and he just turned one! This is a cute, relatively easy cake to make for the puppy lovers in your life! I can't take any credit for the cute design...I found a photo of it on Cake Central and copied it as best I could. If you'd like to try to make a similar cake, here's how I did it: First, I began with three layers of cake instead of the traditional two. I've lost my cake leveler so the ...
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Tuesday’s Tip: Make your own fondant!
For me, one of the easiest ways to make cakes personal and unique is to use fondant when decorating them. I'm a bit of a perfectionist and am never quite satisfied with my ability to pipe icing or use other methods of decorating, but I find that using fondant frees me to get creative and try new things. I've sculpted bears, built towers, crafted palm trees...you get the idea...and I, ...
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Easy Cookie Cake & a Giveaway!
Once, on the first day of a college English course, my professor had us write essays explaining who were our favorite authors and why. Without hesitation, I wrote my essay about Dr. Seuss. Why? Rhyme, rhythm, alliteration...you name it. The fact he can make up words and get away with it. I love his books as much today as I ever have. It's just that now I can pretend I read them for my ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls
Okay, I have to confess that I don't remember ever having eaten cinnamon rolls from Cinnabon. But, that's what this recipe was originally called, and while I may not know if it's true these taste like Cinnabon, I know they are delicious. Honestly, this is one of my favorite recipes. With the use of a bread machine, it's so simple to make these, and being able to freeze them for quick breakfasts ...