Hold on to your hats because today's featured party is SO ridiculously adorable! A dessert display oozing with vintage charm and delicious treats. Including not one, but two incredible cakes! Cupcakes, whoopie pies, sugar cookies, macarons, s'mores on a stick, homemade strawberry marshmallows... the dessert list goes on and on! This is what happens when two talented bakers join forces! With classic backyard games and a 'country store' of prizes, this party has a rustic flair fit for the ... Continue Reading
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Strawberry & Vanilla Swirl Cupcakes
Our cupcake contributor, Lauren of Crave. Indulge. Satisfy., is back today! We missed Lauren last month... she was busy becoming a new mother!! Congrats to Lauren on the birth of her son! And speaking of moms, Lauren is sharing a fabulous recipe just in time for Mother's Day! I'll let Lauren take it away from here... Just in time for Mother's Day I'm excited to share a delicious cupcake recipe that any mom is sure to love! This recipe is packed full of special flavors to create the ... Continue Reading
Sparkling SURPRISE Carrot Cupcakes
Happy Thursday! I’m guest blogging today over on Hostess With the Mostess… sharing a tutorial for my Sparkling SURPRISE Carrot Cupcakes! You won't have to tell your kids twice to eat these cupcakes.... Come join me over on Hostess With the Mostess for my full tutorial! I hope my Sparkling SURPRISE Carrot Cupcakes add a little fun to your Easter celebration! Enjoy! ... Continue Reading
Jelly Bean Flower Cupcakes
Happy Monday! I'm guest blogging today over at The TomKat Studio. I shared a tutorial for for these adorable Jelly Bean Flower Cupcakes! And I'm sharing it here as well. These little treats are super simple and perfect for your upcoming Easter celebrations! Today we’re taking the jelly bean from basket filler to the star of the show! In a few simple steps, your cupcakes will be blooming with beauty and ready for Easter! (Or any other springtime celebration.) So easy, even the kids ... Continue Reading
Recipe: ‘Irish Coffee’ Cupcakes
Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day, so I thought we'd squeeze in one last treat today! All decked out in green coffee mugs and topped with glimmering shamrocks, these cupcakes are a big drink of Irish fun! Chocolate cake is baked right in the mug and then topped with layers of whiskey-infused ganache and espresso buttercream. Chocolate drizzle and a glittering candy shamrock finish the look! Grab your apron because we're whipping up some Irish Coffee Cupakes! Funny thing is... I had an ... Continue Reading
Leprechaun Hat S’mores
Leprechaun Hat S’mores - a festive St. Patricks day treat that the kids will love! Make this easy green dessert for your St. Patricks Day party! St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner... this Saturday to be exact. To help you celebrate, I've created a new DIY treat full of sweet goodness and glittering shamrocks! I shared it over on the fabulous Hostess Blog and will share it here as well! So whether you're planning a big green bash or simply want a treat to enjoy at home, these ... Continue Reading
Snow Owl 1st Birthday
Whoo... Whoo... Look whooo's turning one?!? Oh my goodness, today's party is soooo incredibly adorable! It's a snowy, winter dream filled with sweet owls and sweet treats! Created by Rachel Skvaril of Fondant Flinger for her son's 1st birthday, this celebration is just dreamy! A soft blue, grey and white color scheme is accented with small touches of woodsy brown. Perfect for a winter birthday and a birthday boy who chants "whoo, whoo", this Snow Owl First Birthday is a hootin' good ... Continue Reading
Up, Up and Away Baby Shower
Hold on to your hats because today's adorable baby shower is sure to blow you away! Up, Up and Away, that is! When I first received a note from Jessica Harris about this event... I knew it would be good! We've had the pleasure to ooh and awe over Jessica's cakes in the past (see them here). She is an incredible cake designer who also happens to be part of a family of artistic women! So what happens when a talented graphic designer (Kim Harris), cake designer (Jessica Harris) and ... Continue Reading
2011 Year in Review
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season, filled with friends and family, laughter and delicious treats. 2012 is here and I'm quite excited about the upcoming year here on Half Baked! So much has changed over the last year for this little cake blog.... so many talented individuals have shared their cakes, parties and recipes with us! I've personally been blessed with incredible opportunities to share my own work on a bigger stage. It's been a year full of new ... Continue Reading
Very Merry Christmas!
I am officially signing off for a few days to spend the holidays 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 12 days of festive cake inspiration here on Half Baked. Hopefully it has inspired you to holiday cake greatness and made you very merry! It’s 12 bakers baking…. it’s The 12 Cakes of Christmas! Ho, Ho, Ho! The 1st Cake of Christmas... A Gingerbread, Candy Cane Fantasy created by Pink Cake Box. The 2nd Cake of ... Continue Reading
Sparkling Christmas Trees
Okay, so I know I'm not the only one who isn't quite ready for Christmas. If you're still getting your goodies and sweets together, I have one last DIY project for you today. It's incredibly easy and quick but with impressive results. I did this project from start to finish {including photos and clean up} during nap time on Sunday. So when I say quick, I mean quick! Ice cream cones get a coating of shimmering, sanding sugar and... Voilà! Sparkling Christmas Trees! An elegant decoration ... Continue Reading
The 9th Cake of Christmas
The forecast for today's post is snowy with a pop of sunshine. That's because cake #9 in our 12 Cakes of Christmas series is here! A wintry scene gets a dose of cheer with delightful sugar flowers. From myer lemons and sage leaves to vibrant red poppies, today's cakes are a bright spot in the midst of Winter. Created by Emily Lael Aumiller, owner of Lael Cakes in Brooklyn, these Snowshine Flower Cakes will have you smiling! Emily created these beauties for a photo shoot at the Poppies and ... Continue Reading
Donut Cake Pops
Okay, what's not to love about today's featured cake goodness? It combines so many fun trends into one little bite of sweetness. It's got cake + a stick + the charm of a donut.... Oh my! I'm not sure if it gets more adorable than this? Created by Molly Bakes and featured in her new book, Crazy for Cake Pops, you're going to love these incredibly cute Donut Cake Pops! Donut Cake Pops makes 20 pops Supplies: 20 medium cake balls, chilled 1 (12-ounce) bag light brown candy ... Continue Reading
MILKaholic Now Available!!
When I designed the MILKaholic Baby Shower for our friends, I had no idea the overwhelming response it would receive! Obviously, I liked the concept but I was completely flattered by how many of you liked it too! It debuted on Hostess with the Mostess and has since been featured on TLC's Parentables, LilSugar and Kara's Party Ideas. So many of you have left kind comments and inquired about everything from the invitation to the food labels, milk bottles and painted canvas backdrop! Well, ... Continue Reading
Ice Cream Cone Cake
Ice Cream Cone Cake - learn how to make this amazing ice cream inspired cake, topped with ice cream cone cake pops! A new tutorial by our contributor, Miso of Miso Bakes. I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream! Growing up, ice cream cakes were considered the novelty of all novelty cakes. Fondant covered cakes were almost unheard of and carved cakes were primarily available in 2-D. From what I recall, most of the ice cream cakes were decorated in a similar fashion. They ... Continue Reading
Graphic & Glitz
If I had to describe today's feature in one word it would be lovely! Maybe that's because I love the soft color palette of charcoal, white and rose with a subtle touch of gold. Maybe it's the darling mix of hearts and stars. But to me, this incredible display portrays the feeling of love. You know that feeling... the warm rush that comes over you, the swell in your stomach, the stars in your eyes. If you had to capture that feeling, I think it would look something like this! An amazing ... Continue Reading
Milkaholic Sip & See
I've been dying to share this event with you for months! It debuted yesterday on Hostess with the Mostess (yay!) and I'm thrilled to share some additional images and details with you today. My husband and I hosted a co-ed baby shower for our friends, Ted and Meredith, in honor of their newly adopted son, Colin. Ted and Meredith anxiously waited for Colin’s birth and we were all thrilled when he officially became their son. We were honored to welcome Baby Colin with this modern Milkaholic Sip ... 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
Inspiration Board: Tree Trimming Party
Growing up, I was always so excited the night we decorated our Christmas tree. It was just my immediate family, but we would make an event out of it. With Christmas music in the background, we'd oooh and aahh over each ornament as we carefully hung everything from dainty china ornaments to sentimental hand-made treasures that my mother had saved over the years. Creating memories that will last a lifetime, it's definitely a tradition worth starting with your own family. Whether you keep it ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Candyland Christmas
Today we're diving head first into the holiday season with this amazing dessert table created by Bird of Bird's Party which features her Candyland Christmas Collection. This whimsical display features red and white stripes, oodles of candy canes, gingerbread men and rockin' robins. It's a winter wonderland full of Christmas spirit and sweet treats! I just love the use of red and white stripes to tie the whole display together. Even the white plates are lined with striped paper adding a ... Continue Reading
Halloween Cocktail Party Inspiration
Who says Halloween is just for kids? We loved Halloween as children and still love it as adults. So why not throw a spooktacular Halloween bash appropriate for mature ghosts and ghouls? Here are some great ideas for a frightful Halloween Cocktail Party from our friends at Pottery Barn! {clockwise, starting at top left:} Set the mood with monster eye drinks, crudités and more on a Halloween Cocktail Party Table. Cover a stack of old books and a long-legged spider with this ... Continue Reading
Guest Post: Enjoy Friends With A Fall Fete
I'm so happy to be your guest blogger for Carrie, today. I'm Chris Nease from Celebrations At Home, and my blog is dedicated to showcasing the latest trends, inspiring 'real parties', and easy DIY projects for entertaining. I also style real parties for clients, as well as design upscale children's parties. But enough about me...today I'm sharing an inspiration board for a fun Fall gathering with friends. This is the perfect time of year to plan a soup or chili party when the chill in the ... Continue Reading
Guest Post: Halloween Party Favors
Well… Hello Half Baked readers! This is Lindsey from over at Bella Grace Party Designs. I was so extremely flattered when Carrie asked me to create a guest post for her truly extraordinary and inspirational blog. Bella Grace Party Designs Blog is primarily designed to find inspiration and creativity. So I am super excited to share a few of my fun ideas on one of the blogs where I get MY daily fix of inspiration. Halloween is right around the corner and happens to fall smack in the middle ... Continue Reading
Our Little Lady!!
After nine long months of baking, our little girl has arrived! Sadie Anne is here and we could not be more thrilled. She is by far the best thing I've ever created and I am just in awe. While I take some time to be with my family, Half Baked will be visited by some extraordinary guest bloggers serving up amazing Fall inspiration. Everything from creative DIY's to parties and fabulous cakes. Trust me, you won't even miss me! But before I go, I thought I'd share with you some pictures of ... Continue Reading
Sweet Treat: Ice Cream
Did you know that July was National Ice Cream Month? I didn't. I'm not sure how I missed this considering how much I love ice cream! But I figure it's never to late to show some love for ice cream, especially with the hot summer heat everyone is experiencing. There is no better way to cool off than a cold, creamy treat like ice cream. So here are some ice cream and ice cream inspired sweets. Enjoy! {clockwise, starting at top left:} Ice Cream themed cake by Abigail's Bake ... Continue Reading
Bun in the Oven…
Over the years, my oven has gotten a work out. During the years that I owned my cake business, there was always something sweet baking. Whether testing new recipes or baking up orders, my oven was always in use. I still love to bake and cook, but these days my oven has been perfecting something else. Something much sweeter than ever before. I thought it was about time to share our exciting news... my husband and I are expecting our first child! A sweet little girl due in September. ... Continue Reading
Carrie Sellman : Founder & Editor
Carrie Sellman is the Founder and Editor of The Cake Blog, a baking website celebrating cake since 2008. If you’re looking for beautiful cake inspiration, recipes and tutorials -- you’ve come to the right place. The Cake Blog is a community of bakers, cake makers, and friends sharing everything and anything you've ever wanted to know about cake. Baking since childhood, Carrie fell in love with cake design during her own hunt for the perfect wedding cake. She said goodbye to her corporate ... Continue Reading
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