Halloween doesn’t just have to be for kids…but it doesn’t have to mean drinking with friends in an undecorated room, either. If you’re still a kid at heart, here are some ways to make an awesome grown-up Halloween party that’s spooky and fun. Consider a Theme Yeah, yeah, we know–when you were a teen, themed […]

Now that it’s finally October, the biggest food brands have begun dropping their Halloween menus in earnest. From jet-black ice cream to purple cocktails, here are some of the spookiest treats to try this season. Coldstone’s Black ‘Boo Batter’ Ice Cream Cold Stone Creamery took to social media to announce its new seasonal special. “Boo […]

Cake pops are one of those things that look so adorable and pretty in the magazine, but are actually really difficult to pull off! In today’s post our expert Raleigh baker shares some tips on fixing cake pops that aren’t quite ready for the cover of Good Housekeeping. What to do if your cake pops […]

Hey, we get it—not everyone has the budget to order a professional bakery cake. If you’ve been tasked with making a cake for an upcoming birthday party, wedding, or miscellaneous event, here are four easy ways to make it look like it came from one of the pros,  instead of your pantry. If you find […]

In our previous post, we discussed some tips for having a fun, successful, mess-contained smash party. (If you don’t know what a smash party is, you can learn about it here.) We had too many tips to fit in one post, so here are a few more! Cover the Floor Don’t expect the mess to […]

Planning a baby shower for a mama-to-be? Here are some awesome baby shower games guaranteed to have your guests rolling in the aisles. If you need a baby shower cake in Raleigh NC, check out our awesome gallery and give us a call! ‘Don’t Say Baby’ Game Get this great icebreaker started the moment your […]

Five Reasons You Shouldn’t Buy a Supermarket Birthday Cake One of the things we love most about working at Sweet Cherry Bakery is having the opportunity to make cakes that are truly special. In our humble opinion, a boxed cake from the grocery store simply won’t cut it. Here’s why ordering a custom bakery cake […]

Forget chocolate and vanilla. At Sweet Cherry Bakery, we offer a number of specialty cupcakes that add an extra punch of fun to every gathering. Here are some of our most beloved out-there flavors, which you can order for your birthday party, office gathering, or miscellaneous spring event. (And if you just like plain old […]

If you are looking for a great party idea for your child — whether for the holiday season, for a birthday or just because — one great idea is to host a cookie decorating party. This can be fun for kids of all ages, and it can even be fun for adults, too. These are […]

Inspiration is just a pin away! That’s what home bakers discover when they want to create a custom cookie decorated so the cookie eater feels special, loved, and showered with good thoughts because someone (namely, you) took the time to bake and design and decorate the perfect edible work of art. And then…there is the […]