Decorating a Snake Cake

Let's celebrate the Year of the Snake with a Snake Cake!


Making this snake cake is made easy by simply following the step by step instructions provided in the featured article.  This cake truly turned out to be a lot of fun to make!  Honestly, I am not crazy about live snakes, but my son is and we, mothers, do a lot of things antithetical to our own nature just for our children.

Kids will love it!  Actually, surprisingly, I love it!  Even though in real life a Coral snake would be poisonous, the cake is not and he is rather endearing.  And, what a great conversation cake!  Everyone has something to say about the snake cake, but my favorite is when people are actually afraid to touch it.  Oh, and beware of the reaction you are bound to get if you put him in the refrigerator.  This snake cake sure is a lot of fun to have around.  

Instructions for creating this fabulous snake cake are provided in this article.  I will even tell you the secret for making the reptilian skin:
How to Decorate a Snake Cake 

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Image Credit:  How to Decorate a Snake Cake by Cynthia (Sylvestermouse) on Cooking for the Holidays

Bird Nest Cupcakes

These Bird Nest Cupcakes are adorable and perfect for Easter! 

I have always loved bringing my children into the kitchen for a bit of creative food fun.   

The Bird Nest Cupcake is such a simple cupcake to create and one the children can actually help decorate.  I do love simplicity!

Step by step instructions, with photos, 
are included in the article,  
Bird Nest Cupcakes by MissMerFaery 

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Image Credit: Bird Nest Cupcakes

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Easy Stenciled Cupcakes for Fall

Stenciled cupcakes are the perfect fast festive food!

As we head into the holidays, we are constantly looking for a festive food that will be quick and easy. 

In very little time and 3 easy steps, you can create beautiful fall stenciled cupcakes suitable for any holiday party or gathering, even Thanksgiving dinner!  

By baking "no frosting" cupcakes or filled cupcakes, decorating cupcakes is a cinch. Simply follow the directions on "Easy Stenciled Cupcakes for Fall" and in a very short time, you will have lovely stenciled cupcakes.  


Get ready to have a lot of fun stenciling cupcakes for fall!   
  

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Image Credit:  Easy Stenciled Cupcakes for Fall photo featured above is from the article below.


Visit:  Easy Stenciled Cupcakes for Fall written by Sylvestermouse

FONDANT IS FUN!

I love it when a writer makes something so easy for all of us by writing an exceptional tutorial!

Intermarks not only provides inspiration through photos, she also shares the fondant recipe in this article.  You will want to read the entire article because the tips and advice are honest and straightforward.

If you are new to fondant, you will find the photos invaluable!  So often recipes call for ingredients that we have never used and would not easily recognize.  In her article, How to Make Fondant for Cakes , Intermarks takes the guess work out of it by featuring large pictures in her step by step tutorial.


You will not believe how easy it is to make the rose in the photo above by simply following her instructions!  When you have finished decorating your cake, no one will believe how easy it was to make.  Of course, you may not want to them them :)
  

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Image Credit:  Flower photo featured above is from the article below.


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How to Make a Tier Cake Decorated with Flowers

If you are looking for directions to make a fast and easy tiered cake decorated with flowers, you need look no further!
 
Not only is this tier cake fast and easy to make, it is lovely and would be beautiful at any party, shower, tea, birthday or luncheon. 


How to Decorate a Tier Cake with Flowers by Sylvestermouse gives step by step instructions for creating this food masterpiece, as well as, tons of photos of the process and finished Tier Cakes with Flowers.  There is also a list of needed tools and supplies included in the article and recommendations for where to find the exact items I used in making this cake.

Oh, the really awesome benefit, you never have to tell anyone else how easy this cake was to decorate!
 

Step by step instructions for the cake are 
provided in this article: 
How to Decorate a Tier Cake with Flowers 

If you would prefer to make cupcakes, step by step instructions for cupcakes are provided in this article:
How to Make Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes

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Image Credit and Article: How to Decorate a Tier Cake with Flowers by Sylvestermouse.

How to Make Invader Zim Gir Cupcakes

Some things are so cute and so easy, that I am rendered speechless when I first see them.  Trust me!  That is how you are going to feel too when you see how easy it is to make these adorable GIR Cupcakes by Andreaberrios.

Everyone loves Invader Zim and what would be better than GIR Cupcakes for any party, but especially a child's birthday party! Ok, let me be honest. My son is grown, but these cupcakes will be perfect for his next birthday party :) 

Just don't tell him okay. I want it to be a secret!

Step by step instructions,  
are included in the article,  
Invader Zim Gir Cupcake Ideas   

Andrea's original article was published on Squidoo, a writer platform that has since shut down.  However, here is a copy of AndreaBerrios original instructions:

 

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Image Credit and Article: Invader Zim Gir Cupcake Ideas by Andreaberrios.

How to Decorate Snowman Cupcakes

Are you looking for an easy winter or holiday cupcake?  These Snowman Cupcakes are perfect for any kid’s party, school party, Christmas party, holiday party or any special occasion during the winter months. 

Everyone loves snowmen and these snowman cupcakes will certainly fit any occasion you may be planning or attending this year. Not only are these snowmen cupcakes appropriate for any party, they are adorable and delicious!

These Snowman cupcakes are also easy to make and fun to decorate. You may even want to host a snowman cupcake decorating party!


Step by step instructions, with photos, 
are included in the article,  
How to Decorate Snowman Cupcakes 

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Visit: Snowman Cupcakes by Sylvestermouse.

Beginners Fondant Cake

Can you believe this cake was this baker's first fondant cake?

I am personally more than impressed with this fabulous fondant cake!  I do believe there was a bit of Tinkerbell magic used in creating this fun food work of art.


Jennie also gives great tips to beginners. 


Seriously, this is an article you will not want to miss.  I suspect even experienced bakers will find a new trick or tip here.  I know she has inspired me!

She has also included many great photos and the design instructions are included in this impressive article!   

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Image Credit: My First Fondant Cake: A Beginner's Experience photo from article below.


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Fat Rat Cake for Halloween

If you are looking for a fabulous Halloween treat, you will love this Fat Rat Cake!

Lestroischenes fast and easy instructions will make you jump with glee and the finished treat is sure to make you friends and family jump at the sight.  Perfect for Halloween :)

Recipe and design instructions are included in this fabulous article!  

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Image Credit: The Fat Rat Halloween Cake photo from article below.


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Ladybug Appetizers

Take a look at these ladybug appetizers!   Wouldn't they be fun to make and serve.


This is just one of several fun food creations offered in Bugtastic Party Foods: A Recipe For Fun!   Snoopygirl also shares recipes and directions for Dirt & Bug Cake, Wormy Cheese Dip, Spiderific Cracker Sandwiches, Bug Juice, Squirmy Cupcakes and more!

Recipes and design instructions are included in this fabulous article! Your kids and friends eyes will be bugging out over these wonderful creations.  


Note:  The original site for this article has closed.  However, you can still find the Ladybug Appetizers Recipe on TasteofHome.com.

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Image Credit: Ladybug Appetizer photo from article below.

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