Bake Me A Cake: Birthday Cake Recipes & Accessories

 

It's my birthday, and I plan on eating cake. As Kate Spade suggests, I may even eat some for breakfast. Everyday is someone's birthday.  Why not surprise them by baking a cake? This recipe roundup will make anyone feel special.  I have added some chic candles and cake toppers for even more fun. 

 Be ready to celebrate!

Baked Alaska St. Pierre

A little known fact - Baked Alaska is one of my favorite all time desserts. I haven't had it too many times, but when I have at Chicago's famed Pump Room, or at NYC'S Rainbow Room, it was memorable. In this case, it is an orange scented cake, layered with vanilla ice cream and orange sorbet, covered in meringue, then set on fire. WOW! 

Epicurious

Funfetti Birthday Cake

The perfect ending to any birthday celebration. What fun! 

Cooking Classy

Personalized Birthday Candles

These will make anyone feel special. 

This Candle Is Lit

Lemon Cake

A chocolate cake will always be my first choice, but lemon comes in second place. This recipe is said to be moist and zingy with a mascarpone filling. The frosting is a lemon Swiss buttercream. Oh my!

Preppy Kitchen

Wire Cake Topper

YAY is for everyone and every occasion. It comes in every color under the sun. You will be able to use it year after year.

Le Rustic Chic

Fluffy and Moist Coconut Cake
My Father's favorite, and Mom made it often. This recipe calls for coconut milk which creates an extra  intense coconut flavor.

Sally's Baking Addiction

Birthday Cake Shot

No, it's not actually cake, but it will taste like it. Made with whipped vodka, frosting ( for the rims ) sprinkles, white chocolate liquor, and Frangelico.

Cheers to all the years!

Inspired By Charm

Chocolate Coconut Raspberry Cake

Vegan and Gluten Free

This cake certainly is gorgeous enough to be celebration worthy. The fact that it is gluten free, makes it even better. And that fluffy frosting and dripped ganache makes this one over the top recipe.

Heather Christo

Red Wine Chocolate Cake For Two

I believe that I have posted this cake before, but it is too good not to do it again. The red wine actually intensifies the taste of chocolate. The cake to frosting ratio is perfect!

Broma Bakery

12 Ombre Tall Candles

Because no one really needs more than 12! Very pretty candles make a prettier cake.

Party Touches

Low Carb Birthday Cake

Gluten Free

I watch carbs almost every day of the year, but my birthday is not one of those days. If you do, however, I bow down to you. Enjoy this delicious sounding recipe with lemon whipped cream frosting and and sugar free raspberry jam filling.

Low Carb Maven

German Chocolate Cake

This cake brings me back to the days when I baked one each year for my father-in-law's birthday. Mine wasn't this pretty, but he loved it. In this case, it is the sweet pecan and coconut filling that makes this cake so special.

Liv For Cake

Gold Star Candles
Make sure that their star shines the brightest on their special day. Great for cupcakes or cakes.

EnFete

Coconut Carrot Cheesecake
The thought of cheesecake on top of a moist coconutty carrot cake makes me smile. Then top it off with coconut flavored whipped cream, and 

I am giddy.

Half Baked Harvest

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake

My ultimate cake! It's the perfect choice for chocolate and peanut butter lovers. To me, it is the most delicious duo ever.

Wild Wild Whisk

Wire Number Cake Topper
If you must spell out their age, these are great. Mine can always say this number please!

Le Rustic Chic

Pink Champagne Cake

I'll take my champagne with frosting on it any day. As festive as it gets!

Liv For Cake

Four Color Tall Candles

This set of 16 Candles is the prettiest. You'll receive lavender, blush pink, and gold candles, for a touch of glam.

En Fete

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Gifts For Girlfriends

PS. Taking a few days off for celebrating!

Wedding Wednesday: Fabulous Etsy Finds

{ Via: Fantasy Fabric Designs }

 Etsy can be a bride's best source for wedding planning. Oh the fabulous finds that can be found! But it is a huge market place that can be daunting if you don't know where to look. I've done the work for you in this post. Each item is special, and maybe a detail you didn't know that you would love.

Digital Save The Date Templates

This elegant download makes so much sense. And what a money saver! You provide the shop the info and they create your template. The entire shop is filled with elegant and clever designs.

Paper Passion Designs

Engraved Acrylic Wedding Invitation

Another clearly chic choice. Everything about this invitation is elegant and unique. The black engraved envelope pocket makes a statement.

My Lovely Store NY

Set of 6 Bridesmaid Robes

This shop offers beautiful bride and bridesmaids robes, garters, and accessories.

Love and Peony

Gorgeous Gloves, Hankies & More

I know that you will love the couture vintage wedding hankies and accessories.  Everything 

is beautiful!

Aristocrafts

Dance Floor Monogram Decal

A detail that's not so small but will be noticed by all. I think that the price is fair for the big statement your new monogram will make.

Sign Junkies

Velvet Vow Book Set

Your vows can live forever in these beautifully made books. The silk ribbon, in the color of your choice, adds he finishing touch. Other colors available. This shop creates handmade photo albums, guest books, and more.

Claire Magnolia

Personalized Clutches

With a motto of "don't capture the moments, carry them with you," Eclu offers beautiful bags for brides, bridesmaids, and mothers of the bride 

and groom. These chic clutches are made from silk dupioni and lined with a photo of your choice. How special! It's a keepsake that can be used over and over.

Eclu

Acrylic Place Cards

Clearly chic place cards or escort cards are so very elegant. You choose the color of the calligraphy text and back painting of the card. All of Irene's signage is just fabulous!

SJ Letter Company

Matilda Swiss Dot Wedding Shoes

Wedding shoes can be sooooo very expensive. These are quite affordable at just under $300. The swiss dot and tulle bows are very similar to a Jimmy Choo style. It also comes in black. The shop hand makes the shoes with deep cushioning and delicious details.  Find the shoe of your dreams!

Bella Belle Wedding Shoes

Calligraphy Vellum Handmade Paper Place Card

These are very special. Everything about the cards are handmade with style. And unless you have a very neat and fancy penmanship, calligraphy is the way to go.  

The Ambrosia Rabbit

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Wedding Wednesday: The City Hall Bride

Beyond The House Dress

When was the last time you wore a dress? I can't remember, it's been that long.  Thanks to the pandemic and those wonderful Golden Girls, house dresses were a "thing" for the last year or so.  The country is opening up. It's time to go beyond that look.  Here are 14 dresses that all have one thing in common....ease. But more than that, they look right working from home or casually out and about. Try one on for size. 

Caroline Tiered Maxi Dress

Ever so pretty, and perfect for sunny days ahead. The hat is sold separately, but a must have, I think.  Under $200.

Anthropologie

Guilia Dress

Simple perfection. You could wear this dress anywhere. Just change out the shoes. Also available in black.

Staud Clothing   or Shopbop

Maeve Sally Tunic Dress

Flouncy and playful, this easy breezy dress can be paired with sandals, sneakers, or a lady-like loafer. Chic and casual in cotton.

Anthropologie

Alexis Fortunia Dress
A pretty print makes this dress garden party gorgeous. It's washable, so go ahead and wear it in your own garden. 

Shopbop

Channing Polo Midi

There's nothing too new about a polo shirt dress, unless it is a midi with slits.  The Channing features a sporty vibe in the best cerulean  blue/green. You can find those French Sole slides (they remind me of Hermes) HERE.

Tuckernuck

Three Dots Twist Midi

This brand makes extremely comfortable clothing.  It's less than $130, plus take and extra 25% off, during the Friends & Family event.

Bloomingdale's

Cut Out Shoulder Dress

Perhaps the hippest dress in the edit. I love it, even if it is navy. The price is right, too. Less than $120

Cos Stores

Heirloom Indigo Dress

Made from organic cotton with a boho vibe. Perfect from the bedroom to 

the bistro.

Emerson Fry

Cozy Cotton Silk Dress
A polished piece that never could look frumpy. Wear it for WFH or home schooling. Take it outside for drinks on the deck. It's perfect!

Lunya

Embroidered Midi

Labeled a maxi, but looks a bit shorter to me. Whatever the length, it really is lovely. The sleeves are sensational, and it even has pockets. A really good look to wear at home or out and about.

Free People

Veronica Beard Roksanda Dress

Pre-order this fab find. Love the handkerchief hem and the color is the juiciest! It can be 

worn anywhere.

Bergdorf Goodman 

Roma Lace Trim Dress
A high low swing dress is so easy to wear. The Roma is easy with delicious details.

Cynthia Rowley

Ponte T-Shirt Dress

A new take on a Tee. This style is figure flattering with four way stretch.

Natori

High Low Maxi

A great dress no matter what your size. It is available in XXS - 3X. It's chic in all cotton. Less than $100 with Code: GOSPRING

J Crew

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