I’ve never seen this cake decorating technique in action, but it looks incredible and do-able. Find fantastic step-by-step photos and a tutorial for the billowing cake effect HERE at the joy of cake. Thanks, Ashley, for the tip!
… Read More ...Crying Baby Cake
Yep. This pretty much sums it up. A great warning/dessert for a baby shower (or maybe “congratulations on your new bundle, have some cake”)…make a crying baby cake HERE at Cake Whiz.
… Read More ...Meringue Tulip Cake
What a pretty and tasty homage to a Dutch mom… lovely meringue tulips to decorate a cake. Find the how-tos to make meringue tulips HERE at Bird on a Cake.
… Read More ...Sweet Neon Graduation Party
Surviving middle school in the early ’80s is a feat of which I’m proud. I was not immune to the fashion trend pressure. Oh no, I embraced the WigWam socks over the pegged leg jeans, the Madonna gloves and the oversized Forenza V-neck sweaters. And absolutely the neon, if only in jelly bracelet form. So bring back the neon! If … Read More ...
Ruffled Buttercream Layer Cake Tutorial
You know those lovely ruffled, colorful cakes that look too pretty to eat and too difficult to make? This tutorial by Bubble and Sweet to make a ruffled layer cake with buttercream frosting (not fondant! woo hoo!) is fantastic and renders the technique actually do-able. She gives tips, step-by-steps and photos along the way. Find the how-tos HERE at Bubble … Read More ...
Volcano Cake with Candy Lava
Soooo cool. The best part about this volcano cake is the spewing candy lava that you can be messy and lazy making. Love it. Make a volcano cake HERE at The Sew*er, The Caker, The CopyCat Maker. (Thanks, Ashley, for the tip!)
… Read More ...Noddy Car Cake
I have to admit, I had to look up Noddy, because I have no idea who this character is. How in the world, as an Anglophile and children’s lit person, have I missed this? For shame. I’ll start to atone by featuring this amazing Noddy car cake. Find the how-tos HERE at C’est maman qui l’a fait. The … Read More ...
Polka Dot Easter Egg Cake Decorations
Find the very clever “oh, that’s how she did that” instructions to make these polka dot Easter egg cake decoratings HERE at Bird on a Cake. I never woulda thought of it.
… Read More ...Random Acts of Sweetness Sweepstakes over at Wilton
Love Wilton stuff? Yep, me too. Wilton is currently hosting a “Random Acts of Sweetness Sweepstakes” to reward those involved on their facebook and twitter pages to sharing links and knowledge, asking questions and participating in discussions. They are giving 36 randomly awarded prize packages. Find the details HERE.
… Read More ...DIY Sugar Doilies
I know Valentine’s is over, but I still have to share this beautiful cake because you can also find some quick and easy how-tos to make edible doilies. Find the how-tos HERE at Half Baked.
… Read More ...Death Star Cake Tutorial
Not only is this the coolest cake in the galaxy, I mean universe to include galaxies far, far away, but there’s a tutorial to make your own. Find the tutorial for the Death Star cake HERE at Cake Central, posted by Smurfesque.
… Read More ...Walk of Fame Cake
Hee hee, isn’t this an awesome idea for cake? Maybe change the “Happy Birthday” to something for the Oscars. Find the recipe HERE at Martha Stewart.
… Read More ...101-Piece Tool Caddy from Wilton Giveaway
I had to share with you this amazing giveaway over at my other blog, especially if you have even the slightest interest in decorating cakes or cupcakes or cookies or anything sweet. Wilton is giving away a 101-piece tool caddy (check out what’s included HERE) to celebrate my book, Sugarlicious. To enter the giveaway, (giveaway noe ended).
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Rainbow Tie Dye Cake
I spotted this oh-so-cool cake when I made a call for submissions to my own cause on my own blog, having nothing to do with Edible Crafts, but I couldn’t resist crossing over. I want to say, “trippy,” and that’s not even a usual word in my vocabulary. “Awesome?” “Colorful?” Whatever the appropriate adjective, I love this rainbow tie dye … Read More ...
Kid-Friendly Message Cake
For kids with their own love messages to send… write them on daisy petals atop an easy-to-make sponge cake. Find the how-tos HERE at Belle Cake Topper and Mould.
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