Summer is a season of fresh berries and stone fruits, pool parties and popsicles, fireflies and backyard BBQ’s. Seriously, what's not to love about long days, lazy nights and impromptu get togethers with friends. With warm weather finally rolling in, I wanted to share a few cupcake recipes that have definitely earned a spot on my summer baking list. A few of these you've seen here on the blog before. The others have been patiently waiting on my Pinterest cupcake board for far too long. But any ... Continue Reading
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10 Brilliant Yellow Cakes
May is here and that means summer is just around the corner. Much to our dismay, it has been raining here for the last two weeks, almost daily. In an effort to forget about the looming clouds, we're spending the day basking in the beauty of some colorful cakes. With everything from vibrant sun-drenched hues to mellow sunsets, these cakes are a ray of sunshine. Let's take a look at these 10 Brilliant Yellow Cakes. Sporting the color of fresh pineapple and a pink flamingo as the star, ... Continue Reading
10 Floral Cakes for Spring
I don't know about you, but we're beyond ready for spring. It's time to say out with the cold, out with the snow and out with the grey dreary skies. Bring on the sunshine, fresh pops of green and beautiful blooms. In an effort to cheer on the new season and welcome it with open arms, today we're loving on some jaw dropping wedding cakes that celebrate florals and soft colors. With everything from greenery to garlands, fresh flowers to sugar petals, these cakes are like a ray of sunshine. ... Continue Reading
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Raspberry Champagne Cake
Raspberry Champagne Cake - champagne infused cake with raspberry champagne buttercream, raspberry drip glaze, fresh raspberries and whipped cream. A new layer cake recipe perfect for Valentine's Day! Nothing says I love you like a homemade cake. Except maybe a fabulous homemade cake with champagne, berries and cream, topped with a drippy pink glaze. Whether you've found the love of your life or are celebrating February 14th with your best gal pals, today's recipe has Valentine's ... Continue Reading
You’re A Gem Cake
Our contributor, Erin Gardner of Erin Bakes, is back with a new tutorial today! If hearts and roses aren’t your thing, then this is the Valentine’s Day cake for you! Bright, bold, buttercream jewels help convey the message that your lovey is a real gem. It’s a sweet sentiment perfect for your partner, bff, or the little ones in your life. This frozen buttercream transfer is an easy way to add detail to a design without the pressure of piping directly onto the cake, especially when we're ... Continue Reading
10 Wintry White Cakes
The chill of January is officially here. As arctic air makes its way across the country, wreaking havoc with cold temperatures, ice and massive amounts of snow.... we're sharing a little taste of winter that everyone can enjoy. With soft whites and muted greys, today's line up celebrates the beauty of winter. From white-on-white texture to the shimmering iridescence of geodes, these wedding cakes are as pristine as freshly fallen snow. So bundle up, grab a mug of hot cocoa and enjoy these 10 ... Continue Reading
Ski Scene Cupcakes
Our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls, are back with a new cupcake tutorial! As winter settles in, images of snow piled high, dancing flakes and crisp, chilly air start to fill our thoughts and get us excited for the cold months ahead. The best way to partake in all the snowy goodness is to bundle up and hit the slopes or to at least recreate the whole adventure in miniature, with Ski Scene Cupcakes. Capturing a winter wonderland ski scene is as simple as piling your ... Continue Reading
Black Butterfly Cake
Our contributor, Erin Gardner of Erin Bakes, is back with a new tutorial today! I imagine witches must have amazing birthday parties. Crazy, blow-out, over-the-top shindigs. Playing games like ring around the cauldron and pin the tail on the black cat. Sipping bubbling brew, while nibbling on eye of newt and toe of frog. And I’m absolutely certain a witch’s birthday bash would have a killer cake. One like this creepy beauty topped with a swarm of spooky, sparkly butterflies. Today, ... Continue Reading
Sugar Is My Sidekick
Our contributor, Jessica Kirkland of Pen N' Paper Flowers is back with another original art print, created exclusively for The Cake Blog readers. Hello sweet friends! I know I say this every month but.... I seriously think this month's super adorable “Sugar is my Sidekick” art print is my favorite!! My goal was to incorporate all of my favorite sugary treats into the design using a watercolor vibe. You'll find cotton candy, popsicles, macarons, cupcakes, chocolate chip cookies and...of ... Continue Reading
10 Sea-Loving Nautical Cakes
There's something about a coastal wedding that rings true to classic form. With preppy color palettes, stripes and nods to the water, you can't help longing to hear the crash of waves and feel the salty ocean air on your skin. Elegant and timeless, seaside celebrations will forever be chic. So today we're loving on some amazing cakes inspired by the sea. Along the way, we’ll welcome back some of our favorite cake artists while also introducing you to new designers making their first ... Continue Reading
Watermelon Cake
Our contributor, Erica OBrien, is back for the next post in our Trending series. Join Erica as she goes from inspiration on Pinterest to cake concept and then the final cake design. The theme of my monthly posts on The Cake Blog is design trends. The trends can come from anywhere—fashion, textiles, food, housewares, architecture, etc. Some months, the inspiration comes easily, and everywhere around me I see trends just begging to be turned into cake. Other months, when nothing is ... Continue Reading
Cookie Moss Cake
Cookie Moss Cake - how to make edible moss from cookie dough. Top spring and Easter cakes, woodland cakes or a birthday cake for your favorite gardener! I absolutely love the look of real moss and find myself adding touches of green to every corner of my home. Maybe it's because green is a symbol of life and renewal, commonly associated with spring and Easter. Maybe it's because I'm obsessed with the modern farmhouse look right now, dreaming of a super white kitchen with calming grey ... Continue Reading
Valentine’s Heart Candy Box Cake
Valentine's Heart Candy Box Cake! Learn how to make this romantic Valentine's Day cake that looks just like a heart-shaped box of chocolates with a simple step-by-step tutorial by our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls. Okay, there is just no way around stating that this cake is a kind of a show stopper. People will assume it's a real box of chocolates (well, it kind of is) but at least they won't know that the box is actually made out of cake. By separating the ... Continue Reading
2015 Wedding Cake Trends : Relaxed Bohemian
It's day seven of our brand new cake series - The 2015 Wedding Cake Preview! We're spending two weeks oohing and aahing over marvelous cake designs and getting the scoop on 2015 cake trends from the ladies who know. Top cake designers were asked to predict which cake trends will be hot in 2015. Based on their insights, this talented group got busy creating innovative new cakes, exclusively for this cake series and especially for you! I hope you'll join us as we debut a new trend-inspired ... Continue Reading
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Stencil-Painted Rose Cake
Stencil-Painted Rose Cake! Learn how to make this gorgeous hand-painted rose cake, using cake stencils and an innovative cake decorating technique. We're so excited to welcome Robin Martin of Gateaux Inc. back to the blog today! We know that when Robin stops by, she's bringing us something new and innovative! And today is no exception. Not only does Robin create gorgeous cakes as the owner of Gateaux Inc., but she is the mastermind behind an entire line of cake stencils which are nothing ... Continue Reading
GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Who doesn't love a good chocolate chip cookie? It's a timeless treat that almost everyone can agree upon! Around here, we never tire of new spins on this classic recipe. Milk chocolate or dark chocolate, flat and crispy or soft and chewy.... we're up for anything chocolate chip cookie related. To include today's featured recipe -- a gluten-free variation that looks just as tempting as the original. These perfectly large cookies, with golden brown edges and an abundance of chocolate chips, ... Continue Reading
Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Sweet, delicate and delicious. Fresh berries might just be one of the best perks that summer has to offer. Besides the extra long days filled with sunshine, family roadtrips and endless opportunities to BBQ, that is. With strawberry season in full swing, there's no better time for today's featured cake recipe. A decadently-dense cream cheese pound cake, while perfectly delightful all on its own, surprises us with an extra touch of something sweet -- strawberry glaze. Yes, little swirls of ... Continue Reading
Write for The Cake Blog!
I have some exciting news for you today! The Cake Blog is growing and that means it's time for us to expand our team again. This is the seventh year of cake inspiration here on the blog and it's shaping up to be the biggest and best yet. In the past month, The Cake Blog has been featured around the web on fabulous sites like People, Today, Country Living, Real Simple, PopSugar, Delish, ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, Glo and so many more! Which means there's never been a better time to join ... 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
Hello Kitty Birthday
Today's feature is so ridiculously adorable that the cuteness factor is simply off the charts. Everything about this party says happy. Happy, Happy Birthday! To be exact. Rainbow neon is mixed with small pops of black and white to create a cheerful color scheme that's vivid and so right now. A tissue paper bow backdrop sets the stage for a dessert table filled with brilliant sweets and a cake that will knock your socks off. And the star of the show is that iconic white cat we all know and ... Continue Reading
Black and White
Our contributor, Miso of Miso Bakes, is back with a fabulous new cake and some inspiring design tips: Personally, I like to fuse ideas and concepts together. I love contrast and enjoy accenting my cakes with a pop of color, stripes, or some sort of texture. As a matter of fact, this cake was inspired by both rustic and winter wedding themes along with a touch of modern lines. A winter wedding cake does not always have to be limited to a blue or white color scheme and snowflakes-- ... Continue Reading
Petite Apple Desserts
It's a beautiful day! We're starting off another fabulous week of cake inspiration with a dessert table that is filled to the brim with natural charm... and apples! Today's feature comes to us from Emily Lael Aumiller of Lael Cakes in Brooklyn. We're still swooning over Emily's gorgeous Chanel Meets Brooklyn table from last week (catch it here), so we're definitely excited to welcome this talented baker back to the blog again today. This time the look is rustic yet elegant in tones of soft ... Continue Reading
The 5th Cake of Christmas
It's our third annual holiday series.... The 12 Cakes of Christmas!! We're oohing and aahing over twelve marvelous cake designs, created especially for this series! All brand new, never seen before, and created by some of your favorite bakers! For our theme this year, we're taking a moment to reflect on our favorite Christmas memories and traditions. It's a feel good month, celebrating the little things that make this season shine bright. Each of our featured bakers was asked to create a ... Continue Reading
Snow Angel Cupcakes
The season of entertaining is upon us. I've partnered up with Sauza® Tequila to bring you a new cupcake recipe and some inspiring ideas for a fabulous Holiday Girls’ Night! The holiday season is well underway. This is the craziest, busiest and most wonderful time of the year! Whether you're an entertaining newbie or a seasoned pro, the role of hostess can be a stressful assignment. But entertaining doesn't have to be hard. You just need a plan to make it all happen! So grab your ... Continue Reading
Pink Week: Romantic Wedding Inspiration
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’ve been celebrating with pink all week long. And we're wrapping up our pink tribute with a rare Saturday edition. Because there were just too many beautiful pink cakes in my inbox to fit into one week. So I thought we'd sneak in one more post! (If you missed any of the prior days, you can catch up here). Today's feature is a gorgeous wedding shoot filled with shades of pink and little touches of gold. With oodles of details and sweets galore, ... Continue Reading