Romance Is Wrecked

It's that time again, gang: "Resurrect Romance Week," aka six months after Valentine's Day, when we're to contemplate reigniting "the spark" with our better halves. (You know, that person currently hogging the remote and scratching his/her unmentionables.)

Sometimes, it's difficult.

(Note how I didn't say "hard.")

Others, it's darned near impossible.

But remember, six months ago, you probably gave said person one of these cakes...

...and there was probably a reason! 
(I just realized if you read these from right to left, it's the story of either a totally disastrous or highly successful first date.)

Maybe it was that cute sound she made when she kissed you...

"MAUH!!!!"

Or the way he whispered sweet nothings in your ear.

[whispering] "Huuuuuuge."

Maybe it was the way she rocked a pushup bra...

"Too close. Alittletooclose!"

Or the way he did his sexy dance.

[clown nose honking]

Whatever it was, my friends, just remember, it was something. And you should, uh, remember that.

Thanks to Julianne B., Greg F., Carolyn S., Kate M., Steven H., Angela B., Morgan W., & Lisa G. for proving romance isn't dead; it just needs some cake.

And because you never know when you might need a spare pair…

Instant Underpants!

From my other blog, Epbot:

The Fault In Our Sweets

There's another new cake trend sweeping social media, and it's definitely winning me over:

(Mariana Arrizón, Brazil)

Aw yeeeeeeah. Gimmie.

These are called Fault Line cakes, and they're distant cousins to geode cakes. They have similar jagged cracks in the icing to create the illusion that you're looking into the cake, only instead of sugar crystals, Fault Line cakes are packed with all sorts of things.

(The Cake Barn, Louisiana)

Like candied lemons!

Or gummi bears:

(Elle Sweet Shoppe, Ontario)

Or teeny little hamburger macarons:

(Macarons By Mo, Washington)

That's what makes Fault Lines so fun: you never know WHAT you're going to see in one.

 I mean, just look at this:

(Susie Makes Custom Cakes, Texas)

The tiger mosaic is made up of sprinkles! If you go to Susie's IG account, you can watch her put it together, one sprinkle at a time. Incredible!

Here's a rare double Fault Line with a fun stripey interior:

(Cakes By Dae, Colorado)

And one with Homer's favorite snack:

(All Mai Loving, Argentina)

Mmmm. Donuts.

Lots of great colors in this sprinkle-licious mermaid design:

(Lux Cakes and Cookies, Australia)

Then some delicate flowers and butterflies on this one:

(Shruti's Cake Addiction, online classes)

 I'm pretty predictable, though, so if given the choice I will always go for the pastel rainbow pom-poms:

(Cake Shosh, hobby baker)

ALWAYS.

Seriously, this cake is SO FUN, and the dark chocolate sets it off perfectly!

And speaking of rainbow pom poms:

Rainbow Pom Pom Garland Kit

I hope these gave you a smile, everyone, and that your Sunday is extra Sweet.

And from my other blog, Epbot: