Jason's Star Wars cake

thanks to the williams sonoma star wars cookie cutter., i was able to use it to cut it out using marshmallow fondant. I was planning to use sugar sheets for the black color., however, its tough to cut the small pieces., i used the black fondant instead.

Thanksgiving Dessert

Once in a while., we break away from the norms of thanksgiving dessert... my family had the pleasure of enjoying Brooklyn's finest cheesecake from Junior's and a flavorful array of french macaroons from Ladureè in NYC.. no plane tickets needed to get the authentic french specialty :)

Jodi's Birthday Cake

Inspired by her favorite character.., had to watch a couple of the shows to come up with this idea. It was a lot of fun to create this birthday cake.

Mango Cake

This surprise birthday cake was courtesy of my co-workers who got it from Red Ribbon bake shop in Jersey City. Its flavored perfectly right., the mango filling and icing is not that sweet. Pair it with some earl grey tea- and it is heaven !

birthday cake :)

bite size ! just perfect :)

Halloween Treat !

Was going over some photos and i saw this one worth sharing. It was served as a snack on a birthday party for my sons' classmate. Gave kudos to the host for coming up with such a cool treat ! It can be a finger food or a cupcake topper.

Supplies needed :
toothpicks
white chocolate covered mini pretzels
eyes ( either edible or not- just make sure you take note of it upon serving)
mini marshmallows


1. layer it up- moisten marshmallows to attach the eyes on the pretzels.

2. secure the pretzels ( at least 3) with marshmallows on top and bottom.. to keep them from falling off.

3. then- serve!

enjoy !

Birthday Month

Ever wonder how ironic life is.. ? i love to make cakes and cupcakes for my family, friends, and my event planners- but, i cant seem to get an idea of what will i make for myself on my special day. I only have a day left .. and i still dont have the slightest idea on what to create.. push come to shove, i will probably get a cake from Carlos Bakery or Magnolia's in the city.. So many choices.. i actually received a request for some cupcakes for this saturday, but,, i politely had to say no., just because I wanted to give myself a break from baking on my birthday :) Well i guess, that answers my question. Ugh! Funny to think that i had to pour my typing skills first before figuring out why i havent come up with a cake idea for me....

Fall Cupcake Wars

We had a fundraising at work today. I made the mummy cupcake, orange creature with the note that " eyes not edible " and a fall theme cupcake topper. The sale was a success :)

Linda's Chocolate Cake Recipe

2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cup All purpose flour
1 3/4 tsp baking powder
1 3/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water

mix dry ingredients then add in wet ingredients. bake at 350• for 23 mins, makes 24 cupcakes.
place in ref overnight covered with plastic wrap then decorate with vanilla buttercream frosting :)
Im thanking my bff Michelle's mom, Tita Linda, for sharing the best chocolate cake recipe :)

mummy cupcakes

a chocolate cupcake covered in marshmallow fondant - i think this will work for halloween ?

Fall Cupcakes

I was in hiatus for this blog for quite some time., juggling time at home, work and the kids homework takes up alot of time- any extra time i use for sleeping :) Anyhow, i am getting ready for our Fall Cupcake Wars at work! It will be so exciting to mix up some flavors to go with the season. Am thinking of a hint of maple for the frosting and a light vanilla cupcake with some fondant autumn leaves to top it off.

Baby Shower Cupcakes

Received a short notice request for a baby shower cake., i offered making babyshower cupcakes instead.. hopefully my friend will like it :) It's a creamy blue vanilla butter cream frosting on top of a moist vanilla and chocolate cupcake. Not using the traditional pins, diapers or pacifier as a cupcake topper., i used the old school birds and the bees concept. I used popsicle sticks with the birds and bees attached., i added some budding flowers to signify the beginning of a new life. You can view it at www.candyscakeshop.com/

Ayana's Birthday Cake

It was a busy mother's day weekend. Had to come up with birthday cake witha "tinker bell theme." It was good to hear that Ayana (4) was amazed with the cake.As long as the birthday celebrant is happy - I am happy :)

Birthday cakes and Cupcakes

Started baking cakes and cupcakes for my kids and every now and then for my friends. It has been so much fun creating them specially with fondant! I can really say its the play dough for adults :) My best recipe so far is the Classic Chocolate and Vanilla on Vanilla...
Thanks to my friend who gave me 3 months notice to make her daughter's birthday cake, now i am doing this on a regular basis. I say., life is too short -- really -- to let this opportunity slip by.