She Knows Parties

July 4th, 2008

Dark Knight Batman Cake Ideas

Dark Knight will hit the big screen on July 18th. If you’re planning a Batman Dark Knight premiere or birthday party, here are a couple cake ideas.
The cake to the left features a picture of Batman done in buttercream icing.
You can get
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By linette -- 1 comment

May 29th, 2008

Bridal Shower Cake Ideas

Summertime is wedding time. I thought I’d try to find some interesting bridal shower cakes to share with you. One of the big things to think about when you’re planning a bridal shower is the theme or feel of the wedding.
If the wedding is going to be casual, or a destination wedding, go for a […]

By linette -- 1 comment

May 12th, 2008

Jenna Bush’s Wedding Cake

In case you’ve been living under a rock, President Bush’s daughter Jenna got married last weekend. The Presidential family did a great job of keeping most of the celebration details quiet until the last minute.
At any party I’m all about the cake, and I think Jenna’s cake was beautiful. It was simply elegant, decorated with […]

By linette -- 3 comments

May 12th, 2008

Graduation Cake Ideas

Do-It-Yourselfers will enjoy making their own graduation cakes without visiting a baker. Now, I’m not a great cake decorator like my blogging partner Linette, but with some of today’s cake pans and accessories no one really has to know. Check these out:
This adorable smiley face graduation cake pan looks like it would be a […]

By Deborah -- 3 comments

March 3rd, 2008

Win a Copy of "Cake Art"

I have a wonderful book to give away. “Cake Art” from The Culinary Institute of America - Designs and Techniques by Chef’s Kate Cavotti and Allison McLoughlin.
Anyone who has ever aspired to design cakes like the pros will be interested in this book. The illustrations are stunning and the directions are simple. I think […]

By Deborah -- 47 comments

February 9th, 2008

For Your Valentine’s Day Party: Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Whether you’re making a cake or cupcakes, you’ll want to serve something decadent and romantic. Nothing says Valentine’s Day like a rich velvet cake. Forget your diet for one day and try this recipe:
 
INGREDIENTS
Cake

2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla 
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
Red food […]

By Deborah -- 1 comment

January 23rd, 2008

Amazing Wedding Cake Creations of Ellen Bartlett

 Wedding cakes are one of the biggest parts of any wedding. It can take a long time to pick out the perfect cake. You have to choose the flavor of the cake and the icing. Then you need to choose the colors and decor of the cake. It’s quite a process.
But imagine the process […]

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January 23rd, 2008

Nordic Ware® Stadium Bundt Cake

Isn’t this one of the coolest cake pans you’ve ever seen? It’s the Nordic Ware® Stadium Bundt Cake. This is obviously the perfect cake for a Super Bowl Party or a sports themed birthday party. Your guests would definitely be surprised!
You can personalize the cake with your team’s colors and add other decor like […]

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January 12th, 2008

Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe

Mardi Gras would not be complete without a King Cake. If you don’t know what a King Cake is and why it’s a tradition for Mardi Gras, then read this article here.
Here is the traditional New Orleans King Cake recipe:

Ingredients
1/2 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
2 packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup […]

By Julie -- 2 comments

January 8th, 2008

Birthday Cake Assembly Line

Take a look at this gorgeous 50th birthday cake from the famous NYC Cupcake Cafe. You can bet that when I visit New York City I will have to check out this cafe. It may be hard to get into, I have no idea, but I’ll try none the less.
This cake is decorated […]

By Julie -- 0 comments