3rd Birthday Cake: Cute Airplane Cake

A couple weeks ago I posted an airplane cake, here's another one but 2D and on the cartoony side.  This 3-tier cake was for a 3rd birthday celebration.

The cake inspiration was from their party designs created by Barbara Neely designs who you'll find on Etsy.

This 3 tier cake was vanilla butter cake on the top two tiers and chocolate sour cream cake on the bottom tier.

Guest Post: Cake Fixation from Redmond, Washington

Today's post is part of our bi-weekly Guest Post: 5 Pics Series.  We feature multi-talented cake designers from all over the world that I have met online.

Today's guest post comes from Stephanie, owner of Cake Fixation in Redmond, Washington.  She was always interested in baking, then in 2008 she launched her cake design studio and her blog.  Originally from Dallas, Texas, she learned from great cake designers such as Bronwen Webber, Colette Peters, Nicolas Lodge, and Debbie Brown.

She loves trying new things and creating over-the-top designs that are completely edible too!  You should also check out some of the helpful tutorials.
 

#1 - Bold and Elegant

 #2 - 3D Fun

 #3 - Very cool 3D that also breathes fire!

 #4 -Whimsical Birthday

 #5 - Super Cute!

 To follow Stephanie and see more of her wonderful creations:

• Website at www.cakefixation.com/
• Blog at www.cakefixation.blogspot.com/
• Facebook at www.facebook.com/CakeFixation

Winner: Cupcake Diaries Book Giveaway

Thank you everyone for participating in the Cupcake Diaries book giveaway via blog comments, email submissions, twitter and leaving comments on the SweetThings' facebook page. Also a big Thank you to the folks at Harper Collins Canada for sending over the books.

The winner is....

 ... a Facebook Entry from Nicole C.  Congratulations!  I will be contacting you shortly to get your address to mail the book out to you! 

For those of you in Toronto, the sisters Katherine Kallinis and Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne will be at Indigo Yorkdale on Tuesday, November 22nd at 7pm.  Have a great weekend everyone!

Airplane Cake

How do you combine a retirement cake and a wedding anniversary cake?

The couple was celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary and the husband was also retiring as an Air Canada pilot.  This is what their daughter surprised them with at their party.

 The airplane and top tier was vanilla butter cake and bottom tier was chocolate velvet cake.

Have a great week and don't forget to enter our contest for a fabulous Cupcake Recipe book: The Cupcake Diaries.  Contest end this Thursday at midnight and open for those in US and Canada.

Contest: Cupcake Diaries Book Giveaway

Happy Friday!  I'm happy to announce another book giveaway!  I received a wonderful package from Harper Collins Canada this week.  A copy of The Cupcake Diaries: Recipes and Memories from the Sisters of Georgetown Cupcakes.  These are the ladies from the show DC Cupcakes.

One book will be given to one of my lucky blog readers in Canada or USA.  Contest starts today until Thursday, November 17th, 2011 - details below.

There are so many recipes in this book - some of them include: Salted Caramel Cupcakes, White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes, Bacon Blueberry Pancake Cupcakes, Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Lava Fudge and Hibiscus Mango Cupcakes.

How to Enter

1. Jump over to the Harper Collins Canada website and just pay them a visit to see what they are up to.
2. Leave a comment on my blog - make sure you leave me your email address so I can get a hold of you if you win.  Or send an email to info(at)sweetthings(dot)ca if you'd prefer.
3. For 1 additional entry, visit the SweetThings Facebook page and leave a comment.
4. For another 1 additional entry, follow me on Twitter @SweetThingsTO and tweet the following including the shortened url:  I want to win the new Cupcake Diaries Book from @SweetThingsTO and @HarperCollinsCA http://bit.ly/vQpIwP #Cupcakes
5. A maximum of 3 entries per person.  Available in Canada and USA.
6. Deadline for entry is Thursday, November 17th, 2011 at midnight EST.
7. One winner will be randomly selected and posted on Friday, November 18th, 2011 at noon.  Also notified via email.  The book will be shipped to you.

Good luck everyone! And for those of you in Toronto, the sisters Katherine Kallinis and Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne will be Indigo Yorkdale on Tuesday, November 22nd at 7pm.

Winner: Cake Boss Book Giveaway

Thank you everyone for participating in the Cake Boss Book giveaway contest via blog comments, email submissions, twitter and leaving comments on the SweetThings' facebook page. Also a big Thank you to the folks at Simon & Schuster Canada for sending over the books.

The winner is....

 ... a Twitter entry from Dat757Deeva.  Congratulations!  I will be contacting you shortly to get your address to mail the book out to you!

For everyone else, please check back in on Friday for another contest book giveaway!  Another book hot off the press... but this time, it's about cupcakes!

Guest Post: Rafael Logrono Cake Design from Philadelphia

Today's post is part of our bi-weekly Guest Post: 5 Pics Series.  We feature multi-talented cake designers from all over the world that I have met online.

Today's guest post comes from a young cake designer, Rafael Logrono, from Azucar, a custom cake shop located in Philadelphia, PA. Rafael has had cake decorating in his blood ever since he was born when his mother began selling cakes.  Several years ago, Rafael starting designing his own cakes and his 8th grade teacher placed an order back in November 2008.  Yes, if you add that up - he is a very talented 18 year old!

Since then, his cake portfolio has really expanded, he's been featured in Cake Central magazine, competed in many cake competitions, won several awards and will be teaching several classes in 2012.  Here is a sampling of some of his work:

 #1 - Stunning Beauty!

#2 - So  Creative, so Elegant

#3 - Something Funky

#4 - Tall and Striking

#5 - Very Chic!

To see more of Rafael's wonderful cake designs:

• Website at: www.rafaellogrono.com/
• Facebook at: www.facebook.com/RafaelLogronoCakeDesign
• Blog at: http://rafaelscakes.blogspot.com/
• Twitter at: twitter.com/RafaelLogrono

And if you are in Canada or US, don't forget to enter our contest giveaway to win the new Cake Boss Book.  Contest ends tonight at midnight.

Contest: New Cake Boss Book Giveaway

Don't you just love getting packages in the mail?  Here's a lovely package I received last week from the folks at Simon & Schuster Canada.   It is a copy of the new Baking with the Cake Boss: 100 of Buddy's Best Recipes and Decorating Secrets which just launched today!

Even better, they sent me two!  One book will be given to one of my lucky blog readers in Canada or USA.  Contest starts today until Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 - details below:

 Here's a little peak at what is inside:

 I know that I will definitely be trying to make these lovely cannoli's.

How to Enter

1. Jump over to the Simon & Schuster website and just pay them a visit to see what they are up to.
2. Leave a comment on my blog - make sure you leave me your email address so I can get a hold of you if you win.  Or send an email to info(at)sweetthings(dot)ca if you'd prefer.
3. For 1 additional entry, visit the SweetThings Facebook page and leave a comment.
4. For another 1 additional entry, follow me on Twitter @SweetThingsTO and tweet the following including the shortened url:  I want to win the new Cake Boss Book from @SweetThingsTO and @SimonSchusterCA  http://bit.ly/tkOdWr
5. A maximum of 3 entries per person.  Available in Canada and USA.
6. Deadline for entry is Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 at midnight EST.
7. One winner will be randomly selected and posted on Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 at noon.  Also notified via email.  The book will be shipped to you.

Good luck everyone!