It's National Common Sense Day, minions, but how "common" is it, really? Hmmm? When your faith in reading comprehension is also (crooked) and (going down). Candice asked them to write Skye with an E. Such a shame the baker didn't have enough room to write out "birthday." OH WAIT … | Continue reading
Confession Time: as much as I love all the Sweets I feature, it's the kids' cakes that thrill me the most. From classic childhood characters: (By Alana Lily Chocolates & Cakes) ...to more modern favorites: (By Sugar Top Cakes) ...to squee-inducing cuteness I just want to snuggle: … | Continue reading
Ann ordered a beach theme cake, and asked the baker to write "Happy Birthday Lorenzo" on the ocean part. She got this: ...which has to be the first time a literal LOL actually pales in comparison to the butchered name of the birthday boy. Seriously, how do you turn "Lorenzo" into … | Continue reading
Happy Halloween, minions! Let’s go out with a bang, shall we? :D Bakeries get a lot of leeway this time of year, since Halloween is supposed to have ugly gross stuff: But there's raspberry jam soaked zombie faces, and then there's... uh... this: Took me a solid minute to figure i … | Continue reading
Barb E. asked for Navy icing: She got it. Cindy M. just wanted the initial "G" for her 14-year-old daughter - but I guess that was TOO simple? Jen and Pete asked the bakery to include paper plates and plastic silverware. Pauline ordered a cake that said, "I hate you for leaving!" … | Continue reading
Sure, Halloween gets all the hype, but did you know TONIGHT is actually the spookiest night of the year? That's right, minions, tonight... is Haunted Refrigerator Night. DUN DUN DUUUUUUN ::scream:: How do you know if your fridge is haunted? EASY. Just peek inside, and if you see … | Continue reading
Sittin' in the morning sun (oops) I like wreckin' 'til the evening comes! Stuffin' some flotsam in. Grab another cake and do it again. Yeah... I'm thinkin' they'll be dockin' my pay. I thought that's what they wanted to say! Oooo -oo -oo -ooo I'm thinkin' they'll be dockin' my pa … | Continue reading
I'm back with more Halloween goodies, spoops and ghouls! I didn't have anything too specific in mind for this week's theme, so I ended up with a boo-tiful mix of everything from Gothic Glam: (Cake Effect Buffalo, New York) ... to bright pastel eye candy. (Wonderfully Whitty Cakes … | Continue reading
Wrecky minion Aryn took this photo October 23rd: OCTOBER 23RD. So this bakery is selling Christmas cakes two major holidays before Christmas. Which would be awesome for pranking that friend who passed out after drinking too much, but otherwise... da heck? And if you think Christm … | Continue reading
It's Bat Appreciation Month, minions, and I'm sure we can all agree: bats of every kind are pretty amazing. Whether they're long and lumpy: Or short and girthy: Whether they have a huge, misshapen head: Or bend juuuust slightly to the right: Yep, bats are the bees knees, no matte … | Continue reading
Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Bakery. I am your host, your ghost host. Hey, ghosts of tennis rackets make awesome servers. Ahem. Our tour begins here, in this grocery, where you see pictures of some of our residents in their corruptible, mortal display cases. Pilgrim o … | Continue reading
October is Pizza Month, minions, so this is a great time to go over a few reminders. Ahem hem hem. Bakers, repeat after me. "Pizza crust is not shiny." Bakers repeating en masse: "Pizza crust is not shiny." "Pizza crust is not held aloft by piles of poop." "Pizza crust is not hel … | Continue reading
Ever heard of Stanley Stinkbug? Yeah, me neither. Apparently he's a children's character who looks like this: As far as anthropomorphic bugs go, I guess he's not TOO terrifying. I'd put him somewhere between Heimlich the caterpillar and Hopper the evil grasshopper: Not a bug you' … | Continue reading
Good news, gang: we can officially go all-in on our Halloween celebrating, because it's less than two weeks away! Eeeee! And for those of who've been all-in on Halloween since August: I see you, and I approve. This week I thought I’d focus on one-tier cakes, because a) they’re cu … | Continue reading
[running in] YOU GUYS. I just found my new favorite wedding wreck. It's... LOOKING... at me. And once you see the face, that's all you'll see. The little puffball bowtie! The grumpy frown! The parade of heart butts on the bottom! It's... [wiping eyes]... It's just so beautiful. N … | Continue reading
What's that? You don't have a "moment of frustration" to scream about? ::looks around at all of 2024 like John Travolta lost in a Target:: Really? Nothing? Huh. Well, OK then, here come a few scream-worthy suggestions. They asked for a pink soccer ball cake, like this: But instea … | Continue reading
What do you think, worst proposal ever? I mean, it's misspelled and on a DONUT, for StayPuft's sake. Then again, if they say no, I suppose you could claim it was a joke ("I just meant I'm really cheerful!") and eat the evidence super quick. So hey, silver lining. I can't decide i … | Continue reading
I'm old. I know this because my shoulder hurts right now and I want to tell absolutely everyone about it. Also, I don't like the rap music. So when I hear of some unbearably trying-too-hard celebrity naming their kid Pirate* or Audio Science* or Banjo*, I get offended in a way th … | Continue reading
Right, minions, let's do this one by the numbers. Here's what Michael B. asked for: Aaaaand here's what he got: So something here clearly doesn't add up. And if you thought numbers were hard - which, let's be honest, you did not - imagine the issues a wreckerator might have tryin … | Continue reading
I’m feeling geeky this week so prepare to feast your eyeballs on 10 absolutely stunning Geek Chic wedding cakes. (Happy Occasions Cakes, UK) I love the teal accents with the silhouettes, and the offset tiers are so pretty! Next, another fandom near to my heart: (Sweet Delights Ca … | Continue reading
Minions, today I'm here to talk to you about strategic thinking. But that's boring, so lets call it STRATEGERY instead. You see, thinking ahead and forming a plan are at the very heart of the rough-and-tumble world of cake decorating. Observe: [squinting dramatically] STRATEGERY. … | Continue reading
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Today we celebrate... teddy bears. But not like that. NOT LIKE THAT!! After all, who here didn't have a comforting... cheerful... ...and completely non-creepy bear to snuggle as a kid? "ssssooooooooonnnn." Teddy bears are all about childhood innocence and fun. So hey, this seems … | Continue reading
They asked for a big number 8. They got it. And this one was to be ready by Wednesday: (Think if they'd had 'til Friday they could have used a decorator who WASN'T colorblind?) (Naaaah.) Remember that "Happy Birthday in Chinese" snafu? Well, for this next one they asked a French … | Continue reading
Today I’d like to complain about discuss your edible images, bakers, so first lets zip through the basics. First things first, run spell check. *facepalm* Off to a great start. Next, properly trim your image: ... and place it smoothly on the cake. Smoooooothly. Make sure it's rig … | Continue reading
Happy Fall, y'all! Yep, once it hits October I don't care HOW hot it is outside, it's time for autumn leaves on everything: (Cupcakes & Confetti, New Jersey) ...and big chunky sweaters: (Nana's Home Cakery, California) At least on our pumpkins. :D Seriously, though, can you belie … | Continue reading
I'll be the first to admit that a football helmet is not the easiest thing to draw: It's all round and confusing and stuff. BUT STILL. But still. Really, bakers? REALLY?? If you had no context, tell me you wouldn't think this was a cheese grater: And this was a happy whale: Here' … | Continue reading
Ever feel like bakers are speaking a whole 'nother language? WELL THEY'RE NOT. (Yes, yes, I realize you can't expect bakeries to know other languages. I also realize this is still funny.) I've learned over my years here at CW that if I don't understand a cake design, it's probabl … | Continue reading
Ahh, fall. The time of year that puts a little nip in the air - not to mention our bakeries! :D WHAT. Fall just officially started, but bakers are already WAY ahead of us: You can almost smell it, am I right? The Autumn air, I mean. Oh! And look! A poopkin! Ahh, how I've missed t … | Continue reading
Today I thought it'd be good to go over the five basic;... "punctuation" rules. Bakers, pay attention. Rule #1: Sometimes periods, question marks, and exclamation points are important. And they usually go at the end of the sentence. (But what if it's not mine?) Rule #2: Commas. U … | Continue reading
We all have a slightly irrational fear, right? Maybe it's sharks: or clowns: or - my personal favorite - creepy dolls: I think this is a chocolate Easter Bunny alternative for people who never want to sleep ever again. Creepy dolls freak out a lot of people, including my hubby Jo … | Continue reading
Nearly everyone I know is already in full Halloween mode, and I have to say, I approve. If this year has taught us anything, it's to celebrate the good stuff as much and as often as we can, so bring on the spooky! Still, it does feel a little early for Halloween Sweets, so this w … | Continue reading
They asked for, "Happy Birthday Sally/Mom," but I suspect they ordered it over the phone. Give it a minute. THERE IT IS. And here's a little hunting tip: HEYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Bakers, you keep using that word: "Plain" I do not think it means what you think it means. (And am I … | Continue reading
I read that this Sunday is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' "Mutation Day" - something you wouldn't think other people would celebrate, but then, that's the only explanation we have for this: And in true TMNT fashion, I shall call her "Hipposaurus." "Why are we running?" "Becaus … | Continue reading
It was Talk Like A Pirate Day last week, but I think this bakery could have used less talking and more map-drawing: When in doubt, add more arrows. Julie asked for "boyish colors and decorations." So you saw it here first, folks: Clown poop is officially "boyish." And a "decorati … | Continue reading
It's not even October, you guys, but bakers are already trying to scare us. Fruit cocktail dumped on chocolate Tres Leches cake? WHAT FRESH CANNED HORROR IS THIS? And while we're bellowing rhetorical questions to the heavens... The eyelashes. Why? The head wound/toupee. Why? The … | Continue reading
Today we're going to address the elephant in the room. And by "elephant" I mean all elephants. And by "address" I mean "look at cakes of." And by "in the room" I mean "NOT in this room." Ahem hem hem. Ahhh, elephants. So ele-gant. So phant-astic. (Don't mind the nose; he's just c … | Continue reading
I know technically it’s Fall today, but I'm not ready for autumn colors yet! So here's one last hurrah of bright flowery goodness before we surrender to our Pumpkin Spice overlords. (By Mandarin Cakes) One of the most beautiful wreath cakes I've ever seen - and that's all butterc … | Continue reading
You know the problem with grapes? They're just so... grapey. MUCH better. (Yes, I know that's not cake. But funny grape signs ARE MY JAM.) When possible, it's always nice to work in a good "f you" to a congratulatory cake: Really keeps 'em guessing. When Bakers Forget How Waterme … | Continue reading
It's Shameless Promotion Month, minions, and who better to teach us a thing or two than our very own wreckerators? After all, they've been doing this stuff for YEARS: If you're wondering if you should order here... here's your sign. Now, the first rule of shameless promotion: the … | Continue reading
It's "Stay Away From Seattle Day", minions, so for all of you NOT in Seattle: good job. Have some cake. And for you Seattle-ites: maybe try not to annoy the people who make up weird holidays. (Unless this a benefit, so you get a day free from tourists?) Anyhoo, much like staying … | Continue reading
When you don't know if you should be more relieved... or worried: Is that... a pie tin? o.0 *** Her local bakery didn't have a bowling design, so Renee brought in a little plastic bowling kit a few days ahead of time for them to use on her son's birthday cake. The good news? They … | Continue reading
Luanne H. writes, "We hired a local catering lady to do our cake. She showed up 45 minutes late, and THIS IS THE CAKE SHE PRESENTED TO US!!! Yep, I'd say that's a wreck that deserves all caps and three exclamation marks, Luanne. Condolences. ***** Jessi H. writes, "When I showed … | Continue reading
I may be the last person on this particular bandwagon, but I was watching that new organizing show on Netflix when I heard Neil Patrick Harris mention "Shopkins" toys, so of course I had to google. Y'ALL. Apparently my taste is in line with 2-6 year-olds (no surprise there) becau … | Continue reading
Happy Opposite Day, minions! Oh wait, or am I supposed to wish you a terrible Opposite Day? I'm a little fuzzy/slimy on the format here. Just to be safe, I've found a couple different examples of opposite cakes. Like numbers facing opposite directions: Except they wrote them the … | Continue reading
Wrecky minion Laura ordered this design for her son's birthday: ...but there must have been a mixup, because instead of trees and pavement, Laura ended up with the rare Mad Mouse, Fury Road color scheme: "OH BOY! WITNESS ME! HO HO!" Laura tells me her first hint that something wa … | Continue reading
I know I just talked about zebras last week, minions - or rather, the abject hatred wreckerators have for zebras, which prevents them from ever looking at zebras before they make zebra-striped cakes - but it turns out last week was only the tip of the icing 'berg. Now, I know wha … | Continue reading
Thanks to Debbie W., & Sarah F. for telling it like it is. ***** P.S. Today I learned they sell birthday candles you attach to your drinks. Your boozy drinks. Wish Clips Birthday Candles Now, I'm not sure who thought combining an open flame with alcohol was a good idea, but going … | Continue reading