Show off your cake decorating skills by making a cute, homemade Halloween cake or cupcakes. Spiders, Frankenstein, and creepy ghosts are just a few Halloween themes you can easily translate to your baked goods. Cakes and cupcakes make a fun and exciting centerpiece to any party, so get your mixer and piping bag out and ready. We've broken it down by hardest to easiest, so you can work with your Read more

There's nothing terrible about two! At least not on toddler's second birthday. Your budding eater may not smash his face in his second birthday cake the way he did on his first birthday, but chances are he'll still get that sticky icing everywhere. Regardless of the mess, 730 days on this planet calls for a decadent slice of sugary goodness. If you're planning a second birthday party or just want Read more

What's the best way to celebrate baby's first 365 days, or 8,766 moments on earth? Why a giant birthday cake, of course! Whether your one year old has tried the sweet stuff before or tastes the confection for the first time on her first birthday, you can expect whatever you serve will be enjoyed and rubbed all over the place. In fact, mini smash cakes, which are made to be smeared and drooled all Read more

The last thing I want to do on a hot Summer day is bake — cranking on the oven when it's already hot out sounds so unappealing. That's where no-bake desserts come in; they easily satisfy a sweet tooth, no oven required. And, because there's no baking involved, they usually take minutes to make and omit the need for overly processed ingredients. Whether you follow a raw, vegan, or gluten-free Read more

Every year my favorite geeky tee source, Threadless, holds a baking competition to see who can come up with the most amazing cakes based on one of its available tee shirts. This year both 3D and 2D cakes made it to the finals, with one super amazing robot cake taking home the grand prize. Check out all the winners and their placements (along with purchase info in case you want a tee for yourself) Read more

Celebrating the big eighth birthday means your lil one's on his way. They're really starting to grow up, make friends, play sports, and develop interests all on their own. So, for the big celebration, you'll want a cake that wows and show them you're paying attention to everything that makes your birthday guy unique. Garner some inspiration and click away for a peek at a few birthday confections Read more

Big birthday number seven means your little guy is growing up. Give 'em a real celebration with a sweet cake that showcases their favorite things. For a confection that wows it's all about your child's interests. So, click on for some crafty ways to decorate the seventh birthday cake! Read more

Turning six is a real big-kid birthday. Show your tot you're all about celebrating his special day with a cake that captures his interest. Whether the confection is a favorite animal, color, or character, the child can share it with his party pals. Here are several sources of inspiration! Read more

Kindergartners know what they want and aren't afraid to tell you. Usher in your kiddo's fifth year with a cake that reflects his or her current interests. It will be sure to capture the attention of all of the child's friends too! Here's a roundup of some of our favorite fifth birthday dessert ideas! Read more

At 4, kids are the life of the party, and they enjoy a good slice of cake! From superheros to fairy tales, the birthday theme is a bigger deal than it was at two or three. Click through for some cool cakes that will inspire the festivities. Read more