http://www.clarasdesignercakes.com/blog Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:20:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Last week I had the pleasure of seeing the talented, Mississippi born, Charlie Mars perform at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Given that I am such a big fan AND a baker, I couldn't show up empty handed. I contacted Charlie via Facebook and asked him if ... http://www.clarasdesignercakes.com/blog/2010/02/03/charlie-mars-guitar-cake/ Cake made by: Jugbo's Wife I must admit that I am a huge fan of the Twilight Saga. Yes, I know. I'm a tween several times over, but the angst of those younger years is never forgotten. I can't get enough of it. Twilighters from around ... http://www.clarasdesignercakes.com/blog/2010/01/09/cant-get-enough-twilight-eat-more-cake-ideas-anyone/ I am pleased to announce that Clara's Designer Cakes was recently selected as 'One to Watch' in the latest issue of Washingtonian's Bride and Groom Magazine, the premier bridal magazine in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area! Bride & Groom Magazine's 'Unveiled', Washington's Ultimate Wedding Showcase, will be ... http://www.clarasdesignercakes.com/blog/2009/12/27/washingtonians-bride-and-groom-january-2010/ How lucky am I to have been invited to assist on two back to back episodes of TLC's 'Ultimate Cake Off' show? VERY! While I cannot reveal any of the details, I do have some photos that are safe to share with all of you. I can ... http://www.clarasdesignercakes.com/blog/2009/12/26/ultimate-fun-on-ultimate-cake-off/ What kind of cake does a cake designer make for her son when he asks for a dinosaur cake? Well, my son Max got a huge surprise when I presented him with a 32" tall brontosaurus for his 4th birthday last weekend. This year, he had suddenly become ... http://www.clarasdesignercakes.com/blog/2009/11/18/i-want-a-dinosaur-cake-mommy/ This past weekend I attended the Retail Bakers of Amercia convention in Charlotte, NC. The highlight of the event was the construction of a life-sized race car crafted by none other than Buddy Valastro and his crew from Carlo's Bakery. The Hoboken, NJ bakery is the backdrop ... http://www.clarasdesignercakes.com/blog/2009/10/23/retail-bakers-association-convention/ Thank you to Daily Candy for selecting Clara's Designer Cakes as the featured baker in their Fall 2009 Wedding Guide, Washington, D.C. Edition. Check out Daily Candy's stylish blog for the latest tidbits on what's hot and trendy anywhere in the country! Daily Candy 2009 Fall Wedding Guide www.dailycandy.com http://www.clarasdesignercakes.com/blog/2009/10/13/daily-candy/ Here are a few of the cakes that have been keeping us working late into the night these past few weeks.  This is the busiest we've ever been, but it has also been the most challenging and fun as well.  With a variety of cake styles and designs in the ... http://www.clarasdesignercakes.com/blog/2009/10/09/recent-cakes/ Today I had the pleasure of creating a new cupcake flavor for the staff at Washingtonian's Bride and Groom Magazine.   I made lightly flavored mocha cupcakes, covered them in toffee ganache,  and topped them with Mocha Italian Merengue Buttercream.  A coffee praline bean covered in chocolate adorned the top ... http://www.clarasdesignercakes.com/blog/2009/10/08/cookies-and-cupcakes/ As an avid collector of cake related books, I am constantly researching, buying and reading everything I can get my hands on. In some cases, the material is repetitive, in others, it is original and fresh. This month, I have added four new books to my collection. ... http://www.clarasdesignercakes.com/blog/2009/10/04/cake-reads/