Valentine's Day is almost upon us! So we thought it was only fitting to spend today swooning over some stunning cakes inspired by love. A few of today's cakes come from our contributors, so if you read every day, you'll recognize a couple of these. The others come from talented designers making their first appearance here on the blog - a warm welcome to these ladies! Let's be sure to show them some serious cake love (#cakeloveonthecakeblog)! From hearts and pink roses to cutesy couples and ... Continue Reading
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Heart Cut Out Cake
Heart Cut Out Cake - make creative cuts to reveal a colorful heart pattern on this Valentine's Day cake! A new cake decorating tutorial by our contributor, Rachael Teufel. It’s that time of year when I start thinking about what kind of Valentine’s card I can help my son make for his teacher. As always, I turned to Pinterest for inspiration and very quickly found several ideas… for both paper projects and for cakes, of course! I tend to get distracted dreaming about the cake design ... Continue Reading
Champagne Cake Shooters + Stenciled Topper
Our contributor, Robin Martin of Gateaux Inc. is back with another DIY today! Join Robin as she shares a new Valentine's project with a step-by-step tutorial. Ah, Valentine's Day. When we can embrace a little romance, over-indulge in the bubbly, and shamelessly get down to Barry White all day, or all night, if you'd rather. Whether you’re hosting a grand soiree, or just cuddling up with your main squeeze, you’re going to love this quick, easy, and over-the-top impressive ... Continue Reading
Pink Striped Heart Cake
Our contributor, Allison Kelleher of AK Cake Design, is back with a gorgeous new design and a tutorial too! For this cake, I was inspired by these pretty pink ribbons. I really loved the different shades of pink and the bright, cheery feel of the ribbons – they just made me happy. I used my embedded stripes technique to create the design – the same technique I used in my black and white cake, created for the 2015 Wedding Cake Preview. The stripes are purposefully wonky (and ... Continue Reading
Love Is Like Butter Print
Our contributor, Jessica Kirkland of Pen N' Paper Flowers is back with another original art print, created exclusively for The Cake Blog readers. February's kitchen print is perfect for Valentine's Day and everyday! Love is in the air, friends...especially in the kitchens of all of the fabulous bakers out there! We know you put your heart and soul into each and every pretty dessert and tasty treat you whip up. So we want to send a little love back your way with this month's free ... Continue Reading
Sparkle My Heart
Today's featured cake is as pink, gold and gorgeous as you can get! Created for a 30th birthday, but suitable for any glam event from Valentine's Day to a bridal shower, we are loving everything about this design. It comes to us from Heidi Holmon, owner and head cake artist at De la Creme Creative Studio located in Saint Louis, MO. This is Heidi's first appearance here on The Cake Blog and I'm pretty certain that today's cake will leave you longing to see more! Ultra-tailored black and ... Continue Reading
TRENDING : Geometric Patterns
Our contributor, Erica OBrien, owner of Erica OBrien Cake Design, is back for her next post in our new series called Trending. Erica is helping us translate today's top trends in fashion, design, art and everyday life into fabulous cake designs. Watch each month as she goes from inspiration on pinterest to cake concept and then the final cake design. With this insider look into her creative process, we hope you'll start to see inspiration everywhere in world around you. Today we're talking ... Continue Reading
DIY : Easter Bunny Garden
Easter is just a few days away but there's still plenty of time for today's DIY. Who can resist an adorable bunny tail, all fluffy and white? Especially when it's ridiculously cute like today's featured tutorial! This little cupcake garden is filled with whimsical fondant bunnies, frilly cabbage and carrots. And dare I say, it's hoppin' with fun. It all comes to us from the fabulous new book, Sweet and Unique Cupcake Toppers by Lynlee Beckett of Lynlee's Petite Cakes. Lynlee is a ... Continue Reading
Wafer Paper Flower Cake
LOVE. It's funny how one word can say so much. And when it comes to today's featured cake, this one word says it all. From its simplistic beauty to the modern color scheme, there is just so much to love about this cake. Crisp, extra tall tiers are covered in pristine white fondant, creating a canvas for the gorgeous details to come. LOVE, written in black script letters, conveys a sweet message appropriate for weddings, bridal showers, anniversaries or Valentine's Day. Really, any day is a ... 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
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes - moist chocolate cupcakes topped with fluffy strawberry cream cheese frosting and a drizzle of chocolate ganache. A delicious Valentine's Day recipe by our contributor Lauren Kapeluck of EllenJay Events. Valentine's Day will be here very soon so it's only appropriate to share a recipe that just screams chocolate and strawberries, and well, more chocolate! After all, I'm pretty sure chocolate covered strawberries are a major Valentine's staple that ... Continue Reading
Love Bug Cupcakes
Love Bug Cupcakes - a Valentine's Day dessert recipe that your kids will love! Decorate a cupcake with buttercream frosting and hearts following our picture tutorial. Valentine's Day is just around the corner and that means it's time for some lovely new tutorials and inspiration! Today's DIY is an idea that's been floating around in the back of my mind for three years now.... just waiting for me to give it a try. Finally, this silly little idea is making it to the blog. Good news is, I ... Continue Reading
The Perfect Blend
Bridal shower or Valentines, it's always a good day to celebrate love. And today's feature does just that, in a way that's uniquely beautiful and downright charming. It comes to us from Anna Craig of Sweet On You who paired up with Nicole Sihlis of Created Lovely Events and a team of Canadian talent. This dessert table in shades of pastel and gold brings together vintage tea cups with a mix of loose leaf teas and some incredibly sweet desserts. Not one, but two lovely cakes stand tall among ... Continue Reading
Top Recipes of 2013
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 ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Wrapped Cake
This is definitely the week for love and all things sweet. With Valentine's Day quickly approaching tomorrow, I thought we'd get started with the chocolate today. Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate! Because really, what says "I Love You" like chocolate? This gorgeous chocolate wrapped cake comes to us from Jennifer Bunce, owner of The Hudson Cakery in Weehawken, NJ. Rolls upon rolls of chocolate fondant are wrapped, grouped, stacked and swirled. The end result has chocolate lovers ... Continue Reading
Ladyfinger wrapped Cheesecake
Our contributor, Miso of Miso Bakes, is here with a new recipe for Valentine's Day … This Valentine’s Day, I wanted to keep it simple. I realized most people prefer rich cheesecakes or silky mousse cakes during this loving holiday, so I figured a sugarpaste or buttercream tutorial would not be too practical. Today, I would like to share how to make ladyfingers. They are a must when it comes to making tiramisu and Charlotte Russe mousse cakes. You may definitely use this recipe if you ... Continue Reading
Champagne & Raspberry Cupcakes
Champagne Raspberry Cupcakes - Bubbly champagne and raspberries come together in this delicious Valentine's Day cupcake, topped with raspberry buttercream frosting and fresh raspberries. A new cupcake recipe created by our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of EllenJay Events. Valentine's Day is just around the corner, do you know what you are getting your sweetie this year? While the standard box of chocolates and a dozen roses are a nice gesture, I'm encouraging you to step outside the ... Continue Reading
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 1
Today our countdown comes to a grand finale! For the last two weeks, we've been highlighting your favorite posts from 2012. I 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 we've finally reached the number one spot! The #1 most popular post of 2012 is.... Based on your views, likes and pins…..The most popular post of 2012 is…. this ... Continue Reading
Best of 2012: Number 9
Happy New Year! Before we jump right in to new posts for 2013, 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 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 today we have the 9th most popular post... Based on your views, likes and pins…..The 9th most popular post of 2012 is…. this Sugar Doily ... Continue Reading
From Flowers… to Cake
Whether it's February 14th or 15th, love is in the air everyday here on the blog. Cake love that is! As we usher out Valentine's day, don't be sad. Today's cake will make your heart equally as happy! It's another great example of how beauty inspires beauty! We talk a whole lot about inspiration day after day. A few weeks ago, we featured a gorgeous Ruched Cake inspired by the bride's wedding dress. Today we take another look at cake inspiration. So, what happens when a talented cake ... Continue Reading
Heart Shaped S’more Cookies
Heart Shaped S'more Cookies - a super easy, 3 ingredient Valentines treat that takes less than 10 minutes! Valentine's Day is just around the corner! If you're still looking for a special dessert for your family, a classroom treat for school, or a small gift for your gal pals -- THIS is the recipe for you. I use the word recipe here lightly because really this is more like a super easy, last minute idea that you can pull together in no time flat. Stop at the store tonight and pick up ... Continue Reading
DIY Lacy Sugar Doilies
Just in time for Valentine's Day, things are about to get a little lacy. Crochet, lace and doilies have been making an appearance in weddings and parties for months now. We see lace doilies being repurposed for garlands, favors, gift wrap, lanterns, corsages and more! So why not add this same touch of vintage charm to a cake? Our contributor, Miso of Miso Bakes, created today's oh-so-cute button cake based on one of her earlier designs. This time, Miso gave the cake a more delicate and ... Continue Reading
Conversation Cakes
If you agreed with me yesterday that nothing says ‘I Love You’ like something sweet and delicious... you're going to love today's featured cakes! Because they take that thought to the next level. We're all familiar with the classic Valentine's treat, conversation hearts. But what about a conversation cake? If you're struggling to find the right words, just let the cake do the talking. These 6" mini cakes, created by The Hudson Cakery, can spell it out for you. Literally! Prepare to fall ... Continue Reading
Free Printable: XOXO Chocolate Cupcakes
FREE Printable File for the paper flags needed to create our XOXO Chocolate Cupcakes, as seen on The TomKat Studio. Download HERE! Happy Valentine's Day from Half Baked!! ... Continue Reading
Ombre Ruffle Cupcakes
Our cupcake contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of Crave. Indulge. Satisfy., is sharing a Valentine's recipe to make you swoon... February is a month full of sugar, love, and all things pink and red! When I think of sweets the first thing that comes to mind is Red Velvet cake, followed closely by chocolate. So with Valentine's Day quickly approaching what better way to show someone you love them than with a batch of Red Velvet Cupcakes frosted with a decadent White Chocolate Icing! I know you may ... Continue Reading
DIY Chocolate Kiss Cupcakes
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and I think we can all agree… chocolate reigns supreme when it comes to Valentine’s sweets. So I have a chocolatey cupcake created just for you. In a few easy steps, your cupcakes will be all dressed up and ready for Cupid’s holiday. What better way to give hugs and kisses than these Chocolate Kiss Cupcakes! Inspired by those bite-sized candies we all know and love…. little drops of milk chocolate, twirled up in a tiny foil wrapper. Only these ... Continue Reading