Our contributor, Tessa Huff, is sharing a chocolate hazelnut cake recipe. Banana cake with chocolate ganache filling and chocolate hazelnut buttercream. It's the peak of summer, and I am sure we are all starting to feel the heat. You are most likely reaching for all your favorite frozen treats every afternoon. One of my favorites is a frozen chocolate-dipped banana. Yumm! I've been seeing recipes for bite-sized varieties pop up on several of the desserts blogs lately, so I was ... Continue Reading
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Chocolate Turtle Cake
Today's recipe is a tad outrageous, in the oh-my-goodness that looks divine, kind of way. It's a chocolate lovers fantasy with layers of chocolate cake studded with chocolate chips and pecans, stacked with swirls of dulce de leche infused frosting and topped with caramel drizzles. It's finished off with chopped turtle candies and toasted pecans. If you're not drooling by now, just wait until you see it! You'll instantly add this recipe to your must-bake, and must-devour, list! It comes to ... Continue Reading
Raspberry Blood Orange Cake
Our contributor, Tessa Huff, is sharing a fresh summer cake recipe today... It's here! It's here! Berry season, that is. Summer has finally arrived and my favorite fruits are hitting the stands everywhere. Whether it is at the farmer's market or the local grocer, plump berries are in abundance and I could not be happier. With their natural sweetness and vibrant flavors, berries are so easy to incorporate into desserts and cakes. Serve them sliced with whipped cream or ... Continue Reading
DIY: Vintage Butterfly Cake, Part II
Today is the second half of a fabulous tutorial we brought to you a few weeks ago. Remember this gorgeous Vintage Butterfly Cake, with its amazing 3-d butterflies, in shades of pale blue and black, fluttering about? And its antiqued ecru-colored fondant, accented with black and white striped ribbons? We were beyond thrilled to learn how to make these incredible butterflies, in just a few easy steps, with the help of a custom mesh stencil. If you missed this tutorial post, by Robin Martin of ... Continue Reading
Lemon and Lavender Buttermilk Cake
Our contributor, Tessa Huff, is sharing a bright new cake recipe…. You don't always need a reason to eat a slice of cake. Sometimes a delightful, simple cake is all you need to turn an ordinary afternoon into a little celebration. While many cake recipes are dripping with sprinkles and drowning in caramel and chocolate, sometimes less really is more. With fresh, clean flavors, this cake is the kind of cake to enjoy any day. Now that we are in full-fledge Spring mode, I've been so ... Continue Reading
How To Build a Cake Like a Pro
Decorating a cake is sort of like solving a puzzle. There are numerous pieces that have to come together, just so, for everything to align beautifully. The process itself can be exciting, challenging and even a little exasperating at times. But when the last piece is finally placed, you can step back and smile at what you've accomplished. So today we're taking a look at some of the basic fundamentals of a gorgeous cake. These building blocks apply to cakes of all shapes and sizes and will ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake
Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake - how to decorate this easy cake for Easter dessert, using edible grass, a chocolate Easter bunny and candy eggs. Spring is officially here and little signs of growth and renewal are sprouting up everywhere. Easter is just three weeks away and the white ceramic bunnies in my living room have been ready for weeks. If you haven't noticed by now, I love holidays. I love the planning, the decorating, the celebrating, and of course, the baking. Last year we ... Continue Reading
DIY: Surprise-Inside Ring Cake
Around here, we're kinda obsessed with pretty cakes. Straight sides and smooth icing makes our heart jump a few beats, because from first glance you know that sweetness is just a slice away. Your knife glides down through the frosting and a wedge of pure bliss is pulled out, destined for your plate. It doesn't get much better than this. Except, of course, when the inside of the cake is just as gorgeous, or perhaps even more gorgeous, than the exterior. A little something extra on the ... Continue Reading
Coconut Cake
Our contributor, Tessa Huff, is back today with a lovely new cake recipe…. Coconut usually reminds us white-sand beaches and flavor combinations boosting pineapple and mango. With such beautiful textures and versatile flavors, I vow not to limit coconut to only tropical palettes ever again. Old-fashion coconut cake is a quintessential Southern treat. There is something nostalgic about a big slice of velvety butter cake and rich cream cheese frosting. The fluffy flakes and creamy ... Continue Reading
Green Velvet Cupcakes
Green Velvet Cupcakes - these cupcakes are the perfect St. Patrick's Day dessert with their green velvet cake and rainbow buttercream frosting! Created by our contributor, Lauren Kapeluck of EllenJay Events. As we prepare to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring, I have just the cupcake to get you all excited! It's bright and cheerful and full of color! It has a little something to do with RAINBOWS! And since St. Patrick's day is coming up too, I thought I would throw in a little ... Continue Reading
Zucchini Nut Cupcakes
Today's post has to start with a confession. The recipe we're about to drool over may or may not be a cupcake. Yes, I know the post title says it's a cupcake. And in the photos, it sure does look like a cupcake. In real life, it absolutely smells like a cupcake. And believe me, it tastes delicious like a cupcake. So then - you ask me - what's the problem? Can't we just cut all this cupcake talk and get to the recipe? Yes! Well sort of. Back in December, my family went home for the ... Continue Reading
Delicate Lace Cake
Today's feature is one of those cakes that just simply makes you smile and let out a small little sigh of cake love. It's ridiculously beautiful, from top to bottom and everywhere in between. Creamy ivory fondant is accented with a soft grey bands and blush pink flowers. While a scalloped topper showcases the couple's monogram and a teeny-tiny Yorkie figurine looks on, sitting patiently and representing a gesture that all pet lovers can appreciate. And then, there's the lace. Delicate. ... Continue Reading
Top DIY’s of 2013
Happy New Year! We're excited to kick off another fabulous year of cake inspiration here on the blog! But before we jump right in to new posts for 2014, we're taking a second look at the best of the best from 2013. I’ve sifted through the 200+ posts from the last twelve months to find the ones that you loved the most. Based on your pageviews, Facebook likes and Pinterest pins.... we're taking a look back at the most popular posts from the last year. So far we've seen the Top Recipe Posts of ... Continue Reading
Top Cake Designs of 2013
Happy New Year! We're excited to kick off another fabulous year of cake inspiration here on the blog! But before we jump right in to new posts for 2014, we're taking a second look at the best of the best from 2013. I’ve sifted through the 200+ posts from the last twelve months to find the ones that you loved the most. Based on your pageviews, Facebook likes and Pinterest pins.... we're taking a look back at the most popular posts from the last year. Yesterday, we highlighted the Top Recipe ... Continue Reading
Gingerbread Latte Cake
img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-25629" src="https://thecakeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/gingerbread_latte_cake_pv1.jpg" alt="Gingerbread Latte Cake! Gingerbread cake, espresso buttercream and toffee bits, perfect for holiday parties and Christmas dessert | by Tessa Huff for TheCakeBlog.com" width="600" height="2075" /> Our contributor, Tessa Huff, is back with a new cake recipe perfect for the holidays…. For most people, this time of year is all about tradition and ... 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
Cranberry Orange Cupcakes
I love this time of year when the holidays are just around the corner. It's not quite Thanksgiving yet and Christmas is still on the horizon. But the spirit of the holiday season is already here! I'm itching to start decorating for Christmas and it's taking every ounce of my willpower to wait until after Thursday. But my Christmas shopping is another story all together! I've been rocking check marks on my list for about a week now and it feels pretty good. I'm never this early with my ... Continue Reading
Pink Week: Vintage Rose Cake Table
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're going pink all week long. To remember, honor and support all of those who’s lives have been touched by breast cancer. So far we've enjoyed two days of fabulous pink creations (if you missed them, you can catch up here). And today we’re back for more! Today's feature is pretty as can be with delicate pink accents and a vintage flair that's sure to delight. This yummy cake table is simply blooming with gorgeous cakes and feminine charm. ... Continue Reading
DIY : Pumpkin Pail Cake
Our contributor, Miso of Miso Bakes, is here with a darling new cake tutorial for Halloween. A trick-or-treating classic goes from candy to cake... It finally feels like Autumn here in California! I am so excited because Autumn is my favorite season. With Halloween around the corner and pinata cakes being so popular, I thought I would try creating one-- one that looks like a Halloween candy pail! It is actually extremely simple and easy! Ready to create? Here we ... Continue Reading
DIY Monster Eye Cake
How to make a Monster Eye Cake. Make this easy Halloween monster cake at home using cookies and candies. It's Friday and the month of October is in full swing. Which can only mean one thing. It's time for some silly Halloween fun! I have a new DIY for you today and it could not be simpler. Seriously, this little cake project is for anyone and everyone. Bakers of all skill levels and ages can join in on this googly eye fun. I mean it, you really can't mess this cake up. Crooked. ... Continue Reading
Recipe: Candy Bar Cake
Our contributor, Tessa Huff, is back with a new cake recipe just in time for Halloween…. Second to pumpkin spice coffees and baked goods, who else is guilty of downing handfuls of candy this time of year? I will even admit to finishing off the Halloween stash before the trick-or-treaters pick out their costumes. However, with my perpetual diet and life-long quest to eat a little healthier and a bit less-processed, it's always a constant battle: to have or not to have Candy Corn in the ... Continue Reading
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip S’mores Cookies
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip S'mores Cookies! A s'mores inspired cookie recipe filled with oats, graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips and toasted marshmallow. Fall is officially here and the season is really starting to take shape. It's a time for crisp nights and blazing bonfires. And you know what that means, right? It's s'mores time! Yes, I think I could find a way to enjoy s'mores any day of the week, any month of the year. We've all watched as this classic treat exploded into every ... Continue Reading
DIY: Revitalize Your Kitchen Canisters
If you're like me, you spend a whole lot of time in your kitchen. So I've partnered up with The Home Depot to help you revitalize and redesign your favorite room. Today's post is all about creating a dreamy new kitchen perfect for baking! If you've been following along, you may remember that we recently moved into a new house. We move fairly often for my husband's job (which is one of the main reasons I blog about cake instead of owning a physical store). Our most recent move came with a ... Continue Reading
S’mores Coffee Cake
Nothing captures the feeling of long summer nights and cozy campfires like the ooey gooey goodness of s'mores. Labor Day may mark the symbolic end of summer, but the classic taste of a s'more is worth enjoying year round. So we're trilled to share a tempting new recipe that is s'more inspired and outrageously delicious. It comes to us from Susan Whetzel, author of The S’mores Cookbook. A drool-worthy book filled with oodles of s'more desserts perfect for any time of year. Susan's book is ... Continue Reading
Succulent Wedding Cake
There is something so fresh and summery about succulents. They instantly take my mind to a warm, arid day somewhere in California, bright rays of sunshine streaming down. And well... what's not to love about that? So when you pair the natural beauty of succulent plants with delicate white roses and a gorgeous cake, the end result is nothing short of spectacular. Fondant succulents in hues ranging from pale grey and green to deep reds and rust are artfully arranged on a pristine white cake. ... Continue Reading
What Will It Bee Baby Shower
What will it be? What will it be? When you're expecting a child, that's the top question on everyone's mind. And today's feature is a thoughtful baby shower for a mom who chose to wait until the big day to find out. Building on the suspense, her family celebrated with a bright shower filled with fresh yellows and adorable bee details. It comes to us from Noelle Nielsen of Fishtale Photography who teamed up with Laurie Pyle of Cocoa & Fig to create this charming dessert display. Lovable ... Continue Reading
DIY Rainbow Petal Cake
You may have seen the DIY Rainbow Sprinkle Cake that we featured last fall. Just possibly. Maybe? As it made its way around Pinterest and back. In case you missed it, let's just say it was absolutely fabulous and one of the top posts from 2012! So needless to say, we're quite excited because the talented baker behind the sprinkle cake tutorial... is back again today! With another straightforward and totally achievable DIY. Kate Wagner of The Greedy Baker is using everyday items to ... Continue Reading
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