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Following and Followers

By Jackie

What is Following? Following is like subscribing to another member; you'll receive notifications of their activity in public areas.  ...

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44 Scariest Halloween Cakes From Sugar Spooks

By LeanneW

  It’s clear after a quick scan of the Cake Central galleries that cakemakers know how to celebrate Halloween. Some spook-loving...

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Friday Faves: Festive & Fancy

By AlyssaC

As editors of Cake Central, we come across countless inspiring things every day. From cakemakers’ stories to wedding inspiration to...

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Top Book Cakes

By LeanneW

Whether you’re celebrating back-to-school, a graduation or having a birthday party themed around a favorite book, these cakes are...

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Squirrels & Acorns Inspiration Challenge Winner

By AlyssaC

We were so impressed with the cute autumn-inspired submissions to our  Squirrels & Acorn Inspiration Challenge!  And the winner...

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Friday Faves: Wedding Pops, Pirates & Pearls

By graceheer

As editors of Cake Central Magazine , we come across countless inspiring things every day. From cakemakers’ stories to wedding...

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Sketch to Cake: Jackie Shaffer’s Bernini Inspired Apollo and Daphne Wedding Cake

By LeanneW

Jackie Shaffer Cake Central's own founder and CEO, in Scottsdale, AZ created a phenomenal wedding cake for the cover of our Bernini issue...

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Holiday Crafting in the Office

By justinemcd

In Seattle, nothing really changes as we slide from November to December. The rain keeps pouring, our cars keep freezing over and…...

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Confession Time! Calling all cake makers that don’t like cake!

By Jackie

  We know at times you feel ashamed, and we know that sometimes you hide in the corner when everyone rants and raves about how yummy...

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Cake Central Magazine September 2010 Preview

By Jackie

The Magazine Preview is Here! Cake Central Magazine September 2010: 50+ Gorgeous Cakes Cake Opera Co. standing ovation Autumn Means&hellip...

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Gingerbread Birdhouse Inspiration Challenge Winner

By LeanneW

Our Gingerbread Birdhouse Inspiration Challenge came to life with sweet little birdhouses sitting atop cupcakes, hanging from branches and...

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Mirror Glaze Olympic Rings Donuts

By LeanneW

Scratch-made donuts are invited to the international stage with Olympic ring mirror glaze. Learn how to prepare the donuts and glaze, then...

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Sketch to Cake: Erika Young’s Louis XIV Bernini Inspired Wedding Cake

By Jackie

Erika Young of Strossner's Bakery in Greenville, SC designed a lovely wedding cake for the Bernini issue of Cake Central Magazine Volume 8...

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New Girl - Adorkable Cake Pop Contest

By Jackie

Be a guest on the set of  NEW GIRL  courtesy of  Duncan Hines . 1 Grand Prize winner will be selected for a 4 day/3 night...

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Add A New Item Tutorial

By Jackie

Learn how to: Add A New Item To The Database Edit A Product Description Add A New Image To A Product Page Edit Specs Edit Links Edit A...

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Friday Faves: Modern Weddings and Creative Creatures

By justinemcd

As editors of Cake Central magazine, we come across so many awesome, inspiring things while working. From users to cake creations to...

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Friday Faves: Top-Notch Techniques & Trends

By graceheer

As editors of Cake Central, we come across countless inspiring things every day. From cakemakers’ stories to wedding inspiration to...

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Top Chocolate-Wrapped Cakes

By LeanneW

When it comes to decorating cakes, modeling chocolate really opens up the world of tasty possibility! We are amazed at all of the colors,...

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Inspiration Challenge: Cake Pops!

By AndiSatt

Get crazy with cake pops! For this Inspiration Challenge, decorate cake pops based on the imagery and colors used in this Ferris ...

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Friday Faves: Seeing Green!

By justinemcd

Pink sugar roses and cute gumpaste kittens; vintage tea parties and warm scents from the kitchen; three-layer cakes covered in buttercream...

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Sketch to Cake: Joann Finlayson’s Versace Inspired Wedding Cake

By Jackie

@JoTakestheCake Joann Finlayson of  Jo Takes the Cake  in Singapore designed a breathtaking wedding cake for the Fashion Issue of...

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Inspiration Challenge: Rosey Cupcakes

By AndiSatt

For this Inspiration Challenge we’re looking for sweet, spring cupcakes! After finishing our February wedding issue of Cake Central...

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Inspiration Challenge: Cookies

By AndiSatt

 With the days getting longer, we can’t help but daydream about warmer weather! Turn your tropical fantasies into gorgeous...

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Sketch to Cake: Jessica Harris' Hot Air Balloon Cake

By graceheer

In light of our latest Inspiration Challenge theme — hot air balloons — we wanted to give you a little something to get your...

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Sketch to Cake: Ronda Valentine-Thompson’s Bernini Inspired Apollo and Daphne Wedding Cake

By Jackie

Ronda Valentine-Thompson of SweetCakesbyRonda in Indianapolis, IN designed a charming, white wedding cake for the Bernini issue of Cake...

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What's your go-to dessert for entertaining?

By graceheer

Whether it’s a bite-sized indulgence or a pastry fit for a king, no dinner party is complete without the perfect dessert. In fact,...