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
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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
9th Cake of Christmas
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
8th Cake of Christmas
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
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake
How do you know when the holidays are upon us? The change in temperature outside? The hustle and bustle? Or the pumpkin spice lattes popping up at all of your favorite coffee shops?! Today's cake celebrates the feeling of fall with it's seasonal latte-inspired goodness! Layers upon layers of ruffles fade from a deep espresso to a creamy ivory. Surrounded by an abundance of beans and oodles of autumn pretties, this entire table has me craving coffee and cake! What a perfect way start to ... Continue Reading
Summer Sunshine Cake
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine... we sing this song all the time in my house! It is one of my daughter's favorites and why not? You can't help but smile and feel good when singing it! As soon as I saw today's featured cake, I felt the same way. Bright, sunshiny happy! With it's rustic buttercream in shades of yellow from dark to light, extra tall tiers, single peony bloom and simplistic beauty... it will have you smiling (and possibly singing) too! Lets bask in the warm glow of ... Continue Reading
Ruffle Mermaid Cake
My friend Kim at The TomKat Studio recently hosted the most lovely Mermaid Party for her daughter Kate's birthday. The entire party was beyond exquisite! In fresh shades of blue and aqua with a crisp, clean, elegant feel. Those are not words typically used to describe a 'character themed' party! But Kim took her daughter's love of Ariel and turned it into a delightfully chic kingdom under the sea. Needless to say, I am thrilled to bring you an exclusive on the gorgeous cake! Layers of ... Continue Reading
Quilled Flower Cake
Today is the first day of Spring! We're welcoming in the new season with gorgeous cake perfect for any springtime event. Created by Kristin Kirkpatrick of Fat Girl Cakes, today's cake is new and definitely fresh! Rolls of fondant are wrapped, grouped, stacked and swirled to create an intricate design similar to the art of paper quilling. Paired with a subtle pink ombre effect and rolled fondant flowers that pop, this design is all about modern simplicity. Blooming with beauty, we're loving ... 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
Glittering Gold & Pink Birthday
What's a party without a little sparkle? From shimmering gold to pink bows and feathers, this first birthday party really shines. Little girls and big girls agree... all that glitters is gold! And today's party is no exception! With incredible sweets created by our friends at Intricate Icings, this was definitely one sweet affair. Dazzling cakes, cookies and cake pops all inspired by the party invitation. Plus a mini, ombre-ruffle cake, made especially for the birthday girl! Love, love, ... Continue Reading
Talking Trends with BRIDES Magazine
I can hardly believe what my fingers are about to type! I'm thrilled to say that Half Baked was featured in the January issue of BRIDES Magazine... in their Blog Star column! We're talking trends, specifically about my favorite cake trends right now. Yes, I'm still in shock that the Editors of BRIDES are asking me what I like! I've been inspired by the pages of their lovely magazine for years now. So needless to say, this is a huge honor for this little cake blog. If you're a loyal ... Continue Reading
Fresh & Feminine Cake Table
Nothing cures the Monday blues like a big dose of pretty! And that's exactly what we have in store for you today. We're starting off the week with a romantic dessert table to make you swoon! With buttercream frills, ruffled rosette swirls and ombre, this display will steal your heart. The soft pastel color scheme is a perfect combination of peach and mint with a pop of gold. Featuring three incredible cakes, a whimsical balloon backdrop and festive streamers... feast your eyes on this ... Continue Reading
