Sunday Sweets: Stare-Worthy Christmas Cakes

Sometimes, with all this holiday hustle and bustle,
you just need a few minutes to stare at some pretty cakes.

WHO'S WITH ME?

Let's start with this tranquil little cabin in the woods:

(By Elena Gnut Cake, Russia)

I love how the top looks like a snow drift, and the snowy 3D trees on the side.

That's the kind of place you could imagine stumbling onto this magical scene:

(By Natalya Eletskaya, Russia)

Aww. Look at that light; it practically glows.

And speaking of things that glow:

(By Cake Heaven by Marlene, Malta)

Hey hey, there, Rudolph. ::honk!::

Here's a cozy little number:

(By Tastefully Yours Cake Art, Australia)

Sweaters and snow and putting stars on the tree: these are a few of my favorite things.

Check out the shine on this one:

(By Sweet Delights Cakery, Michigan)

The tiers look more like satin than sugar!

Another dramatic beauty:

(By May Bakes Cakes, United Kingdom)

It doesn't get more classic than this.

Or there's this quilted design to instantly transport you to Grandma's house:

(By Aspasia Stamou, Greece, flower by sugar artist Aggeliki Manta, Greece)

Anyone else want to recreate this in fabric? I love the shading.

I'm going to imagine someone's quilting it right now in this cozy village:

(By Daniel Dieguez, Spain)

It's so peaceful.

And take a look at the wood grain between the layers on this topiary cake:

(By Sweet Delights Cakery, Michigan)

So clever!

Ahh, yep, I could stare at pretty Christmas cakes for hours.

(By Veronica Seta, Cake Designer, Italy)

In fact, I could stare at this one for 12 days.

(Because it's a 12 Days of Christmas design - see the partridge and the pear? And the swan, gold ring, and leaping lady? I bet there are even more on the back, so fun.)

Whatever you're staring at today, friends, I hope your Sunday - and your holiday - is extra Sweet.

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Santa Auditions

"Thank you all for coming to the Punxsutawney Mall Santa Auditions! We're here to find a special Santa 'stand-in' [winkwink] to take pictures with the kids this weekend. So, let's bring you in one by one, and have you give us your very best Santa greeting! Ok? Ok!

"First contestant, you're up!"

"ARR! Marrrrry Christmas, ye landlubbers!"

"Um...sorry, but I think we're looking for someone just a little more traditional. Next, please!"

"Bark! Bark bark bark bark!!"

"I'm confused. Are you a dog or a seal?"

"Not really sure, love, but look! I can throw things in the air!"

"Next!"

"Merry frickin' Christmas."

"Oh, my, is that really a proper Santa attitude?"

"Lady, quit screaming. Santa's head is KILLING him."

"NEXT!!"

"How much for the women?"

"NEXT!!"

[growling]

"Ohhh kaaaay. I'm going to back away slowly now.

"Well, that's everyone, so I guess we'll just have to go with Mrs. Claus again this year. That ok with you, Mrs. Claus?

"Mrs. Claus?"

[ .... ]

"Look, I know you're great with the kids, but maybe you could consider, you know, talking once in a while."

[ .... ]

"Or blinking."

Thanks to Nick K., Michelle C., Laura C., Kim P., Sarah M., & Katie C. for the Silent Fright.

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