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Raggedy Ann Birthday Cake

Published on June 24, 2012 in Cake Decorating

Bless Wilton Company for making a darling cake pan for Raggedy Ann. She is a favorite rag doll from the 1800s that has endured in appeal. I had fun decorating this cake, and plan to take it to the Senior Center for them to enjoy. Cake is a Duncan Hines cake mix made per directions [...]

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Baby Birthday Cake Tips

Published on June 9, 2012 in Cake Decorating

Two cakes are appropriate for a first birthday party including one for guests and one for the baby. It is a rite of passage for the baby to be presented with his or her own cake to explore or plow into in front of family and friends. The baby birthday cake must be appropriate so [...]

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Birthday Cake Design Can Make or Break a Cake

Published on May 19, 2012 in Cake Decorating

Many people still enjoy a lovely layer cake frosted in butter cream with a garden of flowers and birthday greeting top, but many cake designers are going the extra mile in birthday cake design by creating incredibly intricate cakes. Cake designs exemplify a variety of shapes and sizes, and use props or molds to make [...]

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Personalized Birthday Cakes Are the Best Birthday Cakes

Published on May 16, 2012 in Cake Decorating

If you look at Facebook, Pinterest or most women’s magazines, it can be very easy to feel intimidated by the fabulous birthday parties and cakes that crafty, inventive people create for their loved ones. It doesn’t take very long at all to find pictures of perfect, beautiful cakes that people obviously spent hours sculpting in [...]

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The Perfect Bakery Birthday Cake

Published on May 15, 2012 in Cake Decorating

Bakery birthday cakes come in such a variety of flavors and designs, it is hard to choose just the right one. Birthday cakes are created in any shape including a favorite breed of dog, favorite car, airplanes or they exemplify the profession or hobby of the birthday celebrant. Traditional cakes are covered with flowers, but [...]

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Birthday Cake Decorating–It Is Easier Than You Think!

Published on May 12, 2012 in Cake Decorating

When you go to the bakery to look at birthday cakes, you will see gorgeous, creative cakes decorated with mounds of icing roses and fancy writing. Unfortunately for the economically challenged, these cakes can come with a hefty price tag. If you are on a tight budget for your birthday celebration, you may hope to [...]

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How to Make a Birthday Cake

Published on May 10, 2012 in Cake Baking, Cake Decorating

Your grandmother may have learned how to make a birthday cake from scratch, but today we have the convenience of the boxed cake mix. Cake mixes come in a variety of flavors that will satisfy anyone and they taste good. Decorating the cake is easy simply by using candy and sprinkles. Pan Prep Lightly grease [...]

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Birthday Cake for a Boy

Published on May 5, 2012 in Cake Decorating

A boy’s birthday is an exciting time for him and his family. A little one feels a bit closer to the big boys, while an older boy may feel like he’s growing up. Whichever the case, they will most definitely want a birthday cake to celebrate with. A boys birthday cake can be any shape, [...]

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Birthday Pool Party Anyone?

Published on May 3, 2012 in Cake Decorating

Summertime means swimming, and every child should have a pool party for one of their childhood birthdays.  Just make sure there are sufficient adults around to act as life guards. This cake is NOT professionally made, but I thought I would share it with you so you can get ideas.  YOU can probably make a [...]

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Planning the Perfect Birthday Cake

Published on April 30, 2012 in Cake Decorating

A birthday party is never complete without a birthday cake. For many people, the birthday cake is the main attraction of the party. Not only should a cake be visually appealing, but it should taste good, as well. When you have a girls birthday party, you should find a cake that suits the personal tastes [...]

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