Painted Buttercream Flower Cake - how to paint buttercream flowers on a cake using a palette knife. A new tutorial by our contributor Whitney DePaoli. This time of year, I can’t help but be inspired by all the beautiful blooms. They make me want to incorporate flowers into all of my cake designs, and there’s no easier way than with this buttercream painted floral technique! All you need is a smooth frosted cake, a beautiful buttercream color scheme, and a few palette knives to get the ... Continue Reading
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Buttercream Palette Knife Painted Cake
Buttercream Palette Knife Painted Cake - learn how to paint a cake using buttercream frosting, a spatula and an oil painting technique. A new cake tutorial by our contributor Erin Gardner. Palette knife painting is traditionally done by smearing dabs of oil based paint on canvas or wood using the blade of a palette knife. The result is a painting that is textured, dimensional, and kind of looks like buttercream! Superstar cake makers like Sweet Bloom Cakes and Queen of Hearts Couture ... Continue Reading
Rustic Buttercream & Sugar Flowers
Grab your cup of coffee and settle in for a few as we pour over the incredible images of today's featured cake. Because well, it's one of those cakes that will have you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. Appreciating that less if often more and that perfect doesn't always mean sleek and polished. This natural beauty is what happens when rustic meets romance and love ensues. Charming ridges of buttercream skip around the cake as if they're leading us to patches of beautiful blooms. Blossoming ... Continue Reading
Witch Cauldron Cake
Witch Cauldron Cake - how to make an amazing Halloween cauldron cake that looks like bubbling witches' brew with black buttercream, green ganache and gummy candies. A new tutorial by our contributor Whitney DePaoli. It’s the season of spooky desserts and I could not be more excited about it! I look forward to Halloween every year because it seems to bring about a wild sense of creativity and endless inspiration, especially when it comes to cake. This year I’m all about this Witch ... Continue Reading
Best of 2018 – Reader Favorites
Happy New Year! I know, I know. The new year started weeks ago and here I am, more than a little late to 2019. I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are ready to kick off another new year. Personally I like to start each year with a little reflection and some goal setting. Even though it sounds cliché, this is something I’ve been doing for years now so it seems very natural to me, but I completely get it's not for everyone. I think the start of each new year is a great time to refocus on ... Continue Reading
Meringue Kisses
Meringue Kisses - melt in your mouth mini meringue cookies that are light as air, naturally low calorie, dairy free, gluten free and soy free. These little meringue kisses are so adorable and so yummy. Crunchy on the outside yet slightly soft on the inside, they melt in your mouth like a little ray of sunshine. Coming in at only 26 calories per cookie, these treats are naturally low calorie, fat free, dairy free, gluten free and soy free. Despite all that, they're delicious! Bag them up ... Continue Reading
Lemon Poppyseed Cake
Lemon Poppyseed Cake. A tender layer cake recipe brightened with lemon juice, lemon zest and poppy seeds, frosted with a tangy sweet lemon cream cheese frosting. The weather here has been up, down and everywhere in between. Just when it feels like the heavy cast of winter is lifting, it comes back with gusto. But the occasional warm day brings sunshine, a break to the grey monotony, and a refreshing reminder... that spring is coming! This Lemon Poppy Seed Cake is everything you want in ... Continue Reading
Best of 2017
We're taking a moment to reflect back on the best of 2017. Plus we want to hear from YOU as we plan for 2018! Happy New Year! I can hardly believe what I’m about to type… but 2018 is here! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are ready to kick off another new year. Personally I like to start each year with a little reflection and some goal setting. Even though it sounds cliché, this is something I've been doing for more than 15 years now so it seems very natural to me, but I ... Continue Reading
Eggnog Cake
Eggnog Cake - a rich eggnog cake with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, paired with a creamy eggnog buttercream. A new holiday cake recipe, sponsored by Promised Land Dairy for their #FarFromOrdinaryMilk campaign. I realize it's only November but the weather is finally cooling down and my sweaters and tall boots are officially back in the wardrobe rotation. The chilly nights and frosty mornings only confirm that the holiday season will soon be upon us. And I could not help but to jump ... Continue Reading
Butter Pecan Cupcakes
These Butter Pecan Cupcakes are made with a moist vanilla cupcake studded with plenty of toasted butter pecans! Topped with a lightly cinnamon frosting for a cupcake that's ready for fall. Created by our contributor, Lindsay Conchar. So, it's always about this time year that I can't decide if I am excited for fall to make its appearance or if I wish summer would hang around a little longer. I love the cooler weather, but I always miss the abundance of fresh berries and other fruit. I ... Continue Reading
Strawberry Lemonade Cake
Strawberry Lemonade Cake. A tender layer cake recipe brightened with lemon juice, lemon zest and fresh strawberries, frosted with a tangy sweet fresh strawberry buttercream frosting. Last summer I shared my favorite Lemon Blueberry Cake and while it's always been a hit in our house, it quickly became a reader favorite too. So many of you have given it a try and left your feedback. Thank you! Turns out, one of the most commonly asked questions on this recipe is about subbing ... Continue Reading
Garden Cupcakes
Garden Cupcakes - learn how to make these spring garden themed cupcakes with a simple step-by-step tutorial by our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls. There's just something about spring. That fresh, post-winter smell is in the air, the buds are just beginning to sprout and the birds are singing. The sun hangs a little longer in the sky and all I can think about is switching out those clunky winter boots for a pair of flip flops and gardening gloves. Well, it only seems ... Continue Reading
Blackberry Lime Cake
Blackberry Lime Cake - tender cake infused with lime zest, frosted with blackberry buttercream, topped with fresh blackberries and edible flowers. Spring is officially here. While our local weather has been up, down and everywhere in between, my heart is ready for birds chirping, green buds of new growth on the trees and blooms of color. Mother Nature might be slow to cooperate, but this is the time of year to embrace color, in all of its pastel glory. From Easter and Mother's Day to ... Continue Reading
Cherry Chip Cake
Cherry Chip Cake - homemade maraschino cherry cake studded with chocolate chips, layered with chocolate ganache and finished with a whipped vanilla buttercream frosting. A new layer cake recipe by our contributor, Tessa Huff. This cake is bright, playful and full of whimsy. I first had visions of this cake a whole year ago, but between holidays and seasonal favorites, it’s been difficult to fit it in. Now that Valentine’s Day has passed and we are waiting for spring/summer produce (hello ... Continue Reading
Lemon Lavender Cupcakes
Lemon Lavender Cupcakes - easy lemon cupcakes with lavender buttercream frosting, topped with lavender flowers and fresh lemon slices. A new cupcake recipe by our contributor, Lindsay Conchar. These Lemon Lavender Cupcakes are so light in flavor and will have your taste buds dying for spring! The sweet lemon cupcake with the light lavender frosting is such a delicious and fun combination! So these cupcakes are totally getting me in the mood for spring! I know it’s still February, but ... Continue Reading
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Red Velvet Cupcakes - super easy to make and stays moist for days, with a classic red velvet flavor and cream cheese frosting that's perfect for Valentine's Day. A new cupcake recipe by our contributor, Lindsay Conchar. I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty sure Valentine’s Day was created as a way for sweets lovers to have an excuse to destroy everyone’s New Year’s Resolution and get them back in the treat game. I mean think about it – for the whole month of January you may have ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Cupcakes
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Cupcakes - chocolate cupcakes topped with salty chocolate pretzel frosting, chocolate ganache and a chocolate dipped pretzel topper. A new cupcake recipe by our contributor, Lindsay Conchar. These Chocolate Covered Pretzel Cupcakes are a delicious combination of chocolate and pretzels that are perfect for all lovers of sweet and salty! Plus, the festive holiday pretzels make them perfect for this time of year! I have so many memories as a kid of shopping for ... Continue Reading
Peppermint Red Velvet Cake
Peppermint Red Velvet Cake - bright red cake with white chocolate peppermint buttercream. A new layer cake recipe by our contributor, Tessa Huff. Let’s give a toast to twinkly lights, rustic wood-burning fireplaces, too many marshmallows in our hot cocoa, and unapologetically festive, pink cakes! It truly is the most wonderful time of year, and I vow to spread holiday cheer across the lands with one swirly layer cake at a time. Who’s with me? In all seriousness, as the weather grows ... Continue Reading
Birch Log Cake
Birch Log Cake! Learn how to make this wintry, birch cake that looks just like a natural birch branch with a simple step-by-step tutorial by our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls. Around this time of year the snow starts falling and baking season begins. As a baker, this means dozens of cookies and lots of seasonal cakes. Sometimes it's fun to bake up your family's traditional recipes and sometimes it's fun to mix it up a bit. Well, in this case, we used the classic ... Continue Reading
10 Wintry White Cakes
The chill of January is officially here. As arctic air makes its way across the country, wreaking havoc with cold temperatures, ice and massive amounts of snow.... we're sharing a little taste of winter that everyone can enjoy. With soft whites and muted greys, today's line up celebrates the beauty of winter. From white-on-white texture to the shimmering iridescence of geodes, these wedding cakes are as pristine as freshly fallen snow. So bundle up, grab a mug of hot cocoa and enjoy these 10 ... Continue Reading
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cake
Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake - peanut butter cake with brown sugar peanut butter frosting, strawberry jam and chopped peanuts! A new layer cake recipe by our contributor, Tessa Huff. Slowly but surely, summer is coming to a close. While some of us are soaking in the last bits of vacation, it’s back-to-school time for the rest. Time to pack away the sandy swimsuits , campfire-scented tents, and sun-soaked picnic blankets. But if you must drag yourself to school when you wish you ... Continue Reading
10 Sea-Loving Nautical Cakes
There's something about a coastal wedding that rings true to classic form. With preppy color palettes, stripes and nods to the water, you can't help longing to hear the crash of waves and feel the salty ocean air on your skin. Elegant and timeless, seaside celebrations will forever be chic. So today we're loving on some amazing cakes inspired by the sea. Along the way, we’ll welcome back some of our favorite cake artists while also introducing you to new designers making their first ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Wrapped Cake
Chocolate Wrapped Cake - how to make a cake wrapped in chocolate, with a hand-painted floral pattern. A new tutorial by our contributor, Erin Gardner! Working with chocolate can be intimidating for some, but with a little practice and patience it really is a ton of fun! Creating a chocolate cake wrap is a classic pastry technique. Once you get the hang of it, the design possibilities are endless. Hand-paint, pipe, swirl, or even splatter a cool design. It’s an easy way to create a ... Continue Reading
10 Watercolor Cakes
Watercolor cakes have been popping up on The Cake Blog since 2012 and we love seeing this trend continue to grow and evolve. Today we're crushing on a fresh batch of designs, each created with the soft swirls and mixed shades of watercolor. From hand-painted florals to structured patterns, tranquil colors to layers of vibrant hues -- this collection of cake inspiration has a little something for everyone. Along the way, we'll welcome back some of our favorite cake artists while also ... Continue Reading
2015 Wedding Cake Trends : Butttercream Flowers
It's day three of our brand new cake series - The 2015 Wedding Cake Preview! We're spending two weeks oohing and aahing over marvelous cake designs and getting the scoop on 2015 cake trends from the ladies who know. Top cake designers were asked to predict which cake trends will be hot in 2015. Based on their insights, this talented group got busy creating innovative new cakes, exclusively for this cake series and especially for you! I hope you'll join us as we debut a new trend-inspired ... Continue Reading
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DIY Cupcake Terrarium
Cupcake Terrarium - how to make a nature-inspired terrarium filled with cupcakes, edible greenery, petite mushrooms and miniature deer. A step-by-step tutorial by our contributors, Mary and Brenda Maher of Cakegirls. My sister and I were born and bred in the Midwest and there's no time like the fall to take a long walk, kick around some leaves and take in some nature. It's such an obvious source of creative inspiration and translates to cakes so easily, with its rich colors and ... Continue Reading