cake for a special occasion

I don't usually make layered cakes unless there is a special occasion. I baked this simple chocolate layered cake for my child's bir...

Cinnamon Crunches

Last night, as I was reluctantly cutting vegetables for my 15th salad this week (can anyone say Weight Watchers?), I was suddenly overtaken ...

Baby Girl Shower Cookies

One of my best friends is having a baby very soon. This will be Baby #3, and see, I'm Baby #3, so I know that Babies #3 deserve lots of ...

Red, White and Blue Strawberry Cupcakes

I have another 4th of July treat to share with you! These patriotic cupcakes are the trifecta of awesome baked goods... Easy. Cute. Deliciou...

Honeycomb Crunch Cake

I'm alive! Sort of, I'm trapped in the belly of the beast we call Work. But I have been baking on the weekend, baking lots of cakes ...

Zucchini Cookies

The cold spell in New York -- temperatures have dropped to 75 degrees! -- means just one thing in the CakeBakes household: Time to crank up ...

Peach Monogram Eyelet Wedding Cake

Are you other decorators out there getting lots of requests for peach and coral wedding cakes this season?  They must be popular colors, bec...

Tip for Tuesday - Icing Bag Bullet

Did you know that you don't always have to have a coupler to use an Icing Bag Bullet ? Today's Tip for Tuesday: As long as the tip i...

nothing special

There is nothing special about this simple banana walnut cinnamon cake. This cake is as ordinary as your everyday white loaf bread. I can...