Edible ideas that is.
But I guess you knew that.
Since that is the whole point of this blog.
Anywho!
I have got a ton of fun, new ideas for cakes and cookies and treats this year, but I RAN OUT OF TIME!! Mothers Day is just a few short days away!!
So, here is a round up of some of the ideas I have had in the past. The cookie one is still my favorite. Might be my favorite of all time. But then again, I love cookies.
Mothers Day Garden Party (hint: there is a DOUBLE rainbow cake in there!)
Look close... there is a sweet message in those swirls!
Black Eyed Susan Cake (even though this was for a bridal shower, I know mom would love all those flowers!)
And of course, there was the Vanilla Lemon Cake
Hope that helps! If you were looking for ideas for Mom that is.
Or even if you were just hungry.
Eating cookies and cake is fun.
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A sweet reader (or seven!) reminded me of the Rose Cake and Hydrangea Cake.
Sorry I forgot! :)
Looks great! Thanks for the ideas!
Posted by: Jackie @ La Casa de Sweets | May 04, 2011 at 11:01 AM
I love the Mother's Day cake with the swirled message. So beautiful!! Actually, I love all your ideas and creations!!
Posted by: Jazzmin | May 04, 2011 at 11:13 AM
I wish I was you neighbor and got to sample your creations! Yum!
Posted by: JP'sMom | May 04, 2011 at 11:42 AM
All such beautiful baked goods. You are marvelous :)
Posted by: Renee | May 04, 2011 at 01:04 PM
Such beautiful ideas!
Posted by: Sue | May 04, 2011 at 01:23 PM
Always nice to go back down *baker's lane* with you. This year you have four little smiling faces to celebrate your special day with...ummm...not that you didn't already know that LOL. Enjoy your blessings :)
Posted by: Paula | May 04, 2011 at 01:35 PM
I plan on doing a lemon cake with the white hydrangea frosting. I'm going to add little yellow dots to the centers of the hydrangeas. I know that's not what they really look like, but I think it will be pretty and keep the cake from looking too wedding-y.
Posted by: Kristen | May 04, 2011 at 01:45 PM
I choose D. YUM to all the above!!!
Happy Mother's Day if I don't get back here on Sunday, Amanda. :)
Posted by: Margaret in Minnesota | May 04, 2011 at 02:58 PM
Will you bake one of these and send it to me, please? :)
Posted by: Kristen | May 04, 2011 at 03:03 PM
yum...i will take one of each, my dear! happy mom of 4 day to you. you deserve a massage!
Posted by: the urban baker | May 04, 2011 at 03:10 PM
gorgeous round up! your cakes make me want to cry they are so pretty :)
Posted by: shelly (cookies and cups) | May 04, 2011 at 04:52 PM
I would love any of these for Mother's Day!! Hope your day is wonderful and full of hugs and slobbery little kid kisses. :)
Posted by: Cookbook Queen | May 04, 2011 at 04:56 PM
Isn't that funny how you can forget your *own* cakes, lol.
I love ALL of these ideas! Happy Mother's Day to you, mom of FOUR! ♥
Posted by: bridget {bake at 350} | May 04, 2011 at 05:20 PM
A very sweet roundup. I tried to work with traditional royal icing today (I have been using my own version of your version of icing - did that make sense?). Royal icing is like marshmallow fluff on crack. I'm definitely heading back to the corn syrup...
Posted by: Lisa | May 04, 2011 at 05:39 PM
love your ideas! soo pretty :)
Posted by: Nelly Rodriguez | May 04, 2011 at 10:22 PM
I never comment, but I just wanted to let you know I enjoy reading your blog everyday. Thanks so much for all your wonderful ideas. I have never made one of your cakes, but they are gorgeous...I have made some handmade cards using your cakes as inspiration though!
Posted by: Valerie | May 04, 2011 at 10:23 PM
That rose cake is just so beautiful! It gets me every time! I just have to convince myself to try it... ;-)
Posted by: Jessica | May 05, 2011 at 02:39 AM
For my mum I will try to do the rose cake :-) I'll let you know what will come out!! :-D
a big kiss
Etta
Posted by: etta | May 05, 2011 at 02:59 AM
Oh my gosh! You are so talented! Beautiful work. I love the swirl cake and the hydrangea cake, but for a gift, I love the cookies in the jar!
Posted by: Jenny | May 05, 2011 at 07:54 AM
Amanda, such lovely ideas for Mother's Day. I'll take one of each please :) xo
Posted by: marla {family fresh cooking} | May 05, 2011 at 08:31 AM
Mmmmm, love everything about it!
Posted by: Papacheong | May 05, 2011 at 10:12 AM
All gorgeous and perfect for mom. My favorite is still the hydrangea cake, but they're my favorite flower so I'm biased.
Posted by: Shaina | May 05, 2011 at 01:06 PM
you are awesome! I'm totally going to try the cookie jar idea!!
Posted by: Skye | May 05, 2011 at 06:56 PM
Oh, love all of these! But, please tell me, Amanda, that someone else will be baking you a cake for Mother's Day. You totally deserve it! :)
Posted by: Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction | May 05, 2011 at 08:57 PM
I was looking and looking and it all of a sudden popped out ha ha (the swirly message). Very cute! These are all looovely ideas!
Posted by: Danielle | May 06, 2011 at 03:16 AM
Mother's Day in Britain was a few weeks ago. I made a rainbow cake covered in white icing and it was a great surprise for my unsuspecting Mum who seemed really pleased with it. It was incredibly tall and we all agreed that it would have made a great Dr Seuss hat, so that will be one of my future projects. Thank you for the great ideas.
Posted by: Becky | May 06, 2011 at 06:12 AM
Do you have a Happy Mother's Day cake with a rainbow on it? If so, could I see a pic? Thank you!
Posted by: James Farmer | May 07, 2011 at 10:56 AM
I love you blog! I just made a version of the Hyrdangia cake today for my MIL! Will make another one for my Mom next week when I see her :) Thank you and God Bless you!
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah | May 07, 2011 at 06:52 PM
Made your Rose cake for my birthday on Saturday - not quite your standard but ! was so pleased with the result! And complements!
Posted by: Lesmarie | May 09, 2011 at 01:23 AM
I LOVE looking at all your creations!!!!!!
Posted by: Alicia | May 14, 2011 at 10:16 PM
Beautiful cakes and great ideas!
Posted by: Jennifer Lewis | May 18, 2011 at 04:03 PM
All of your work is absolutely beautiful!! I think the rose cake is stunning. I could spend hours looking at your work!
Posted by: Angie | Oct 26, 2011 at 01:54 PM