red Velvet Cupcakes - super easy to make and stays moist for days, with a classic red velvet flavor and cream cheese frosting that's perfect for Valentine's Day. A new cupcake recipe by our contributor, Lindsay Conchar. I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty sure Valentine’s Day was created as a way for sweets lovers to have an excuse to destroy everyone’s New Year’s Resolution and get them back in the treat game. I mean think about it – for the whole month of January you may have ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Orange Cake
Chocolate Orange Cake - a citrus layer cake recipe infused with orange zest and orange syrup, topped with silky chocolate frosting and candied orange slices. By our contributor, Olivia Bogacki. Happy New Year everyone! You’ve survived through the first bit of January, what I consider to be the most challenging time of the year. Coming off a holiday high and getting back to the real world is not fun and I, for one, am having a hard time letting go of the holiday season. Nevertheless, ... Continue Reading
Walnut Cake
Walnut Cake - toasted walnut cake with hints of cinnamon, topped with a brown sugar buttercream and chopped walnuts. A new layer cake recipe by our contributor, Olivia Bogacki. It’s official, we are in Holiday season! And I am 100% in holiday mode. I am totally one of those people who is happy to see holiday stuff out in October (don’t judge). I’m doing my best not to jump head first into holiday baking and throw peppermint and gingerbread at you while you’ve still got Halloween candy ... Continue Reading
Candy Cane Brownie Cookies
Today I've partnered with Betty Crocker™, Hershey’s® and Safeway to share a new recipe! Brownie cookies with Candy Cane Kisses frosting! 'Tis the season for baking and cookie making! There's nothing like a homemade gift, straight from the oven, to spread cheer to family and friends. So today we've got a brand new recipe for your holiday baking lineup. A soft, chewy brownie cookie is taken to new festive heights with the addition of white chocolate, peppermint and a decadent chocolate ... 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
8 Holiday Aprons
We're on the hunt again for one of our favorite things... pretty aprons!! Today it's all about holiday style that will take your Christmas cheer to a new level. For some, the holiday baking season equates to a few extra batches of sugar cookies. For some, it is marathon of cookie tins and baking trays with an all-out sprint at the end. Whatever end of the spectrum best describes your family traditions, we've got you covered in the looking-pretty category. So let's take a look at some of our ... 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
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Recipe: Marshmallow Snowflakes
Happy Monday! It's December 16th and Christmas is less than 10 days away. I'm not sure why I felt the need to announce that... I know we all have calendars and can count. But for real! Christmas is less than 10 days away!! Today, we're jumping right back in to the holiday inspiration with a round up of creative projects that will have you ready for Christmas in no time flat. From cookies and candy to crafts and entertaining, we've got you covered. I've teamed up with a few of my friends ... Continue Reading
Snow Angel Cupcakes
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
The 1st Cake of Christmas
I can hardly stand it! It's finally time to kick off our third annual holiday series.... The 12 Cakes of Christmas!! Over the next month, we'll be 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. As the month of December rolls on, our days often become saturated ... Continue Reading
Extreme Cakeover : DIY Makeup Bag
Today's post is a two-parter. First, we're celebrating a huge accomplishment by some of our talented cake friends. And second, we're sharing a fabulous new tutorial for you to try at home! Many of you are familiar with Rick and Sasha Reichart, owners of cakelava, in Oahu, Hawaii. We've featured many of Rick's gorgeous designs in the past, like this one and this one. Rick has been making incredible cakes for over 20 years and teaches his techniques to eager students around the world. So ... 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
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
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
