10 Classic Kid's Book Cakes

Everyone knows it's Groundhog Day, sure, but did you know it's also Children's Authors & Illustrators Week?

Less catchy name, WAY better cakes:

(Bella Christie & Lil' Z's Sweet Boutique, Pennsylvania)

Where The Wild Things Are! Aww, this is perfect - and surprisingly elegant! Love the gold crown and birch tree texture on the second tier.

Who remembers this one?

(Heavenly Treats, UK)

The Very Hungry Caterpillar has such happy art - and the baker really nailed the look!

If you give a mouse a cookie... he might ask you for a giant cake:

(Sweet Tooth Confections, Missouri)

That's why you should give all your chocolate chip cookies to me. :D 

(Especially if they're the ones from McDonalds and are still warm. MMMMMMM.)

I can't remember if I ever read Pippi Longstocking, but I vaguely remember her picking up her horse in the movie?

(Dolcidea Creazioni, Italy)

The sugar sculpting on this is phenomenal.

I could do an entire post on Dr. Seuss Sweets - and I have, several times! - but for now here's one that combines a few of his classics with the most perfect painting:

(Hot Mama's Cakes, California)

Awe. I AM IN AWE. I love how every tiny bit of it is illustrated.

I've also done quite a few Alice in Wonderland Sweets (the wedding ones are always incredible), but here's one more with those classic illustrations we all love:

(Featured here by the wedding photographer, but the baker isn't listed. Anyone know?)

The cupcake wrappers are book illustrations, too!

I should warn you this next one has Charlotte from Charlotte's Web on it, and Charlotte is a spider. She's not TOO realistic, though, and I am so in love with this subtle and elegant homage to the book!

Ready? (If not, scroll by fast)

(Mischief Maker Cakes, Kentucky)

Isn't this stunning? Not super obvious, but perfect for a bridal or baby shower with a Charlotte's Web twist.

Ok, back to the more cuddly characters:

(LeMar Cakes, Indonesia)

These soft colors are just like the illustrations in Peter Rabbit, and I can't get over all the details! Check out the window and door frames, the tiny duck pond in the back, and the flowery vine on the roof shingles. WOW.

Anyone else have a soft spot for the original, non-Disney Winne-the-Pooh illustrations?

(Sweet Bakes, Australia)

MELTING. Look at the 3D butterfly on Eeyore's back, and Piglet's little flowers!

Much as I love that silly ol' bear, it makes me happy to see a Pooh-less design for once, too. Gotta give some love to the side characters.

And finally, a cake that took a little artistic license with Where The Sidewalk Ends - but I know you guys are going to love it as much as I do.

First a quick reminder of what the book cover looks like:

And now, this masterpiece:

(Mike's Amazing Cakes, Washington)

YASSSSS

I am Kermit-flailing so hard, y'all. This is beautiful and magical and I will think of it every time I see the book cover from now on!

I hope these brought you smiles and happy memories, Sweets fans. Happy Sunday!

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P.S. I just found the best thing for teachers or anyone who loves Dr. Seuess:

Dr. Seuss Book Erasers (48 pack)

How sweet are these?? If I bought these (and I'm super tempted) I would always have a few in my purse to give out to random strangers, just for fun. :D

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These 9 Bakery Windows Are All The Warning You'll Ever Need

I'm always amazed by the amount of cake wrecks in shop windows. It's almost as if the bakers themselves are trying to warn us off, in an "abandon hope, all ye who enter here" kind of way.

That or they're operating a secret meth lab in back, and don't want customers wandering in.

Either way, can't say they didn't warn us!

Even Elmo is afraid to stop smiling. No sudden moves, anyone.

Nothing says, "just stack that anywhere" quite like this bakery's...pink...thing:

Are those stitches?

Alrighty, then.

Don't worry; it's probably not mold:

And these eyes do not - I repeat, do NOT - follow you when you turn around:

0.o

If you stand there long enough, I hear this shop will send someone out to loudly explain it's a sand castle, and let's see YOU do any better, thank you very much:

You must admit, the bursting confetti sprays from the "towers" are inspired.

...by something DIRTY.

heyoooooo

Someone tells me this is supposed to be a pork pie:

Appetizing.

And this is either a floating circus tent, or a cooking pot smashed on top of an octopus:

Either way, way to appeal to the masses, guys.

This next one tells the tale of Chompers, the molar-stealing clown who sends kids to their deaths on a rickety old roller coaster:

...but Chompers also raises miniature horses, so you know he has a sensitive side.

Of course, sometimes you don't need display cakes to grab attention.
Sometime you just need a cunning shop name:

That, or a cunning linguist.

Thanks to Wendee, Anna A., Becka D., Elise H., D.C., Karen, Niki B., Norah B., Mic N., & Cunnilicious Cakes, which is NOT an erotic bakery, but has apparently never googled that word.

[grin]

PS - you should probably turn on your safe search first.

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P.S. I found something super cool for your OWN windows:

Stained Glass Dragon Craft Kit

Technically it's a kit for young kids, but if you want to make one yourself, I promise I won't tell. ;)

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