In the Spotlight: Cake Central

So we've decided to make Mondays a day to spotlight great cake-related websites.  These are websites we frequently visit to learn new things, read some fun stuff, or purchase supplies.

Our first "In the Spotlight" website is Cake Central.



This website is dear to our hearts as it was the first one we became members of as we began our travel down the road of cake decorating.  Cake Central is called "the world's largest social network for cake decorators" and as such is a wealth of resources and information for everything cake-related.  Need an idea for a cake design?  Go to Cake Central's "Galleries".

Need a tried-and-true recipe for a cake?  Go to Cake Central's "Recipes" page.  Need advice on how to do something for a cake?  Go to Cake Central's "Forums" and create a discussion on the topic in question.  You'll be pleasantly surprised at how many people are willing to help you in a tough spot.  We cakesters are a kind and generous bunch.  :)

There are also links to classes, shopping, contests, articles, news, and so much more.  And best of all, in March of 2010, Cake Central launched their very own magazine.  It has only been a year and there have been some kinks along the way, but the magazine is a great source for tutorials, recipes, product reviews, and industry news.  A subscription runs $60 for a year of 12 issues with free shipping within the United States.  The magazine is also available at select cake decorating shops throughout the country so click here to see if you can get it in your state.  We have a subscription but we can also get a copy at our local cake decorating shop, Sweet N Fancy.

The most recent issue of Cake Central Magazine.

So whether you are a novice or master cake decorator, if you are not a member of Cake Central (which, BTW, is free) then you need to head over there now and become one!

Happy baking!
Christina & Meghan