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
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DIY : Fall Flowers Centerpiece Cake
Our contributor, Miso of Miso Bakes, is sharing a new DIY just in time for Thanksgiving ... With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I am sure many of you are busy devising menus and tidying up your homes for the big feast you are throwing. Slowly, but surely, things are being crossed off the To-Do list. However, you're still unsure of what to create for dessert aside from the usual assortment of pies. You want to create something that impresses your mother-in-law or steals all the ... Continue Reading
DIY : Pink Ribbon Cake
Our contributor, Miso Bakes, is sharing a new DIY in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month ... This cake is dedicated to all the fighters. This cake is dedicated to all the survivors. This cake is dedicated to those who have succumbed to their battle. This cake was created with much hope that we will soon find a cure to breast cancer. As many of you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and I wanted to play a very small part in helping raise awareness by creating this ... Continue Reading
Beach Week : Nautical Cake & DIY
Today we're continuing on with our end-of-summer celebration. It's Beach Week! And so far we're having a ball! You all keep crashing our site with your excitement over the amazing KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway that we're hosting. And rightfully so... who doesn't want a KitchenAid? Let alone a 7 quart, top of the line version! So if you haven't entered... HERE's the link! Now, let's get back to the cakes, shall we? Get ready to set sail because today we're going out on the water! Our second ... Continue Reading
DIY Lemon Slice Cake Toppers
Our contributor, Miso of Miso Bakes, is sharing a new DIY with a fresh take on lemon ... Growing up, my grandparents always took my siblings and I on a long walk around the neighborhood after dinner. As a matter of fact, this is one of my fondest and most cherished childhood memories. My favorite walks were those taken during the summer months when it was still bright outside. The warmth gently embraced my skin and the occasional breeze made the vibrant green leaves on huge trees ... 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
DIY: Strawberry Pastry Flowers for Mother’s Day
Okay, I know this is completely last minute. BUT, it's simple enough that you can still gather what you need to whip these up on Sunday. A super easy treat, perfect for mom, that tastes sooo delicious! Honestly, I can't tell you how many of these little guys I ate during the test run. Well, I could tell you. But I won't! Pastry, baked high until it's incredibly flaky. Sprinkled with sugar. And inside is a single slice of strawberry. It's almost like a little strawberry donut.... but ... 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
DIY: Spring Chick Cake
Our contributor, Miso of Miso Bakes, is sharing a fabulous new tutorial just in time for Easter... Chirp chirp. Tweet tweet. Spring is here and I am so excited for the gorgeous days we have ahead of us! Hi, it's Miso from Miso Bakes. I am also very thrilled to be sharing this Spring Chick Mini Cake tutorial with you. This little egg cake is actually the size of a small bowling ball! It is another fun project the whole family can enjoy! The hardest part about it is eating it. ... 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
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
DIY: Frilly Handmade Carnations
Today's post is twice the treat! Not only do we have a beautiful new cake design to showcase, but we're going to learn something new as well! Our contributor, Miso of Miso Bakes, created this incredible cake and is kindly sharing one of her techniques with us. So once we finish swooning over Miso's lovely design, we'll learn how to make one of the elegant sugar flowers she used. Frilly and flirty, carnations are not just a filler flower! They're a great place to start if you're new to ... 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
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
DIY: Halloween Cupcake Centerpiece
Well hello there again everyone! This is Jessica Kirkland from Pen N' Paperflowers Studio and Design... back for another little bit of guest blogging for Carrie here at Half Baked. (You might remember the needle felted acorn tutorial I shared here last Fall?) I'm honored to have been asked by Carrie to put together a post for you showcasing The Pastry Pedestal™ - a patent-pending mechanism I designed to creatively display petite pastries of all types. Since launching The Pastry Pedestal™ ... Continue Reading
DIY: Pudgy Mummy Cupcakes
My family and I are on the move this week. Literally moving across the country! While we pack, load and spend way too many hours in a car over the next few days... some very talented ladies will stop in with guest posts! Our friend Brittany over at Edible Details has created a frightfully fun Halloween tutorial for us today. In a few simple steps, your ordinary cupcake will be mummified! Another great way to spook up your Halloween treats that's quick, easy and fun for all. Check out these ... Continue Reading
DIY: Cupcake Liner Witch Hats
I generally have a rule about rushing the season... that is, I try not to. But Halloween has been in the stores for so long now that it's starting to go on clearance. So today, I'm officially kicking off the Halloween season here on The Cake Blog! And what better way to start things off than with a fun Halloween 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 ... Continue Reading
DIY: Milkaholic Bottles {& Free Printables!}
When I put together the Milkaholic Baby Shower for our friends, I had no idea the overwhelming response it would receive! So many of you have left kind comments and inquired about everything from the invitation to the food labels, patterned papers and milk bottles. I am currently working to make the invitation available for purchase (via a third party... more on that to come! ). But for now, I thought we'd start off with the milk bottles. So today we're sharing instructions for the milk ... Continue Reading
DIY: Paper Rose Cake
Today we're excited to share the first post from one of our new contributors! Enjoy this great DIY cake project by Miso of Miso Bakes..... I wanted this cake to be bold. I wanted it to be daring. I wanted it to scream for attention, but at the same time, be quite the shy-pie. My inspiration for this cake came about when I stumbled upon Martha Stewart’s Coffee Filter Rose Tutorial. I love both baking and crafting, so I figured I would tie the two together. Also, with the increasing ... Continue Reading
DIY: Vintage Petal Cake
Today we're taking a break from the Royal Wedding mania to enjoy some cake! A lovely, rustic petal cake that would be perfect for any summer occasion. I am completely smitten with this charming little cake. It's simple yet elegant with a vintage vibe. What's even better is that you can make this cake yourself! It's not complicated and completely achievable for any baker, beginner or advanced. Your guests will be so impressed when you serve up this Pretty Petal Cake, created by Melissa ... Continue Reading
DIY: Cupcake Liner Pom Poms
Who knew cupcake liners could be so versatile? I am loving all of the fun DIY projects using cupcake liners! First we featured a cupcake liner garland which would make a charming addition to any event. Then we shared an adorable cupcake liner Christmas tree to spruce up your holidays. Today we have another unique way to put your extra cupcake liners to good use. It's the perfect combination of party trends... pom poms and cupcakes! Check out these playful Cupcake Liner Pom Poms created ... Continue Reading
Guest Post: DIY Felt Acorns
Hi! It’s Jessica from Pen N’ Paperflowers Studio & Design. I’m thrilled to be guest blogging today for Carrie at Half Baked!! I’ve been fortunate enough to have had one of my parties featured here and I was flattered when Carrie invited me to do a little guest blogging. With the Fall holidays quickly on our heels, I thought now would be the perfect time to share with you - (and to find out for myself) - how to make those adorable felt acorns we’ve been seeing displayed on “Woodland ... Continue Reading
Penguin Cake
Penguin Cake - a sprinkle coated penguin cake that is too adorable for words! A new cake decorating tutorial by our contributor, Erin Gardner. This precious little penguin cake is the perfect treat for a winter birthday or small holiday celebration. The idea for this guy was born from my sprinkle girl cakes. I imagine they’re all hanging out together in some fabulous sprinkle universe. Just like his sprinkle girl cousins, your sprinkle penguin cake can be customized in a number of ways. ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Eyeball Flower
Chocolate Eyeball Flower - how to make a creepy black chocolate flower with an edible eyeball center. A new Halloween cake tutorial by our contributor, Erin Gardner. For this creeptastic tutorial I called upon the ghosts of cakes past and married two of my most popular techniques: giant chocolate flowers and chocolate eyeballs. Both methods are far easier to execute than they appear with seriously impressive results. Make the eyes and petals as far in advance as you like and store ... Continue Reading
Brooklyn Blackout Cake
Brooklyn Blackout Cake - a decadent chocolate cake made with black cocoa and filled with fudgy chocolate pudding frosting. A new cake recipe by our contributor, Tessa Huff. This hauntingly dark and extremely fudgy cake is perfect for Halloween. Dating back to World War 2, this legendary cake was first created at Ebinger’s Bakery (1898 – 1972) – a long-standing bakery chain based out of Brooklyn. It’s chocolate cake crumb exterior and pudding filling is a nod to the mandatory blackouts of ... Continue Reading
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