What's Hot: Ombre Cakes

One of the hot trends in wedding cakes are ombre cakes. So fun and so different! Fingers crossed that one of our brides decides on an ombre cake for their upcoming wedding. And leave it to the fabulous EDDIE ROSS to be ahead of the trend showing you how to make one at home. You can find the details HERE. 

 

Photos: Postcards and Pretties (1), Bits and Bobs Event Blog, (2 and 3)  All Other Images Eddie Ross

Cupcakes in a Jar!

What an adorable idea for a fun favor for a child's birthday or for dessert at an outdoor gathering. RECIPE

Start with cupcakes slices and put in mason jars

Top with frosting

Then repeat. Yum!

Photos and Recipe: My Cakies Blog

Top it Off

These are not your mother's wedding cakes. I love all of the creative "toppers". 

Images via: Sylvia Weinstock, Pinterest, Martha Stewart and Party Resources

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Cupcake Craze

Image from Treat

Cupcakes are such fun at any party or wedding. The cupcake craze has not subsided and a new cupcake bar recently opened in Boston. How could that not be fantastic?

Image from Treat

TREAT let's you pick your cupcake, frosting and treats while you wait. There are lots of choices and the possibilities are endless!

Another great spot in Boston (there are now three in the city) that I use for parties is SWEET:

Looking for a fun birthday gift? I love SAINT CUPCAKE to send anywhere in the country:

Image from Yelp

Want to make your own? Here are fun twists from REAL SIMPLE:

Slice a yellow cupcake in thirds. Fill each layer with whipped cream and stack. Dust with confectioners' sugar and top with fresh raspberries or strawberries. Yum!

Make cupcakes in mini muffin tins. Dust with confectioners' sugar and place in votive holders and insert candles. How fun for a birthday!