#tbt Celery Stamp Rose Cake

January 22, 2015 2 Comments

#tbt The Cake Blog project that inspired my very first Craftsy class! Read more about the project here: Celery Stamp Rose Cake. For even more creative and food-safe stamping techniques, check ...Continue Reading

Iced Triple Citrus Pound Cake

January 21, 2015 3 Comments

This whole post series began with the idea for candied citrus confetti. Once I worked my way through that project, I realized my candied little treats needed an appropirately tasty home. I didn't want ...Continue Reading

Wedding Cake Trends On The Cake Blog

January 20, 2015 Leave a Comment

The Cake Blog's 2015 Wedding Cake Trend series continues with - ME! Wedding florals are changing shape, from the bouquet, to the centerpieces, and now, the cake. I doubled down on the ...Continue Reading

Make All Natural Edible Confetti

January 19, 2015 1 Comment

As a pastry chef, I was taught to always create garnishes that reflect the flavors of the dessert I was making. As a cake designer, I never do that. Ever. Hardly ever, at least. Definitely not enough. ...Continue Reading

Pssst….Craftsy Flash Sale!

January 17, 2015 Leave a Comment

Craftsy flash sale! Select classes up to 50% off. Sale ends Sunday 1/18/15. Check out what's on sale here: http://www.craftsy.com/ext/ErinGardner_holiday Happy Friday! Have a great weekend! ...Continue Reading

Amazing Craftsy Student Projects!

January 11, 2015 Leave a Comment

I am SO impressed by the student projects from my Craftsy class, Cakes in Full Bloom! The cakes above are just a sample of the many beautiful projects uploaded by students. I just love logging ...Continue Reading

Fruit Roll-Up Flowers

January 8, 2015 1 Comment

#tbt Remember that time I made puffy little fruit roll-up flowers? You don't? Well, here's a refresher... Three years ago I created this tutorial for www.weddingchicks.com. My #1 cake-tographer ...Continue Reading

Amber Spiegel on Craftsy!

January 5, 2015 Leave a Comment

It's long been on my wish list to take a class with Amber Spiegel of Sweet Ambs. Well, it looks like today is my lucky day! She's launching her very first class on Craftsy.com! Here's a discounted ...Continue Reading

Favorite Cakes 2014

January 2, 2015 Leave a Comment

Just a few more cakes to go on my list of favorites for 2014! This next cake was for the loveliest of couples, Tara & Sean. Tara instantly fell in love with a cake I had done the year before. That ...Continue Reading

Favorite Cakes of 2014

January 1, 2015 2 Comments

Happy new year, everyone! Welcome to 2015! Tell me, did you do something fun and fantastic to ring in the new year? No, seriously, tell me. I spent mine curled in a ball on the couch fighting ...Continue Reading