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Father’s Day Computer Cake


This 1/4 sheet cake is fast and easy to make.  The computer is made with two chocolate bars.  I typed up the message and printed out a picture of a key board and sealed them in self laminating pouches.  They … Continue reading

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Bicycle Cake for Dad


If your dad loves to ride his bike, this is an easy cake to make.  For the road I used chocolate icing in a can and added black food coloring gel.  To make the smooth, surface dip you spatula in water … Continue reading

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Chocolate Tool Box and Tools


For the father who loves tools this chocolate tool box and tools will be quite a surprise.  He might even forget that you sold his cat to get money from the ice cream truck and it cost him twice as … Continue reading

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Construction Cake for Dad


The ultimate cake for any guy that knows his way around a construction site.  The dirt is crushed Nilla Wafers.  The boulders are Milk Duds.  Add some construction equipment and this will bring a smile to any little boy no … Continue reading

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Father’s Day book just re-released on Amazon


My parents were blessed with three high-spirited teens.  Each year we would try to find the perfect gift for my Dad in hopes that he would not dredge up all of our past indiscretions.  We would put our heads together and … Continue reading

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Dirt Bike Volcano Cake


My grandson at first wanted a dirt bike cake but changed is mind and wanted a dirt bike volcano exploding cake.  My daughter found the little lego guys for the cake.  I made this a two tier cake, the volcano being … Continue reading

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Breakfast in Bed for Mother’s Day


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Sea Shell Candy Box


The mold for the candy box I purchased at Kitchen Kraft.com.  To make the shells I used both white and dark chocolate and swirled them around in the mold to make the two-tone effect.  These are a great gift for … Continue reading

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Mini Pies


I found these mini pie shells at the store and decided to surprise my family.  The package had six shells and was under $2.00.  I used Jell-O pudding and pie mix which only takes a few minutes to make.  The … Continue reading

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Bake Sale, CharityEvents & School Fund Raisers


I am working on my next book on bake sales, charity events and school fund raisers.  Over the next couple of weeks if you have a questions or would like a topic included in the book please leave me a … Continue reading

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Butterfly and Flower Brownies


Add some bright little butterflies and flowers for your next get together.  There are brownies but you can also use a normal cake mix.  If you want to surprise your guest put one tablespoon in your cake mix.  Watkins now … Continue reading

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Bunny Cakes


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Bunny & Egg Cupcakes


Easter is just a hop skip and jump away.  It’s time to start making cupcakes.  If you don’t have a bunny or egg mold you can use a mini loaf pan and cut them into the right shape.  For the … Continue reading

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St Patrick Birthday Cake


For all of the people born on St Patrick’s Day – if a party isn’t enough, how about a little cake to go with the green beer?

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