Our sweet Jonas celebrated his 7th birthday this week, and my contribution was a "bat signal" cake. Buttercream is my frosting of choice, but it can be difficult to get a really smooth look to … [Read more...]
Caramel Coconut Pie
I was hooked the first time I had a taste of this pie. My sweet Aunt Dot made me one for a milestone birthday I didn't want to acknowledge (it was the big 5 - 0), and this pie really did make the … [Read more...]
Holy Cow, Someone’s Forty
Even though I'm just an amateur at cake decorating, I still like to put together one of a kind birthday cakes for my family. Today a special family member celebrated a milestone birthday, so we needed … [Read more...]
Mud, Snakes, and Birthday Cakes
When I think of birthdays I think of cakes, blowing out lighted candles, and getting a year older. When my grandson thinks of birthdays, he thinks of mud and snakes. Landon celebrated birthday number … [Read more...]
Gingerbread Bundt Cake
Ginger has long been touted to be an effective anti-inflammatory and most recently has been shown in studies to also relieve arthritis pain. Because I celebrated yet another birthday this week, I … [Read more...]
My Sister’s Cakes
My sister and I enjoy decorating cakes for family celebrations. We are both just amateur home decorators, but our family members are always happy with whatever we bake up. I have been decorating cakes … [Read more...]
Watergate Cake
The recipe for this cake was passed around years ago when the national news was abuzz with talk of the Watergate Scandal. I don't remember which of my friends gave me the recipe, but I remember … [Read more...]
A Golf Cake for the Seventh
My grandson celebrated his seventh birthday this week. My own children grew up in a blink, but my grandchildren are growing up at an even faster pace. It seems that it was only yesterday when I was … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Chip Pound Cake
Last week when I made the Creeper cake for my son's birthday I also made this White Chocolate Chip Pound Cake so that I would have an alternative dessert for his party. I guess I was just a little … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday From the Creeper
My son celebrated a milestone birthday this past week, the big 3 - 0, so he needed a special cake. He said he would like to have a Creeper cake, so that is what I attempted to make for him. I must say … [Read more...]
