Yesterday, we introduced you to a current cake trend for 2011... cake trios. Three individual cakes, each with their own design, working together to create a perfect display of cake harmony! Varying heights, textures and techniques are unified by a common thread to create one cohesive display. And honestly, it's hard enough to resist one cake let alone three! Well, we're continuing on with this trend today featuring a lovely trio of cakes created by Andrea Boudewijn, chef and owner of ... Continue Reading
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300 Layer French Crepe Cake
Oh my goodness, prepare yourself for today's post! I absolutely loved this cake the moment I saw it and have a feeling you will too. This non-traditional wedding cake has a rustic, vintage feel to it while still being ultra elegant and feminine. And I can only imagine how delicious it was! Over 300 layers of light golden brown crepes filled with lavender & Madagascar vanilla bean infused cream and dusted with powered sugar. Is your mouth watering yet? Stacked high and topped with ... Continue Reading
Vintage Eyelet & Buttons Wedding
There is something so soft and feminine about lace, especially white eyelet lace. No matter the pattern or overall design, eyelet is a classic and it beautifully sets the stage for today's feature. We're loving this mod-circle eyelet paired with soft yellow, vintage buttons and subtle crystal accents. Filled with great white-on-white textures and charm, check out this Vintage Eyelet & Buttons Wedding shoot, shared with us by Chrissie Boon of Too Nice to Slice. Chrissie teamed up ... 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
Real Party: Cake & Ice Cream Birthday
I cannot thank you enough for all of the kind comments and emails I received on yesterday's post. I don't normally share that much of my personal life with you. So to those of you who shared stories of your furry friends - thank you. It is truly comforting to know that many of you understand the unconditional love of a pet. Now as promised, back to the sweet stuff. Today's Real Party stood out to me because you can see the love and the joy in this celebration. It was more about ... Continue Reading
Fab Cake Friday: Miso Bakes
It's already Friday again and I cannot tell you how thrilled I am about today's Fabulous Cake. My favorite part about writing Half Baked is not the gorgeous parties or the decadent dessert tables we feature. It's the cakes. Cake is how this blog started and it's at the heart of it all - my heart. Sometimes we feature cakes created by designers who have already made their mark. They've been featured in magazines, have thriving businesses and create absolutely stellar cakes. Everyone loves ... Continue Reading
Fab Cake Friday: Flour Confections
It's Friday again and it's time for another fabulous cake design! Today's cake is the fabulous creation of Lisa from Flour Confections. It has such a romantic and vintage feel to it. With it's soft pink, delicate detail work and charming broach, this design would be the perfect addition to any February wedding. It makes me think of love and Valentine's Day in a subtle and elegant way. This cake is just lovely, isn't it? I love the soft color scheme. It's a whole new take on the popular ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Vintage Baseball Wedding
Today's real party is a charming Vintage Baseball Wedding that will wow any ball fan. Full of baseball inspired details, this event remains classic and elegant while showcasing the bride and groom's personality. With a dessert table and cake created by The Couture Cakery, this wedding truly is a home run! Let's take a look... The delicious dessert table included a two-tier cake for the bridal party and cupcakes for the guests. The cupcake menu included cafe mocha, marble cake with ... Continue Reading
Fabulous Cake Friday: Nicki’s Cakes
TGIF! Not only is it Friday but it's October already! Temperatures are cooling off and Fall is approaching. With that in mind, today's Fabulous Cake is not only fabulous but perfect for a Fall event. Created by Nicki's Cakes in Wilmington, NC, this design is both elegant and modern at the same time. I love the monotone color scheme which keeps this design classic while the branches and flowers add a playful vintage touch. A wooden crate cake stand surrounded by bushels of apples creates ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Vintage Button Wedding
I recently discovered a new cake designer, well new to me anyway! Heather, of Social Bites of Ruston, has actually been designing cakes since 2007. She recently had the opportunity to work with Valarie of Southern Fete Event Planning and Courtney Dellafiora Photography to create this amazing vintage wedding shoot. The stunning cake and scrumptious-looking desserts are perfectly matched by the rustic vintage details and vivid photography. This wedding layout is definitely ... Continue Reading
Birds in Flight
Hello sweet little birdies. Won't you spread your wings fly my way? Because you are just the loveliest little detail. Nestled between gorgeous sugar orchids and delicate branches on the prettiest of hand-painted cakes. Get ready for some Friday swooning because today's feature is sure to make your heart soar. It comes to us from Rachael Teufel, owner of Intricate Icings Cake Design in Erie, Colorado. Once you take in the beauty of the hand-painted birds, you're sure to notice the ... Continue Reading
Fourth of July
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Lyndsay Sung : Contributor
Lyndsay Sung grew up with a love of cakes, pastries and all things buttercream rose-covered. She first discovered the wonders of baking herself after receiving a pink Kitchen Aid stand mixer as a wedding present from her grandma. Once that motor started running, the obsession with baking and subsequently cake decorating began! Starting off in the gentle world of cupcakes, Lyndsay started her tiny cake business back in 2008 and documented all of her cakes and projects on her blog Coco Cake ... 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
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
Leather & Feathers
You better hold on to your hat because today's cake may just blow you away. You know when something is utterly and completely beautiful but yet totally unexpected and therefore it's even more incredible? Well, that is today's cake in a nutshell. Created for a wedding shoot showcasing the rustic romance of Colorado, it's a bohemian treasure. Filled with leather and feathers! Yes, this gorgeously earthy design features a single sugar feather and the most amazing leather belts you can imagine, ... Continue Reading
Pink Week : Pink Ribbon Dessert Diplay
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Cake Blog is going pink! For an entire week, we’ll take a break from the Fall and Halloween inspiration to celebrate with pink. To remember, honor and support all of those who’s lives have been touched by breast cancer. We kicked off the week on Monday with this gorgeous Pink Awareness Cake. And today we're back for more! Our feature today is one of sweet abundance filled with pink desserts of every kind with a vintage flair too pretty for ... Continue Reading
Romantic Peonies & Anemones
With its romantic charm and refined beauty, today's featured cake captured my heart upon first glance. And if you're a girl who loves soft colors with a touch of elegance, prepare to be smitten as well. Shades of blush and pale rose pair up with subtle texture and breathtaking sugar flowers. Lush sugar peonies grouped with anemones, berries and branches create a scene that is meticulously tailored and oh-so-gorgeous. It's the perfect pretty for any summer wedding and our Friday swooning. ... Continue Reading
Beautiful Blooms
Let's talk about pretty petals, shall we? But I don't mean your ordinary, run of the mill, sugar flowers. I'm talking an entire day's worth of beautiful blooms. Delicate, graceful, blooms. Hand cut and placed with precision. Grouped and bunched and snuggled together into an oh-so-beautiful bouquet. Because that's exactly what today's cake has in store for us. An entire tier of gorgeous blooms clustered together in a frilly, almost ruffle-like, pattern. Add in a touch of lace and some ... Continue Reading
Merry Christmas!
I am officially signing off for a few days to spend Christmas 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 a busy month of beautiful Christmas inspiration here on The Cake Blog. Created by some of today's top bakers, especially to inspire you! As I went through all twelve cakes again, I just had to stop for a moment. I am in awe of the immense talent showcased in these twelve cakes. It is remarkable to see how each of ... Continue Reading
Beach Week : Romantic Coral & Shells
I hope your bags are packed because it's Beach Week! We're saying goodbye to a fabulous summer with one last trip to the beach. An entire week of amazing cakes, recipes and DIY's inspired by the beach. We kicked things off yesterday with a spectacular 7-quart KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway!! (Be sure to enter!!) And now it's time for the cakes! Four talented bakers were asked (pretty, pretty please) to create something fabulous, inspired by the sun, sand and surf. To bring the beauty and ... Continue Reading
Sugar Peonies & English Roses
Today's incredible cake was inspired by a love of peonies and English roses. But not just any English rose. The lovely English roses from David Austin Roses, a prestigious breeder whose roses are best known for their layers of petals, complex centers and garden rose appearance (making them a popular choice for today's brides). Trinh of Cake Avenue, captured the natural charm of a cottage garden and brought it to life in the form of sugar! Beautiful, delicate blooms in dusty, pale pink and ... Continue Reading
Romantic Rose & Peach Dessert Display
When I received a sneak peek of today's feature in my inbox... I was smitten at first glance. Hellllllo Gorgeous! A refined yet rustic dessert table filled with scrumptious mini desserts AND a stunning cake! All created by the same bakery. Pale rose cream cheese icing with a delicate ripple pattern that almost mimics the ripples of the nearby lake. Dusty peach sugar flowers so dainty and quaint. Arranged in a vintage, silk-lined suitcase. It's enough to make a girl feel faint! If you ... 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
Ruffles & Lace
I've always been a fan of simple, sophisticated and modern. Whether we're talking about clothing, furniture, or cake! That is my personal style and at one point in my life I would have cringed at the idea of lace and ruffles. Over the years, my taste has evolved and I now find myself drawn to designs that include a subtle touch of something soft and romantic. But when it comes to cake, it still needs to be crisp and clean. I think that is why I fell in love with today's cake. This amazing ... Continue Reading
Retro Candy Week: Taffy
We conclude our Retro Candy Week with.... Taffy! Old fashioned taffy, salt water taffy, taffy wands. It's all delicious and party perfect! Whether for a wedding, shower or birthday, this retro candy brings a touch of charm to any event. You could even put it on a cake! Don't you just LOVE this salt water taffy cake, created by The Cake Studio! A clever creation by this Ocean City bakery featuring taffy from Shrivers. Little boxes filled with taffy, like these from Martha Stewart, ... Continue Reading
Hollywood Glamour Dessert Table
A few weeks ago we introduced you to a talented and upcoming cake designer, Stella of Miso Bakes. We showcased her Summer Lemonade Cake and from the response we received, it was obvious that you loved it! (if you missed this cake, you must check it out HERE). Stella is building her portfolio by designing stunning cakes and showcasing them in elegant displays. Today, I am thrilled to share another one of her incredible creations with you. Stella wanted to showcase the work of her friend, ... Continue Reading