Our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls, are back with a new tutorial! When Valentine's Day approaches, we're all looking for the perfect romantic gesture to show our deepest affection. Sometimes a delicious box of treats is the right touch, other times it's a bouquet of blooming roses. But this year, the perfect gesture is the clever marriage of the two...Cake Pop Roses. These sweet little bite size flowers are a great way to use your cake making talents to say "I love you" ... Continue Reading
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DIY Baby Rattle Cake Pops
Our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls, are back with a new DIY today! Join us as they share a new cake project with a step-by-step tutorial. I love making cake pops. There's just something about cute little desserts on a stick that can't be beat. So, when I was enlisted to bring the desserts to a girlfriend's baby shower, it was just a matter of deciding what kind of baby themed cake pops to create. Well, this was not your average rubber ducky themed baby shower and it ... Continue Reading
Red Carpet Tuxedo Cake Pops
It's time to roll out the Red Carpet and settle in with your besties. On Sunday night, the glitz and the glam of the the Academy Awards returns. The fashion will be fabulous as the stars shine on Hollywood's biggest night. And today we have a recipe to help make your Oscar Night fabulous, right there at home. Just like Hollywood's starlets, you'll be surrounded by a sea of handsome tuxedos as the winners are announced. Granted, these tuxedos will not be on the likes of Bradley Cooper and ... Continue Reading
Donut Cake Pops
Okay, what's not to love about today's featured cake goodness? It combines so many fun trends into one little bite of sweetness. It's got cake + a stick + the charm of a donut.... Oh my! I'm not sure if it gets more adorable than this? Created by Molly Bakes and featured in her new book, Crazy for Cake Pops, you're going to love these incredibly cute Donut Cake Pops! Donut Cake Pops makes 20 pops Supplies: 20 medium cake balls, chilled 1 (12-ounce) bag light brown candy ... Continue Reading
Retro Candy Week: Lollipops & Gumballs
I couldn't let today slip by without sharing something candy related... it's Retro Candy Week after all! Hope you enjoy this adorable cake created by The Pastry Studio. Lollipops and gumballs make for one fabulous cake! It's candy. It's cake. And it's eye candy for you! Be sure to check out the charming Candy Buttons Cake from The Pastry Studio that we featured on Monday. It's how this week of candy inspiration all began! Hope you have a good night and we'll see you back in the morning ... Continue Reading
Sweet Treat: Poptart Pops
The adorable pie pops in yesterday's Snow Sprinkle post reminded me of something I've been dying to feature. Inspired by Bakerella and created by Brooke McLay of The Family Kitchen, these Poptart Pops are just too cute! Children of all ages love Poptarts and these darling 'mini pops' take them to a whole new level. Modern, bite-sized and fun, these cherry Poptarts on a stick would be the hit of any party! So much fun, right? Brooke, you are a pop genius! Hop on over to The Family Kitchen ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Owls & Lollipops
On Friday we featured an adorable owl & lollipop cake created by Heather at Social Bites. Well today we're featuring the whole party, with all of its owl goodness. Pink and green with owls and sweets galore, this party is a hoot! I just love the pink and green color scheme accented with pink polka dots. The candy and sweets table is over the top fun, not to mention the adorable owl cake. You know we love the cake! This party is whimsical, fun and perfect for a little girl. A ... Continue Reading
2022 Gift Guide for Bakers
This post contains affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Thanksgiving is just one week away! As we celebrate a day filled with family and friends, we count our blessings for yet another wonderful year. Turkey and pumpkin desserts will flow and the holiday season will be underway. So today I’ve rounded up some of my favorite tools which will certainly be put to good use over the holiday season. I love using #18 to bake bacon in the oven. Yes, you can bake bacon and it's the best ... Continue Reading
2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Bakers
Thanksgiving is just two days away! As we celebrate a day filled with family and friends, we count our blessings for yet another wonderful year. Turkey and pumpkin desserts will flow and the holiday season will be underway. This year my family is finally within driving distance of extended relatives for the first time in TEN years. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins all within reach, which is such a blessing. Our house is the official destination for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years ... Continue Reading
Caramel Apple Decorated Cookies
Caramel Apple Cookies - how to decorate caramel apple cookies. A fall sugar cookie tutorial created by our contributors, ellenJAY. Once the air turns crisp we know fall is on our doorstep and apple season is finally here! And when we think of apples we can't help but dream of apple pie, homemade apple donuts, comforting warm apple cakes straight out of the oven with a huge scoop of ice cream and of course, caramel apples! Our caramel apple cookies are the perfect treat for fall ... Continue Reading
10 Football Party Desserts
Football season is officially here! And I, for one, could not be more excited! In my house, we're big fans of college football and everything that goes with it. The rivalries, the tailgating, the fanatical superstitions that seem crazy (unless of course, they work) and the general excitement that comes when your team dominates. It's one of the best parts of fall and this past weekend we dove right back in. Now, I know not everyone is a fan of football. But you have to admit that any ... 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
10 Mexican Embroidery Cakes
Embroidery is everywhere right now from super cute tops like this one (love) to skirts, pillows, sheets and shoes (double love). And yes, even cakes! In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I thought we'd take a look at some of my favorite embroidered cakes right now, all of which were inspired by traditional Mexican textiles. While the patterns are graphic and modern, they are also filled with history as traditional Mexican embroidery represents the culture and identity of its indigenous people -- even ... Continue Reading
Bunny Face Cookies
Bunny Face Cookies - how to make sugar cookie pops decorated with adorable bunny faces, the perfect Easter treat for little kids and big kids alike. Hip, hop hooray spring is finally here! For some it might mean play dates at the park, picking wild flowers for mom, shorts and flip flops, or even allergy season. For us it means lots and lots of spring and Easter sugar cookies! And when we think of Easter of course a big white bunny comes to mind. Using one of our favorite cookie cutters ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Lollipop Ghosts
Chocolate Lollipop Ghosts - how to make edible lollipop ghosts for Halloween cakes and cupcakes using white chocolate and suckers. A new tutorial by our contributor Erin Gardner. Can you guess the source of inspiration for these hauntingly delicious lollipop ghosts? If you’ve ever trick-or-treated, odds are you’ve received a tissue or napkin-covered lollipop ghost at least once in your travels. Better odds, you probably got at least a few every year! This updated and completely edible ... Continue Reading
10 Fabulous Flamingo Treats
Flamingos, flamingos, everywhere. While this pretty pink bird enjoys an extended moment in the spotlight, first stealing our hearts two summers ago, it seems as though their staying power is almost as majestic as their whimsical legs and billowing feathers. And we simply can't help but bask in all the colorful summer vibes. Pink, tropical with a nod to retro, seriously what's not to love? So today we're taking a look at some of our favorite flamingo sweets. From flamingo cakes to flamingo ... Continue Reading
10 Ice Cream Inspired Cakes
Today is National Ice Cream Day! If there's one thing we love as much as cake around here, it's ice cream! Because cake and ice cream are the perfect pair and were destined to be together. So I thought we'd celebrate this ice cream holiday with a little nod to the ultimate power couple. Today we're taking a look at some of our favorite ice cream inspired layer cakes. While you won't find any actual ice cream in these babies, you will find classic ice cream flavors baked into fluffy cake layers ... Continue Reading
10 Watermelon Treats
Watermelon has been on trend for several years now, with our first loves popping up back in 2014. Three years can be an eternity when it comes to trends and the internet. Is it possible that watermelon's heyday is over? Possibly. But once you get a look at today's post, I have a feeling you'll agree with me. Watermelon is just as fresh and juicy as ever. Its shades of pink and red with that strong pop of green are vibrant, refreshing and absolutely perfect for summer! With everything from an ... Continue Reading
Mother’s Day Gallery
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Russian Nesting Doll Cake
Russian Nesting Doll Cake! Learn how to make this adorable, folk art inspired, watercolor painted, doll cake with a simple step-by-step tutorial by our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls. When we ran our very busy cake shop, baby shower cakes were our most popular selling theme by far. It seems surprising, but I think this is one occasion where people pull out all the stops. It's a chance to not only celebrate a new little life, but to make that mother-to-be feel super ... Continue Reading
Summer Gallery
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10 Magical Unicorn Treats
Unicorn themed desserts have ruled my Instagram feed since last summer and it's about time we showed them some love here on the blog. Whether you're planning a birthday party or just looking for a pastel rainbow treat to brighten your day, there's nothing as captivating as a unicorn. From unicorn cakes and unicorn cookies to unicorn donuts and cake pops too! Yet we mustn't overlook the unicorn macarons, hot chocolate, popcorn, chocolate bark and piñatas either. From one end of the rainbow to the ... Continue Reading
VALENTINE’S DAY GALLERY
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Giant Donut Cake
Giant Donut Cake! Learn how to make this adorable, sprinkle-coated, giant donut cake with a simple step-by-step tutorial by our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls. So, I think it's pretty safe to say that everyone loves a good donut. They're not just sweet little wheels of deliciousness, but covered in colorful glaze and sprinkles, they just scream fun. And well, the only thing better than a donut, is a giant donut cake. Since we've seen the all-occasion sheet cake time ... Continue Reading
Pirate Skull Cake
Our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls, are sharing a DIY Pirate Skull Cake tutorial. Easy to make and perfect for pirate birthday parties! We love making themed cakes for kids. There's just something about carrying out a cake to that little girl or boy, and having their eyes pop because you made them feel so special. And, it seems as though all kids go through their dinosaur, pirate, princess or ballerina phase, so themed kids cakes become part of every cake decorator's ... Continue Reading
Cake Gems
Our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls, are back with a new tutorial! When you've been making cakes for a long time, you work hard to hone your skills and really discover your aesthetic as a cake maker. Sometimes you feel like you've "found your voice" and other times you feel like you're in a bit of a rut. That's why it's so exciting to see new and inspiring cake trends appear, opening your eyes to how others approach design and their refreshing take on treats you might never ... 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
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