For The Love Of Sugar

Awesome Cake Pop Book Giveaway!

2010-09-22T17:50:00.000-07:00

Not sure if you're aware of Bakerella or her fabulous Cake pops, but check out the link below for a chance to win her new book!

I'm entering, are you??

http://poshpixelsdesignstudio.com/thestudio/2010/09/giveaway-cake-pops-by-bakerella-cake-pop-kit/#comment-1377

Something Essential, something free, something easy to do!

2010-09-08T14:05:00.001-07:00

So, I get asked a lot about baking and what's hard to do in the kitchen, what's easy and well...lots of other questions!

But, here's something basic, necessary and only a phone call away! Get your oven calibrated! Have you ever put cookies in the oven on 350 degrees, for the amount of time you're supposed to cook them AND they come out burnt :( Nothing smells sadder than burnt cookies! Often our ovens get hotter and hotter and we have to adjust the temperature as we cook! So frustrating!

Here's how to fix it, call the gas company (if you have a gas stove) and tell them you want to schedule an appointment to get your oven calibrated. They'll come out about a week after you call, and they'll be at your house for about 30-45 minutes.

The gas company isn't going to fix your oven's temperature, they just set your dial to read the new hotter temperature, does that make sense?? The only way to actually fix your oven's temperature is to call a service company to come and install a new thermometer in your oven...and that is expensive!

Calibrating your oven is an easy, quick fix that will help you bake at the right temperature. No more burnt cookies, uneven cakes, or other baking debacles! The guy who calibrated my oven let me know that my oven was cooking 40 degrees hotter than normal! Yikes!

I hope that helps you just a smidge in your kitchen!

Happy Baking!

Sarah

P.S. YES! That's my oven! No double, triple professional oven for me! It's still on my wish list :)

Candyland!!

2010-09-07T14:21:00.000-07:00

I made this cake to celebrate Karissa's very first birthday! I think the candyland theme is so cute and innocent!

All of the lollipops, gumdrops and candy were made from fondant! Everything is totally edible!

What's your party theme? I know I can create something awesome for your next party!

xoxo

Sarah

Back to School, Cookie Inspired Sampler!!

2010-09-06T13:15:00.000-07:00

Hello Sugar Society!

All the kids are back and school so let's celebrate with some Cookie Inspired Cupcakes!

Pick Up - Saturday, September 11th from 10am-1pm. Flavors Included are....

1. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough - Vanilla buttercake mixed with chocolate chips and frosted with cookie dough icing! It's just as good as licking the bowl! (No raw eggs are in the frosting!)

2. Snickerdoodle - Vanilla nutmeg cupcake dipped in butter and rolled in cinnamon and sugar! Always a hit!

3. White Chocolate Macadamia Nut - White chocolate cake with chocolate frosting covered with freshly chopped Macadamia nuts! Sure to be your new favorite!

4. Oreo - My number one selling cupcake! Vanilla cake with with Oreo pieces and topped with buttercream frosting and more Oreo pieces!

5. Thin Mint - Chocolate cupcake with mint icing...sure to remind you of your favorite Girl Scout Cookie!!

Cost - $20

What do you get? - 1 dozen Cupcakes, 2-3 cupcakes in each flavor

Substitutions? Sorry, no substitutions on my samplers...not keen on the flavors? Then email me with your favorite flavor and I'll try to add it next time!

Where do I pick up? - My place! I'll email you my address once you confirm your order :)

If you're interested RSVP by Wednesday, September 8th! RSVP by email only to TheSugarSociety@ForTheLoveofSugar.com and let me know what time you'll be stopping by, and a contact number!

Circus Cupcakes!

2010-08-24T13:51:00.001-07:00

I made these Circus Cupcakes to celebrate a little gal turning 3! The clowns were handmade out of fondant and the hair was made of buttercream icing! I put some balloons on the rest of the cupcakes to add to the circus flair!

Just think what we can create for your next party!!

The New Belle of the Ball!

2010-08-14T13:54:00.000-07:00

Our Summer Sampler was a HUGE hit! I had my biggest selling sampler yet! We sold 68 samplers and include two new flavors, Banana Split and Salted Caramel. I had so many gals email me to tell me that Salted Caramel was their new favorite flavor of all time! And I have to agree with them!

Salted Caramel is vanilla buttercake with a whipped caramel frosting with a twist of salt on top. Who doesn't love the taste of salt and sweet!

If you missed out, don't fret! Salted Caramel will be in our Halloween, Candy inspired Sampler!!

1st Birthday Strawberry Party!

2010-08-07T14:06:00.000-07:00

I just loved this theme so much! Such a sweet party idea! So I was thrilled to make handmade fondant strawberries, polka dots and little #1 buttons with delicate white flowers on them!

Email me with your party theme and we'll come up with something amazing!

Sarah

Winnie The Pooh!

2010-08-06T14:00:00.000-07:00

This Winnie the Pooh cake and cupcakes was for a good friend's baby shower! She's welcoming their first baby girl into the family next month! Little Ella's room is decorated entirely with Classic Pooh so we made this cake to match!!

I look forward to creating something fantastic for your next party!

Sarah

There's a Shark in our Midst!

2010-07-25T14:19:00.000-07:00

We made these cupcakes for a little guys first birthday! The Mother of the birthday boy had her eye on this design so we recreated it for her!

Happy First Birthday Finn!

xoxo

Sarah

The Hostess!

2010-07-21T14:36:00.000-07:00

New flavor alert! This was of course inspired by the famous Hostess cupcakes! Rich chocolate cake filled with buttercream frosting, dipped in chocolate ganache and frosted with a swirl of buttercream frosting!

Order a dozen for your next party and you'll be even more popular!

xoxo

Sarah

Something to impress your friends with!

2010-06-24T12:27:00.000-07:00

I LOVE this dessert because it tastes delicious and everyone thinks it takes forever to make! But really anybody can make it! I saw it on a Betty Crocker cover at the grocery store while checking out and memorized it! And now it's yours to make and impress your friends with!

Ingredients:

1 pint raspberry sorbet (softened)

1 pint mango sorbet (softened)

1 vanilla cake (use any recipe you love, even a cake mix will work)

1 Pint heavy whipping cream (plus 1/4 cup powdered sugar)

1 Lime

Raspberries and Mint for decoration

Directions:

Mix up your favorite recipe for vanilla cake and bake it in a rectangle 1/4 sheet pan. Let it cool. Take it out of the pan and level the cake (just run a long bread knife over the top of the cake so that the cake it even all over). When the cake is level cut the cake in thirds (You're going to set each layer on top of each other, so make sure the pieces are close to the same size).

Whip up the whipping cream in a stand mixer (or a hand mixer) with the 1/4 cup powdered sugar and the juice from one lime. Whip the cream until stiff peaks appear, be careful not to over whip it!!

Put the first cake third on a cute platter and put almost the whole pint of raspberry sorbet on the cake and make sure the sorbet is even all over the cake, don't worry if the sorbet is melting down the sides, the whipping cream will cover up all mistakes! Put the next piece of cake on and put the mango sorbet on. Then put the top piece of cake on!

You're almost done! Just get a knife or small spatula and frost the cake with the whipped cream! Don't worry about imperfections or trying to ice it smooth, just get it on there and you'll be all set!

Garnish with raspberries and mint if you like and put it in the freezer when you're done! Once the cake is frozen for about 2 hours go ahead and take it out and cover with saran wrap. If you put the saran wrap on too soon it will stick to the cake and take the whip cream off when you go to serve it!

Oh and a tip of softening the sorbet - leave it on the counter for a half an hour and before you're ready to use it, pour it in a bowl and give it a good mix and then it's ready to put on your cake!

Happy baking!!

Sarah

Jillian and Eli's Wedding!

2010-06-19T14:24:00.000-07:00

What a fun DIY wedding table! The bride made each of the cupcake stands and the bobble heads too! She even put the cupcake flavors in small frames next to each flavor!

We just did simple looking cupcakes, hearts in the red velvet cupcakes, chocolate sprinkles rimmed the mint chocolate cupcakes, Oreo crumbles and little red flowers also graced some of the cupcakes!

Congrats on your wedding you two!

xoxo

Sarah

Busy Weekend!

2010-05-26T14:17:00.001-07:00

Cupcakes for a bridal shower! The wedding colors were plum, seafoam, and light gold. So we combined all the gorgeous colors and came up with these!

This mom was throwing a garden party for her twin girls! She liked the cupcakes I made for my daughter's first birthday, so we kept the flowers and switched bees for lady bugs!

Simple mod baby shower cupcakes!

These cupcakes were made for a little girl that adores the Pinkalicious books! We took the cupcake from the cover of the book and made it! Along with some edible glitter and polka dots! Miss Jordan was super excited!

Thank you for letting me bake for all of your birthday parties, baby showers and wedding parties! What a fun filled weekend!

Love and Cupcakes,

Sarah

Unused Strawberries!

2010-05-17T16:09:00.000-07:00

So, my husband manages a Grocery Chain and comes home with BIG containers of strawberries and as much as I love them, we can never finish them before they start to go bad! Which seems to be very quickly! But I found a solution...freeze them! Right before the strawberries start to go bad, put them in the freezer to use in recipes or to make smoothies at home!

I hope this tip helps you through strawberry season! Oh and it works for all other fruit too! Especially banana's because we all know that you buy them green and by the time you get home they're yellow or brown! What happens in route to home!!

Have a great Monday!

Love and Cupcakes,

Sarah

Cake balls!!!

2010-05-13T10:42:00.000-07:00

Cake balls are my newest creation and you are going to LOVE them! I first made them for my daughter's first birthday and they were a huge hit! I didn't make nearly enough and people went koo-koo for them!!

Here's the flavors I've come up with so far!

Coconut - Coconut cake mixed with coconut frosting dipped, in white chocolate and rolled in toasted coconut.

Key Lime - Key Lime cake mixed with Key Lime frosting dipped, in white chocolate and rolled in graham cracker crust.

Chocolate Coconut - Chocolate cake mixed with Coconut Frosting, dipped in dark chocolate and rolled in toasted coconut.

Smore - Chocolate cake mixed with Marshmallow frosting, dipped in dark chocolate and rolled in graham cracker crumbs.

Triple Chocolate - Chocolate cake mixed with chocolate frosting, dipped in dark chocolate and rolled in chocolate sprinkles! Yum!!

Birthday Cake - White Cake mixed with Buttercream frosting, dipped in white chocolate and rolled in rainbow sprinkles.

Oreo - Oreo cake mixed with buttercream frosting, dipped in dark chocolate and rolled in Oreo Crumbles.

These are the flavors that I've come up with so far. But I can mix and match any of my flavors to make an awesome cake ball for your party!

Each cake ball is $2 and comes individually wrapped in a cellophane bag and tied with a ribbon. Minimum order is 2 dozen.

I hope you love my new creations as much as I do!!

Love and Cupcakes,

Sarah

New Cupcake Flavor - Chocolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter!

2010-05-07T10:39:00.000-07:00

Hey Cupcake lovers! I created a new cupcake flavor this weekend and it's my new favorite flavor of all time!

Chocolate cake with peanut butter mixed into the batter, a peanut butter cup baked insides and hand frosted with creamy chocolate, peanut butter frosting!

Be sure to have a BIG glass of milk standing by!

Teacher Appreciation Week!!

2010-05-06T10:30:00.000-07:00

I made these for Teacher Appreciation week! A sweet little girl wanted something awesome to bring her teacher and this is what we came up with!!

Thank you to all the wonderful teachers out there!

Wedding Cupcakes!

2010-05-01T10:53:00.000-07:00

My favorite thing to work on is weddings! The bride and groom are always so excited and this was no exception! The bride was planning her SoCal wedding all the way from Boston!

This is what we came up with!!

Laker's Baby!

2010-04-30T10:34:00.000-07:00

Little Kevin was turning 10 and all he wanted was a Laker Jersey cake...so we made it happen!

Happy 10th Birthday Kevin!!

Cupcake Cake!

2010-04-16T10:37:00.000-07:00

Zoe is turning one and her mom wanted her to have the best smash cake ever!! So we made her a big giant cupcake! It's about 5 inches wide and 6-7 inches tall!

Order one for your favorite cupcake lover!!

Charlotte Rose is One!!

2010-04-11T10:58:00.000-07:00

My daughter turned one this weekend {sob}!! And since she's such a sweet little lady, we had a ladybug party! It was a great party, and I was so excited with how the cupcakes turned out!

Happy Birthday Charlotte Rose! You are the sweetest, most loving gal of all time and I'm so happy to be your mommy :)

P.S. I didn't make the cake topper, but if you love it and want to order one then visit this site:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/lollipopworkshop

Dinosaur Cupcakes!!

2010-04-01T11:08:00.000-07:00

We made these dinosaur cucpakes an a dinosaur cake (I forgot to take pictures!! Gasp!) for a little guy turning 5! His mom called me later to tell me it was his favorite cake of all time, that just warms my heart!

We did volcanos, mini dinosaurs and hawaiian flowers! Happy Birthday Payne!!

Toy Story Cupcakes!

2010-03-20T11:12:00.000-07:00

We made these Toy Story Cupcakes for a little boy turning 3! The mom really loved the color of Andy's room in the movie so we included the bright blue and clouds on some of the cupcakes! A cow print cowboy badge and some Buzz Light year wings rounded out the cupcakes!

Happy Birthday Jude!!

Cupcake Themed Cupcakes!!

2010-03-19T11:16:00.000-07:00

We made these cupcakes for a first birthday. Something simple and sweet for an adorable little girl!

Black and White!

2010-03-13T11:23:00.000-08:00

All the gal throwing the party was...black and white and a smidge of red! It's a surprise party and all the guests were going to wear black and white and the guest of honor was going to be wearing a red dress! What a cute idea, I just loved it!!

I'm always to happy to design what I want, so I went crazy with polka dots, my new stamped letters and red flowers!!

Happy 50th Teri!!

Boy Baby Shower Cupcakes!

2010-03-12T11:20:00.000-08:00

We made these Baby Shower cupcakes for a little baby boy to be! We made plaid to match his new bedding and cars and planes to match his invitations!

Welcome to the world baby A!!

Littlest Pet Shop!

2010-02-26T15:34:00.000-08:00

I loved making this cake, because my favorite color is teal! haha! The little creatures were supplied by the Grandma, but the design was inspired by them!

Happy Birthday Elysa!

Valentine's Day Sampler!

2010-02-14T11:28:00.000-08:00

Thanks to all who ordered! Our Valentine's Day sampler was a HUGE hit!! This marks my 2nd year of samplers, they have been great for my business, I get to try out all my new flavors on you guys!

Thanks so much for all of your business!

Love and Cupcakes,

Sarah

Super Mario Bros Cupcakes!

2010-02-06T11:31:00.000-08:00

I made these cupcakes for a little guy turning 7! He loves Super Mario Brother's and so this is what we came up with! Some of the cupcakes had bricks, stars, Mario faces, and mushrooms!

Happy Birthday!!

Handy Manny!

2010-01-23T11:34:00.000-08:00

I had the pleasure of making Tristan's 4th Birthday Cupcakes and Cake! It was all about Handy Manny...what a cute party!

I made Manny and all the tools out of fondant. Everything you see is edible! It took a liiiiiitle longer than expected to make, but now I know for next time!

Happy Birthday Tristan!!

Cal Coast Packing!

2010-01-19T23:28:00.000-08:00

I made these cupcakes for the Man behind Cal Coast shipping and packing! We did little pieces of wood with nails and Cal Coast boxes!

It was so fun to make! Happy Birthday Dale!

Tip on How to Juice a Lemon!

2010-01-19T16:34:00.000-08:00

I was making some lemon cupcakes today with lemon buttercream icing. One of my favorite childhood flavors; I always asked for it on my birthday!

When making lemon icing, I just HAVE to use fresh squeezed lemons, it makes it oh so much better! My mom's tip was to roll the lemon with the palm of your hand on the countertop before juicing, but my tip is even better!

How to get almost double the amount of lemon juice out of a lemon - microwave the lemon for 10-15 seconds and then squeeze! You won't believe how much juice you will get!

Happy Squeezing!

Sarah

P.S. I haven't tried this for oranges, I would up the microwave time a little. But I bet it would be awesome when making fresh squeezed orange juice!

My Weekend!

2010-01-17T22:31:00.000-08:00

Penguin Birthday Cake!!

Bridal Shower Cupcakes!

Paul Frank themed Cupcakes!

Paul up close!

I was so excited to get back to baking this weekend! And even better to get started in a beautifully clean kitchen! After taking December and half of January off, my kitchen was dying to have a little powdered sugar on the the counters and eggs overfilling the fridge!

I made the penguin cake for one of my favorite customers. I really have to say, I'm not a huuuuge fan of baking cakes. They are a little bit more work and I get really nervous making cakes! I only make one a weekend because they're a lot harder than cupcakes for me and I want to make sure it comes out smashing!

I was SO excited to make my best friend's daughter's cupcakes for her 2nd Birthday this weekend too! Her theme was Paul Frank and I was delighted to come up with my own version of Paul Frank Cupcakes!

Thanks for all your business this weekend! I look forward to a crazy, crazy busy week! My website launch sampler (If you want to buy one then let me know by Tuesday!), a Handy Manny Cake and Cupcakes and this Tuesday I'm going to make a few Tool cupcakes!

Wheeeew! I need a nap!

Love and Cupcakes!

Sarah

How to Crack an Egg..

2010-01-14T11:43:00.001-08:00

Don't do it!!

I know you're thinking, I KNOW how to crack an egg! Who doesn't? But do you know how to crack an egg without getting any shell in your pancake batter, cookie dough or whatever else you're baking? Because ewww...who wants egg shell in their baked confections! I don't!!

Here's what to do, it's simple it's easy to do :) Crack your egg on a flat surface, not on the edge of the bowl, cup or whatever else is around. Just crack your egg on the flat surface of your counter top. One quick tap.

When I'm baking for others I always put the eggs in a separate bowl before I add it to my batter, just in case I get a "bad egg" or some other problem! But when I'm baking at home, I add that sucker right in :)

I hope this helps you in your kitchen just a smidge!

Love and Cupcakes,

Sarah

Happy New Years!!

2010-01-01T15:33:00.000-08:00

A new year is upon us and so quickly too! I can't wait to get back to baking after taking December off! It was wonderful to spend Christmas time with my daughter and Kev.

A new website is in the works and should be up soon! When my website is up, I'm going to have a big cupcake sale!

Stay posted!

Love and Cupcakes,

Sarah

December Elegance

2009-12-05T14:40:00.000-08:00

I had the pleasure of making cupcakes for Jenny and Jesse! They were so easy breezy to work with. All they said was, red, simple and do whatever you like!!

Congrats you two! Your reception was absolutely gorgeous! Have a great honeymoon!

This is my last order of the year. This is my daughter's first Christmas and I want to take some time to travel and spend time with her.

Sorry cupcake lovers! I'll have a yummy, delicious sampler ready for you all in January!!

A New York Affair

2009-11-13T14:47:00.000-08:00

I was lucky enough to work with a wonderful couple on their New York themed wedding. They were engaged in New York and wanted a little piece of that at their reception. I was happy to oblige!

I hand made each subway sign. Each flavor of cupcake had a different subway station card and the cake was the New York skyline with edible stars shooting out of the cake! The pictures really don't do it justice, it was quite a display!

Congrats you guys! Have a great honeymoon!

Halloween Sampler!

2009-10-31T15:26:00.000-07:00

So, I totally forgot to take pictures of my Halloween Sampler!! I can't believe it! I decided to post a picture of my adorable daughter instead!!

The Halloween Sampler included:

Junior Mint - Chocolate cake with mint icing

Caramel Apple - Apple cake with caramel icing and rolled in chopped peanuts.

Reese's Pieces - Chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting! My husband's favorite!

Whoppers - Chocolate cake with malted milk buttercream and crushed Whoppers.

Heath Bar Blondie - My new Favorite!! A traditional blondie with with chocolate chips and Heath bar pieces mixed in! Ohhhhh...I'm going to go eat one right now!!

Happy Halloween Everyone!!

Simple and Sweet

2009-10-24T14:51:00.000-07:00

The bride and groom that ordered these cupcakes just wanted something simple and elegant. They ordered the cute liners online and sent them my way. Each liner had a different cupcake flavor inside.

The bride even made a cute cupcake sign on a chalkboard...I need to start making these! It was so adorable!!

My favorite wedding coordinator was there too! If you need a great one, check Carina out!! She's so professional and awesome too!

http://www.tealightweddings.com

Baseball Cupcakes!

2009-10-16T15:20:00.000-07:00

I had a gal that wanted cupcakes to celebrate her dad's 60th birthday. He was a big local baseball fan so we decided to put the Dodger and Angel's logo in there along with some baseballs and mitts.

Happy Birthday!!

Polka Dots!!

2009-10-16T15:18:00.000-07:00

These are my top selling cupcakes! Who doesn't love to look at and eat a polka dot!! I know I do!!

2009-09-24T14:58:00.000-07:00

I was thrilled to work on this wedding! The bride was so excited and LOVES cupcakes! I love working with wedding couples because they are so excited and well, who doesn't love tasting cupcakes!

I was lucky enough to see her on her wedding day and she looked gorgeous! Her wedding could not have been more beautiful!

P.S. The bride even found the time to make the cupcake stand herself! Wowsers!

Logo Cupcakes

2009-09-21T15:14:00.000-07:00

I made these cupcakes for Ditech to celebrate a new web promotion. I can make your companies logo too! Email me, Sarah at Sarah@ForTheLoveofSugar.com

Tropical Tango

2009-09-19T15:09:00.000-07:00

The bride and groom of these cupcakes called me a few weeks before their wedding and were like "We need cupcakes" I was thrilled to get the phone call and thrilled to make them some delicious cupcakes!

The only hitch is they knew the flavors they wanted and the problem was, they were flavors I had not made before! Coconut Pineapple and Chocolate Mint. I went straight to the kitchen and got to work creating something delicious for them and Viola! Two new flavors under my belt!

Thanks for letting me be part of your special day!!

Garden Party Cupcakes

2009-09-17T15:04:00.000-07:00

This was for a little gal's garden party birthday! While I was setting up the cupcakes she was visiting with me and I could not have loved her more. She told me that she knew what most of her presents were, she wasn't totally sure she wanted her lil sis to be there and she was going to sing a song in the middle of her party!

What a great party!!

Baby Bow Cake

2009-09-13T11:59:00.000-07:00

I loved making this cake! So girly an so fun! The aunt-to-be was so fun to plan with! The mommy-to-be is going to be super surprised with her beautiful violet flower cake! Congrats New Mommy!

Our Back to School Cookie Inspired Sampler!

2009-09-12T16:31:00.000-07:00

The finished product! The cookie sampler!!

Oreo

Samoa

Peanut Butter Surprise

Snickerdoodle

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcake

I think I say this everytime, but this was my FAVORITE sampler of all time! Oh man, it was delicious! I'm trying to be good and stay on my diet, but I throw that to the wind on Sampler days!! I mean, the Baker MUST try every goodie. It's a must :)

Here's the flavors that inspired me:

1. Oreo - Always a hit. Vanilla batter with Oreos mixed in the batter and frosted with buttercream frosting.

2. Peanut Butter Surprise - Peanut butter cupcake with a Hershey Kiss baked in the center, frosted with chocolate frosting.

3. Snickerdoodle - Vanilla nutmeg cupcake, dipped in melted butter and doused in cinnamon and sugar.

4. Chocolate Chip Cupcake - Yellow cake batter with chocolate chips mixed in, frosted with buttercream frosting and topped with a homemade chocolate chip cookie!

5. Samoa - This made me stop saying that I hate coconut! Chocolate cupcake with coconut frosting, swirled with caramel and rimmed with toasted coconut. Yes, it was that good!

For all of your who ordered....Thank you! I love, love, love making something sweet for you and your families to enjoy! Each and every one of you allow me to stay at home with my daughter and that means the world to me!

Love and Cupcakes,

Sarah

Marci and Jack's Wedding Cupcakes!!

2009-09-05T19:50:00.000-07:00

Fresh Daisies on all the displayed cupcakes

What a beautiful color for daisies

We put sugar crystals on the cake to make it shimmer and an orange ribbon at the base

I had so much fun planning these cupcakes with Marci and her mom Judy! They knew exactly what they wanted and I was happy to oblige. Marci's wedding color was a gorgeous orange. So instead of making fondant flowers we used fresh daisies supplied by her florist. All the extra cupcakes had orange sprinkles and were kept in the back until serving.

Marci and Jack's reception was in Laguna beach at [seven-degrees], a really gorgeous venue. The events they book generate the income necessary to sustain the arts program at the facility. So the reception site has original artwork hanging throughout. It's so gorgeous! Check it out if you are looking for a wedding reception site...oh and you can get married on the roof! How awesome is that!

Happy 1st Birthday CJ!!

2009-09-03T12:30:00.000-07:00

CJ is turning one! I can't believe it...I worked on his mom's baby shower cupcakes while he was still in her belly!

Here's to CJ's birthday! Let's toast with apple juice!!

Shanelle and Michael's Wedding!

2009-08-29T21:41:00.000-07:00

Her colors were navy, so we did a navy ribbon around each tier of the stand and navy cupcake liners!

We did natural decorations for each cupcake, white sprinkles for the vanilla, a dash of cinnamon on the carrot cake, red velvet crumbles and chocolate chips on the vanilla chip cupcakes!!

And a big cupcake for the newlyweds!

This couple was so adorable, so laid back and completely in love! I was so happy that they asked me to be a part of their special day. They were married in Huntington Beach at an equestrian center...gorgeous! She paid so much attention to details; the place cards were attached by a hat pin to bright green apples. I loved it! There were so many other fabulous details, but I just don't have the time to blog about them all!

It was a hot day and I was a little worried about the cupcakes melting...the first time I've ever been so worried! I just wanted everything to be perfect for them! But they said that the cupcakes were a hit, so...big sigh of relief!

Have a great time on your honeymoon guys!

Aidan's Star Filled Birthday Bash!

2009-08-29T19:10:00.000-07:00

The whole Shabang!

We did 8 different color stars!!

A cake perfect for tearing into!

A big cupcake just for Mr. Aidan!

One of my best friend's son turned one this week and we made some awesome cupcakes to help celebrate! It was one of the first parties I was worried about the sun melting the cupcakes, but I stole one on the way out and they still tasted super delish, just a little warm!

It was a great party, she had every detail dialed in. She gave me lots of ideas for when I start planning Charlotte's first Birthday...she's only 4 months so I have lots of time to plan!!

Happy 1st Birthday Aidan!!

A Doggy Cake!

2009-08-24T10:27:00.000-07:00

I got a phone call from a gal I used to work with who was throwing a party for her little pooch and she wanted me to make a dog friendly cake! I thought it was such a fun idea and was excited to work on it! I made the cake with no sugar or artificial flavors and it had ingredients like beef jerky and meaty baby food! I "frosted" it with peanut butter and beggin' strips! It smelled awful while baking! But I hope the little pup loved it!

I also made some cupcakes for human consumption, so everyone could enjoy Winston's first birthday!

Boy was it a busy weekend! No rest for the weary though...I have a wedding this weekend and a 1st birthday party for my friend's son, Aidan and a baby shower on Wednesday...yikes! I need a nap already!

Have a great week everyone!!

Baby Beach Bash Cake!

2009-08-22T17:12:00.000-07:00

I loved making this cake! It was so fun and beachy. This cake was inspired by the new baby's room, all woody cars and fun beach decorations! I was so excited to be a part of the baby shower!! Congrats new Mommy and Daddy! Babies are so much fun!

Beach Inspired Cupcakes :)

2009-08-22T17:04:00.000-07:00

These were for Nickie's Girls Beach Weekend!

Craig's end of summer pool party cupcakes!

These cupcakes would be perfect for your end of the summer beach bash or pool party! Order some already :)

Minnie and Mickey!

2009-08-22T16:49:00.000-07:00

We made these cute cakes and cupcakes for a brother and sisters 1st and 2nd birthday! They were so cute and excited to see and eat their birthday goodies!

Happy Birthday Jin and Jillian!!

First Communion!

2009-08-22T15:52:00.000-07:00

These were made to celebrate the first communion of a sweet little gal! Enjoy!

We can easily make these for a boy! Just add a little blue and viola!

Kaylee's Birthday Cupcakes!!

2009-08-16T11:09:00.001-07:00

Some sweet delicious treats for Kaylee's 5th birthday! I was so happy to work with Rachel, she was so excited and had lots of great input!

New Flavors!!

2009-08-16T10:57:00.000-07:00

Strawberry Lemonade - Strawberry cake and lemon frosting!

Oreo - Vanilla batter with Oreo's mixed in and buttercream frosting and Oreo crumbles on top!

Key Lime Pie - Key lime cake and Key lime buttercream frosting smothered in graham cracker pie crust crumbs!!

Double Dipped Vanilla - Vanilla cake with buttercream icing double dipped in chocolate ganache!

Graham cracker crust bottom baked with chocolate cake with chocolate chips in the batter and frosted with ooey gooey marshmallow frosting!!

These were all the new flavors we had in our sampler...I have lots of new ideas up my sleeve!!

Summer Samplers!! A hit!!

2009-08-15T10:54:00.000-07:00

All packed up and ready to be picked up!

We sold 37 Summer Samplers! Lots of new customers and 5 new flavors! Everything went off without a hitch! Thank you for all those who ordered! I appreciate your business so much!

Meeting with Bridal Clients!!

2009-08-09T16:55:00.000-07:00

Fresh baked cupcakes cooling in the kitchen...

The table all set for tasting!

Amber and Damon's cupcakes :)

I had a great day meeting with some wonderful bridal clients! We tasted cupcakes and talked about their beautiful wedding plans. I'm so excited and blessed that they picked me to make their cupcake creations on such a special day!!

Carrie's Rehearsal Dinner Cupcakes!!

2009-08-08T17:08:00.000-07:00

These cupcakes were perfect to celebrate the marriage of such a sweet couple! Who doesn't love glitter and hearts. I really digged the colors, champagne and pink. In fact, I think I'll have a glass of champagne to celebrate the new couple!

Congratulations!!

La Shanda and Devin's Anniversary Cake!

2009-08-07T17:03:00.000-07:00

La Shanda and Devin's Wedding Cake - August 2008

Their 1 year anniversary cake!!

Happy 1 year anniversary La Shanda and Devin! Thank you so much for trusting me to make your wedding cake one year ago!

Summer Samplers!

2009-08-06T18:35:00.001-07:00

So I picked the date and flavors for my August sampler! If you live in the LA or Orange county area...then order one! These are all new flavors, all of which were inspired by the best parts of summer! Here are the details!

Saturday August 15th

1 dozen Cupcakes - $20 - 5 flavors (at least 2 cupcakes of each flavor in your dozen) Sorry no substitutions.

Pick up - 10am to 1pm

Flavors -

Strawberry Lemonade- Strawberry cake with a tart lemon frosting.

Oreo - Vanilla cake mixed with oreo crumbs and frosted with buttercream frosting

Ooey Gooey Smores - Chocolate cupcakes with graham crackers and chocolate chips mixed in the batter and frosted with marshmallow frosting!

Key Lime Pie- Key lime cupcake with key lime buttercream rolled in graham cracker crumbs

Double Dipped Vanilla - Vanilla cake double dipped in a fudgey chocolate glaze.

Pick up will be at my place in Lakewood between 10am and 1pm on Saturday August 15th.

I'm so excited to bake these new, summer inspired cupcakes for you and your family! If you are interested then email me by Wednesday August 12th at TheSugarSociety@ForTheLoveOfSugar.com

Have a great Thursday!

Have a great

Snickerdoodle Cupcakes!!

2009-08-04T18:30:00.000-07:00

My good friend Val ordered some Snickerdoodle cupcakes to celebrate some birthdays at work. These are so wonderful, light and not too heavy. They are a Vanilla nutmeg cupcake that is dipped in butter and then doused with cinnamon and sugar. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee!

Big Weekend!

2009-08-02T18:24:00.000-07:00

George's sports ball party!

Who doesn't love a monkey :)

Donna's glam bridal shower cupcakes!

I had a big weekend! I was baking for a couple birthdays and a big bridal shower. When I was working on George's cute sports cupcakes I realized how much fun it would be to have a baby boy...maybe next time!!

Things To Come!

2009-07-21T10:22:00.000-07:00

I'm hoping to start blogging by the end of the month! I'm also redesigning a new website! Stay tuned for all the details!!

Love and Cupcakes!

Sarah