Erica OBrien first discovered cake design quite by accident almost twenty years ago while living in New York. She had always wanted to be an artist, and found that cake offered the artistic outlet she coveted. After moving to California in 2006, Erica began designing cakes full time. She quickly gained recognition by major bridal publications such as Brides and The Knot, and attracted a large online following. It was in California that Erica truly realized her artistry, allowing her style ... Continue Reading
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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
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
Stripes. Stripes. Stripes.
Stripes are IN!! Wide stripes. Thin stripes. Mixed stripes. Stripes, stripes, stripes! From fashion runways to home decor, wedding accessories and party themes... stripes are popping up in all aspects of style. Which means they are prime target for a cake design! And that makes this striped-loving heart beat just a little bit faster. I am absolutely loving the renewed interest in this simple print. The crisp, clean look of stripes is so tailored and chic. And today's gorgeous feature ... 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
Tessa Huff: Contributor
Tessa Lindow Huff perceives pastry as edible art and has been quite the artist since a very young age. She began studying ballet and performance art at age four, and continued dancing into her early twenties. Huff has always been involved in music and theatre, and has a great appreciation for art in all of its forms. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of California, Davis, she decided to turn her passion of the culinary arts into a career. After ... Continue Reading
Mint, Blush & Gold Flowers
In case you didn't get enough on St. Patrick's Day, we have a little touch of green to start off your week. But we're not talking cutesy leprechaun green here. We're talking gorgeous mint green with elegant touches of gold. Paired with a blush pink and a contrasting black, creating one hot color combo for spring. Delicate roses and tiny pink blossoms get an extra touch of fabulous with gilded gold accents. And then there's the perfectly ruffled fondant ribbon. Dancing around two of the ... Continue Reading
Best of 2012 : Number 2
Over the last two weeks, we've taken a look back at the fabulous cake, wedding and party inspiration of 2012. I’ve sifted through the 200+ posts from 2012 to find the posts you loved the most. Based on your pageviews, Facebook likes and Pinterest pins…. we’re counting down your Top 10 Favorite Posts of 2012! And our countdown is almost complete! Today we have the 2nd most popular post… Based on your views, likes and pins…..The 2nd most popular post of 2012 is…. this Chocolate Mint ... Continue Reading
Best of 2012 : Number 3
Happy Monday! We are approaching the end of our countdown. We’re taking a few days to look back at the fabulous cake, wedding and party inspiration of 2012. I’ve sifted through the 200+ posts from 2012 to find the posts you loved the most. Based on your pageviews, Facebook likes and Pinterest pins…. we’re counting down your Top 10 Favorite Posts of 2012! And today we have the 3rd most popular post… Based on your views, likes and pins…..The 3rd most popular post of 2012 is…. this "Is ... Continue Reading
Best of 2012 : Number 4
We're quickly approaching the end the week. And we're almost to the end of our 2012 countdown! Before we jump into new posts for 2013, we're taking a few days to look back at the fabulous cake, wedding and party inspiration of 2012. I’ve sifted through the 200+ posts from 2012 to find the posts you loved the most. Based on your pageviews, Facebook likes and Pinterest pins…. we’re counting down your Top 10 Favorite Posts of 2012! And today we have the 4th most popular post… Based on ... Continue Reading
White & Gold Princess Dessert Table
Today's feature is a sophisticated dessert table created for a wedding held at Casa de Serralves, a contemporary art museum in Portugal. Surrounded by exquisite gardens, this location creates the perfect setting for such an elegant dessert display. Great white-on-white details and subtle touches of gold come together in a princess-inspired cake that has us swooning. Coordinating sweets such as rose cupcakes, monogram cookies, meringues and golden mini cakes complete the scene. Not to mention ... Continue Reading
Mod Black & White Swirls
Today's featured cake is as sleek as it is modern. A not-so-ordinary cake created for a not-so-ordinary wedding. Inspired by the bride's lace fascinator, this design is strikingly bold and simply beautiful! Gorgeous hand-painted swirls embellish all three tiers, softly contrasting the crisp black and white color combo. It's the perfect combination of graphic and glamorous, retro and chic. All perched upon one fabulous black cake stand. Let's take a look at this Mod Black & White Swirls ... 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
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
Elephants on Parade Baby Shower
I’ve been dying to share this shower with you for months! You may remember that back in JUNE, I mentioned that my family was hosting a baby for my sister who was expecting her first child. My sweet little niece, Addison, was born in July and is now almost four months old! It's about time for me to share this shower! It debuted earlier today on Hostess with the Mostess (yay!) and I’m thrilled to share some additional images and details with you now. For those of you who are loyal Half ... Continue Reading
My Lil Sunshine 1st Birthday Party
With kids heading back to school, it’s starting to feel like summer is almost over. I’m not sure if I’m quite ready for that! So I thought we’d bask in the sun just a little bit longer with a party that is all about sunshine! From the sun streaming down on a gorgeous day in Hollywood Hills to the vibrant color scheme of hot pink and golden yellow. Not to mention the sweetest little sunshine of all, Madison, the birthday girl! Sent over to us by Auntie Monica, this party is both cheerful ... 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
Ballerina Inspired Sweets
What little girl doesn't love to dance? And as big girls, we all look back fondly on our first dance class... the tutus, the tights, our hair swept back into a neat little bun. Maybe it's because of the movie Black Swan. Maybe it's because dancers are the ultimate image of elegance and grace. But girls of all ages are enamored with ballerinas and we see this theme spreading into events everywhere. From bridal fashion to birthday parties, ballet inspires. So today we're oohing and awing ... Continue Reading
Love Is Sweet
Today we're showcasing a lovely dessert table that just screams summer! It's cheery, bright and makes me smile with its vibrant, lemon yellow details. This brilliant display, featuring an amazing cake and cupcake stand by Jan Kish, was created for a wedding filled with burlap, succulents and personality. Yellow Billy Balls with their long, spindly stems add such a dramatic touch to both the centerpieces and the cake. With images like these, I think we can all agree that Love is Sweet! I ... 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
Retro Candy Week: Rock Candy
I have officially declared this to be Retro Candy Week! I thought we'd continue on with some unique ways to include Rock Candy at your next event. It seems like rock candy has become a staple on so many dessert tables. Here are some creative ways to take Rock Candy to the next level! Rock Candy Sticks are the focal point of this cake, created by The Sweet Boutique. Not only is the cake a gorgeous display but it creates a lovely presentation when plated with a rock candy stick on the ... Continue Reading
Retro Candy Love
We had so much fun with the retro candy buttons yesterday, I thought we'd keep things going with more retro candy love. Today's feature was created by Katelyn James Photography as a unique and whimsical setting for a photography workshop. Not only did it result in some stunning images but amazing party inspiration for us! The bright orange and turquoise really pop and the retro candy is overflowing with fun! Not to mention the incredible cake by Shyndigz. I have a feeling you're going to ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
With the world's eyes fixed on London and all of the Royal Wedding talk, I thought this party would be fitting for today. This adorable tea party was created by Daria Bishop, a talented Vermont photographer, for her daughter's 12th birthday. This party has it all... cheerful colors, whimsical details, mad hats and amazing cupcakes. Oh, and tea of course! Inspired by an inherited tea set, this Mad Hatter's Tea Party is perfectly charming. A few thoughts from Daria about this lovely tea ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Angry Birds Birthday
Today's Real Party is a playful birthday inspired by some angry birds and evil green pigs. This adorable event was created by Debbie, of Save the Date Events, for her daughter's 3rd birthday. Featuring an amazing cake by Intricate Icings, this party brings the game Angry Birds to life! Here is a little of what Debbie had to say about this party: "In addition to weddings, we occasionally design parties for social celebrations such as birthdays. My three year old daughter is obsessed with ... 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
Real Party: Romantic White Dessert Bar
Every day we inch closer and closer to February 14th! Today's Real Party will definitely get you in the Valentine's mood. This Vintage White Dessert Bar by Stardust Pastry has such a romantic feel to it. In all white with floating hand-strung crystals, antique serving trays and lacy details, this dessert bar is just gorgeous. Not to mention the stunning cake inspired by the bride's wedding dress. Here is a little of what Summer of Stardust Pastry had to say about this lovely ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Glam New Years Eve
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas - I know we certainly did! As I dig out from the mounds of wrapping paper and leftover Christmas cookies, I realize the holidays are not over yet. In a few days we'll be celebrating once again as we usher out 2010 and ring in the new year. So to get us in the mood, today we have a gorgeous New Years Eve Party that I spotted on Elizabeth Anne Designs. This stunning party layout, created by Amber Karson Events and Sweet Tea Photography by Lisa Marie ... Continue Reading
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