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Graduation Cake

On July 25, 2009 · 6 Comments · In cake decorating

I spent the majority of my evenings this week working on a graduation cake for my sister-in-law, Cristina. She graduated from high school last month, and her party is tomorrow. Because of the number of people invited to the celebration, she needed a pretty gigantic cake–a full sheet cake. I had never made a […]

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Baby Carriage Cake

On April 26, 2009 · 5 Comments · In babies, cake decorating

A few weeks ago, Nicole e-mailed me to ask if I’d be interested in making a cake for her upcoming baby shower. Her mom (the shower host), was looking to have a variety of decadent cakes, but Nicole also wanted her to include something baby-themed.

After doing some browsing online, I sent her a […]

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Dirt Cake

On March 24, 2009 · 8 Comments · In baby shower, cake decorating, recipes - dessert

For the baby shower, in addition to the cookies I made for favors, I also made a bugs-themed cake–you know, for dessert. :)

I used my big jelly roll pan (10.5 x 15.5″) and made a gigantic chocolate fudge cake. And OK, I’ll admit it. I cheated. The cake was from […]

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Are you ready for some football?!

On February 1, 2009 · 4 Comments · In cake decorating, football

We are in preparation mode for our Super Bowl party tomorrow.

Tonight, I made a cookie cake and decorated it for the occasion:

Once again, I used the Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe and just baked it in a pizza pan instead of making the cookies. Decorated with Wilton buttercream, […]

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Happy New Year

On January 1, 2009 · 3 Comments · In cake decorating, holidays, recipes - dessert

We’re about to take off for a party. I just wanted to wish you all a happy and safe New Year. I hope you all have fun, whether it’s at home, at a party, out to dinner, etc. as we bid farewell to 2008 and say hello to 2009!

In addition to the Oreo […]

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