Half Baked - The Cake Blog

Glittering Gold & Pink Birthday

Carrie Sellman — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:18:07 +0000

What's a party without a little sparkle? From shimmering gold to pink bows and feathers, this 1st birthday party shines. Little girls and big girls agree... all that glitters is gold! And today's party is no exception! With incredible sweets created by our friends at Intricate Icings, this was definitely one sweet affair. Dazzling cakes, cookies and cake pops all inspired by the party invitation. Plus a mini, ombre-ruffle cake, made especially for the birthday girl! We're just beaming over this Glittering Gold & Pink 1st Birthday....

Life-Size Stormtrooper Cake

Carrie Sellman — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:17:16 +0000

A majority of the cakes we feature on Half Baked are pretty girly... elegant, feminine and oh-so-cute cakes appropriate for weddings, baby showers and birthdays. Well today's cake is a tad more manly. Literally.... it's the size of an actual man! Standing 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing at least 300 lbs.... this life-size creation is one serious cake! Created by Amanda Oakleaf Cakes for the Arisia Sci-Fi Convention in Boston, this massive cake fed 600 hungry Star Wars lovers. What more can you say about a life-size Stormtrooper Cake than.... let the force {and forks} be with you!

Happy Heart Day Cake

Carrie Sellman — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:01:57 +0000

Can you believe that it is almost February already? Valentine's Day is just over two weeks away! As we gear up for some sweet inspiration to make your heart flutter, I thought we'd first take a quick look back at one of my favorite cakes from this time last year.... with charming heart bunting, crystals and a gorgeous setting, this cake is completely glamorous! Created by Pink Peach Cakes, we're still crushing on this Happy Heart Day Cake!

From Dress… to Cake

Carrie Sellman — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:10:01 +0000

We talk about inspiration day after day because, well... Half Baked is meant to inspire you! Whether we get a peek at the hand drawn sketches or a few thoughts shared by the baker, I love exploring the inspiration behind a cake. So what happens when you take a gorgeous wedding dress and translate it into a cake design? With layers of delicate folds and a bright pop of color from the bridal bouquet, this wedding gown was screaming to become a cake! Rachael Teufel and her team at Intricate Icings heard the cry and answered with an eye-catching creation. Ultra feminine and incredibly elegant, we're loving this delightful Ruched Wedding Cake. Read More...