The Spotted Cake

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Lindsay's Description:

Join sisters Miranda and Stephanie at their blog The Spotted Cake, as they share their love of cake decorating, with fun and inspirational images of their own cake creations and experiences decorating them.  You will also find features on other great cake decorating blogs, cake creations, plus cake decorating videos and tutorials that have inspired them.  Creating a fun and inspirational cake decorating resource, Miranda and Stephanie also welcome reader submissions of all things cake so you can share your own pictures of your favourite cakes, recipes and tips.

Miranda Kuskie's Description:

An online source for inspiring cake decorating ideas, cupcake designs, cake and frosting recipes, free cupcake topper printables, how-tos and more! In addition to writing about our own baking experiences we feature other blogs and cake designs on a regular basis. So whether you're new and just learning the art of baking and decorating cakes or you've been doing this for a long time and just want inspiration there's something for everyone on The Spotted Cake.


Recent Updates at The Spotted Cake

We LOVE These Free (And Totally Cute) Halloween Spider Cupcake Toppers!

12 October 2010

One of my favorite bloggers, Living Locurto, hosted the cutest and coolest Halloween party last year and created these adorable Halloween spider cupcake toppers which she's been so kind to share with all of her readers for free! These are the perfect finishing touch to those halloween cupcakes ...

How To Make Ghost Cupcakes {Tutorial}

12 October 2010

 This is a tutorial I made 2 years ago for my other blog, Keeper of the Cheerios, but I thought it was a good fit for The Spotted Cake. The best part about this one it's made using items you can buy from the store.. HOWEVER now I would recommend for those that are more adventurous to make your ...

Looking To Feature Halloween Cakes and Cupcakes

12 October 2010

 We're looking to feature cakes and cupcakes during the remainder of October that have a Halloween theme. If you have an awesome cake, cupcakes, free printable halloween cupcake toppers or cupcake wrappers, or a tutorial that would fit this month's theme we would love to hear from you! ...

Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting Recipe

07 October 2010

This is absolutely hands down the best peanut butter frosting I've ever had. Paired with a delicious chocolate cake or cupcake and you have yourself an amazing cake combination that will wow anyone who's lucky enough to have the chance to eat it! I found this recipe on the Cake Central website and ...

Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes Recipe

07 October 2010

I told my husband he could pick any kind of cupcakes he wanted for his birthday. I had expected him to pick something really, really difficult. Instead he picked Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes. All the recipes I could find were easy quick cheater type recipes. The ingredients called for cake mixes and ...

Check Out This Cool Halloween Monster Cupcake Idea & Eyeball Tutorial

05 October 2010

When I found Lynn's website I was instantly in awe. She's SO amazingly talented and she's created some of the coolest halloween cupcakes that I've come across and I couldn't help but feel inspired. To top it all off she's got an awesome tutorial on her blog on how to make fondant ...

My First 3-tier Cake; A Pink & White Wedding Cake With Fondant Birds

03 October 2010

This cake has kept me busy all week. It's the first time I've ever made a cake for anyone other than my own family. I think it turned out okay for it being my first ever 3-tier cake. I wanted it to be simple yet cute and I think I accomplished that.   I found a cute clay bird topper set online ...

A Few Of Our YouTube Video Faves for Decorating Cakes & Cupcakes!

01 October 2010

It's been a crazy week here since I agreed to make a wedding cake.. a 3 tier wedding cake because I'm apparently insane! This is the largest cake I've ever made and I'm a little worried that something is going to happen to it within the next 24 hours but as of right now it's still a work in ...

Join Us In The Spotted Cake Community!

30 September 2010

We're taking off and it hasn't even been a month yet! Stephanie and I are excited to be heading into this delicious adventure and we're excited to connect with you (our awesome readers) in our new community. We'll be hosting discussions on everything from finding the perfect cake and frosting ...

Our Favorite Buttercream Frosting Recipe

24 September 2010

Buttercream Frosting Recipe 1/2 C. butter, softened 1/2 C. shortening 4 C. powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 3 TBSP milk In a large bowl cream together butter and shortening. Mix in powdered sugar one cup at a time. Add in vanilla and milk and mix well.