Archive for May, 2008
Spring Flower!!
Friday, May 30th, 2008OK—I’m THRILLED about this cupcake! Not because it’s all that fabulous—but it is my FIRST ATTEMPT EVER at a Rose! Honestly—I don’t think it’s half bad! My next attempt will actually have 2 different colors of frosting in the bag for some depth–but for something that has always intimidated me…I’m quite impressed with just [...]
My Baking Freezer!!
Sunday, May 25th, 2008I thought I would show you what my freezer looks like! Pathetic isn’t it! Meijer had a HUGE sale this past weekend, you could get 10 cake mixes for $10 with the 11th free. So why not stock up? The ad also applied to real butter and the tubs of frosting. [...]
The Guitar Cake!!
Monday, May 19th, 2008Ok—before you say anything let me just say…I know the arm of the guitar is too short–but honestly, the thing weighs 20 lbs–any more cake and I wouldn’t be able to lift it!! But other than the stubby little arm, I think it looks pretty darn good.
It is a carved Devils Food cake with a [...]
My Famous Pina Colada Cake!!
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008You may have tried someone else’s Pina Colada cake, but I have never tried anything and came up with this yummy concoction all on my own. But hey, maybe more than one great mind thinks alike!!
Here’s what you’ll need:
First off, make your cake according to the box directions. This cake is made in [...]
Chicago Catering
Friday, May 9th, 2008We had the best Chicago Catering ever this past weekend–and if you are looking for catering for an event, the best choice is Sweet Baby Ray!
A Family Favorite–Anyone Can Make!!
Sunday, May 4th, 2008In the survey, I had a few people asking for cake’s that anyone could make whether or not they were decorated. So I thought I would share a recipe that my 10 year old makes. It’s a great confidence builder for kids–because they can do it from beginning to end, all by themselves. [...]
Cake Mix Shake Up
Thursday, May 1st, 2008Do you ever just want to “Shake Up” your boxed cake mix? All of the following recipes are made from boxed cake mix, but they’ve been kicked up a notch!
Apple Upside Down Cake
Berry-licious Cake
Butter Pecan Cake
Champagne Dream Cake
Coconut Cream Cake
Cup Of Cappuccino Cake
Dulce de Leche Cake
Fancy Coconut Cake
Green Tea Cake
Key Lime Cake
Lazy Dayz Cake
Marbled [...]