Eyelet lace cakes are a perfect cake design for a relaxed spring or summer wedding. Broderie anglaise/eyelet lace is less formal than traditional lace, yet exudes a delicate, pretty bridal feel. It also makes a great detail or side design for a christening cake, communion cake or other occasion for a little one. The iconic eyelet lace cake by Ron Ben-Israel above left (via Martha Stewart Weddings) and above right by Zoe Clark of The Cake Parlour are two perfect examples of the delicate charm ... Read More...
Baby Shoes & Tutorials
Baby shoes and booties double as one of the cutest and quickest cake decorations for a baby welcome cake or christening cake, so it's always handy to have a few cute little pairs made in advance to have on standby. Some of the most adorable designs include the fabulous bow-tied pair of Mary Jane-style shoes in our feature cake above left by Elegantly Iced, NY. On the right, a beautiful gingham patterned cake showcases a darling pair of knitted baby booties for a vintage style baby welcome ... Read More...
Beatrix Potter Cakes & Tutorials
The Beatrix Potter series is one of the most beautifully written and illustrated collections of childrens' books and has enchanted generation after generation, including cake decorators who have translated the beautiful imagery from the stories into outstanding childrens' cake designs. The two fabulous baby blue Peter Rabbit cakes above, based on the famed Beatrix Potter stories, have been created by Australia's Hello Naomi (left) and The Artful Bakery, Ireland (right). To create your own ... Read More...
Book Cakes – Part 2
Book cakes make great birthday cakes for little bookworms, and bigger bookworms too. It's a simple novelty cake to create, yet always looks impressive. (You'll find tutorials and tips in our earlier feature Book Cakes- Part 1.) A baby book is a beautiful idea for a christening cake or naming day cake, with a fabulous example above, beautifully finished by Estrele Cakes, Italy. Beatrix Potter books are always a hit with young children and the Peter Rabbit themed stack of books cake below ... Read More...