You guys! Happy Valentine's Week! So I think it's time to follow your heart... (By That Baking Girl) ...right over here to the dessert table. Because that's where all the giant cupcakes are: (By Andrea's Sweet Cakes) You know what my favorite thing about cupcakes is? Not having t … | Continue reading
Calling all "Qualified" Cake "Decorators"! Er... Sure, it's a tough job, but someone's gotta poo it. Though it does require you give a flying crap: And be a regular person: You know, no weirdos. If that's you, then this job could be yours in a pinch! A heaping pile o' fun! Just r … | Continue reading
Madeline writes: Well sure, but in the bakery's defense, we don't know what was on Madeline's list. I mean, maybe it looked like this: Things Sunshine Likes: 1) Sadness 2) Plastic 3) Clashing Colors 4) Writing With Her Feet 5) Staring Into The Abyss 6) Disproportionate Sizes 7) R … | Continue reading
Dawn ordered this Fall tree design for her wedding cake: But in the end, she couldn't see the forest OR the trees: I, for example, only see E.T. hands. The cake Adriana wanted was already kinda funky: ...but give that photo to a wreckerator, and things get SO MUCH FUNKIER: Balls. … | Continue reading
Thanks to Craig T., Katie F., Elizabeth D., Johanna, & Sparky M. for making us afraid to go into the bakery again. (Or maybe looking forward to it? I mean, that "shark" is kinda adorable.) ***** And from my other blog, Epbot: | Continue reading
[alarm clock clicking to 6:00 AM] [Sonny & Cher caterwauling to I Got You, Babe] Ok, Campers, rise and shine! 'Cuz it's Groundhog Day! Or, as Brenda here knows it: "Groad Hogs Day" Today is the day that we celebrate the.. day...by having this cheeky little fella: aka "the guy wit … | Continue reading
Have you noticed unicorns and rainbows are all the rage again lately? There are unicorn cafes, unicorn drinks - heck, I even spotted a unicorn grilled cheese. o.0 Isn't enough enough? The answer, of course, is no. NO AMOUNT OF UNICORNS IS EVER ENOUGH. (By I love Cakes by Sheila) … | Continue reading
John and I recently spent the weekend traipsing through one of the South's largest annual antique fairs. BECAUSE THE FUN NEVER STOPS HERE. (And also THE WEATHER WAS VERY NICE.) Of course, the stuff we like is less "antique" and more "cheap junk we can take apart and make into ray … | Continue reading
Well, here's something you don't see every day: [adjusting spectacles and consulting clipboard] Here we have two neanderthal males with questionable chest hair hatching from watery eggs. As you can see, the one on the right has acclimated to the process, while the one on the left … | Continue reading
Fellow wreckies, you will never in a million yearsbelieve what this cake is supposed to be: Go on. Try to guess. I'll wait. [whistling] Ready? Did you guess a buck-toothed snake? Did ya? Did ya didyadidyahuh? 'Cuz that's not it. Here, I'll give you a hint. It's the same thing THE … | Continue reading
NOTE: These cakes may have been meant for children, but the commentary is not. Double entendres ahead! Do you ever get the feeling that certain bakers are up to some...er...monkey business? I think this monkey lacks a certain...appeal. I mean, maybe it's just me, but it seems lik … | Continue reading
Jen's been sick in bed today, and was so out of it this morning that she asked ME to write a post. This is john (the hubby of Jen), btw. And so I present to you: "What happens when John writes a post (mostly) unsupervised." Or, Fun Fact: that is the face I make when I check your … | Continue reading
If you're groaning over "Gilt-y Pleasures," then I have a subtitle for you: "If it ain't Baroque, don't fix it." :D I know, I know, but I think you'll forgive me once you see today's cakes - because these things are seriously amazing. (By Gateaux Sur Mesure) Sha-POW! See what I m … | Continue reading
You know, when I see something like this I can't help but wonder: Exactly which part do they consider the "surprise?" The candy wrappers smashed into the icing on the cupcakes? The cupcakes smashed into the icing on the cupcakes? Or could it be the fact that someone managed to wr … | Continue reading
Remember when there was a dust-up over whether or not our astrology signs have changed? Betrayal, bewilderment, boredom...there was a veritable gamut of emotions running wild. Fortunately, I have been assured that my not being a Taurus is total bull. Whew! However, just for fun, … | Continue reading
Have you seen these new unicorn cakes going around? They're adorable and fairly simple to make, so of course they're hugely popular. And talk about a gift to bakers! All you need are a plain round cake, a few flowers, some eyes, ears, and a horn. Boom. Done. How do you mess that … | Continue reading
I know we all love wedding wrecks with a schadenfreude-filled passion, but when it comes to what-they-wanted vs. what-they-got wrecks, believe me, it's not just wedding cakes: You know those days when you wonder why you even bothered showing up for work? That's the top tier on th … | Continue reading
When your kid wants a castle cake, but castle cakes are too expensive: "Why is there a beach cake in front of it?" "It's a moat." "With palm trees?" "... yes." "..." "..." "So should we talk about the stairs, or ...?" "You know what? NO CAKE FOR YOU." Thanks to Stephanie A. for n … | Continue reading
It's been far too long since we drooled over geeky weddings, you guys. LET'S FIX THAT. (By Cakes By Kayleigh) At first I thought this was just a Doctor Who/Star Wars mashup, but look closer: there's also a Stargate, Serenity from Firefly, the Enterprise, a pokéball, and Link's sw … | Continue reading
I'll admit it, the fastest route to my wallet is straight through Nostalgia Land. Yep, I will gleefully buy just about anything with the Stay Puft Marshmallow man on it, or Little Twin Stars, or baby Donald Duck. I'm also a sucker for Muppets and 90s cartoons. But I gotta say, ba … | Continue reading
Thanks to Christina M., Dorothy W., and James C. for making this meme a slam dunkin'. ***** And from my other blog, Epbot: | Continue reading
And now, for a little international flair, here's a Cake Wreck all the way from Norway. We begin with a guy ordering a cake for his coworker, Arnold: (The original article is written in Norwegian, so I've put this conversation through Google Translate.) "Can I please order a marz … | Continue reading
There's nothing more dismal than the first day back to work after a holiday. You're tired, you're possibly hung-over, you're definitely not ready to be wearing pants and/or a bra again, but here you are, expected to pick up like it's a regular ol' Tuesday. BAH. Bakers are no less … | Continue reading
I know most of you are tired of winter, bakers, but did you HAVE to decapitate poor Frosty? That's just cold. And the blood trail is a bit much. Here, you know what you need? A warm hug. Or a terror-sparked run for your life. ...which can also warm you up. Tell you what, let's br … | Continue reading
I used to be embarrassed by how much I like jigsaw puzzles, but now I just brew a pot of tea, throw an afghan over my lap for the cats, and embrace it. (Yep, nights are PRET-TY wild here at the Yates household.) And then I realized we'll need some cakes to go with this tea, right … | Continue reading
Grace wanted this map cake of the U.S.: But got something in a terrible state: I'm not sure which one, but I think we can agree all these states are terrible. Kelly asked for this Minecraft cake for her son's fifth birthday: It... didn't square up: And finally, Rebecca ordered th … | Continue reading
Minions, all I know about today's cake is that it was for a shower. I'm guessing a baby shower? Though I suppose it could have been for a bridal shower. Heck, this thing's weird enough it could have been for an actual wrap-up-your-hair-and-grab-the-back-loofah shower. I have no i … | Continue reading
You can't hide it from me, minions; you miss Christmas. The lights, the food, the days off, maybe not so much the music, but definitely the gifts - am I right? Well never fear! Because for one day only, I'm bringing Sexy Santa back. Rudolf the Red KNOWS a nose wang, dear. (And no … | Continue reading
Admit it, minions: every time I show you a falling-over, heinously bad wedding wreck, you judge the couple a little. You think they didn't pay enough. You think they tried to get the moon for a plumber's crack budget. I get it. But what if I told you this is the venue for today's … | Continue reading
A couple of eagle-eyed wreckporters found a local ad I think you'll agree speaks for itself: "Top of the line," "cakes start at $200," and "no rude comments"? Yep, nothing I can add here. But in case you were wondering, "Just how long is Minnie's chin??" It's this long: All yours … | Continue reading
I live in Florida for a few reasons, my friends, none of which include having to wear two pairs of pants and 6 layers of sweaters. Indoors. Yes, it's a frigid 67 degrees F in my office right now, and yes, I am a pansy. That's why I live in Florida. (See? Full circle.) Anyway, if … | Continue reading
Alright, minions, let's settle this. Would you choose... Door #1? WILL the head tilt towards you? WILL the eyes open? The world may never know... 'cuz I'm outta here. Door #2? Heavy is the head that wears the crown... 'cuz that thing is ginormous. ("It's like Sputnik!") Door #2.5 … | Continue reading
Need more excuses to eat cake, minions? Then I'VE GOT YA COVERED. Why not celebrate: The Birth of Man A little esoteric perhaps, but if anyone asks, just say you're being sarcastic. A Really Nice Meadow: For those out standing in their fields. Calling Dibs On The Front Passenger' … | Continue reading
It's officially a new year, minions. A fresh start. A time to shake off the doldrums of 2024, and embrace the new adventures that await us in 2025. Because you... are a unicorn. A funky, pox-riddled unicorn. ...Or you could be mixed with a cheetah. Who also has the pox. And baby, … | Continue reading
New Year's Eve is tonight and it looks like a few bakers have started celebrating early, if you know what I mean. Yep. Definitely a whole lotta "celebrating" going on. Yessirree, some serious merry-making. I'm talking some exuberant saucy-sloshed tipsy-toppy revelry, people. [win … | Continue reading
Ahem. MEMEMEMMEMEMEEEEE. Thanks to David N., Jill H., Jennifer P., Leslie O., and Liz A. for the werk dern mermery lern. ***** And from my other blog, Epbot: | Continue reading
I am forever hunting down the best cakes for Sunday Sweets, but a lot of my favorites just don't fit any particular theme; they just plain make me happy. So today, no theme; just Happy Jen Cakes! (By Sweet Lake Cakes) Love the jewelry-like border, the glitzy gold leaf, and the su … | Continue reading
Baby, don't understand Why we can't just bake cakes In butterfly pans This time might be the last I fear Unless I make it all too clear You need to knoooooow: OooOOOooooh Take! These broken wings! And learn to try again Or learn to bake for free! When you hear, "What IS that thin … | Continue reading
We made it, minions! Another Christmas in the bag! Minions? Ooooh, it was that bad, huh? Well don't you worry, that's all over now. The snowmen have been hunted down and wiped out: The Poo-dolphs have passed: The penguins are on ice: And Santa melted back into his primordial fudg … | Continue reading
♫ Dashing people's hopes ♪ That their cakes will be OK Is that yellow snow?? Kids have cried all day! ♫ What's this blobby thing? Making eyebrows rise So many ways to wreckorate! Did Rudolph kill tonight? Krissssssssss.... ♪ Kringle fails Kringle fails Santa's not OK Better run, … | Continue reading
I admit it, I don't know much about Pikachu. I'm a grown man, darnit! (This is john (the hubby of Jen) btw) So when I watch cartoons, there better be turtles who eat pizza and use nun-chucks, is what I'm saying. Also ponies. Big fan of ponies. Still, even I know Pikachu is an ado … | Continue reading
'Tis the season... TO RE-GIFT! That's right, minions, now's the time to gather up all those unwanted soap sets, bottles of wine, and peach candles, and hastily foist them on your unsuspecting in-laws! So in that spirit, I (re)give you: RE-GIFTED CAKES! Ahh, but how do you re-gift … | Continue reading
Egads, can you believe Christmas is this Wednesday?! Don't focus on all that stuff you still have to do and buy and organize, though. Instead, let's just take a mini vacation, right here in this post. So, take a deep breath, clear your mind... (By Vaganova Alina) AND LOOK HOW CUT … | Continue reading
I feel like bakers are trying to tell us something, you guys. I'm just not sure WHAT. Speak to me, Deadpan Penguin! What is it? What's wrong? Is a festive volcano about to blow? Are alien body-snatchers among us? Adult acne? More than some of us may hypothetically already have? M … | Continue reading
It's a Christmas Creep-Off! Hit us with your best shots, bakers! Oooh, now that's creepy. But this is creepier. [shudder] AAAAAUUGHH! I mean, er, points for finding a way to make a candy cane look like it's made from someone's collection of skin suits, bakers. That's... that's re … | Continue reading
(Mildly NSFW stuff ahead. Beware!) After you see enough cake wrecks, you can start to get the impression that individual cupcakes are a safe bet. OH CONTRAIRE MONTRAIRE. (I think some of those might be words. WHAT.) Behold! The ghosts of cupcakes past! And a random pile of poo! A … | Continue reading
I will now illustrate the first 7 stages of getting a sinus infection... using monkey cakes. Like ya do. Stage 1) Hey, my head kind of hurts - but I'm sure everything's fiiiiiine. Watch me do some improbable leg stretches! Stage 2) Wow, this headache is getting particularly stabb … | Continue reading
Someone... is watching: But it's not Santa. He could be in your basement. He could be in your room. But most likely... HE'S IN YOUR BAKERY. "Diet soda? You know how bad that stuff is for you?" So run, run, run, as fast as you can: Because these snowmen: are out FOR BLOOD: [Wilhel … | Continue reading