The holiday inspiration continues with our newest cake series, The 12 Cakes of Christmas! We’re celebrating twelve days of beautifully festive cakes, created especially to inspire you to holiday greatness! Twelve talented bakers were asked to create innovative and elegant cake designs appropriate for both Christmas parties and winter weddings. And along the way, we get an up close look at what inspires this talented group. It’s 12 bakers baking…. it’s The 12 Cakes of Christmas! The ... Continue Reading
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6th Cake of Christmas
I hope you're enjoying the month of December here on the blog! So much holiday fun from the fabulous KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway to the Free Printable Baking Chart featured yesterday. But now it’s time to get back to the cakes. The holiday inspiration continues with our newest cake series, The 12 Cakes of Christmas! We’re celebrating twelve days of beautifully festive cakes, created especially to inspire you to holiday greatness! Twelve talented bakers were asked to create innovative and ... Continue Reading
5th Cake of Christmas
Yesterday we announced a fabulous KitchenAid Giveaway, just in time for the holidays! But now it's time to get back to the cakes. The holiday inspiration continues with our newest cake series, The 12 Cakes of Christmas! We’re celebrating twelve days of beautifully festive cakes, created especially to inspire you to holiday greatness! Twelve talented bakers were asked to create innovative and elegant cake designs appropriate for both Christmas parties and winter weddings. And along the way, ... Continue Reading
4th Cake of Christmas
Our newest cake series, The 12 Cakes of Christmas, is in full swing! We're celebrating twelve days of beautifully festive cakes, created especially to inspire you to holiday greatness! Twelve talented bakers were asked to create innovative and elegant cake designs appropriate for both Christmas parties and winter weddings. And along the way, we get an up close look at what inspires this talented group. It’s 12 bakers baking…. it’s The 12 Cakes of Christmas! The fourth cake in our series ... Continue Reading
3rd Cake of Christmas
The 12 Cakes of Christmas is off to a fabulous start! Twelve days of beautifully festive cakes, created especially to inspire you to holiday greatness! Twelve talented bakers were asked to create innovative and elegant designs appropriate for both Christmas parties and winter weddings. And along the way, we get an up close look at what inspires this talented group. It’s 12 bakers baking…. it’s The 12 Cakes of Christmas! The third cake in our series comes to us from Yeni Monroy and her ... Continue Reading
2nd Cake of Christmas
Yesterday, The 12 Cakes of Christmas officially began! I'm thrilled to say that this is the second year for this cake series. And it is bigger and better than ever! Twelve days of beautifully festive cakes, created especially to inspire you to holiday greatness! Twelve talented bakers were asked to create innovative and elegant designs appropriate for both Christmas parties and winter weddings. And along the way, we get an up close look at what inspires this talented group. It’s 12 bakers ... Continue Reading
1st Cake of Christmas
I can hardly stand it! I feel like a little kid on Christmas morning.... waiting.... waiting... waiting... for The 12 Cakes of Christmas!! This is the second year for this cake series and I am thrilled to see how it has grown since 2011. Twelve days of festive holiday cake inspiration to make you merry! This year for The 12 Cakes of Christmas, we’re turning the tables and exploring what inspires those who inspire us! Have you ever wondered what inspires the talented bakers who appear on the ... Continue Reading
12 Cakes of Christmas!!
This is, by far, my favorite time of year. The excitement, the buzz, the joy of the holiday season! And tonight I'm happy to announce the return of The 12 Cakes of Christmas!! This is the second year for this cake series and I am thrilled to see how it has grown and evolved over the last year. Twelve days of festive holiday cake inspiration that will definitely leave you merry! It’s 12 bakers baking…. it’s The 12 Cakes of Christmas! Ho, Ho, Ho! This year for The 12 Cakes of Christmas, ... Continue Reading
Very Merry Christmas!
I am officially signing off for a few days to spend the holidays 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 12 days of festive cake inspiration here on Half Baked. Hopefully it has inspired you to holiday cake greatness and made you very merry! It’s 12 bakers baking…. it’s The 12 Cakes of Christmas! Ho, Ho, Ho! The 1st Cake of Christmas... A Gingerbread, Candy Cane Fantasy created by Pink Cake Box. The 2nd Cake of ... Continue Reading
The 12th Cake of Christmas
When I was little, my family had a tradition of going to the ballet at Christmas time. What a treat to put on a party dress and spend the night oohing and awing over the gorgeous sets and costumes... the graceful dancers gliding across the stage. It's a magical event and a memory that is held dear by many little girls and boys. So, today's cake definitely speaks to the little girl in me! What a perfect way to conclude our holiday cake inspiration, The 12 Cakes of Christmas. A Christmas ... Continue Reading
The 11th Cake of Christmas
Our holiday cake inspiration, The 12 Cakes of Christmas, is quickly coming to a conclusion. We've showcased a wide variety of holiday cakes, varying in style and created by talented cake artists across the globe. Some cakes were from well-established bakeries, some from today's hottest cake designers and some from fresh talent breaking onto the cake scene. And to make it even more interesting, today's cake is from a talented lady best known for her cookies and sweets on a stick. But she can ... Continue Reading
The 10th Cake of Christmas
Today is going to be a two-post kind of day. Because well... it's crunch time! Christmas is a mere 5 days away and there's lots of baking and wrapping to be done! But while you bustle around with last minute holiday prep, take a moment to pause and enjoy something beautiful. Like the next cake in our series, The 12 Cakes of Christmas! Imagine yourself in a smart wool coat wrapped with a fabulous scarf. Now imagine that same look... but on a cake! We're bundling up with another winter ... Continue Reading
Sparkling Christmas Trees
Okay, so I know I'm not the only one who isn't quite ready for Christmas. If you're still getting your goodies and sweets together, I have one last DIY project for you today. It's incredibly easy and quick but with impressive results. I did this project from start to finish {including photos and clean up} during nap time on Sunday. So when I say quick, I mean quick! Ice cream cones get a coating of shimmering, sanding sugar and... Voilà! Sparkling Christmas Trees! An elegant decoration ... Continue Reading
The 9th Cake of Christmas
The forecast for today's post is snowy with a pop of sunshine. That's because cake #9 in our 12 Cakes of Christmas series is here! A wintry scene gets a dose of cheer with delightful sugar flowers. From myer lemons and sage leaves to vibrant red poppies, today's cakes are a bright spot in the midst of Winter. Created by Emily Lael Aumiller, owner of Lael Cakes in Brooklyn, these Snowshine Flower Cakes will have you smiling! Emily created these beauties for a photo shoot at the Poppies and ... Continue Reading
The 8th Cake of Christmas
It’s almost the end of week two in our holiday cake series, The 12 Cakes of Christmas! We’re featuring some of the best cakes of the season, shared with us by talented cake artists across the globe. Today's cake traveled far to be here with us today.... all the way from Malaysia. Good thing it's bundled up in scarves, hats and a serious layer of cuteness! I actually squealed when I found this cake in my inbox. Created by Sheryl Ong from BunsInTheOven Cupcakery, The 8th Cake of Christmas is ... Continue Reading
The 7th Cake of Christmas {a DIY}
Thumpetty Thump Thump! With a corncob pipe and a button nose, and two eyes made out of.... chocolate chips? No wait, that's not how the song goes. But that's how this pint-size snowman is bringing a big dose of merry to us today! Our Christmas cake inspiration continues with The 7th Cake of Christmas. A jolly DIY cake from Miso Bakes! This adorable little guy is much smaller than he appears. Made from 4" and 6" rounds, this Mini Merry Snowman would be a great activity to share with your ... Continue Reading
The 6th Cake of Christmas
It's week two of our holiday cake series, The 12 Cakes of Christmas! We're featuring festive and wintry cakes from talented cake artists across the country. And this week, it's is all about the snow. Five new, inspiring designs... some are elegant, some are playful, some come with instructions! And all of them come with snow!! Cake #6 is up and it's an incredible, wintry delight! The beauty of freshly fallen snow is captured in this pristine and purely elegant design, created by Allison ... Continue Reading
The 5th Cake of Christmas
We're wrapping up the first week of Christmas cake inspiration with a stunning design that would be fit for any winter event. Gold, navy and white creates an elegant and warm color palette, not to mention eye catching. It's not exactly 5 GOLDEN RINGS, but this 5-tier golden beauty by Sharon Wee Creations is our 5th Cake of Christmas. And it's incredible!! Prepare to swoon over this richly romantic Gold & Navy Winter Wedding Cake... Sharon shared a few thoughts with us about her ... Continue Reading
The 4th Cake of Christmas
Ho, Ho, Ho! It's Day #4 of The 12 Cakes of Christmas and we're having a jolly good time sharing festive cakes from some of our favorite cake shops. Today's design is a merry little cake from Amanda Oakleaf. This charming little guy is making his list and checking it twice. Straight from the North Pole, it's not Santa Baby but.... Santa Penguin has arrived! Inspired by a penguin stuffed animal, his body is red velvet cake with vanilla buttercream filling while his hat and beak are made ... Continue Reading
The 3rd Cake of Christmas
It's Day #3 in our 12 Cakes of Christmas series! 12 bakers baking... some of the most lovely cakes you could ever imagine! Elegant. Sophisticated. Exquisite. You're going to flip when you see today's cake! The 3rd Cake of Christmas is brought to us by the queen of romantic ruffle cakes, Maggie Austin. And what do you get when you combine Maggie's meticulously hand-ruffled layers with a bold splash of plaid? An absolutely stunning and festive Scottish Tartan Ruffle Cake! Talk ... Continue Reading
The 2nd Cake of Christmas
We're just getting started with our holiday cake inspiration, The 12 Cakes of Christmas. 12 days of festive cakes to make you merry, shared with us by some of today's top cake shops. Whether it's a winter wedding, an elegant cocktail party or an open house, every occasion deserves a great cake appropriate for the season. And our 2nd Cake of Christmas would definitely steal the show! An enchanted forest comes to life in the form of cake. With hand-painted winter landscapes and delicate ... Continue Reading
The 1st Cake of Christmas
This is, by far, my favorite time of year. The excitement, the buzz, the joy of the holiday season! I've been wanting to do this segment for several years now and am thrilled to see it finally come to life. I asked some of my very favorite bakeries and cake shops to send over their best cakes of the season. Well, ask and you shall receive!! I feel like a kid on Christmas morning each time I open my inbox to find a new, beautiful cake! Honestly, it has been quite a challenge to narrow it ... Continue Reading
DIY: Modern Christmas Cookies
Callye of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle is stopping by to share some of her cookie magic... For some reason, many people don't think they are capable of decorating perfect sugar cookies. This is simply untrue. With a little practice and experience ANYONE can create beautiful cookies. Today I'm going to share a fun little tip to help you along on your cookie decorating journey. I used it to make my latest set of Christmas cookies. I call this the impression trick. Before baking, ... Continue Reading
DIY: Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees
We officially kicked off the holiday season on Monday with our annual Crate and Barrel Giveaway! And what better way to continue the fun than a new Christmas Cupcake Liner Craft? If you’re a regular reader, you know we love a good cupcake liner craft! And why not? They’re adorable, easy and make great use of the extra cupcake liners we all have lying around. A few weeks ago, I found my inner Santa and came up with a fun new tutorial for you. In a few simple steps, you’ll be able to ... Continue Reading
Merry Christmas!
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! I will be signing off for a few days to spend time with my family. But don't worry, I will be back after Christmas with a few party ideas to get you ready for New Years Eve. May your holiday season be full of love, joy and laughter... and many, many sweet treats! Here's a little sweet treat of my own - a whimsical Christmas cake featuring Santa and his helper, Rudolph! Here's hoping that Santa treats you nice this year! Merry Christmas from Half ... Continue Reading
Fab Find: Cupcake Liner Christmas Tree
It's the last week before Christmas and it's go time! Everyone is busy with last minute shopping, decorating, baking and wrapping. And I'm right there with you! I am almost - almost finished with our Christmas cards so hopefully they will make it to the mailbox today. It still counts as long as they're mailed before Christmas, right? Anyway, today I thought I'd share a quick little Fab Find that I found over on Paper Crave. A combination of Christmas and cupcakes - how could it get any ... Continue Reading
Christmas Cookie Exchange
Obviously, I like to bake. But around the holidays there are so many other things to do! So I understand that whipping up batches of Christmas cookies is not only time consuming, but can be overwhelming. That's why I love the idea hosting a Christmas Cookie Exchange. It's a great excuse to get together with your girlfriends. And when the party is over, you'll have a nice selection of cookies to take home with you. Here's how it works. Each guest brings one type of cookie, then you ... Continue Reading