Our contributor, Summer Stone of Cake Paper Party, is back today with a new baking science experiment.... Some of my favorite cupcake recipes call for the batter to rest for a period of time before it is portioned into to tins and baked. In the past, I have dutifully followed these instructions in order to, presumably, garner the best result; but I started to wonder what exactly the benefits were and what the results would be if I baked the batter immediately after mixing. I decided to bake a ... Continue Reading
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Bakery Tour : Butter Bakery
Join us today for a Bakery Tour! We're hanging out with one of our favorite bakers and taking an inside peek at bakery life! Bakery Name: Butter Bakery & Cafe Location: 4907 Mackenzie Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada Years in Business: 8 years Meet The Owner: Rosie Daykin Butter Bakery has been a neighborhood favorite in a charmingly quaint neighborhood of Vancouver, BC for nearly a decade. Not only does Butter Bakery itself invite you in with its instantly nostalgic pastel ... Continue Reading
Blueberry Yogurt Parfaits
Upgrade your morning routine with a breakfast parfait that packs a nutritious punch. I've partnered up with Yulu Yogurt to bring you today's tasty recipe! June is here and we're basking in the fresh fruit aisle as summer's best berries are ripe and ready for eating. With baskets of plump blueberries in hand, now is the time to break free from the same old breakfast routine. In our house, it's a constant struggle to balance healthy and nutritious with delicious. But the search for a tasty ... Continue Reading
Strawberry Thyme Cake
Our contributor, Tessa Huff, is sharing a new cake recipe today... It’s finally here! Berry season, that is. Not only did my local Farmer’s Market open up for summer this past weekend, but I was able to walk away with a flat of the juiciest, reddest local strawberries. Just by looking at them, you could tell they were full of flavor. Albeit small, these little gems are like nature’s candy. And just like that, a whole flurry of recipe opportunities and berry-tastic dessert potentials came ... Continue Reading
10 Confetti Throwing Cakes
Summer is on our doorstep and that can only mean one thing. It's time to celebrate! The summer season is one of the most popular times to party, with weddings in full swing, showers for both babies and brides and birthday parties galore. Not to mention pool parties, graduation parties, patio parties and more -- all bound to pop up on summer's social calendar. And if you ask us, every good bash deserves a yummy slice of cake and a handful of confetti or two. So today we're loving on some ... Continue Reading
Today Is Your Day Graduate
Graduation season is here again and that means it's time to celebrate! I've partnered up with Cakes.com to bring you inspiration for a cap-tossing graduation party plus a graduation cake tutorial. After years of homework, studying and tests, our graduates have earned a diploma and an incredible party! It all starts with a modern black and white color scheme, bold stripes, rainbow sprinkles and some cheers for the graduate. YAY! Hip Hip Hooray! Today is your day! That's what this party ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Wrapped Cake
Chocolate Wrapped Cake - how to make a cake wrapped in chocolate, with a hand-painted floral pattern. A new tutorial by our contributor, Erin Gardner! Working with chocolate can be intimidating for some, but with a little practice and patience it really is a ton of fun! Creating a chocolate cake wrap is a classic pastry technique. Once you get the hang of it, the design possibilities are endless. Hand-paint, pipe, swirl, or even splatter a cool design. It’s an easy way to create a ... Continue Reading
10 Gorgeously Green Cakes
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Do you have your green on? Because we're getting our green on! We're spending today loving on some amazing cakes in every shade of green. These cakes are not filled with Leprechauns or shamrocks, rainbows or pots of gold. Instead, they are incredibly lovely designs with hints of green, perfect for any time of year. Mint green, emerald green, moss green, sage green -- you name it! Along the way, we'll welcome back some of our favorite cake artists while also ... Continue Reading
Mini Easter Egg Cakes
Mini Easter Egg Cakes - learn how to make Easter egg shaped desserts out of store bought cake, following this simple step-by-step tutorial by our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls. I love making desserts for Easter. Spring is in the air, flowers are blooming and pastel colors are finally back. And, the Easter table just seems like the perfect occasion for petit four sized mini cakes. In order to side step the normal pitfalls of making petit fours, we're going to do it ... Continue Reading
Lemon Meringue Cake
This Lemon Meringue Cake is bright, fresh and sure to impress! Lemon poppy seed cake with lemon curd and toasted meringue frosting. A new layer cake recipe by our contributor, Tessa Huff. While some of us are enjoying an early spring, others may still be in the middle of one of the worst winters in decades. Either way, we can all find happiness in this sunny cake. Fortunately for everyone, winter citrus are in abundance this time of year, with bright, lively lemons everywhere. I ... Continue Reading
Candy Flower Cake
Our contributor, Erin Gardner of Erin Bakes, is back with a new tutorial today! Join along as she shares a new cake project with a step-by-step tutorial. Spring is coming! Or at least that’s what I keep telling myself as I stare out of my window at mounds of snow. Until the real blossoms start popping, I’ll settle for the next best thing - bright, bold, and tasty candy flowers. Today we're decorating a cake with chewy candy flowers made from Airheads and Laffy Taffy! Airheads and ... Continue Reading
Oh Sugar, Sugar
Our contributor, Summer Stone of Cake Paper Party, is back today with a new baking science experiment.... Sweeteners play a critical role in any cake recipe. They not only impart the sweetness that makes a cake dessert fare but also have a hand in the structure and leavening processes. The most common sweetener in cakes is granulated sugar, but sometimes other choices are fitting for a particular recipe. Here we will take a look at how differing sweeteners affect the properties of a ... Continue Reading
Heart Cut Out Cake
Heart Cut Out Cake - make creative cuts to reveal a colorful heart pattern on this Valentine's Day cake! A new cake decorating tutorial by our contributor, Rachael Teufel. It’s that time of year when I start thinking about what kind of Valentine’s card I can help my son make for his teacher. As always, I turned to Pinterest for inspiration and very quickly found several ideas… for both paper projects and for cakes, of course! I tend to get distracted dreaming about the cake design ... Continue Reading
Champagne Cake Shooters + Stenciled Topper
Our contributor, Robin Martin of Gateaux Inc. is back with another DIY today! Join Robin as she shares a new Valentine's project with a step-by-step tutorial. Ah, Valentine's Day. When we can embrace a little romance, over-indulge in the bubbly, and shamelessly get down to Barry White all day, or all night, if you'd rather. Whether you’re hosting a grand soiree, or just cuddling up with your main squeeze, you’re going to love this quick, easy, and over-the-top impressive ... 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
We've come to the end of our latest cake series - The 2015 Wedding Cake Preview! We've spent the last 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! If you missed any of these cakes, you can catch ... Continue Reading
Sprinkle New Years Eve Cake
Sprinkle New Years Eve Cake - how to make a sparkly NYE cake using a free stencil template and sprinkles. Updated with a 2019 template! Hello friends! I hope you're enjoying the holiday season so far and that your Christmas was a merry one! I'm popping in for one last cake tutorial for the year, just in time for your New Years Eve celebration. I know, I know! Talk about last minute planning! But surely I'm not the only one who looks up and realizes that NYE is a day away. Anyone ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake - moist chocolate cake paired with peanut butter frosting and filling, topped with drippy chocolate ganache and homemade peanut butter balls, aka buckeyes. The ultimate layer cake for chocolate and peanut butter lovers! Last week I shared one of our Christmas traditions with a recipe that came from Mr. Sellman's side of the family - these super delish Pie Crust Cookies - oh my goodness are they good. While definitely hard to beat, I wanted to give a little love ... Continue Reading
Eggnog Cake
Eggnog Cake - a browned butter spice cake with eggnog buttercream, perfect for holiday entertaining and Christmas dessert. A new layer cake recipe by our contributor, Tessa Huff. With the holidays creeping up on us sooner and sooner each year, it can be difficult to know just when to start making and snacking on our favorite treats. Sometimes I feel like I wait all year just to indulge in daily sugar cookies a little more guilt free. But when the weather gets chilly and the days are ... Continue Reading
Bakery Tour : Jenna Rae Cakes
Today is the first post our brand new series : Bakery Tours! We're hanging out with some of our favorite bakers and cake designers, taking an inside peek at bakery life! Bakery Name: Jenna Rae Cakes Location: 580 Academy Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Years in Business: 4 years - storefront opened in 2014 Meet The Team: Jenna : Founder | Co-Owner | Cake Designer | Twin Sister Ashley : Co-Owner | Head Baker | Graphic Designer and Photo Stylist | Twin Sister Chelsea : ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Poinsettia Cake
Chocolate Poinsettia Cake - how to make a chocolate poinsettia flower using candy melts and a knife. A new tutorial by our contributor Erin Gardner. I’ve come to the conclusion that making flowers is my absolute favorite part of cake decorating. Fondant, sugar, chocolate - you name it, I love it! Lately, I’ve particularly come to enjoy making chocolate flowers. They aren’t only beautiful, they’re also entirely edible and delicious! (Sadly, not something I can say about their pretty ... Continue Reading
DIY Cupcake Terrarium
Cupcake Terrarium - how to make a nature-inspired terrarium filled with cupcakes, edible greenery, petite mushrooms and miniature deer. A step-by-step tutorial by our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls. My sister and I were born and bred in the Midwest and there's no time like the fall to take a long walk, kick around some leaves and take in some nature. It's such an obvious source of creative inspiration and translates to cakes so easily, with its rich colors and ... Continue Reading
Apple Crumb Cake
Today we've partnered up with In The Raw® to bring you a classic fall recipe sure to become a new favorite in your home. There is something so joyful about baking for your family and friends, especially around the holidays. Traditional recipes, passed down from one generation to the next, baked with love for the people you love most. Today's goodness starts with a classic crumb cake recipe, shared years ago by a family friend, and then takes a turn down extra-delicious lane when we add in ... Continue Reading
Kitty Cat in a Pumpkin Cake
How to sculpt a 3D pumpkin shaped cake - a cute jack o lantern cake for Halloween! By our contributors Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls. This is the perfect show stopping cake to present at your next spooktacular Halloween Party. Perfect for kids and adults alike, the pumpkin cake works as it's own creation or even cuter with a little fondant kitty partaking in the festivities. It involves a myriad of techniques including sculpted buttercream, figure modeling and shading with ... Continue Reading
Strawberry Pie Cake
Berry season may technically be ending soon, but we are a household of strawberry lovers year round. Nothing beats a juicy strawberry when it comes to a naturally sweet treat. My family is always up for a bowl of strawberries as a snack, side item or dessert. They are such a staple in our kitchen that one of my daughter's first words was strawberry. Not that I understood or recognized her pronunciation of strawberry at first.... it sounded more like "shy-ee". She would say "shy-ee, shy-ee" ... Continue Reading
Mixing Up the Perfect Cake
Our contributor, Summer Stone of Cake Paper Party, is back today with a new baking science experiment. Join Summer as she challenges a traditional baking concept and shares her results. Classic cake making methods suggest that the first step in making a butter cake involves creaming together butter and sugar. Traditionally this was done with a wooden spoon and brute strength and required the baker to endure arduous sessions of beating. With today’s electric mixers, I wanted take a look ... Continue Reading
Does Sifting Make a Better Cake?
Our contributor, Summer Stone of Cake Paper Party, is back today with a new baking science experiment. Join Summer as she challenges a traditional baking concept and shares her results. BAKING ASSUMPTION: It is necessary to sift or whisk dry ingredients together. To sift or not to sift, that is the question. Most recipes call for either sifting or whisking together your dry ingredients before combining them with the other ingredients. I wanted to take a look at the necessity of ... Continue Reading
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