Memorial Day is right around the corner, and whatever your weekend plans entail, we can't think of a better way to celebrate than with a special sweet treat. Whether you prefer a classic patriotic theme or want to get inventive with cupcakes that look like they just came off the grill, stock up on some sugar, heat up the oven, and get baking! Read more

Bring the taste of New Orleans home on Mardi Gras. King Cake, a longtime Big Easy tradition is rich in tradition. The round, brioche-like treat dates back to the 12th Century. Today, the sweet, breakfast bread-like cake is enjoyed by celebrants in the days leading up to Ash Wednesday. But the traditional recipe is quite time intensive and not ideal for tots who want to help in the process. I've Read more

I've always loved birthday cakes that were made into things I loved. When I was little my favorites were a unicorn cake when I was six, and a cake that looked like a stack of books when I was nine. It makes total sense then, that I get super excited over edible geek treats. I love comics, video games, and gadgets, and I especially love dessert — why not combine? Since I was looking for baking Read more

I'm not too surprised that a majority of you prefer cupcakes over macarons at weddings. For those of you into Savory Sights, I thought I'd round up some pretty examples of wedding cupcakes. If you're tackling the big-day treats yourself, we particularly love these five options: lemon meringue cupcakes, Vietnamese coffee cupcakes, hummingbird cupcakes, brown sugar-pecan cupcakes with caramel Read more

Whether your wedding dessert of choice is a three-tiered wedding cake, homemade pies, cupcakes, or macarons, you need a picture-perfect way to display your big day's saccharine delights. And when it comes to cake pedestals, I'm seeing everything from vintage to modern and rustic to girlie designs. Don't be afraid to use mismatched styles and colors on a dessert table, or try grouping a variety of Read more

Princess parties will seem so passé after you see the fit-for-royalty Snow White affair thrown by South Carolina-based event designers Anders Ruff. "Poisonous" candy apples, fairy-tale bluebird cookies, candy-gem-embellished cupcakes, a white ruffle cake, and make-your-own bejeweled mirrors are just a few of the elements that make this party fairy-tale perfection. Keep reading to see the lucky Read more

It's not all about the 20-week ultrasound anymore! More and more parents are planning gender reveal parties to find out their baby's sex and share the excitement with family and friends. While some mamas-to-be wait until the child debuts to find out if they should buy pink or blue, others embrace the excuse to party before delivery! Some moms and dads have the ultrasound technician write the Read more

Show off your cake decorating skills by making a cute, homemade Halloween cake or cupcakes. Spiders, Frankenstein, and creepy ghosts are just a few Halloween themes you can easily translate to your baked goods. Cakes and cupcakes make a fun and exciting centerpiece to any party, so get your mixer and piping bag out and ready. We've broken it down by hardest to easiest, so you can work with your Read more

One of my favorite parts of Valentine's Day is how everything becomes heart-shaped for a month, and that includes the candy! Conversation hearts are a seasonal staple, but while they're cute to give and get, the chalky taste can leave your sweet tooth unsatisfied. Instead of doling out the pastel treats, check out these five easy ways to make delicious heart-inspired desserts! Source: Flickr User Read more

Potty parties might not be standard for most mamas, but after seeing the adorable pastel and chevron celebration created by Creative Juice's Mindy Starr, you might just be inspired to change that. Starr celebrated her daughter's potty training by throwing a stylish fete, inviting other recent potty users and their "trainers" (aka moms) and creating diaper-themed games, a sweet dessert table, and Read more