Category Archives: Cake Decorating

Double Dark Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

Does that mean that they are doubly dark, or that there are two dark components? YES. Step 1: Bake some dark chocolate rolled cookies in a shape that can be mirrored so you can put two cookie bottoms together evenly. … Continue reading →

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Cookie Cutters: Making Your Own, Some of My Favourites

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

These days with a baby in the house, my baking time is really limited. I find the best way to be able to quickly make delicious, lovely cookies is to always have a batch of my favourite dark chocolate rolled … Continue reading →

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Itty Bitty Widdle Waddles!

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

First, in the early days of my cake decorating, there was the Large Turkey. Then came the Mini Turkeys. Lots of them, in costume and in rainbow colours. Now behold…THE CAKE BALL TURKEY! I know, I know, you’re thinking, “Isn’t … Continue reading →

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If You Prick Our Brains, Do They Not Bleed?

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

You know you’re getting your Halloween baking right when you’re constantly asked if you watch Dexter. I wanted to make a bleeding brain skull cake for the Halloween party thrown my by husband’s employer last year, especially since I spent … Continue reading →

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This Is The Very Model Of a Modern Melty Chocolate Cake

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

My daughter Peo is slightly obsessed with “The Pirates of Penzance.” But when she asked for her eighth birthday party to have a Penzance theme, I pointed out that most other kids her age – even at her very nerdy … Continue reading →

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These Cake Balls Are In The Bag

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

If you know me, you know that I’m the least fashionable person possible. I have 15 pairs of the same capris in different colours, and I have many nerdy and/or cake-related t-shirts. That’s my wardrobe. If you see me in … Continue reading →

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The Last Cookie Bender

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

Or maybe the first. Probably somewhere in between. It was either that or a Futurama joke and I do try to keep this blog family-friendly. Anyway. COOKIE BENDING! A friend on G+ challenged me to make a bent-clock cookie as … Continue reading →

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Austin Bakes for West

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

I got an email via Bake a Wish that there will be a bake sale to benefit West, TX hosted by Austin Bakes. Details and a sign-up form to bake or volunteer can be found here. I’m already committed to … Continue reading →

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Free Hugs For Your Face

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

I recently made some cookies with nerdy things on them to send to friends. I will protect their privacy but I still want to show the rest of you the nerdtasticiosity. Yes that’s a real word: I’m a perfeshunal writer. … Continue reading →

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Fondant On, Fondant Off

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

I made a cake for a fundraiser for SunDragon Martial Arts studio where my daughter takes karate lessons. It’s a wonderful dojo in south Austin with a self-defense focus and a very female-positive attitude. I highly recommend it and was … Continue reading →