GBV Edible Creations

Hello Kitty Cake pops created by Gladys Malpasso.

Need edible images and need them fast? GBV Creations to the rescue! Gladys Malpasso, owner of GBV Creations, also makes custom cakes, cupcakes, cakepops, cake balls, and lollipops.

Birthday cake I made with GBV edible image.

When she is not baking she is taking care of three little ones. Whew! Gladys is busy. You can contact her at 347-528-8261 or visit her website GBV Edible Creations.

Dr. Oz Show First Ever Bake Off Challenge!

This Wall Street Bull  cake was designed by member Benedetta Rienzo, Benedetta Rienzo Cakes.

The Dr. Oz Shows is looking for bakers to participate in its first bake-off ever! Are you up to the challenge to elevate a simple box cake mix to a healthy confection? If you live in the Tri-State area you are encouraged to email an application and share your story!

I am a firm believer that you can have your cake and eat it too if you use healthy ingredients and practice portion control.  Now it's our chance to let the world know that you can incorporate treats into a healthy lifestyle!  Much success!

Get the Scoop on the 2012 Sweet Treats Cake Competition!

This breathtaking cake was designed by Chef janet Ben-Ami, Hey! Cookie.

Calling all Cakers!  Are you ready to compete in the 2012 Sweet Treats Cake Competition? This exciting event will take place on September 23, 2012 in New Jersey.  Early Bird Registration begins on July 15, 2012. The Cake Competition Rules and Regulations are posted on The Jersey It Girl website.

Sweet Treats also needs Sponsors, vendors, judges, demos, and class instructors! For further information contact Julie Lehmann, Event Planner, at The Jersey It Girl, 732-841-1109. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Colonia Middle School.

Free Easter Printables from Catch My Party!

I came across a really neat blog called Catch my Party!  Loads of cool ideas for all types of gatherings and a whole section devoted to free printables: tent cards, invitations, cupcake topper, and banners. The free printable shown above was designed by Peace Love Cupcakes. It's part of a collection that includes tent cards, party circles, and a Happy Easter banner.

Butch Bakery: Cupcakes for Real Men!

The cupcakes baked at Butch Bakery are not the cupcakes your mama made. Their flavor profile carries a real punch and includes bacon, Jack Daniels, pepper, chocolate, peanuts, beer, and pretzels. A favorite is their Driller Cupcake. Want to walk on the wild side? The Butch Bakery now has their own cookbook. Yummy!

FREE Online Class: Dipped, Dusted & Rolled Handmade Chocolates!

Check out the online class, currently free at Craftsy.com, and share the video with a fellow caker! Sweet, isn't it!

3D Dog Cake Workshop with Celebrity Cake Artist Bronwen Weber!

Love dogs? Ever wanted to be able to create your own standing 3D dog? Would you love, Love, LOVE, to network and learn from one of the best?  If you answered yes, you can't miss out on NYC Cake Decorators Meetup with Bronwen, Saturday May 5th and Sunday May 6th 2012.

New Yorkers, forget about booking a flight and hotel room and have a fun time at this 2 Day workshop which will take place in midtown Manhattan! Interested? You can join NYC Cake Decorators Meetup and get the scoop at the site [joining is FREE] or you can email for additional information.

Out of town and international cake decorators, you do not have the join the group if you want to attend this class.  Email me and I'll send you a payment link. Seats are limited, so do not delay! Hope to see you there.

Something's New at Albert Ulster!

Everyone knows how much I love Albert Uster Massa Fondant.  It's easy to roll, rolls out thinly, very pliable, dries firm, nice taste [my favorite flavor is the chocolate], and slices clean. Well, they have come up with some really cool fondant colors for Spring 2012: Massa Fifth Avenue Blue [shown above], Massa Amethyst, and Massa Couture Orange.  Massa is a bit pricey, but well worth the cost for your very special occasion cake.

For those of you who need a more competitively priced product, in a month or two Albert Uster is reportedly going to unveil the fondant you've been dreaming of! Same consistent high quality you have come to expect with a lower price tag. Pretty cool, huh?

Owl Sculpted Cake Class with Karen Portaleo!

Learn how to sculpt and paint fondant at this 2 day class June 24-June 25, hosted by Mother of Cakes, Sugar and Cake Academy. For the scoop visit Mother of Cakes!

Cupcake Challenge at the National Capital Area Cake Show!

These cute cupcakes were made by Chef Janet Ben-Ami, owner Hey! Cookie in Long Island.

"Tastes of the Seasons" is the theme for the 2012 Cupcake Challenge at the National Capital Area Cake Show. Prefer eating cupcakes? Cupcake lovers can purchase an admission ticket which includes tasting coupons for three mini cupcakes!

Cute Cupcake Stands!

Etsy's Sweetly Sweet shop offers these really cute Alice in Wonderland inspired printable mini cupcake stands for about $6.50 each. If you are crazy about cupcakes, you should browse their shop. They have everything cupcake from cupcake toppers, to printable cupcake invites and labels.

Cupcake ATM's?

These cute confections were created by member Christina Andrews, owner, Wonderfully Made cakes.

Need your sugar rush in the wee hours of the night? Sprinkles cupcake bakery is planning to roll out it's first 24-hour  automated cupcake dispenser on March 9th in Beverly Hills, California. Eventually, Sprinkles plans to have the cupcake ATMs installed at locations throughout the nation.

Janet Ben-Ami and Melissa Lusk Medal at CT Cake Show!

Chef Janet Ben-Ami and assistant Melissa Lusk with their winning cake. The theme for the Live Competition at the Connecticut Cake Show was "The Great Outdoors". They went from sea to sky in their design and incorporated many different techniques. Janet is the owner of Hey!Cookie bakery and I am also blessed that she teaches various 3D cake workshops for our Meetup.