Cakes

Angry Birds Make a Great Birthday Party Theme for Kids

Those angry birds are upset because the nasty green pigs have stolen their golden eggs. The birds hurl themselves, shot with slingshots, at green pigs that hide behind protective structures. The Angry Birds game is... Read More

Sugar Sheets: Become a Cake Designer Overnight

Everyone loves a beautifully decorated birthday cake, but buying a pre-decorated cake or ordering one from the bakery can really break the bank. What if you could save yourself the time and money? Fortunately for you, you can!... Read More

Decorating cakes with sugar sheets

Decorating birthday cakes at home can be inexpensive and fun for everyone! Using sugar sheets opens up a whole new realm of possibilities for even the most inexperienced cake decorators and this is a great way to involve children in... Read More

Birthday Cake Piping Techniques

Piping frosting on birthday cakes takes a little practice, but great beauty is created once the technique is mastered. Make flowers, stars, beads, scallops and write script to personalize the cake for the celebrant. Frosting Use butter or butter cream frosting... Read More

Create Professional Looking Birthday Cakes with a Cricut Machine

New advances in cake decorating technology make it simple to create beautiful birthday cakes. Personal home die-cutting machines like the Cricut machine, make decorating very easy and fun for the whole family.  Cartridges Cricut cake decorating... Read More

The Basics of Piping on Birthday Cakes

While many people order birthday cakes from a bakery, decorating the cake at home can be a fun experience. With some simple supplies, practice and patience, creating a gorgeous, unique cake can be as simple or complicated as... Read More

CAKE POPS-Worth the Effort?

Many magazine covers are decorated with cute cake pops smiling or glaring from their candy coating.  Since these were so popular, I tried making them to celebrate birthdays. Luckily I did a test run before embarrassing my daughter with my un-artistic... Read More

Fall-Themed Birthday Cakes for Thanksgiving Fun

For those who are hoping to order an awesome confection for a fall-themed birthday celebration, there is a large selection of birthday cakes suitable for the occasion. Thanksgiving can also be incorporated into the cake, as can fall sports... Read More

Clever Cover for Your Cupcakes

Cupcake stands filled with delicious cakes and decorated with pretty frosting and embellishments make a wonderful impression at any birthday party. While you are busy with the last minute (or last hours) before your party, your beautiful cupcakes are drying... Read More

Celebrate Fall Birthdays in Style

Birthdays that take place in the fall deserve special attention. They give people the opportunity to throw parties that incorporate the themes and colors of fall with the usual festivities that birthdays bring. Fall birthday cakes, either made from scratch... Read More