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Warning: Weenie humor ahead!
Anyone else think the Halloween cakes are getting kinda handsy this year?
No, no. I mean, it seems like the designs are getting a lot...fresher.
For example, some people might think these "pumpkins" represent huge...tracts of land:
Others might think it's a little chilly in here.
Hey, sure, bakers, just stick that candy corn anywhere:
I'd say the bat was a nice touch, but I think the ghost might disagree.
And when it comes to pumpkin cookies, this bakery offers up some stiff competition:
I'm surprised that they'd erect such a dinky display.
And while that might seem like a hard act to follow, it turns out there's more than one bakery trying to get ahead:
Psst. Bakers. Here's a tip.
Also, I think your problem stems from a cockeyed decorator with a testy disposition getting a good-natured ribbing from the bakery staff.
Ben, Kristen Z., Bevin C., Petra R., Zack J., and Sara W., these cakes salute you.
Sorry about that.
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P.S. You know how everyone is decorating with these cute wall bats for spooky season?
Well I found them on Amazon! They're re-usable PVC - so weatherproof - and cost less than $10 for a pack of 56. While you're there I highly recommend scrolling the customer image gallery, too, for cute decorating ideas like this.
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And from my other blog, Epbot:
We all have a favorite Tim Burton movie, be it Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, Beetlejuice, or Alice in Wonderland. (No one's favorite is Planet of the Apes. FACT.) So to gear up for Halloween, let's check out some ghoulishly gorgeous Burton-inspired Sweets.
How about we start with a little visit to Halloweentown?
Made by Making That Cake
The Nightmare Before Christmas characters were originally made from clay, so they're the perfect candidates for fondant!
Made by Celebra
Check out the hand-painted border on the bottom - so cute!
I love this giant Jack Skellington:
Submitted by Eri R., made by Bluebird Cakes
That's some talented sculpting!
I really like the abstract character designs on these more traditional cake tiers:
By Cake Central member tinazzzvikings74
What? No Zero?
These pretty packages are topped with some of the most realistic "fabric" bows I've ever seen:
Made by Chocmocakes
Ready to go under a Christmas Town tree!
What's this? What's this? There's cuteness in the air!
Uh oh... now I've got THIS stuck in my head.
Look! Lock, Shock, and Barrel!
Submitted by Liz and made by chocmocakes
This cake looks way too amazing to be edible. It's like a prop from the movie!
Moving from one claymation masterpiece to another, let's check out some cakes inspired by The Corpse Bride.
This boned beauty is a replica of the wedding cake in the film:
Photo by BrixtonCat, baker not listed. Anyone know?
The topper is different from the one in the movie, but this one makes me swoooon!
This baker gets bonus points for making two cakes: one for Victor and Emily, the Corpse Bride, and one for Victor and Victoria:
Made by All About Cake
I love those very Burton-esque details, and the fondant toppers are adorable! I'll take them all, please.
I squealed like a little girl when I saw this gorgeous Edward Scissorhands cake:
Made by Christopher Garren's
Every aspect of this cake represents the magic of the film: the ice sculpture, animal topiaries, brightly-colored houses, the hill to Edward's house, and of course... Edward's house!
Absolutely delightful.
Now, for the ghost with the most, for some laughter from the hereafter, for the slave to the grave... Get ready, because IT'S SHOWTIME!
Introducing Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, BEETLEJU....
Maybe I shouldn't.
This goofy ghoul is the spitting image of Beetlejuice's cartoon alter-ego.
And this is from one of my favorite scenes from the movie:
Made by Pixie Dust Cakes
I never would have believed the Beej could look that cute. And check out the busted seams on the couch, and that linoleum "floor"! To die for.
As a life-long Tim Burton fan, I'd be over the moon with any of today's cakes, but this final Burton-inspired beauty is my absolute fav:
Made by LaCaketiere
It's both creepy and whimsical. Creemsical!
Plus, those dingy details really make it look like stone; hard to believe there's soft cake under there!
Take a look at the back:
It only has eyes for you. [smirk]
You can see more detail shots here.
Oh, and in all the research I did for this post, I found NO cakes for Frankenweenie or Mars Attacks! I do believe I've just given you your next mission, bakers. Hop to.
Happy Sunday!
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And from my other blog, Epbot:
My cupcakes have a sperm theme
Just look, see, there they are!
My sheet cake teems with swimmers
They're leaving mental scars.
Oh we see these wrecks here every day
And if you ask me why I'll saaaaayyy...
'Cause Wreckerators have a way
with piping human DNA.
Thanks to Valerie A., Angel K., Stacey, Suzy W., and Caitlin W. for sowing the seeds of this post.
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P.S. I don't know who needs to know that this exists, but...
Oscar Meyers Monster Truck Hot Wheels
... you're welcome.
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And from my other blog, Epbot:
Some questions are easy to answer.
"Cake, or DEATH?"
"Uh...cake, please."
Others can be a little more tricky:
"Trick, or TROAT?"
"And this is for 'Hallowen,' so, be honest."
Here's a moving Halloween vignette:
Judging by the pile behind it, I guess we have to assume that's "Poop in Peace."
(Which, come to think of it, is probably what every parent of a two to six-year-old dreams of doing.)
Jack O' Lanterns:
YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG.
Sperm Bullies:
YOU PRETTY MUCH NAILED IT.
I can't decide if these two are hanging garland or just have massive orthodontist bills:
Boo? Boo?! YOU TAKE THAT BACK!
Thank you.
Thanks to Porter N., Rane L., Katya H., Lisa S., Laura W., & Destiny G., who think that last one is pretty yracs.
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P.S. You know how everyone is decorating with these cute wall bats for spooky season?
Well I found them on Amazon! They're re-usable PVC - so weatherproof - and cost less than $10 for a pack of 56. While you're there I highly recommend scrolling the customer image gallery, too, for cute decorating ideas like this.
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And from my other blog, Epbot:
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, bakers, which means it's time to slap pink icing ribbons on everything, including last month's leftover cookies:
Pro Tip: When licking icing off your display cookies, try to be more thorough. Otherwise people might start asking questions.
It also means that every October birthday is no longer just a birthday:
It's a "Flappy Beiast Awaranistsy" Birthday!
Plus, what better time is there to break out the ol' "Ring o' Stomachs" icing border?
NO TIME, that's when.
Of course, since even the simple ribbon loop is beyond many bakers' skill set, you might want to cheat a bit by using candy molds:
Pro Tip: these also work great for bachelorette parties.
Or maybe stick to a single ribbon and just one misspelled word:
G, I admire your restraint.
Or how about a simple, inspiring inscription? You know, something about hope, and strength, and working towards a cure?
Or a confusingly depressing sentiment that makes less and less sense the more you think about it?
Because when I remember a painful loss, the first thing I want to do - I mean, AFTER celebrating the fact that I just remembered my painful loss - is eat a giant cookie cake.
[sigh]
Tell you what, bakers, maybe we should just go back to the ribbons.
Perfect.
Thanks to Sarah A., Gia E., Crystal A., Jen P., Anony M., Michelle T., & Leslie P. for keeping us abreast of the situation. TTFN, ladies!
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P.S. Want to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness in the spirit of the spooky season? Then allow me to present the greatest October t-shirt of all time:
"Boo Bees" T-Shirt
More colors and cuts at the link, though sadly it does NOT come in pink. BOO.
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And from my other blog, Epbot:
This is it! We're close to proving bakery hauntings, I can feel it!
Scoff all you like, but I was present at an undersea, unexplained mass sponge migration.
Not to mention they were wearing PANTS.
Look! Actual ectoplasmic residue! This is great!
"He slimed me."
Oh buck up, Frosty, you'll be fine.
Talk about telekinetic activity - look at this mess!
It's like the Salem mass Silly String turbulence of 1947. DEFINITELY supernatural origin.
You know, I collect spores, mold, and fungus...
...but that is just NASTY.
Listen! You smell something?
Hm. You'd better get a sample.
What, you question my methods?
Back off, man; I'm a SCIENTIST.
That's better.
Oh, and whatever you do, don't cross the streams. That would be bad.
I can see you're still not convinced on this bakery ghost thing.
Then answer me this: would any human being stack cakes this way?
I rest my case.
Thanks to Anna S., Matthew Z., Alyssa P., Dylan W., Lindsey D., Cynthia C., & Anna A., who are pretty sure that sample cup means "you're in trouble."
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And from my other blog, Epbot:
Allow me to present a mini educational series on the "wonders" of punctuation.
[Cue the cheesy music!]
Makes you wonder, doesn't it?
Now remember, boys and girls: Punctuation can be a scary thing, but skipping it all together is never the answer.
Unless you want to command everyone to love their "senoirs."
On the other hand, filling your cake with the wrong punctuation isn't the answer, either.
Ah, a classic case of WTH: "Where's the H?"
Fortunately, punctuation allows us to add an appropriate level of enthusiasm to our greetings:
Pass the tissues. I think Linda is having a moment.
...not to mention convey our "sincerity":
And we mean that, Elizabeth. Like, soooo much.
(Btw, bonus points for the random asterisk. I assume the footnote came on a cupcake? That said, "Not really"?)
Of course, it is possible to go overboard from time to time:
Not to mention that pesky "you're" business.
Yep. Pesky.
And will someone please explain this?
Parentheses? Really? Look, bakers, I'm pretty sure no one has ever - EVER - ordered parentheses on a cake, so why would you even consider...
Ok, so ONE person ordered parentheses on a cake.
That just means you're both wrong.
"Congratulations."
Thanks to Andrea M., Anne G., Anna S., Linda J., Margaret J., Lisa, Kayla H., Debb D., & Bunny B., who I hear enjoy cooking their dogs and their families. So let's eat guys!
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P.S. For folks who appreciate a good linguistics lol:
"Just like grammar used to make," hehehe. More colors at the link.
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And from my other blog, Epbot:
Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound - and all without ever leaving the table - it's SUPER CAKES!
Superman looks like he just flew right out of the comic-book; he's so artfully shaded! (And take note, icing purists; he's also completely fondant-free!)
Submitted by Eri R. and made by Bluebird Cakes
Spider-Man here takes it a literal step further by popping out of the cake to save the day.
Sub'd by Ashley F. & made by The Great Cake Company
But nothing can match the 3D powers of Ironman, who stands head and shoulders above the rest!
Sub'd by Sally B. & made by The Wicked Little Cake Company
"Did somebody say 3D? Make that 4D, because I QUADRUPLE DOMINATE you, Ironman! I am A) the leader of an alien robot race, B) rocking a body transformed from a friggin' semi-truck, and C) made of 100% edible deliciousness that is D) sculpted into a free-standing 3D-cake man-machine!!
"Plus, look at my cute lil' wipers!"
Don't worry; Optimus Prime is only joking. Superheroes don't really fight amongst themselves! In fact, they're far more likely to work together for the common good/deliciousness:
Submitted by Maria N. and made by It's a Piece of Cake
Why, it's enough to bring me to tiers!
By CakeCentral member carmie00
Yes, superheroes are united in their quest to protect and serve mankind. And also to look fabulous in a retro cookie-pop bouquet while doing so. Love those graphics!
Now here's a fabulously graphic cake:
By Chocmocakes
I mean "graphic" as in visually effective, by the way, with a sleek and vivid overall design - not graphic as in "you can totally see Hulk's nips."
Sub'd by Kirsten K. & made by House of the Rising Cake
Batman stands watch over Gotham City - and check out the beam of light from the Bat signal! Great little detail!
But hang on now, saving the world isn't only a job for the menfolk! We can't forget about the ladies!
Sub'd by Kelly J. & made by Charm City Cakes
You don't need a magic lasso of truth to know this cake is fantastic.
Now how about some little baby supers?
By We Want Cake
It's like a Justice League of adorableness! My favorite is Wee-lverine.
Men, women, children - hey, entire families can get in on the crime-fighting cake fun:
Incredible!
I think my favorite thing about this cake - aside from the insanely detailed Incredible family with their tiny little Incredible phone - is that this was for a 30-year-old man's birthday. Way to stay young at heart, my friend!
That's all for now! Have a SUPER day, everyone!
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P.S. Here's a sweet gift for the superhero in your life - or to remind yourself that you're one:
Alex and Ani Wonder Woman Cuff Bracelet
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And from my other blog, Epbot:
And because we've seen your haircut, you will be Miss.
P.S. ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US.
Sorry, Dannielle L., but I must be living.
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P.S. You seem stressed, Shane. Take two of these and don't call me in the morning:
Squishy Stress Voodoo Doll
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And from my other blog, Epbot:
In honor of one of the greatest movies of all time, I'd like to tell you a story.
It's a story of the man in black:
Who may or may not look like the Noid from those old Domino's commercials.
And also a beautiful princess:
It's a tale of fencing and fighting,
of torture and despair,
"I've just sucked one year of your life away.
Now I need a glass of milk."
...of chases, escapes, and, of course, twoo wuv.
Also known as "Twoo huv"
There's also a subplot of a son avenging his father's murder.
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to... What's this? A cake?"
"Oooh, are those cherries?
I mean, uh...
Prepare to die.
And also pass me that fork over there."
Together, our heroes will defeat an evil prince, a wily Sicilian, a six-fingered man...
and, of course, Rodents Of Unusual Size.
"Hi."
"Btw, you may want to watch out for those popping noises. Trust me."
Bye bye, Jennifer B., Emily M., Jefferey W., Colin & Jen, Jan Y., Jennifer W., Nicole V., Rysha M., & Melanie H.! Have fun storming the castle!
Oh, and before I go: Anybody want a peanut?
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P.S. Or, if you want the "official" retelling, there's always this:
The Princess Bride, Deluxe Edition Hardcover
It contains 50 lovely full-page illustrations, but not a single anthropomorphic peanut. Sorry.
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And from my other blog, Epbot:
"Missus Jen, how many wrecks does it take to get to the center of your resolve against believing in a voodoo curse placed on our bakeries' numeric suffixes?"
"Let's find out!"
Firth of all...
I really like saying "firth."
Toothly, allow me to point out that this is after they "fixed" it:
So I'm guessing it used to read "2rd."
(Psst. Say "2rd" out loud. Go on. It's fun! You know you want to.)
And thirthly...
Hey, that was fun. Let's try that again:
And thirthly...
(Resolve...weakening...)
And THIRTHLY...
They think the brown and yellow drips will distract us.
They're right.
Ok, ok, let's quit horsing around and get to business:
And thirthly:
Yep, that's it. I am now thoroughly convinced there is a nefarious Voodoo plot formed in the bowels of some super villain's bakery to make us all sound like Daffy Duck.You just can't argue with this kind of evidence.
But we're on to you, super villain! We know you're out there!
Ok, fine, you've made your point. Clearly we are at your mercy.
Aaand now you're just showing off.
In fact, Mr. or Mrs. Super Villain, I think I speak for us all when I say: "You're dethspicable."
Thanks to Anne, Jessica B., Sarah S., Jamie R., Kacey S., Vivek R., Teri R., & Diane C., who I've just inducted into my new Superhero League, Capes for Cakes. Report to the secret lair for your lassos and piping bags.
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P.S. You seem stressed. Take two of these and don't call me in the morning: