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Sweet Art: Just Donut
No doubt about it, life can be hard. But when the going gets tough, here's to hoping you can rise above any obstacle like a yeast-based dough in the oven--that is to say, Just Donut. This slightly tongue in cheek inspi… -
Making Whoopie: Pies, That Is
While I stand by my claim that Whoopie Pies are not the next big thing, I am completely willing to admit that they are delicious. While several more exciting recipes have been developed, this one from marshmallowfluff.c… -
War Whoop: Why Whoopie Pies Are Not the Next Big Thing
Whoopie pies. There are so many reasons to love them. They're delicious. They're rich in history. They're filled with frosting. What they are not, however, is the successor to King Cupcake's place in the popular desse… -
Stick It: Amazing Pie Lollipops by Luxirare
(Photo via Luxirare)Are you still eating your pie with a knife and fork, like a jerk? Time to get with the program: discover Luxirare's Pie Lollipops. When I recently came across these Pie Lollipops, it made me want t… -
Cake Byte: Come Hang Out with CakeSpy at the Urban Craft Uprising!
Seattle's hot this week. Like, literally. But you can cool down and stay sweet this weekend by coming to hang out with CakeSpy at Seattle's largest indie craft fair, the Urban Craft Uprising! Anyone who has ever attend… -
Sweet Art: Much Ado About Muffin
Muffin's soaking up some attention on the red target today! Did he just release a hit single? Star in a popular tv show? Or maybe it's just a breakfast renaissance? In any case, it looks like everything's coming up Muff… -
Sweet Art: Idle for Illustration Friday
Picture this: Cuppie throws a really sweet soiree that has all of the other baked goods buzzing. But it looks like another pint-sized cake feels like Cuppie is invading its territory! And so, for this week's Illustratio… -
Baker's Dozen: A Batch of Sweet Links!
Here are some of the sweet things that have inspired me lately: Amy Atlas and Aran of Cannelle et Vanille collaborate, sweetly, with gorgeous pictures (above, used with permission) of an inspiring Moroccan-themed desse… -
CakeSpy Undercover: A Cake Gumshoe's Thoughts Cakes on Demand, Chilliwack, BC
CakeSpy Note: This is a guest post from Cake Gumshoe Jess. What luck: my new neighbour is a baker and the owner of Cakes on Demand. Well, I was so very excited when she arrived at my door to welcome me to the neighbour… -
Cakewalk Special: Trip Log From A Long, Sweet Weekend in San Francisco
Like, whoa. We weren't in San Francisco for long--just a long weekend to sell some CakeSpy artwork at the Renegade Craft Fair and visit Cake Gumshoe Bridget, our SF correspondent--but we certainly did get our sweet on d… -
Rule of Hum: A Primer on the Hummingbird Cake
We're going to discuss Hummingbird Cake for a bit, OK? In case you missed the loving tribute to the cake a while back, here's a sweet little 411 on this decadent treat: What is it? Perhaps the easiest way to describe… -
Gimme S'more: Delicious S'more Brownies
Brownies can be a polarizing subject: cakey or fudgy? Frosted or unadorned? Wars haven't been fought over the subject, but I'm pretty sure that punches have probably been thrown. In a 2007 NY Times article, Julia Mo… -
Cookies by Tea: Delicious Little Picnic-Friendly Morsels
My friend Tea says she's not a baker, but as you can see by these cookies, she's a liar. She served these little morsels at a recent picnic we had (along with buddies Megan, Scott and Mr. CakeSpy), and they were defini… -
Totally Sweet and Magical: New CakeSpy Tees Available!
Might as well burn all of your other tee shirts, because from now on, this is the only one you'll ever need. Yes, it's time to acquaint yourself with the newest CakeSpy t-shirt! It has basically the most magical scene… -
Tongue in Cheek Sweets: Cupcakes by Cynically Delicious
Now, it shouldn't surprise you that on our recent San Francisco trip, our sightseeing didn't involve Alcatraz, the Fisherman's Wharf or the Golden Gate bridge--it was more of the cookie, cake, ice cream and pie variety.… -
Look To The Cookie: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Timeline
Oh, Chocolate Chip Cookie. Ever since you were discovered by accident by Ruth Wakefield in the 1930's, you've taken the nation by storm, claiming our affections and our appetites. But while much has been made of your di… -
CakeSpy Undercover: A Cake Gumshoe's Thoughts on Sprinkles Edible Art in Olympia, WA
CakeSpy Note: This is a guest blog post from Cake Gumshoe Roxanne Cooke. Check out her website here! At Sprinkles Edible Art in Olympia, your cupcake can be dressed up the way you want. Sprinkles, which is dubbed “an i… -
Sweet Art: Hollow For Illustration Friday
This week's Illustration Friday theme is Hollow, which got me thinking about a recent evening of drinking and debauchery that Cuppie had. As hindsight is 20/20, he'd like to let you all know that even though it was fun… -
Kickin' It: Old School Frozen Custard, Seattle
So, Old School Frozen Custard has opened in what is quickly becoming Seattle's Ice Cream District in Capitol Hill, what with the recent opening of several other arbiters of chilled treats including Molly Moon's Ice Crea… -
Tour de Cupcake: Mapping the Gentrification Frontier, Deliciously
CakeSpy Note: This feature is the result of a tipoff from Cake Gumshoe Kelly Mola--check out her amazing artwork here! No doubt about it, cupcakes are popular these days. But is it possible that their popularity is ind… -
CakeSpy Undercover: Amelie's French Bakery, Charlotte, NC
By Cake Gumshoe Shannon Connell So what’s better than a super-cute French bakery with a variety of delicious home-cooked goodies? One that’s serving up treats around the clock. Stepping into Amelie’s French Bakery and… -
Dead Men Doughn't Bite: An Epic Donut Battle in NYC
As discovered via the New York Times, today in NYC, mass hysteria broke out as Tim Hortons opened its first locations in the city, in 12 locations which had previously been Dunkin' Donuts locations. The doughnut wars ha… -
Cake Byte: Sweet Giveaway!
Lyndsey at Kitchen Dough Dough has a sweet dream: to be on the Ellen show! In support, she's hosting a super sweet giveaway on her site. So...run, don't walk, your little internet-clicking fingers over to Kitchen Dough… -
Candy Mountain: The Story of the Mountain Bar, An All-Terrain Treat
Have you ever heard of the mountain bar? It first hit the CakeSpy radar a few months ago when buddy Allison picked one up at the drugstore as a bit of a consolation because they had run out of Cadbury Creme Eggs. Not t… -
Cake Byte: Why You Should Be Excited About Cupcake Royale's New Location
So, Cupcake Royale is coming to Capitol Hill. Naturally, this in and of itself is cause for celebration. But why should you be extra-super excited? Well, let's review: Free Cupcakes on Opening Day: Stop by the new Capi… -
Bittersweet: Where's the Line Between Inspiration and Infringement?
When last week's post about a new online cake and baking-supply shop was put up on the site, a number of readers expressed disappointment in the fact that the new shop seemed to be inspired--perhaps too much so--by anot… -
Corndog Days of Summer: A Sweet and Savory Experiment
Combining sweet and savory in desserts is not a new thing--unless you've been living under a rock, you've certainly encountered desserts with savory elements--bacon or honey baked ham cupcakes, chili-infused chocolates… -
In The Raw: Decadent Raw Chocolate Fudge Brownies at Chaco Canyon
Usually when one thinks of raw foods the images conjured up are very crunchy-granola health foodie sorts of foods, but clearly most people have not been properly introduced to the raw chocolate brownie at Chaco Canyon… -
Cake Byte: Look Cupcakes To Be Sold at The Chocolate Box!
Big news, Seattle: delicious mini cupcakes from Look Cupcake are now going to be sold at The Chocolate Box! Previously only available by special order, this is an exciting new venue for these treats (read the previous C… -
Sweetness in San Francisco: CakeSpy at the Renegade Craft Fair!
Get excited, San Francisco. Get very excited. A veritable tornado of sweetness is coming your way on July 18th and 19th: I (Head Spy Jessie) will be taking part in the annual Renegade Craft Fair at San Francisco's Fort… -
Sweet Surrender: A Suite of Sweet Bakery Visits in NYC
Have you ever wondered what a professional baker eats when they're not sampling their own goods? Well, last month while hanging out with one of my favorite bakers in the world, Matt Lewis (co-owner of Baked in Brooklyn… -
Under My Thumb: A Loving Look at the Vegan Thumbprint Cookie
Can we talk about vegan thumbprint cookies for a moment? These nubbly little jam-filled treats are a very popular vegan choice in Seattle (possibly beyond?). They've been available at Flying Apron (and since they whole… -
CakeSpy Undercover: A Cake Gumshoe's Thoughts on Indulge Cupcakes in Puyallup, WA
CakeSpy Note: This is a guest blog post from Cake Gumshoe Roxanne Cooke. Check out her website here! Live life one cupcake at a time. Keep calm and have a cupcake. Are you checking out my cupcake? Inside Indulge Cupca… -
Sweet Art: Shaky for Illustration Friday
This week's Illustration Friday theme is Shaky, which got me thinking about the strained relationships between other baked goods and trendy cupcakes. How do other sweets feel about the little cakes' popularity? Could C… -
Snap, Crackle and Pop Rocks: Explosively Delicious Fourth of July Cookies
Sure, you can make red, white and blue treats for the 4th of July. But how can you really American 'em up for the holiday? You need to add explosions. Like a summer blockbuster movie, these cookies are chock full of… -
Cake Poll: Baking Vs. Eating Preferences
It's July, and high time for a sweet giveaway! This time, Carolyn's Kitchen, a very cool company which designs retro-inspired aprons and kitchen accessories, has kindly donated one of their fashionable aqua cupcake apro… -
Berry Delicious: Cupcake Royale Debuts the Strawberry 66 for July!
Let's get excited about Cupcake Royale. Why? Well, beyond the obvious (they are a shop that sells cupcakes), here are two very exciting reasons this month: #1: Their new flavor for July, the Strawberry 66. Why 66? Well… -
Cake Byte: Threadcakes Contest!
When awesome t-shirt designs meet cake, the result is awesome deliciousness! Yup: it's time for the second Annual Threadcakes Amazing Cake Contest, in which you can enter a cake design inspired by an awesome Threadless… -
Cake Byte: Layer Cake Shop Opens!
It's a funny thing about baking supply shops. They always feel so cramped and dark to me--rarely do they seem as bright and happy as the cakes the supplies are used to make. So it was a delightful surprise to receive a…
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