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What's a Wreck?

A Cake Wreck is any cake that is unintentionally sad, silly, creepy, inappropriate - you name it. A Wreck is not necessarily a poorly-made cake; it's simply one I find funny, for any of a number of reasons. Anyone who has ever smeared frosting on a baked good has made a Wreck at one time or another, so I'm not here to vilify decorators: Cake Wrecks is just about finding the funny in unexpected, sugar-filled places.

Now, don't you have a photo you want to send me? ;)

- Jen

Entries in Sunday Sweets (560)

Sunday
Apr282019

Love Inks: 11 Tattoo Sweets!

It's National Tattoo Week, Sweets fans, and if you thought that theme might pose a challenge when looking for gorgeous cakes, think again.

(Nevie-Pie Cakes, England)

 

There are so many fantastic tattoo Sweets out there!

(Crazy Sweets by Theresa Täubrich, Germany)

Jaw, dropped.

 

I've never done a tattoo-themed Sweets before, though there are a few in my Rockin' Rockabilly post from a few years back. And let me tell ya, I've been missing out. Just look at this baby shower cake:

(Cake Central member NewfoundlandGirl)

Eeee! I never would have imagined a tattoo-themed baby shower cake would work - much less exist - but now it's my new favorite thing. I would totally go to this baby shower.

 

Most tattoo cakes are for weddings, which makes sense with all the traditional hearts and roses and birdies:

(Elizabeth Forkey, Ohio)

I especially love how the winged heart is peeking out, and the two roses in place of figurines.

 

I even found a cake for the art of tattooing itself:

(Pirikos Cake Design & Party Shop, Portugal)

Magic tattoo pen! It's all so crisp, love it.

(Wait, it's probably not "pen." Needle? Gun? Ink-putter-onner?)

 

This sweet pin-up style reminds me of a vintage Valentine:

(Torte di Ivana Guddo, Italy)

D'awwww.

 

On the opposite side of the spectrum, check out this 3D version of the always classic, "Love Stinks."

(Learn to Cake with Susan Trianos, online tutorials)

DAAAANG. Can you believe this is cake?! Look at the shine on that metal, and the little drips of blood. Not to mention it's all balancing on a sword point! AHH-mazing.

 

This is a little meta, but here's a tattoo cake of a girl WITH a tattoo. That counts, right?

(Madi Creations, Belgium)

Let's also talk about how I cant tell where the 3D arm ends and the 2D painted body and head begins.
WOW.

 

You guys know I rarely include cupcakes in Sweets, but I think you'll agree these belong here:

(I can't find the baker! Help?)

The rose is my favorite with all that purple glitter. Although the sparkly heart and ship anchor are both a close second!

 

Speaking of shading, the rich colors on this one are especially lovely:

(KO's Cakes, Washington)

Plus I'm always a sucker for birds tying pretty bows.

 

And finally, let's end with one more 3D version of a classic tattoo design, shamelessly kept for last because it's in my favorite colors:

(Sugar Spice Cakes, England)

Great gravity-defying glory, Batman! THIS IS INCREDIBLE.

 

Happy Sunday, everyone! Here's hoping it's extra sweet.

*****

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Sunday
Apr212019

Sunday Sweets Has A Good Hare Day

Happy Easter, Sweets fans!

I'm sure you've noticed, but today is the day for rabbits everywhere to shine. And who am I to deprive these sweet hippity hops of their moment in the spotlight?

So take it away, honey buns!

(Cakemel Lana, Russia)

Or maybe the balloon is taking HER away. Awww.

 

It's a proven fact: the floppier the ears, the cuter the bun.

(Veronika's Cake, Russia)

Flower crowns help, too!

 

This style first kicked off with unicorn cakes, but I'm loving all the other animal versions, too:

(Camrose Cake, Indonesia)

It's so bright and cheery. And lookit the heart nose!

 

It takes a little extra something for me to like a "naked cake" - AKA a cake without exterior frosting.

As it turns out, that extra something is a bucket load of Easter candy:

(Crumb's Cakery, UK)

YES PLEASE. Who needs frosting when you've got this much chocolate, am I right? :D

 

This Sweetie might just be a cake topper, but I think you'll forgive me:

(Crumb Avenue, online tutorials)

...because LOOK HOW CUTE.

 

And here come more Easter eggs, all loaded up by the perfect garden gate!

(Yener's Way, Australia)

I love the way the bushes grow up the side, and the little cobble stones!

 

Whoops, that didn't feature a rabbit, though. So here's the softest hand-painted baby bun to make up for it:

(Evgeniya Poddubnaya, Russia)

Really digging the monochromatic feel on this one. It's so tranquil, and the woodsy accents and eggs are gorgeous.

 

I'm an eternal sucker for all things pastel, though:

Plus this is just one part of a whole mini-cake set!

(Namelaka, Ukraine)

Eee! That chicken is so adorable, ermergersh.

 

And while we're appreciating non-rabbits, check out the little lamb cake that has me making grabby hands at the screen:

(Cottontail Cake Studio, Philippines)

Squee! Look at the teeny chick on her foot! And the lamb cake pops!

 

And finally, my friends, let's end with the prettiest Easter quilling cake that I almost included in my craft-inspired Sweets, but decided to save for this very moment:

(Kylie Marks Cakes)

Ta-daa! This is the most realistic quilling I've seen yet on a cake, and the dreamy pastels and cutie-patootie little bunny tail are SO GOOD hnnnnnng.

 

Hoppy Easter to all you who celebrate, and happy Sunday to the rest! Whatever you're up to today, here's hoping it includes something Sweet.

*****

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