Peacocks lend themselves so beautifully to cakes. Here is a case in point. Find the cake recipe and step-by-step how-tos, with photographs, to make this stunning peacock cake–and tips for using the feathers for cupcakes, too–HERE at Cake Whiz.… Read More ...
Easy Polka Dot Pink and Orange Cake
One of my all-time favorite color combos is pink and orange (just check out my daughter’s room). So methinks I’ll be making this polka dot cake for her birthday. And bonus, the cake inside is orange. And super bonus, you’ll find a link to the orange creamsicle cake recipe. And super duper bonus, find a tip for making the world’s … Read More ...
Colorful Ladybug Cupcakes
If you’re looking for a delightful and creative way to celebrate ladybugs, you’ll love the Lovely Ladybugs featured on The Seven Year Cottage! This fun post showcases how to make beautiful ladybug-themed treats that are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a garden party, a nature-themed event, or just a sweet snack for your little ones. With simple ingredients … Read More ...
Tennis Cookies in a Jar
I grew up in a tennis playing family, though I’ve been remiss in keeping it up since college. (Note to self: Play more tennis.) My mom is still playing tennis with my childhood tennis coach, and I was a child playing tennis well over thirty years ago. I made these cookies for her, at my mom’s request. Make tiny, bite-size, … Read More ...
Bake the Decoration Right in the Cookies
I’m so intrigued by this method of baking cookies, of dying the dough, shaping into discs and baking the design right in the cookie. So beautiful. See how it’s done HERE at Prunille fait son show. The post is in French, but there are plenty of photographs to guide you.… Read More ...
Cookie Press Cookie Tips
Upon seeing this post, I realized that I of the decorated cookie have never used a cookie press. Maybe that’s an admission best kept under wraps. But how can that be? If you’re venturing into the cookie press world, here’s a great post with tips on how to use the contraption. Learn to make cookie press cookies HERE at Sugarkissed… Read More ...
Superhero Oreos
Adorable, AND they are much easier to make than you think, AND you can use them as cupcake toppers, too. Find the how-tos to make Superhero Oreos HERE at Sugar Swings!.… Read More ...
Wimpy Kid Cakes
Yet another example of the clever art you can craft from store-bought snack cakes. It’s amazing how perfectly a Sno-Ball lends itself to this kid. The resemblance is just uncanny. Find the how-tos to make Wimpy Kid Cakes HERE at Project Denneler, to celebrate the release of the third movie version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.… Read More ...
Pretty Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes
These chocolate raspberry cupcakes are just so very pretty in pink, yes? And who knew they made raspberry M and Ms? The piped M and M flower lends just the right amount of frosting on top, and it looks easy to recreate. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Created by Diane.… Read More ...
The Beaker Twinkie
Keep those snack cakes-turned-awesome (or “more” awesome, I should say), Hungry Happenings, especially when you grace us with the presence of Beaker. Beaker is awesome in and of himself, but a Twinkie Beaker? Perfection on top of awesome. Make them HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
Cherry Cupcakes
Two hot pink cupcakes perfectly paired and joined by candy to make the cutest cherries. What loveliness. Plus, Cherry JellO is involved so they actually taste like cherries. Or at least, like Cherry JellO. Love it. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Sports Balls Cookies
Can you believe the blogging creator of these sports cookies is new to fondant? That proves how manageable decorating can be. For me, I’ll take the 8-ball. I’m a pool player, not a sneaker wearer, I’m afraid. (And I’m usually wearing heels when I shoot pool. Or rather, I should put that in past tense, for I’m much more boring … Read More ...
Clever Summer Cupcake Toppers and Other Sweets
From the same clever mind that brought you popsicle cupcake toppers from Mike and Ike’s, comes flip flop cupcake toppers from Pez, tropical drink cupcake toppers from Whoppers, meringue beach umbrella cupcake toppers, and way more. See the whole summer collection of sweets HERE at Party Pinching.
Get Well Cookies in a Jar
I’ve lauded mason jars so much here, it’s no wonder I love this get well gift idea: Pill cookies in a jar, complete with the appropriate dosage printed on the side. Find the instructions to make get well cookies HERE at Sugar Dot Cookies.… Read More ...
Pinata Cupcakes
First there were Pinata cookies…. and now, Pinata cupcakes! A chocolate dome is all you need. Find the how-tos HERE at La Receta de la Felicidad, spotted on handmade charlotte.… Read More ...