There's a certain irony that is a part of every cake artisan's work. If you stop to think about it, years are spent at mastering a craft by designing true works of art. In many cases, entire events and themes are planned around a stunning centerpiece of sugar, butter, flour and all of the other tasty and wonderful things found in a kitchen.Hours of planning, sculpting, and painstaking detailwork take over your day - and in the end, you proudly present the bride and groom, the anniversary couple, the Sweet 16 celebrant with what can only be described as a work of art . . . a true labor of love.And then - the knife

 Really incredible cakes don't need to be just for major life events, you know. While weddings and anniversaries that end in "0" are celebrated with cakes that (we think, anyway) can be true works of art - like these: . . . there are certainly plenty of other events and holidays to enjoy during the year (any reason for a party, we say!) -- with a cake that can be fun, creative, or even coordinated to go with a special theme you've chosen. Let's just take a look at some of the fun you can have with your child's next birthday party, as shown in these fun creations - from a first birthday with images even your

 Being the Wedding Capital of the World, you would expect to see a lot of marriage certificates being signed off in Las Vegas even on a normal day. (Average is around 300 per day) But by far, the most popular day for weddings in our fair city is Valentine's Day (think: 1,500 brides in one town!). This most romantic of days for so many happy couples should be celebrated in style (something we like to think that we're a part of!) -- and wedding cakes for this double-holiday are doubly-fun to make!In our experience, nothing says "Be My Forever Valentine" quite like strawberries, chocolate, and cake Decadent clusters of chocolate-dipped berries adorn this triple-tier confection

An interesting tradition, the custom of having a separate cake for the Groom at a wedding (or sometimes as a rehearsal dinner dessert) dates back to Victorian times and generally was first observed in the U.S. in the Southern states. As with many customs that migrate across the “pond,” however, the Groom’s cake in this country has morphed from a chocolate cake that the groom would serve to the bridesmaids before heading to the church – into the more modern custom of choosing a theme that represents a favorite pastime of the groom. Football HelmetGroom’s Cake #988 One style of cake that many grooms enjoy putting on display for all to see is a representation of their

Did you know that December is the most popular month of the year for couples to become engaged? (It really is! Nearly 20% of engagements happen in December.) If you happen to be one of the lucky ones who popped the question (or gave an enthusiastic "Yes!" as the answer) during the holidays - then it is time to start planning a wedding!As a couple-to-be, you're probably just beginning to get a feeling for all of the details involved in planning for such a special occasion. (Then again, you may have been planning since you were a little girl!) Just to begin with, there's:The date The venue The color scheme The dress The bridesmaids and groomsmen The Maid of Honor