Is there anything that says summer like a sweet, tart, ruby red strawberry? Perfect on top of cakes, made into jams, frozen into ice pops or eaten by themselves, strawberries are one of our favorite ingredients of the season. Here are our five favorite strawberry dessert ideas for your next barbecue, pool party or any other occasion that gives you an excuse to indulge. (more…)
Happy Birthday, America! This year, celebrate the U.S.A. as sweetly as you can with our favorite 4th of July desserts. Whether you prefer sweet flavors or lean toward salty tastes, these patriotic treats are sure to liven up any Independence Day BBQ or party!
Good things come in small packages, so with that in mind we whipped up these delightful and delicious mini fruit tarts. Fresh fruits sit atop a creamy tart filling inside a sugar cookie shell, making this dessert light and refreshing. These darling bites are perfect for BBQs, bridal showers, or a Saturday morning breakfast treat, so check out the recipe below and put them into your summer sweet rotation!
There’s only a few more days left of the Wilton Outlet Sale! Head on over to our headquarters in Naperville, Illinois for savings up to 50% off of your favorite bakeware and cake and cookie decorating supplies and get to baking!
Wedding season is here, naturally leaving us with thoughts of weekends away, cocktail dresses, the perfect nude heels and sky-high cakes dancing in our heads. While many may choose to have a local bakery create their wedding cake, a homemade cake is the ultimate personal touch to make a wedding feel more intimate. Whether you’re thinking of baking one for your own special day or for a dear friend, we’re here to show you how easy it is to make a lovely tiered wedding cake yourself.
When it comes time to celebrate, bust open the bubbly and throw a champagne brunch! Check out some of our favorite boozy, bubbly desserts to delight your guests or impress your hosts, and let us know if you have any signature champagne desserts for festive summer gatherings! Be sure to check out our Brunch page for more recipes and inspiration!
GOOOOOAAAAAAAAL! This weekend, the world’s most popular sport is put on center stage as nations compete in an international soccer tournament to vie for the title of world champion. Every four years, fans from around the globe cheer on their home country in what has become the most-watched sporting event in the world. If you’re a soccer fan and want to show off your decorating skills at a viewing party or summer BBQ, try your hand at piping grass onto your cupcakes and score big with your party guests!
Now that summer is fast-approaching, the sun is out and we’re looking forward to all the beauty that sunshine brings. At the top of our list are floral desserts – specifically big, bright, beautiful sunflowers! Made using two common decorating tips, these sunflower cupcakes are great for beginning decorators and are a fun way to brighten up your summer celebration!
Father’s Day is the perfect reason to celebrate dear old dad and the hobbies that make him unique. Show him how much he means to you with a personalized cake! To celebrate this Father’s Day, we dreamed up a flannel-inspired creation you can easily decorate to pay homage to a few of your dad’s favorite things. Use our example of campfires, tents and trees for the great outdoorsman in your life — or get creative: computers, glasses and books for the ultimate geek dad or forks, frying pans and carrots for the Top Chef in your family. The sky’s the limit!
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Happy June! We know the first day of summer is a few weeks away but we’re celebrating like it’s already here! On this unofficial First Friday of summer we ‘re sharing our recipe for our stellar sangria cupcakes, combining one of our favorite summer drinks with one of our favorite all-time desserts. This delightful pairing of fruit infused wine and citrus cake mix will be a favorite for summertime BBQs and birthday parties alike!