Cupcake Baking Tips – watch this video!

Cupcake Baking Tips – watch this video!

Cupcake Baking Tips – learn how to get perfectly uniform cupcakes every time! Today’s post is all about getting a batch of perfectly even cupcakes everytime. Watch our video to learn the trick: Here is the exact one we use in the video: This one is perfect for mini cupcakes: Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more hints and...
Dinosaur Cakes – 5 easy ideas for your next Dinosaur Party!

Dinosaur Cakes – 5 easy ideas for your next Dinosaur Party!

Dinosaur Cakes plus 5 ideas for your next Dinosaur Party! Dinosaur cakes and parties are a popular theme for boys parties.  We’ve got some fun dinosaur cakes for you to get some inspiration: 1. Dinosaur Cakes < This gorgeous 3D dinosaur cake (above) can be made in any colour to suit your party theme.  It is a really cute design for a young child and can be made to suit a girl or boy. The dinosaur cake below was created to match the birthday child’s favorite dinosaur toy. 2. Dinosaur Cookies Add some matching cookie pops to your Dinosaur party table….we can match the colour to the cake and party theme. Cookie pops also make a great take home gift for your little party guests, or add them to the dinosaur loot bags. 3. Dinosaur cupcakes No dinosaur party would be complete without matching dinosaur cupcakes! If you are not a fan of fondant you will love this chocolate cake complete with 2D dinosaur. Number cake like our number 2 dinosaur cake below can be made in any age! We can also make a Giggleosaurus cake form TV show Giggle and Hoot: 4. Dinosaur Party – ideas for the loot bags! What to put in the loot bags: lollies! coloring crayons or pencils party blowout dinosaur bubbles mini dinosaur toys dinosaur stamps 5. Dinosaur party invitations Here are some of our favourites: We hope that has given you some inspiration for your next dinosaur party! To order a cake or make an inquiry please call 0405 136 562 or email...
TMNT cakes and party ideas!

TMNT cakes and party ideas!

TMNT cakes and party ideas for your next birthday. With the release of the new TMNT movie this month, we thought it’s a great time to showcase some of our yummy TMNT cakes, cupcakes and cookies. Plus we’ve got some awesome ideas to make your teenage mutant ninja turtles party something to remember!! 1. TMNT CAKES! Of course the cake is the most important thing when planning a party (ok, so we’re a little biased!). Our first design is a cool TMNT cake that is shaped like a turtle face.  We can make the bandeau any colour – to match your child’s favourite character. This design features edible TMNT characters and can be made in many different sizes to suit your needs: Our fantastic TMNT party package includes an edible image cake with matching sugar cookies and cupcakes: This design features some other superhero friends – Batman and Superman: 2. TMNT party invitations We found these fantastic invitations on Etsy from Atom Design.Available as a PDF download – you can print as many as you need! 3. TMNT Party Food Ideas: Get creative with these fun food ideas to serve: 1. Green cordial becomes ‘sewer water’: 2. Turn green applies into Ninja Turtles by adding a few details with an edible marker: 3. Pizza! The Turtles favourite food 4. Green jelly cups 5. Oreo cookies become “sewer lids” 4. TMNT party bags Here is a list of some ideas of what to put in the favor bags for your guests to take home: 1. Green lollies/lollipops 2. Bandanna – in the ninja turtles colours 3. TMNT stickers 4. Party...
Frozen Cakes and Birthday Party Ideas!

Frozen Cakes and Birthday Party Ideas!

Frozen Cakes and party ideas aplenty! The Frozen movie is so popular right now.  We have been busy creating lots of Frozen cakes and cupcakes! We’ve come up with a list of some great ideas for you to throw your own very special Frozen party…..enjoy! 1. Frozen Cakes Of course the cake is THE most important element of the party (right!).  So lets start the inspiration off: This 3 tier Frozen Cake is a gorgeous design for those going all out throwing a large party!  This beautiful cake will serve up to 60 people and features edible sugar characters, snowflakes and more. Here is a smaller single tier version: Your child’s favorite Frozen character can me made into an edible centerpiece. The following cake is a doll cake of the character Elsa.  This cake includes a keepsake Elsa doll for the birthday child. The skirt of Elsa’s dress is made from cake sprinkled with edible glitter! Or Anna (see the matching pink Frozen cupcakes – too cute!) For the more budget conscious, an edible image cake is a great option. Finished in buttercream icing and topped off with an edible print of all the Frozen characters, this cake looks great by itself or matched with our snowflake cupcakes. If you are having a smaller celebration at home with just the family, cupcakes are an easy option.  Our cupcakes are nut free and suitable to take to school or daycare to celebrate with friends. These little beauties feature our delicious buttercream icing topped with sugar snowflakes. To match your Frozen cake or cupcakes we also offer a delicious selection of...
Hosting a Christening Celebration + Ideas for Christening Cakes

Hosting a Christening Celebration + Ideas for Christening Cakes

Christening Cakes – ideas for Baptisms, Christenings, Naming Ceremonies and Blessings. Christening, Baptism or Naming Ceremony – whatever you choose for your child you’ll want it to be a very special celebration; one which brings together friends and family to celebrate a milestone in your child’s life. In this post we’ll give you some ideas on how to organise a Christening celebration including invitations, venues, food, bomboniere and of course Christening Cakes. Organising the Party After the actual ceremony, some type of gathering, party or reception usually follows. Whether you are planning a huge celebration with lots or guests or a smaller, more intimate gathering, here you’ll find a few tips to help you plan the perfect party: Invitations If you would like to follow tradition and send out formal invitations there are many options. You can have the invitations designed and printed especially for your event or you’ll find some gorgeous designs online – we found these pretty invites from partyandco.com.au: They come in pink and blue and also have a full range of matching party items like cups, plates, gift tags etc.  We love that you can purchase just the invitations or the whole shebang! Where to Hold the Party (or reception) If you haven’t yet decided where you would like to hold the party here is a list of ideas for you to consider: 1. At Home – great if you have a large back yard or entertaining area. 2. Local park – there are some beautiful local parks to hold the party.  As a minimum, search for a venue with a covered shelter large enough...
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Birthday Cakes for Adults

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Birthday Cakes for Adults

Birthday Cakes for Adults Do you need a cake for an 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th or 80th birthday celebration (or anything in between) and don’t know where to start?  Look no further.  Here, we have compiled the Ultimate Guide to the Best Birthday Cakes for Adults.  So grab a coffee, get comfy and let the inspiration roll… Birthday cakes for adults can be just as fun as a cake for the kids.  If you are planning a celebration and need some inspiration for a birthday cake for adults, take a look at some of the ideas below: The Ultimate Guide to the Best Birthday Cakes for Adults! Birthday Cake idea #1  – The Dream Car Cake Ferrari, Maserati, classic Mustang….can’t afford your dream car?  Well why not have it in ‘cake form’? There are lots of options for car cakes from a 3-D replica of your favorite make and model to an edible image plaque sitting on a delicious ganache covered mud cake! Dream Car Cakes are a tasty option for the rev head in your life. Birthday Cake idea #2 – Favourite TV Show or Movie TV shows or movies make great themes for cakes. Pick your favourite and use it as the inspiration for your celebration cake.  See our Doctor Who and Star Wars examples: Birthday Cake idea #3 The Fashionista Love fashion, make-up, shoes and handbags? Then a fashionista cake is for you!  Add some interest with a leopard print like in our cake below, or edible fondant ‘make-up’. Birthday Cake idea #4 The Happy Camper Are you a happy camper, or perhaps...