Jessie Oleson Moore
Jessie Oleson Moore is a writer, illustrator, and professional seeker of sweetness who runs Cakespy (http://www.cakespy.com/), an award-winning dessert website. Her first book, CakeSpy Presents Sweet Treats for a Sugar-Filled Life came out in October 2011; her second book, The Secret Lives of Baked Goods, will be released in May.
40 is fabulous--and delicious! Here’s a sweet suite of cake baking and decorating ideas to help celebrate this milestone birthday.
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If you know the stork is coming, then it’s time to bake a cake! Here are some sweet ideas for baby showers of all sorts, including cakes for boys and girls, as well as gender neutral options and cakes for twins or even triplets!
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Instead of cupcake liners, use flat bottomed cake cones for your next batch of cupcakes for a delightfully whimsical treat that is fun to decorate, and delicious to eat! Enjoy a step-by-step tutorial for these delicious treats.
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Graduation is a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. Whew! All that deep thought sounds like a lot of work--luckily, you can enjoy a collection of graduation-themed cakes to help maintain energy during the process! Here’s to a very sweet future!
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No matter what’s on the grill during barbecue season, the icing on the cake will always be dessert--so here’s a collection of sweet treats that don’t mind if the sun is shining on them and are guaranteed to please a crowd.
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The cake is one of the most memorable and enjoyable parts of any wedding. So why not recreate a bit of that magic every year with a beautiful anniversary cake? From simple and sophisticated to over the top decorated extravaganzas, these cakes are proof that cake, like love, can be a great adventure!
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Is your cake on the level? Here are a few different ways to ensure a perfectly flat top for an optimal stacking and decorating surface on your cake!
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Reading is totally sweet! That couldn’t be more true than in the case of these literary-themed cakes, which are not only visual treats, but delicious to eat as well. From childhood classics to modern bestsellers, here’s a delicious collection of cakes inspired by books and authors. You’ll want to devour them--literally!
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There are so many wonderful cakes in the world. From Angel Food and Birthday Cake to Red Velvet and Strawberry Shortcake, there are infinite glorious variations on this luscious and inherently happy food. But did you know that most cakes are just variations of a few simple types? It’s true. Learn the basic types of cakes, and you have a base of batter knowledge that you can take in hundreds of different cake decorating and flavor directions!
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What’s the secret ingredient? With key ingredients ranging from parsnips to avocados to even tomato soup, these cakes may be unusual, but they’re also delicious!
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