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2013: A Year of Cake in Review

12.31.13

2013 has been quite a year!

New Year

I made a lot of cake, ate a lot of sugary treats, got a puppy (and promptly dressed him up as a hot dog), and I got engaged! Not pictured but noteworthy: buying a house, making lots of oboe reeds.

Here are some of your favorite recipes from 2013:

Dark Chocolate Speculoos Truffle-Cake

Dark Chocolate Speculoos Truffle Cake

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies

Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies

Vanilla Cake

Fluffy White Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Vegan Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

Vegan Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

Nutella Layer Cake

Nutella Layer Cake

Peanut butter dog treats

Peanut Butter Dog Treats

 

And here are some of mine:

Pumpkin-Layer-Cake

Pumpkin Layer Cake with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Peanut-Butter-Rice-Krispies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Birthday-Cake-Oreo-Cupcakes

Funfetti Birthday Cake Oreo Cupcakes

Double Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls

Double Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls

Mocha Chip Espresso Cupcakes

Mocha Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Espresso Buttercream Frosting

Malted-Chocolate-Cake

Dark Chocolate Cake with Malted Chocolate Frosting

Overall, I’d say it’s been a pretty good year. How could it not be, when it was filled with cake and awesome readers like you? Thanks for all of your comments and kind words. They made my year. Happy New Year to you and yours!

Love,
Natasha

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34 Comments · Holiday

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  1. honeywhatscooking says

    December 31, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    congrats on the engagement. You really can pursue professional baking, your work is gorgeous.. I especially love the purple and white cake. Happy New Year Natasha.

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      January 3, 2014 at 11:30 am

      Thanks, that’s a favorite of mine too.

      Reply
  2. Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says

    December 31, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    Ohhh I love these posts – Its nice to see how much was accomplished in a year in terms of favorite recipes, so much goodness! Happy new year 2014! xo

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      January 3, 2014 at 11:30 am

      Thanks, Kammie! Happy New Year!

      Reply
  3. Ashley says

    January 1, 2014 at 10:33 am

    Oh my gosh your puppy! I love the hot dog photo : ) haha Makes me smile!

    I always love looking at your cakes – they are just so so gorgeous! Happy new year!!

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      January 3, 2014 at 11:31 am

      Thanks, Ashley! Happy New Year!

      Reply
  4. Nicole @ Vanilla and Beans says

    January 2, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    Happy new year, Natasha!
    Oh wow! You’ve had quite a year! I always love to see pictures of your pup 🙂 And your cakes are beyond gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      January 3, 2014 at 11:31 am

      Thanks, Nicole! We do love our pups, don’t we?

      Reply
  5. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

    January 2, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    A year of cake HAS to be a good year 🙂 I hope 2014 is even BETTER for you!11

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      January 3, 2014 at 11:31 am

      Agreed, cake is never a bad thing! Happy New Year, Ashley!

      Reply
  6. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

    January 3, 2014 at 2:54 am

    What a delicious year! Cheers to an even sweeter 2014!

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      January 3, 2014 at 11:32 am

      Thanks for stopping by, Bianca! Happy New Year!

      Reply
  7. Asmita says

    January 3, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    Hi Natasha,
    Congratulations on your engagement! Your cakes are beautiful! Loved each and every one of them!

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      January 4, 2014 at 3:27 pm

      Thanks, Asmita!

      Reply
  8. Monica says

    January 3, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    Happy New Year! “A year of cake” is the best kind of year in review I’ve seen yet. These pics are beautiful because the cakes and treats are truly amazing. Congrats on your engagement – here’s to a stellar 2014!

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      January 7, 2014 at 11:37 am

      Thanks so much, Monica! Happy New Year!

      Reply
  9. Jenn@eatcakefordinner says

    January 5, 2014 at 11:06 pm

    OMG. Everything looks so vibrant and delicious.

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      January 7, 2014 at 11:37 am

      Thanks, Jenn!

      Reply
  10. Erika says

    January 7, 2014 at 11:56 am

    You are quite literally a cake goddess! Do you mind if I suggest a name change for your blog? 😉

    But seriously–SUCH GOOD PICTURES. AND BEAUTIFULLY STYLED SWEETS. If I could give out blog grades, I would give you an off-the-charts A+++ in both categories. Congrats on another year of phenomenal blogging! I’m excited to see what comes out of your kitchen in 2014 🙂

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      January 8, 2014 at 10:51 pm

      Thanks, Erika! You are always so sweet. I will give serious consideration to “cake goddess!”

      Reply
  11. Josies Frozen Yogurt says

    January 8, 2014 at 1:33 am

    You have shared such an amazing list of recipes. Liked them, hope you will continue sharing and keep up the good work. Many Thanks and Best of Luck.

    Reply
  12. Amy says

    January 19, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    I just found your blog through your gorgeous Pink Almond Party Cake on Foodgawker. From your stunning photos alone, I can already tell you’re an incredibly talent baker! Congratulations on such a successful year, and I’m sure 2014 will be even better for you! (P.S. I played oboe in high school — those reeds were awfully hard to shape perfectly!)

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      January 19, 2014 at 11:50 pm

      Thanks so much, Amy! It’s really nice to meet a fellow oboe playing food blogger!

      Reply
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