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 […]

As we all know, weddings are expensive, and it can be tempting to save a little change by baking your own cake. But attempting a large, tiered wedding cake is a big feat for an amateur baker, and takes a lot of logistical planning and technical skill to pull off. With so many ways for […]

Whether you love baking yourself, or just like watching others brave their sugary challenges, Netflix has no shortage of baking shows to delight and entertain. If you need some inspiration for your next pastry, cake, or dessert—or just want to watch a great baking fail—here are some Netflix baking shows you should definitely binge in […]

Handing out wedding favors is a sweet way to thank your guests, but it can be tough to find meaningful items that won’t end up collecting dust for years after the reception. Below are some creative wedding favors your guests are bound to appreciate! Mini Champagne Bottles After your wedding ends, keep the celebration going […]

There’s no better way to celebrate America’s birthday than with delicious red-and-blue cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, and beyond. From fruit pies worthy of a blue ribbon, to flashy flag cakes that will delight your guests, here are 10 4th of July dessert ideas guaranteed to make your Independence Day gathering a hit. 4th of July […]

The fun of enjoying a custom wedding cake doesn’t doesn’t stop at the first cut. Many newlyweds opt to follow the tradition of saving, freezing, and storing their cake’s top tier, to be shared on their first anniversary the following year. While some couples rely on their wedding cake bakery to do the post-wedding preservation (some […]

Here at Sweet Cherry Bakery, we specialize in making affordable wedding cakes, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun ooh-ing and ahh-ing at some of the biggest, wildest celebrity cakes ever confected! From impossible heights to exquisite decorations, here are some of the most jaw-drapping celebrity wedding cakes we’ve ever seen. If you need […]

If you’re planning a wedding in the Raleigh, NC area, you’re in luck. Our Southern metropolis is chock full of historic buildings, lush gardens, and stylish hotels that all double as stunning wedding venues. Here are just a few of the best outdoor wedding venues in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill from our Raleigh wedding […]

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 […]