Coconut Cake Is a Spectacular Finish to Any Meal


Updated 05/19/09 8:54 AM · Posted by partysugar · 22 comments

Coconut Cake Is a Spectacular Finish to Any Meal

I love coconut cake. With its moist pudding-like cake layers, thick fruity filling, smooth cream cheese frosting, and crunchy toasted coconut flakes, it's a wildly scrumptious dessert. A cake like this doesn't magically appear; it takes time to make, but the final result, a sublimely fluffy, crowd-pleasing confection, is worth the effort. While there are many variations, this one with a guava Read more

Reader Recipe: Triple Layer Chocolate Fudge Cake


Updated 07/12/07 9:57 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 10 comments

Reader Recipe: Triple Layer Chocolate Fudge Cake

Is it too early in the morning to talk about a triple layer chocolate fudge cake with ganache frosting? Yah, I didn't think so either. This beautiful cake was posted in the Kitchen Goddess group by TeamSugar member crispet1, and if every morsel tastes as delectable as it looks, we are in for a treat. It's a three layer chocolate cake, with a layer of thick ganache between each one. To check out Read more

Bridal Friday Link Time: Diamond Jubilee E-Shoot


Updated 05/25/12 2:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Queen's Diamond Jubilee Engagement Shoot

Cheeky inspiration for a Queen Elizabeth II-themed engagement shoot — Glamour This creative elopement shoot is inspired by Moonrise Kingdom — Green Wedding Shoes A desert-wonderful wedding topped off with hot-pink Manolo Blahniks — Style Me Pretty Expectant bride plans fun "flash wedding" — 100 Layer Cake This 10-year anniversary vow-renewal ceremony has a lot of heart — The Read more

Bridal Friday — Rainbow Parasols Add a Splash of Color


Updated 05/18/12 10:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Rainbow Parasols in Wedding

These bridesmaids have a rainbow connection — Green Wedding Shoes Download this ultimate wedding planning checklist! — SavvySugar Vintage travel wedding ideas — The Wedding Chicks The peplum trend comes to wedding gowns — The Bride's Guide A romantic elopement on a prairie — Style Me Pretty Festive neon wedding inspiration — 100 Layer Cake How to plan a same-sex wedding at Tokyo Read more

5 Creative Ways to Utilize Cream Cheese


Updated 05/16/12 12:36 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Use Cream Cheese

While there's nothing tastier than a big schmear of cream cheese on a freshly toasted bagel, this tasty spread can multitask in some amazing ways. Whether you're going for something savory or sweet, cream cheese can add a layer of delicious decadence that won't go unnoticed by the people who love to chow down on your food. Ready to get inspired? Here are five creative ways to make the most of the Read more

Do You Like to Make Cakes?


Updated 05/27/11 10:11 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

Do You Like to Make Cakes?

Last weekend I went to a birthday party where the guest of honor was surprised with a homemade cake! Each layer was a different flavor with various fillings, from red velvet to milk chocolate to Oreo. The cake looked professional and tasted amazing. I asked the baker if she was interested in the cake business, but she said no, and that she just really enjoyed making cakes for her friends and Read more

Meet Baumkuchen, Germany's Glorious Cake on a Spit


Updated 05/12/12 10:08 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

What Is Baumkuchen?

I'm not much of a German food aficionado, but a few years ago, I read a New Yorker article about Germany's "king of cakes" that's been forged in my mind ever since. In the story, Mimi Sheraton embarks on a fervid quest for baumkuchen, a ringed, hollow cake that's made on a spit with layer after painstaking layer of batter, then iced with a coating of chocolate or sugar. Source: Flickr User Read more

Jennifer Lopez Glows and Commemorates 10 Years With Coty


Updated 05/11/12 1:14 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jennifer Lopez Celebrates 10 Years With Coty

Jennifer Lopez has accomplished many things in her career, and last night she celebrated another major milestone. The signer, dancer, and beauty icon was feted by her fragrance partner, Coty, at an intimate party to mark the 10-year anniversary of her first scent, Glow. Since its release, Glow has garnered a whopping $1 billion in retail sales, won numerous awards, and was the foundation to which Read more

Bridal Friday — Let Balloons Help You Get Carried Away on Your Big Day


Updated 05/11/12 11:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Using Balloons in Wedding Pictures

Balloons add a playful touch to this modern Chicago wedding — 100 Layer Cake How to get gorgeous wedding flowers at a steal — HuffPost Weddings Check out the bridal pantsuit trend on the rise — Equally Wed Considering anniversary photos? These will provide inspiration — Green Wedding Shoes A charming English garden-inspired wedding — Style Me Pretty The scoop from Barcelona Bridal Read more

Bridal Friday Link Time: Kentucky Derby Wedding Ideas


Updated 05/04/12 10:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kentucky Derby Wedding Ideas

Kentucky Derby wedding inspiration — Green Wedding Chicks A racy, lacy, ranch-set boudoir session — The Wedding Chicks Expert advice on bridesmaid dresses, Summer drinks, and more — Style Me Pretty How to create a drama-free seating chart — Equally Wed Summer wedding trends that won't break the bank — Huffington Post Find out what's the trendy, Summer-friendly wedding dessert — Read more