Our cupcake contributor, Lauren of Crave. Indulge. Satisfy, is here with a fun new recipe… I can't think of a better way to celebrate summer than with a big old ice cream cone! Ice cream is one of my favorite summer indulgences and a delicious treat to enjoy after a day full of playing in the hot sun. I'm sure you're probably thinking this is suppose to be a cupcake post, why are we talking about ice cream? Well, since July is National Ice Cream month I thought it would be fun to put a new ... Continue Reading
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Ice Cream Cone Cake
Ice Cream Cone Cake - learn how to make this amazing ice cream inspired cake, topped with ice cream cone cake pops! A new tutorial by our contributor, Miso of Miso Bakes. I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream! Growing up, ice cream cakes were considered the novelty of all novelty cakes. Fondant covered cakes were almost unheard of and carved cakes were primarily available in 2-D. From what I recall, most of the ice cream cakes were decorated in a similar fashion. They ... Continue Reading
Pumpkin Spice Cake
Pumpkin Spice Cake - moist pumpkin cake with subtle hints of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg paired with pumpkin spice buttercream frosting. A fall cake recipe, sponsored by Promised Land Dairy for their #FarFromOrdinaryMilk campaign. Believe it or not, I'm writing today's post old school style -- like before laptops and tablets, old school style. Perched outside, I'm soaking up the evening twilight and savoring the crisp autumn breeze. Off in the distance, the sounds of happy children on a ... Continue Reading
10 Ice Cream Inspired Cakes
Today is National Ice Cream Day! If there's one thing we love as much as cake around here, it's ice cream! Because cake and ice cream are the perfect pair and were destined to be together. So I thought we'd celebrate this ice cream holiday with a little nod to the ultimate power couple. Today we're taking a look at some of our favorite ice cream inspired layer cakes. While you won't find any actual ice cream in these babies, you will find classic ice cream flavors baked into fluffy cake layers ... Continue Reading
Ice Cream Inspired Sweets
I don't know about you, but we're creatures of habit in this house. Our weekly routine generally ends on Friday night with homemade pizza and a squeal-filled game of hide and seek. Once the munchkin is in bed, Mr. Sellman and I catch our breath before the weekend begins. One Friday night, we got crazy and introduced ice cream into the mix. Its funny how quickly a toddler can adapt to a new routine when it involves ice cream! Now her definition of Friday is hide and seek... and ice cream. ... Continue Reading
Ice Cream Party
It's Friday and we're wrapping up another sweet week with a double-scoop of inspiration with a cherry on top! Literally. Today's feature is the most adorable ice cream party that will have you screaming for more. In my book, any day is a good day for ice cream. But nothing says summer like the chill of delicious ice cream on a hot, sunny day. And just like a great cake, every birthday party needs a big scoop of this frosty treat. Which makes today's feature even more delightful, with its ... Continue Reading
Sweet Treat: Ice Cream
Did you know that July was National Ice Cream Month? I didn't. I'm not sure how I missed this considering how much I love ice cream! But I figure it's never to late to show some love for ice cream, especially with the hot summer heat everyone is experiencing. There is no better way to cool off than a cold, creamy treat like ice cream. So here are some ice cream and ice cream inspired sweets. Enjoy! {clockwise, starting at top left:} Ice Cream themed cake by Abigail's Bake ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Peaches and Cream Birthday
I am very excited about today's real party! It comes to us from the talented mom, sewer, crafter, and designer, Jessica Levitt. You may remember Jessica from the Construction Birthday Party we featured back in December, which was amazingly cute. Well today I'm thrilled to share the fantastic party she threw for her daughter's 5th birthday. Put together the charming peach farm location and her daughter's love of ice cream... you've got yourself some peach picking and ice cream licking fun. ... Continue Reading
Sparkling Christmas Trees
Okay, so I know I'm not the only one who isn't quite ready for Christmas. If you're still getting your goodies and sweets together, I have one last DIY project for you today. It's incredibly easy and quick but with impressive results. I did this project from start to finish {including photos and clean up} during nap time on Sunday. So when I say quick, I mean quick! Ice cream cones get a coating of shimmering, sanding sugar and... Voilà! Sparkling Christmas Trees! An elegant decoration ... Continue Reading
10 Magical Unicorn Treats
Unicorn themed desserts have ruled my Instagram feed since last summer and it's about time we showed them some love here on the blog. Whether you're planning a birthday party or just looking for a pastel rainbow treat to brighten your day, there's nothing as captivating as a unicorn. From unicorn cakes and unicorn cookies to unicorn donuts and cake pops too! Yet we mustn't overlook the unicorn macarons, hot chocolate, popcorn, chocolate bark and piñatas either. From one end of the rainbow to the ... Continue Reading
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The 9th Cake of Christmas
It's our third annual holiday series.... The 12 Cakes of Christmas!! We're oohing and aahing over twelve marvelous cake designs, created especially for this series! All brand new, never seen before, and created by some of your favorite bakers! For our theme this year, we're taking a moment to reflect on our favorite Christmas memories and traditions. It's a feel good month, celebrating the little things that make this season shine bright. Each of our featured bakers was asked to create a ... Continue Reading
Igloo Cake Tutorial
Igloo Cake Tutorial - how to make an igloo shaped cake with frosty ice pieces, sparkling trees and glittering flag banner. An adorable winter cake for holiday parties and Christmas dessert. Today we're hooking you up with a tutorial from one of the cake world's most beloved duos. For those of you, like me, who've been following bakers and style makers for years... you already know these talented sisters. Their cake designs have been featured in fabulous magazines like Real Simple ... Continue Reading
Rustic Pumpkin Bundt Cake
Our contributor, Miso Bakes, is back with a rustic cake perfect for Autumn... Autumn is officially here! It is time to bring out my spice jars and put a generous sprinkling of cinnamon on everything I bake! I am so excited to bake with tons of apples and pumpkins this season. What will I be baking with them? Pies, pies, and more pies. Even just thinking about it makes me squeal in excitement. My favorite pie just so happens to be pumpkin pie. I can eat it all day everyday! Summer ... Continue Reading
Patriotic Puff Pastry Stars
This weekend is the 4th of July and here at Half Baked, we're ready to go! You may have spotted our Stars & Stripes Cheesecake Shots over at Hostess with the Mostess. (Yay! Thanks for the feature Jenn!) I created this cheesecake shot recipe for the Milkaholic Baby Shower that I hosted a few months ago and was thrilled to recreate these treats with a patriotic twist. Cold shot glasses filled with creamy cheesecake filling, graham cracker crumbs and topped with berries. To give it an extra ... Continue Reading
2022 Gift Guide for Bakers
This post contains affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Thanksgiving is just one week away! As we celebrate a day filled with family and friends, we count our blessings for yet another wonderful year. Turkey and pumpkin desserts will flow and the holiday season will be underway. So today I’ve rounded up some of my favorite tools which will certainly be put to good use over the holiday season. I love using #18 to bake bacon in the oven. Yes, you can bake bacon and it's the best ... Continue Reading
Message Board Sheet Cake
Message Board Sheet Cake - say it with a message board inspired cake! A new cake decorating tutorial by our contributor, Erin Gardner. I’m a big fan of cake designs that offer many paths to the destination! Happen to have a scalloped cake comb and small letter mold on hand, awesome! No tools? No problem! Both of the key components to this design, the message board and letters, are easy to achieve no matter what you happen to have on hand. Create this cake to ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Eyeball Flower
Chocolate Eyeball Flower - how to make a creepy black chocolate flower with an edible eyeball center. A new Halloween cake tutorial by our contributor, Erin Gardner. For this creeptastic tutorial I called upon the ghosts of cakes past and married two of my most popular techniques: giant chocolate flowers and chocolate eyeballs. Both methods are far easier to execute than they appear with seriously impressive results. Make the eyes and petals as far in advance as you like and store ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Fireworks Cake
Chocolate Fireworks Cake - how to make red, white and blue fireworks out of chocolate for a patriotic 4th of July cake. A new cake tutorial by our contributor, Erin Gardner. I’m typically a believer that Independence Day cakes should be super easy, super delicious, and loads of fun to make. It is a day off for most, after all. The bursting, chocolate fireworks on this cake may look like they violate this rule, but trust me, they check all the boxes! If you’ve been sitting on ... Continue Reading
2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Bakers
Thanksgiving is just two days away! As we celebrate a day filled with family and friends, we count our blessings for yet another wonderful year. Turkey and pumpkin desserts will flow and the holiday season will be underway. This year my family is finally within driving distance of extended relatives for the first time in TEN years. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins all within reach, which is such a blessing. Our house is the official destination for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years ... Continue Reading
Animal Skeleton Cake
Animal Skeleton Cake - a carousel cake full of spooky animal cracker skeletons, with a playful sugar skull vibe. A new Halloween / Day of the Dead tutorial by our contributor Erin Gardner. Halloween is my favorite holiday, because it’s all about having fun. I love cutesie-spooky things and tend to shy away from the more realistic and gory side of the day. This is why I’m going to ask you to come along with me and take some artistic liberties when it comes to skeletal accuracy. I ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Tulip Cake
Chocolate Tulips - how to make gorgeous tulip cake decorations using melted chocolate and a plastic spoon! A new tutorial by our contributor Erin Gardner. The old chocolate-spoon-petal technique has lived in pastry chef’s tool boxes for years for a reason - it’s sooo good! Sculpting gum paste petals takes endless patience and practice. Piping buttercream blooms requires a steady hand, and you guess it, more practice. Making chocolate tulip petals requires none of that. This is a quick, ... Continue Reading
Sprinkle Ornament Cake
Sprinkle Ornament Cake – how to make sparkling ornaments for cakes and cupcakes using chocolate, cookie cutters and sprinkles. All that glitters is my sparkly sprinkle appliqué Christmas ornament cake! I’m giving this technique the fancy title of “sprinkle appliqués”, but it couldn’t be easier to make. I’ve used this layered sprinkle idea to create gorgeous cake flowers and other elegant shapes, like in the Lux Layers cake in my book, Erin Bakes Cake. With my sparkly ornament ... Continue Reading
Marbled Chocolate Leaves
Marbled Chocolate Leaves – how to make marbled leaf toppers for cakes and cupcakes using chocolate coating and cookie cutters. A new tutorial by our contributor Erin Gardner. I look forward to the arrival of fall colors every year. Living in northern New England means that somewhere around mid-September the leaves turn from shades of green to a rainbow of jewel tones. It’s spectacular, truly. Sometimes, though, I’m in the mood for something a little different. The addition of a little ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Lollipop Ghosts
Chocolate Lollipop Ghosts - how to make edible lollipop ghosts for Halloween cakes and cupcakes using white chocolate and suckers. A new tutorial by our contributor Erin Gardner. Can you guess the source of inspiration for these hauntingly delicious lollipop ghosts? If you’ve ever trick-or-treated, odds are you’ve received a tissue or napkin-covered lollipop ghost at least once in your travels. Better odds, you probably got at least a few every year! This updated and completely edible ... Continue Reading
Marbled Chocolate Easter Eggs
Marbled Chocolate Easter Eggs - how to make marbled Easter egg toppers for cakes and cupcakes using chocolate coating and cookie cutters. A new tutorial by our contributor Erin Gardner. These marbled chocolate Easter eggs are a fun, easy, and delicious way to dress up a cake or cupcakes for your holiday brunch table. They look so impressive, but are way easier and faster to make than they appear. Don’t worry about having a steady piping hand! Anything wonky or wobbly will be smoothed ... Continue Reading
Mod Polka Dot Cake
Mod Polka Dot Cake - how to make colorful polka dot toppers for cakes and cupcakes using chocolate candy coating. A new tutorial by our contributor Erin Gardner. These bright and cheery mod dots are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face! They’re a fun, simple, and delicious way to bring color and design to any cake in any season. I went with a cool combination of spring brights, but this design would work with any color palette. ... Continue Reading