A cake ball cake. In the last few years of growing cake pop popularity, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a “cake” made from cake balls. Genius. Learn to assemble one HERE at Cake Whiz.… Read More ...
Happy Ice Cream Sandwich Day!
August 2 is ice cream sandwich day. As temperatures inch to 100 here in Washington, DC, good timing. Find a recipe for a classic ice cream sandwich HERE at Martha Stewart. Or try these strawberry ice cream sandwiches from Woman’s Day. Or this ice cream sandwich cake from Real Simple. Or s’mores ice cream sandwich at My … Read More ...
Camping-Themed Party
I do not camp. This is not negotiable. I won’t be convinced. Ever. But I do luh luh love this camping-themed wedding created by Oh Sugar Events that I spotted featured at Kara’s Party Ideas. Find the incredible details HERE at Kara’ Party Ideas or HERE at Oh Sugar Events. S’mores on a stick, geological layer cake (in mason … Read More ...
Rubik’s Cube Cake
Any other kids of the ’80s out there who got so frustrated by their ineptitude with the Rubik’s Cube they tried to take it apart and reassemble it solved only to realize that merely leaves you with a broken Rubik’s Cube? No? Hmmm. Must’ve just been me. Find an homage to Rubik’s Cube’s inventor, Ernö Rubik, and the how-tos … Read More ...
Rainbow Cake Push Pops
The push pop craze is still going strong, I see. Check out these fantastic rainbow cake push pops
I spotted HERE at the Hostess with the Mostess blog, part of an equally fantastic Picasso Art birthday party created by Simply Creative Insanity. Click HERE to see the whole party and all the colorful details, also inspiring for any rainbow-themed party.… Read More ...
Owl Cake
I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen a cuter owl. And I’ve seen lots of owl sweets. Check out the tips to make your own crazy-cute owl cake HERE at Inspire. Create. Bake. {spotted on Pinterest}… Read More ...
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Turn ice cream sandwiches into a cake HERE at Real Simple.… Read More ...
4th of July Desserts (and Free Printables)
There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a 4th of July dessert table. Red, white and blue cupcakes, frosted cookies, little paper flags, printable cupcake toppers, star-shaped treats — it all has that cheerful summer-party feeling without needing to be overly fancy.
And honestly, that is my favourite kind of entertaining.
If you are planning an Independence Day barbecue, backyard picnic, … Read More ...
Hamburger Cake
One more from 1 Fine Cookie… it’s a burger cake! Find the step-by-step instructions to make your own hamburger cake HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.… Read More ...
Train Cake Tutorial
Oh how I wish my daughter was still as obsessed with trains now as she was when she was two. There was just something so charming about a girl obsessed with trains. Sigh. Enter pink and princesses. Alas, if she recaptures that passion, I’ll make her a train cake for her birthday this year. Find a great tutorial to make … Read More ...
Pool and Camp Cakes
Summer is on my mind, I guess. Though I never had a backyard pool and I never went to summer camp (ever, really, no summer camp here), I can’t help but appreciate the kid-appeal of these two cakes from BHG. Learn to make a pool cake HERE and a camp cake HERE.
Mini S’mores Cakes
Just when I think I’ve seen every possible s’mores variation, I happen upon another. Find the recipe for mini s’mores cakes HERE at Martha Stewart, spotted HERE at Pizzazzerie.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
Looking for more ideas for Smores? Check out this S’mores cookbook
we found on Amazon and let’s not forget my … Read More ...
Robin Hood Party
Every now and then I spot one of those parties that just strikes me. Like an arrow. Robin Hood’s arrow. For example, this amazing Robin Hood-themed party for a little boy created by Tout Mon Amour. Find details from the party–ridiculously clever details, such as this cake and bullseye cookies —HERE at Kara’s Party Ideas, spotted on … Read More ...
Candyland Birthday Party
Find a collection of ideas for favors, decor and food for a Candyland themed birthday party HERE at Parents. My favorite is this cake. (You must register at Parents.com to view recipes, but registration is free.)
Polka Dot Cake
Whatta great idea to decorate a cake: colorful meringue kisses. Learn to make this cake HERE at Ladies Home Journal.… Read More ...