Have you ever tried to make a Lego birthday cake without gluten, dairy, eggs, soy and artificial colorings? Let’s just say it’s challenging. The gluten, dairy, soy and artificial colorings are actually a breeze to replace, but eggs are an entirely different matter, they play a very important part in baking! I made 17 different […]
Dye-Free Jungle Junction Birthday Cake
posted on July 6, 2010 by
I’ve finally recovered. Ever have one of those days where nothing goes as planned? When one small blip turns into a gnarly black cloud hanging over your head for two solid days? Boy did I have one of THOSE weekends! 😉 It all started on Friday when my sister called to point out that my […]
Stage Cakes and a Synthetic Dye-Free Adventure
posted on June 2, 2010 by
This post is linked to Gluten-Free Wednesdays Cake Challenge. Back in the spring I took several cake decorating classes in order to pick up a few tips for making the boy’s birthday cakes. One class I took was called “Stage Cakes.” Basically, you build a stage out of cake and then build a scene. I […]
Star Wars Birthday Party
posted on October 12, 2009 by
Wow! Sam’s birthday was a great success and I am so happy to have that stress behind me! 🙂 6 weeks of Death Star pinata making, Light Saber making and Cake sculpting and decorating. I think I could sleep for a week! So, this is what I learned the most, cake decorating is HARD work. […]
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Cake
posted on July 30, 2009 by
Here is a photo of another birthday cake I did for my friend’s daughter. The palm tree and brightly colored cupcakes were what we came up with for a Chicka Chicka Boom Boom themed party. Caden (birthday girl) has a little friend who is allergic to wheat and eggs, so Kristen asked if I would […]
Very Hungry Caterpillar Cake
posted on July 26, 2009 by
Back in the spring I decided to take a cake decorating class at a local cake supply store. I will admit that the idea of going into a room filled with gluten laden cakes freaked me out; but I was a mom on a mission. Armed with vinyl gloves and sitting at my own table […]
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