I’ve posted on these collections of birthday cake ideas from Parenting before, but now they have them all collected neatly on one page, organized by theme, so you can easily pick and choose what masterpiece you’ll create without having to thumb through pages. Find 61 birthday cakes to make HERE at Parenting.
Pet-Themed Desserts
Lest we forget our furry friends… Well, at least honoring them with our cakes and cupcakes and other desserts, as cats and dogs couldn’t actually eat these sweets. (Though my sneaky and strange dog-like cat would totally try.) Find a collection of pet-themed desserts HERE at Martha Stewart.… Read More ...
Tips for Making Cookie Pops
For the cookie pop shy, find some great tricks and tips to get you over your fears of adding that stick HERE at Sugarkissed. And awwww, there’s even a link to yours truly.
S’mores Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
And so it seems I’ve broken the seal on posting unique-ways-to-eat S’mores ideas this summer. What’s so crazy about these is the before picture. Look, there’s a whole s’mores in between the chocolate chip dough and it magically melts down into gooey goodness. Find the recipe and how-tos to make S’mores stuffed chocolate chip cookies HERE at So Many Sweets… Read More ...
Make Your Own Unique Cake Stand
This tutorial to make your own cake stand gives you the freedom to use just about anything you wish as the base, so you can really personalize your wares. Or you can use up your thrift store finds on statement pieces at your next party. Find the detailed how-tos HERE at Green Wedding Shoes.… Read More ...
Camo Cupcake Sandwiches
I, and I’m sure many other Army wives and husbands, appreciate the sweeter side of a camo pattern. Especially when presented as these crazy clever cupcake sandwiches (think these would be OK for lunch?). Make them HERE at Life is Sweets and reposted HERE at the Chickabug blog. {spotted on CakeSpy}… Read More ...
“Popsicle” Candy Cupcake Toppers
Cute as can be and slower to melt… I’m loving these adorable “popsicle” cupcake toppers made from candy bark and sprinkles. Find the step-by-step how-tos with photographs HERE at hoopla palooza.… Read More ...
Strawberry Shortcake “Strawberries”
There’s so much self-reflection going on with these, it’s almost confusing. These are Little Debbie Strawberry Shortcake Rolls
turned into strawberry shortcake strawberries. Make sense? Clever. Find the how-tos to make strawberry shortcake strawberries HERE at Pint Sized Baker.
Edible Spoon Kit Giveaway over at Hungry Happenings
Want to win a kit to make your very own edible spoons? Me, too! You can find the how-tos to make these almond nougatine spoons with spoons topped with chocolate ganache, made with the kit from Edible Spoons Company, AND enter to win your own kit, HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
Penguin Snack Cakes
Three cheers for store-bought snack cakes dressed up as impossibly adorable penguins. It would be tough to make these any more darling. Look at those crazy eyes
! Find the how-tos to make penguins from candy and snack cakes HERE at Hungry Happenings. Looking for more Penguin party ideas? Check out these Penguin Party Decorations
and these Penguin chocolate … Read More ...
Cookie Decorated Cookies
More impossibly adorable self-reflective foods (see two posts ago)! Keep ’em coming. This time it’s cookies dressed up as other cookies. Specifically, sugar cookies dressed up as chocolate chips and peanut butter cookies. Plus, some milk. Find them HERE at Lizy B.… Read More ...
Strawberry Shortcake Strawberry Shortcake
I’m such a sucker for self-reflective foods. (My nerd status was established long ago.) This impossibly cute Strawberry Shortcake
strawberry shortcake is a perfect example. Make her HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Ombre Cupcakes
Ombre, ombre, everywhere ombre! With the ombre and chevron stripe trends firmly secure, one need not wonder what pattern to choose. I love the icy gradations of blues of this cupcake, too. Find the recipe and instructions for making ombre cupcakes HERE at Somewhere Splendid.… Read More ...
Olympic Swimming Pool Cake, Torch Cake Pops, and Tons of Sweets Ideas
The grandeur of the Olympics is inherently inspirational, this I understand. But as one concerned with the food side of things, I can’t help but appreciate the cleverness that the Olympics has inspired in that one little arena. As evidence, check out this roundup of Olympics sweets over at Miss Candiquik. Find the how-tos for each, including these Olympic … Read More ...
Olympic Torch Cupcakes
The countdown to the Olympics is well underway now. If you’re searching for some sweets to serve, check out these Olympic torch cupcake cones HERE at Sweetology.
Hosting a party? Need Olympic decorations
?… Read More ...