Sunrise Creations Blog

Cake Pops are all the rage at the moment.  They are fabulous looking little morsels of cake on a stick which is how they get their name.  They were invented by Bakerella, a clever American baker whose work was noticed by Martha Stewart.  Once she appeared on the Martha Stewart show there was no stopping her.  Cake Pops took the world by storm.

The cake pops are highly decorated and look like little works of art once they are done. They are a stand out feature on any dessert table.

Here are a few of my favourite Easter inspired cake pops.  

The first two designs are by Bakerella, queen of cake pops.  The next two are by Natalie's Cake Pops. I found the last.ones at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.

You can see what I mean about these little cakes being mini works of art, can't you?

I don't know that I will be making cake pops this Easter but I might dream of them!

Wishing you a very happy Easter season to you and your family.

I love Easter.  Despite its religious significance, to me Easter always means children and lots of childlike fun for everyone.

I love the egg hunts and the bunny footprints around the garden.  I love the crazy hats the school children make and parade in each year.  I love the baskets and I love the decorated eggs.

Above all, I love the brilliant dessert tables that some creative people are able to put together. 

Aren't they lovely?

The top dessert table is for the grown ups - well, for the girls, anyway.  Who could resist Easter in Paris?  This table is by Laura's Little Table and was featured in The Party Press.

The middle table I spotted on Pinterest, pinned on the Catch My Party page.  I love the colour and layout of the table.

The last is by Sleek Shindigs and was shown at P is For Party .  It's the dessert table waiting for the children when they finish their egg hunt.

What will you do this Easter?  Games, parties and dessert tables sound great to me.

Gingerbread men might have originated within the court of Queen Elizabeth the 1st, but you don’t need to be royalty to enjoy this tasty and decorative Christmas treat.  You don’t even need to be a grown up.

Baking and decorating Gingerbread men, and ladies too of course, make tasty baubles for the Christmas tree, a great gift for the teacher or the neighbours, and a fun activity for kids of all ages, after all, everyone is a kid at Christmas?

If you are a traditionalist, you can’t go past an old fashioned gingerbread cutter with basic decorations, but don’t be afraid to funk it up a little if you are more modern in your taste. You can decorate or dress your gingerbread people to represent family members, a cookie version of the popular ‘My Family” stickers if you will.  Royal icing in white is the most popular decoration, but you can colour the icing, or use dried fruit, silver cachous, chocolate buttons or just about anything you like to make your tasty little family come to gingerbread life.

The dough can be cut into any shape you like, and stars are popular as well as festive. Ninjabread men are a tongue in cheek version of the old favourite, and great for the family with active little ninja’s. 

If you don’t have a family recipe or favourite cook book to consult, thousands of versions can be found online.  You are sure to find one that takes your fancy.  You might like to try the Gingerbread Men recipe from The Australian Women's Weekly.

Making and decorating gingerbread as a family is a fun tradition you can start at any age, and a priceless memory to create for your kids that outlasts the lolly high and plastic toys.