Cakemaker Highlight: Angela Tran

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For this week’s Cakemaker Highlight, we’re recognizing Angela Tran of Fountain Valley, CA, US, whose beautiful Beatrix Potter-inspired baby shower cake was featured in our June 2013 issue. Angela’s creations have appeared in Cake Central.com’s “Top Cakes” lists numerous times, and she is a committed member of the Cake Central community. Angela loves the challenge [...]

Friday Faves: Teddy Bears, Origami & Watermelon

Simple romantic hand painted wedding cake. This was my first hand paired cake and sure not the last :)

As editors of Cake Central magazine, we come across countless  inspiring things every day. From cakemakers’ stories to wedding inspiration to cool new products, we want to share a few of our favorite finds with you every week. Here are this week’s Friday Faves, representative of the joy and sweetness of early spring! Jackie’s Faves: [...]

Enchanted Forest Cookie IC Reminder

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Don’t spend too much time looking out our Inspiration Challenge Pinterest board, daydreaming about faraway lands and magical creatures! We want to see the enchanted forest-inspired cookies you’ve dreamed up, and there’s only a few more days to add your entry to the Cookie Challenge 11 album and enter the contest! The deadline is June [...]

Top Fairy Cakes

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Enter the enchanted world of fairy cakes, one filled with whimsy and sparkle. Our top fairy cakes possess all the wonder of these magical creatures, adorned with glittering pixie dust, playful imps and even a unicorn!

Friday Faves: Great Gatsby Inspiration, Tigger & Flowers

As editors of Cake Central magazine, we come across so many awesome, inspiring things while working. From users to cake creations to wedding inspiration to cool new products, we want to share a few of our favorite finds with you every week. Here are this week’s Friday Faves! Jackie’s Faves   This art nouveau “Great [...]

Inspiration Challenge: Enchanted Forest Cookies

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Nothing evokes the imagination quite like myths, magic and enchanted forests. How would you create friendly dragons and fanciful fairies on cookies? We put together a fantasy-inspired Pinterest board to get your creative gears turning, and we’re looking for wondrous and whimsical cookies inspired by the colors and images you see here. To enter, add [...]

Graduation Cupcake Challenge Winner

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With all of the entries in, we had to make the tough decision and choose a winner. We’re happy to announce that the winner is Michelle27! Congratulations! Her cupcake features a small selection of the elements from the inspiration board in a tasteful and sophisticated way. This cute little cupcake would take center stage at [...]

Top Graduation Cakes

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Graduation is a big day and should be celebrated accordingly. Whether it’s finishing high school or college, completing a stage of education is a major accomplishment that deserves some cake. Take a look at how some of Cake Central’s members have honored the occasion with some of the most popular graduation cakes.

What’s Your Favorite Boozy Dessert?

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When looking for a deep, round flavor, many cakemakers turn to alcohol. Whether it may be simply substituting a liqueur for another flavorant or a more creative recipe using wine or beer, alcohol can add a lot to a dessert. What’s your favorite way to use booze when you’re baking?