Happy Monday! We have a fresh new recipe to get your week off to a fabulous start. Nothing adds a ray of sunshine to your day and awakens your senses like lemon. The crisp, citrusy aroma of lemon is seriously hard to beat. And if you're like me and crazy for mini's... mini cakes, mini cupcakes, mini desserts of all kinds. Then today's recipe is a double win! It's cheerful, bright and just down right fun. Adorable and delectable. You're going to love these Lemon Poppy Seed Mini Donuts! ... Continue Reading
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All you Need is Love
If pink and gold makes your heart go pitter-patter. If the sight of glitter makes your eyes twinkle and your face beam. If the mere mention of ombre buttercream makes you weak at the knees... you might want to brace yourself. Today's gorgeous dessert table is filled with enough swoon-worthy sweets to make your heart skip a beat. Or two. Created by Dina Hafez-Suggs of Deliciously Darling for a feature in Occasions Magazine, this display is simply amazing! It's a Valentine's dessert bar ... Continue Reading
Best of 2012 : Number 2
Over the last two weeks, we've taken a look back at the fabulous cake, wedding and party inspiration of 2012. I’ve sifted through the 200+ posts from 2012 to find the posts you loved the most. Based on your pageviews, Facebook likes and Pinterest pins…. we’re counting down your Top 10 Favorite Posts of 2012! And our countdown is almost complete! Today we have the 2nd most popular post… Based on your views, likes and pins…..The 2nd most popular post of 2012 is…. this Chocolate Mint ... 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
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
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
DIY : Cinnamon Sugar Turkey Feathers
Turkey Day is here! And I have a super simple, yet impressive treat to add to your dessert lineup. Between the pumpkin cupcakes and the apple pie cupcakes, why not serve up some turkey feathers? Puffy and flaky and oh-so-sweet turkey feathers. Man they are delicious. AND slightly addictive (don't say I didn't warn you)! But that's not even the best part. This little treat goes from frozen to fabulous with just a few folds and sprinkles of cinnamon sugar. Quick and simple. Just like ... Continue Reading
Recipe : Baked Apple Donuts
I absolutely love this time of year! The crisp chill in the air and leaves turning every shade of golden. Apples and pumpkins are at their prime and ready for picking. Now that we live in Florida.... most days are sunny, bright and about 85 degrees. Warm skies and palm trees do not make for a typical fall. Don't get me wrong. I am not complaining about beautiful weather. After spending several years in Illinois, I certainly do not miss the zero degree, grey-skied winters. But I do miss ... Continue Reading
Chevron & Gold Dessert Table
Today's post is a perfect combination of elegance and charm. A dessert table featuring gorgeous cakes, tempting mini desserts and an abundance of style! Emily of Lael Cakes, located in Brooklyn, created this display for The Cream Event NYC and goodness... did she go for fabulous or what? Emily pulls together several of today's hottest trends including chevron, gold and feathers into one spectacular display. There's a whole lot to love about this Chevron & Gold Dessert Table... so I'll ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer Cake
Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer Cake - the ultimate cookie cake for cookie lovers! 12 layers of chocolate chip cookies and buttercream frosting stacked tall, layer cake style. Last month we celebrated a very special birthday in my house... my husband's! Of course my husband likes cake. Or is at least smart enough not to tell me that he doesn't like cake. But I know, deep down, that his true favorite is chocolate chip cookies. It's pretty apparent. And trust me, I've come to terms with ... Continue Reading
White & Gold Princess Dessert Table
Today's feature is a sophisticated dessert table created for a wedding held at Casa de Serralves, a contemporary art museum in Portugal. Surrounded by exquisite gardens, this location creates the perfect setting for such an elegant dessert display. Great white-on-white details and subtle touches of gold come together in a princess-inspired cake that has us swooning. Coordinating sweets such as rose cupcakes, monogram cookies, meringues and golden mini cakes complete the scene. Not to mention ... Continue Reading
Vintage Toys & Burlap
Today's featured cake is so ridiculously adorable, you're going to flip when you see it. Flip... like a spinning top flips! Created for a Vintage Toy Baby Shower, this design is full of old-fashioned fun! Charming details like a spinning top, yo-yo and pinwheels set the stage for childhood nostalgia. While a toy truck topper drives us back to the good-old-days with its incredible details and teddy bear passenger. Rich red and teal are paired with a light linen and burlap accents (love) to ... Continue Reading
Angel Wings Dessert Table
Today's feature is a delightful dessert table full of delicate handmade treasures. Armed with a stack of doilies and a whole lot of love, Shevi of Little Wish Cakes created this dessert display for her daughter's First Communion celebration. Inspired by the wings of an angel, the table is soft, feminine and oh-so-pretty. Doilies make an appearance everywhere from the statement-making backdrop to the cupcake toppers, name tags and juice bottles. A lace doily pattern also appears on the ... Continue Reading
Thing One & Thing Two Cake
Dr. Seuss himself would be excited about today's cake. It's playful. It's charming. It's just down right seussical! Created for a twin's first birthday celebration, this design brings Seuss's classic book, The Cat in the Hat, to life. From the Cat's iconic striped hat to his umbrella and ball, no detail is too small. But the real stars of this cake are Thing One and Thing Two, perfectly adapted in honor of the birthday boy and girl. Their kites are flying and the sky is the limit! Join ... Continue Reading
Lumberjack Birthday Party
Grab your axes because we're about to get chopping! Today's featured party is overflowing with creativity, thoughtful details and rustic manly-man charm. A perfect combination of axes and wood, served up with a giant portion of burly fun. It's a lumberjack inspired party that is definitely more gorgeous than gruff. Red flannel plaid and craft paper brown unite while a bold birch tree backdrop sets the scene. So brawny-chic! With maple-infused goodies, oodles of pancakes and a sprinkling of ... Continue Reading
Elephant Birthday Party
Today's feature is so adorable, its cuteness factor is off the charts! Lovable elephants parade through a world of pink and grey polka dots with goodies of every kind. From cotton candy meringues to precious elephant cookies and even hand-made chocolate peanuts! Not to mention the delightful cake featuring stripes, dots and a darling topper. A sweet little elly who will warm your heart... his facial expression is priceless! Prepare to be smitten with this beautiful cake and all of the ... Continue Reading
From Dress to Cake :: Ruffled Rosette
Today's cake is quite possibly one of the most gorgeous cakes to grace this blog. I know, I know... that is a very big statement. One hard to live up to considering all of the incredible cakes showcased over the years. But I think you'll soon agree! So put your coffee down and have a seat because today's cake may simply take your breath away! As if a spectacular cake wasn't enough, we're also taking a peek into the mind of the talented creator. You know how I love seeing the inspiration ... Continue Reading
Stars & Stripes Cheesecake Shots
Stars and Stripes Cheesecake Shots. No-bake cheesecake filling layered with graham cracker crumbs, topped with fresh berries and puff pastry stars for a patriotic 4th of July dessert. With the 4th of July holiday right around the corner, we're gearing up for some fun with these easy no-bake cheesecakes. Mini dessert glasses are filled with creamy cheesecake filling and layered with graham cracker crumbs and then topped with berries. These little treats have become a staple at our ... Continue Reading
DIY: Glittering Flower Petals
Our contributor, Miso of Miso Bakes, is sharing a fabulous new tutorial perfect for summer... The first thing that comes to mind when I think of summer is not barbecues or lemonades or days spent at the beach, but rather William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Several years back I had the opportunity to watch the play at the Globe Theater in London. I do not recall much about the cast nor their interpretation of the text, but I do recall a particular scene in the woods where the ... Continue Reading
DIY: King of Duct Tape
I'm guest blogging over on Hostess With the Mostess today, sharing a super simple DIY (and FREE printables) just in time for Father's Day. If the dads in your family are anything like the dads in mine… there is absolutely nothing that a little duct tape can’t fix! If you have one of these MacGyvers in your life, you know exactly what I’m talking about! It’s as if that strong silver tape has magical powers. So grab your scissors, swipe a roll of duct tape from the garage and let’s get ... Continue Reading
Vintage Cowgirl Birthday
Hold on to your hats because today's featured party is SO ridiculously adorable! A dessert display oozing with vintage charm and delicious treats. Including not one, but two incredible cakes! Cupcakes, whoopie pies, sugar cookies, macarons, s'mores on a stick, homemade strawberry marshmallows... the dessert list goes on and on! This is what happens when two talented bakers join forces! With classic backyard games and a 'country store' of prizes, this party has a rustic flair fit for the ... Continue Reading
Scooby-Doo! Birthday
Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you? We need some help from you now... we have a mystery on our hands! An awesome birthday adventure awaits Scooby-Doo and the gang of kids at this adorably creative party hosted by Summer Stone. (You may remember Summer from the Fashion Fairytale Party we featured last August, and her Eggsactly Perfect baking article from last November). Today, Summer is back to inspire us once again with another incredible party and cake! From the hand painted backdrops to the ... Continue Reading
DIY: Hungry Caterpillar Cookies
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a favorite read in my house. My daughter absolutely loves it! And I'm absolutely in love with all of the Eric Carle inspired cakes and parties popping up lately, as are many of you! That's why you're going to flip over today's tutorial! The lovely ladies at Cream & Flutter recently hosted an adorable Baby Shower inspired by this classic book. (You may remember Cream & Flutter from the oh-so-creative and mega popular Gender Reveal Cupcakes we featured ... Continue Reading
Pixie Hollow Birthday Party
It's Friday and we're wrapping up the week with an event full of whimsical fun! Today we're going to spread our wings and fly... straight into Pixie Hollow. Tinker Bell and her friends have gathered for a birthday celebration! Maylene of Malu Boutiques took her daughter's love of Tinker Bell and brought this magical land of fairies to life. Join us as we explore the beautiful meadows filled with flowers, sweet treats and fluttering fairies... it's a Pixie Hollow Birthday Party! Tree ... Continue Reading
Romantic Rose & Peach Dessert Display
When I received a sneak peek of today's feature in my inbox... I was smitten at first glance. Hellllllo Gorgeous! A refined yet rustic dessert table filled with scrumptious mini desserts AND a stunning cake! All created by the same bakery. Pale rose cream cheese icing with a delicate ripple pattern that almost mimics the ripples of the nearby lake. Dusty peach sugar flowers so dainty and quaint. Arranged in a vintage, silk-lined suitcase. It's enough to make a girl feel faint! If you ... Continue Reading
Mod Elephant & Chevron First Birthday
I love seeing the creativity of women shine through when planning parties for their children. And today we have an amazing example of just that! Stay at home mom, Heather McKinney, is not new to our site... we featured the adorable Giraffe 1st Birthday Party she hosted for her oldest son back in 2010. So when I saw a note from this talented mother in my inbox, I knew it was going to be good! Navy, yellow and grey pair up to celebrate another first birthday in the McKinney house. Created ... Continue Reading
Wood Grain & White: A Rustic Wedding Cake
We're starting the week off right with a gorgeous cake from a bakery with a very appropriate name. Renata of Lovely Cakes in Norwalk, Connecticut, has a knack for creating just that.... lovely cakes! Today's cake has a natural feminine charm that would be perfect for any rustic wedding. With alternating wood grain tiers and oodles of incredible 3D flowers, this unique design makes a beautiful statement. Created for a collaborative photo shoot with other local vendors, you're going to fall in ... Continue Reading
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