What Are Your Cake Baking Must-Haves? Custom cakes can be hard to make if you don’t have the right tools. Whether you’re a beginner cook or advanced baker, here are your must-haves: A baking sheet to put your dough on. Wax paper – if you’re dealing with really sticky or otherwise hard-to-work with dough, this […]

Cake decorating has expanded beyond simply throwing some frosting on top when you’re done. Fondant has made it possible to shape, color and create custom cakes and designs you’d never have imagined would be possible. Don’t let the intimidation of new territory stifle your creativity as you enter into the world of possibilities that fondant […]

Whether you are hosting a prodigious wedding celebration or a small backyard soiree to end the season, you’re in search of some desserts to serve at the end of the party. Strolling past your local cupcake shop might introduce you to the idea of gluten free or vegan cupcakes, but you may wonder if you […]

Fondant toppers are a great option for decorating custom cakes and cupcakes. However, making fondant toppers requires expert precision and attention to detail. If you’re new to working with fondant, you may have questions about the process. Here are your Apex NC cake shop’s top fondant icing tips: Is there a difference between fondant and […]

What do people love almost as much as a new baby? Why, throwing a baby shower of course! Baby showers are a chance for ladies to gather around the mom to be and offer advice, support and those many necessities newborns need upon arrival. If you’re hosting a baby shower, there is plenty to think […]

A wedding is a big day, and it’s important to get everything right. The wedding cake is one of the most eye-catching things at the wedding, so it deserves some special consideration. Custom wedding cakes from a local cake shop are a good way for the bride and groom to express themselves and symbolize their […]

Cookies have become popular at all sorts of corporate and private events in recent years, and it’s easy to see why. It’s easy to get decorated cookies to match any theme, they’re easy to distribute, and they seem much more casual than an elaborate cake. You can often get cookies from the same local cake […]

Move over cupcakes! The cake pop is the next big thing in bite-sized deliciousness. Or is it? There’s certainly no denying the appeal of these chic little cake-on-a-stick bites, but cupcakes have their own advantages. We compared both across four categories—flavor, portability, decoration, and versatility—to get a taste for which stands out.   Flavor For […]

In the last few years cake pops have taken over the world of cakes and cupcakes. If you have not tried one yet, then you are missing out on a great new concept. These tasty treats can be found in your local cake bakery or coffee shop; in fact, even large chains like Starbuck’s have […]

Weddings are an exciting time for newlyweds and those who attend the festivities, but the credit is given only to the bride far too often. Surely the groom may act as if he does not care and is proud to give credit to his spouse, but people must not forget that it is his day […]