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
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Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Caramel Apple Cupcakes - easy one bowl apple cupcakes with caramel buttercream, melted caramel drizzle and candy toppings. A Halloween cupcake recipe by our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of EllenJay Events. Happy Fall! I am super excited to welcome the cooler weather and kick off the fall baking season with some caramel apple inspired cupcakes! I don't know about you, but this time of year I am craving all things with apple, cinnamon and caramel...apple cake, apple pie, and of course caramel ... 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
Spook-tacular Halloween Cupcake Toppers
Since we kicked off the Halloween season yesterday with a beWITCHing cupcake liner craft, I thought we'd continue on with the cupcake love. Cupcakes are the perfect treat for children's Halloween parties because they are pre-portioned and easy to serve {and clean up}! Little ghosts and goblins love cupcakes, along with their parents. Moms who don’t eat cake {gasp!} are often enticed by a cupcake. While dads won’t hesitate to woof down two… three… ah, who’s counting really! And after ... 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
Recipe: Chocolate Cheesecake Turtle Cupcakes
Our cupcake contributor, Lauren of Crave. Indulge. Satisfy, is baking up something sweet today... I must admit, I was a little stumped with a cupcake recipe for the month of September! It's the time of year where summer is coming to a close so you are no longer in the mood for fresh and fruity recipes, but it's not quite time to whip out the pumpkin and start fall baking either. So this month, with the help of some feedback from my Facebook fans, I hope I've come up with a recipe that you ... Continue Reading
S’mores Cupcakes
Our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of EllenJay Events, is sharing an easy s'mores cupcake recipe! Chocolate cupcakes with marshmallow frosting, graham cracker crumbs and hunks of milk chocolate. This month's cupcake recipe was inspired after a recent camping trip my husband and I took to celebrate our 5 year anniversary! We pitched a tent, started a fire and roasted marshmallows to create the perfect camping treat...S'mores! I can't think of a better way to enjoy a night outside under ... Continue Reading
Gender Reveal Cupcakes
When you're expecting a new addition to the family, there's nothing quite like the moment you find out the gender of your little one. Will there be pink tutus or snakes and snails in your future? The days of waiting until the actual birth to find out the sex of your baby are long gone. Most couples choose to find out ahead of time and many plan fun ways to share their big news with friends and family! I'm loving all of the creative gender reveal ideas and parties we've been seeing lately ... Continue Reading
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes - moist lemon cupcakes paired with fresh strawberry buttercream for the perfect combination of sour and sweet. A new cupcake recipe by our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of EllenJay Events. When I think of summer, bright yellow lemons and sipping on a glass of fresh squeezed lemonade come to mind. I am a huge fan of lemons, and really all things sour. As a kid I can remember spending summer days at our local pool and every afternoon I would visit the ... Continue Reading
Honey Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese
Honey Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting - a delicious cupcake recipe, made from scratch, with local wild flower honey. Created by our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of EllenJay Events. Hello friends. It's Lauren from EllenJay Events. I want to start off first by thanking Carrie for asking me to be a part of her amazingly gorgeous and always inspiring cake blog! I am honored to be a new contributor on The Cake Blog and look forward to sharing many great cupcake recipes and ... Continue Reading
Fab Find: Bunny Cupcake Holder
It's another busy day around here, full of projects! Eventually, I will get to share those projects with you. But for now, it must wait. In the meantime, I thought I'd share a quick little Fab Find for your Easter celebrations. I spotted this over on Party Sweet Party and knew you would love it! A super cute and easy way to dress up your cupcakes for Easter.... an Easter Bunny Cupcake Holder! Such a cute and clever way to use {what I'm guessing} is actually an egg cup. Pink sprinkles ... Continue Reading
Fab Cake Friday: Call Me Cupcake
It's Friday again and time for another Fabulous Cake! I love when a cake is inspired by art, fashion or design because the end results can be spectacular. Today's Fab Cake is a perfect example of this. Created by Linda of Call Me Cupcake, a blog from Sweden, this cake is crisp, clean and just plain stunning. Inspired by a floral patterned pillow, this cake is just dreamy! Such beautiful inspiration for all of us! The black and white is so clean and the photography truly captures all ... Continue Reading
Fab Find: Cupcake Lights
By now you've probably noticed that I am loving all of the fun DIY projects using cupcake liners! It's such a cute trend and I just can't seem to get enough. From your responses, it seems as though you love them too! So far we've featured a charming cupcake liner garland, an adorable cupcake liner Christmas tree to spruce up your holidays and most recently, these ruffly cupcake liner pom poms! Today we have another unique way to put your extra cupcake liners to good use. Transform an ... 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
Sweet Treat: Designer Handbag Cupcakes
Yes, you read the title right. Designer handbag cupcakes! Just when I thought I had seen everything when it comes to cupcakes, I received an email from Rashida of Made FRESH Daily in Atlanta. Rishida's mini handbag cupcakes are just ridiculously cute (and impressive!). The detail work on these handbag toppers is just phenomenal. I can't even imagine eating one of these... I would have to save my handbag and just go for the cupcake! These cupcakes would be absolutely perfect for a ... 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
Fab Find: Cupcake T-shirts
I spotted this Fab Find over on The Tomkat Studio and just had to share it as well. These modern Mr. and Mrs. Cupcake T-shirts, by Finley and Oliver, are just perfect. Whimsical and fun while maintaining a crisp and clean look. Just look at these cuties... What a sweet way to dress up your little sweetie! I adore the little mustache on Mr. Cupcake, don't you?! Be sure to head over to the Finley and Oliver website and check out all of their charming shirts, dresses and hoodies. ... Continue Reading
Fabulous Cake Friday: Blue Cupcake
Yesterday's post got me thinking about animal themed cakes. So this week's Fabulous Cake is one of my favorite safari designs, full of adorable jungle animals. Created by Blue Cupcake, a charming bakery in LA, this cupcake display and cake is just over the top with amazing 3D safari details. Get ready to go wild! The 3D fondant animals on this display are phenomenal. Each one of those little guys is hand sculpted and requires some serious time and effort. My personal favorite is the ... Continue Reading
2022 Gift Guide for Bakers
This post contains affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Thanksgiving is just one week away! As we celebrate a day filled with family and friends, we count our blessings for yet another wonderful year. Turkey and pumpkin desserts will flow and the holiday season will be underway. So today I’ve rounded up some of my favorite tools which will certainly be put to good use over the holiday season. I love using #18 to bake bacon in the oven. Yes, you can bake bacon and it's the best ... 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
Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cake
Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cake - a sparkle coated layer cake topped with snowflakes and frosted trees. A new cake decorating tutorial by our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls. This year we set out to make a classic cake with show stopping qualities that could easily be the centerpiece at your next holiday buffet. We went round and round with ideas and it wasn't until I took a snowy walk in Chicago that it seems so obvious. The streets and trees looked like the inside of ... 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
Chocolate Fireworks Cake
Chocolate Fireworks Cake - how to make red, white and blue fireworks out of chocolate for a patriotic 4th of July cake. A new cake tutorial by our contributor, Erin Gardner. I’m typically a believer that Independence Day cakes should be super easy, super delicious, and loads of fun to make. It is a day off for most, after all. The bursting, chocolate fireworks on this cake may look like they violate this rule, but trust me, they check all the boxes! If you’ve been sitting on ... Continue Reading
Candy Succulent Cake
Candy Succulent Cake - how to make a succulent cake with edible candy succulents. A new cake tutorial by our contributor, Erin Gardner. I must confess, I have a succulent problem. I really do! Every time I come across a new-to-me variety at the garden store, straight into the cart it goes. I can’t help myself. Don’t you just want to squeeze those juicy little petals!? The shapes, the colors, the easy care instructions of these pretty desert plants -- I love all things ... Continue Reading
Orange Salted Honey Cake
Orange Salted Honey Cake - orange infused cake with a salted honey custard, honey buttercream and gorgeous petal piping. A recipe from the new book Icing on the Cake by our contributor, Tessa Huff. Hi everyone! It’s me, Tessa Huff. I’ve been a long-time contributor here at The Cake Blog and I’m back today to share one of my favorite cakes from my new cookbook Icing on the Cake. You guessed it, the book is all about icing and cake, but also all kinds of decorate desserts. From cakes ... Continue Reading
Sprinkle Girl Cake
Sprinkle Girl Cake - how to make cute girly face cakes with sprinkles for the hair and chocolate heart sunglasses. A new cake tutorial by our contributor Erin Gardner. I am officially obsessed with these little sprinkle-haired cuties. A few years ago cakes featuring girls with hair made of berries and fresh fruit started popping up all over instagram. Instantly, I used my dessert forces for evil and thought, “Oooh, that’d be even better with candy or sprinkles!” The idea was filed ... Continue Reading
XOXO Valentine’s Day Cake
XOXO Valentine's Day Cake - how to make a pink striped buttercream cake decorated with chocolate lips, hearts and an XOXO topper. A fun valentine idea full of hugs and kisses by our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls. I know that Valentine's Day is typically filled with romance and is a chance to show your affection to that one very special person that makes your life so complete. Well, I get that. And, yes, I adore my husband. But I have so many people in my life that ... Continue Reading
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