Category Archives: Cakes

Candy Cane Cake


Last year I received this candy cane pan as a gift and this was the first time make a cake with it.  Very easy to ice and it was a hit at the bake sale we just had.

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Baby Shower Cake


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Pumpkin Cake


This happy little pumpkin cake is going to my granddaughter’s school for the cake walk.  I added some pumpkins made from candy melts around the side.  I found Pumpkin Spice Candy Melts at Walmart which are perfect to make little … Continue reading

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Hello Kitty Halloween


Hello Kitty is all dressed up for Halloween.  The mask is out of fondant.  I found the Hello Kitty Cupcake Kit at Walmart.  Everything to make the cupcakes are in the kit.

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Loch Ness Monster Cake


Tomorrow is my daughter’s birthday and my granddaughter had the suggestion for the cake.  She always comes up with a tough one.  The Loch Ness monster is made with some green sour licorice.  Insert toothpicks in the bottom of the … Continue reading

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Witch Hat Cupcake Holder with Crazy Spiders


Witch Hat cupcake holder is a great centerpiece for any celebration.  I purchased the cardboard hats at JoAnn’s Craft store, painted it black and attached some cute foam stickers.  Add some mini cupcakes or brownies and you have a festive display.  … Continue reading

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Pirate & Mermaid Cake


Today is my granddaughter’s 7th birthday.  She wanted a pirate and mermaid cake.  I found all of the characters at Toys R Us.  The seashells are made out of chocolate.  The sand on the island is crushed Nilla Wafters.  It should be a great party.

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Wine Bottle & Glass Cake


What better way to celebrate a birthday then a nice bottle of wine and glass of sugar pearl bubbles.  The mold I found at Orange County Novelty Cake Supply.

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Minion Birthday Cake


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Mad for Minions


I saw these on Pinterest and had to give it a try.  The bodies are twinkies and smarties for the eyes.  The arm and hand was made with a push mold and fondant. The Minion car has a large toothpick that goes through … Continue reading

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Big Girl Cake


What better to decorate a big girl cake than candy lipstick, sunglasses, fan, purse, shoes, etc.  The mold for these candy I found over the internet and made the candy with candy melts.

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High Flying Cake


I saw this in a book and decided to try it.  The wing, tail, propeller, and person are made from fondant.  You can bake inside ice cream cones then frost the top.  Use tooth picks to attach the wings and I … Continue reading

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Mickey Mouse Cake


You won’t believe how easy this is to make.  I rolled out some pink fondant and used a Mickey Mouse bread stamp to make the center piece of this mini cake.  Add a few sprinkles and you are finished.  There … Continue reading

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Sizzling Summer Recipes for your 4th of July Celebrations


The 4th of July parties are just a week away and the thermostat out side my window is 98 degrees.  Summer is here and it’s time for fun.  When we are asked to  bring something to picnic, birthday parties, pool parties … Continue reading

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Flag Cake for your 4th of July Celebration


This is a great center piece for any 4th of July celebration.  You can use a buttercream icing or to mix it up you could use strawberries for the stripes and blue berries around the white stars.

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