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Hop to It! Easter Basket of Goodies with BloomThat!

Gold Striped Cake Truffles with BloomThat!

We are so excited to be partnering with BloomThat on these super fun Chubby Bunny Baskets for this Easter Weekend! And such a steal- only $25 right now! Such an adorable gift for an Easter dinner party, luncheon, or just fun treat for your gal pals. We absolutely loved how these turned out- aren’t they so fun?!

BloomThat pretty-Easter Egg cake truffles

In each “Easter Basket” you get 2 Sweet Lauren Cakes Chic Gold Striped Egg Truffles, 2 Compartes chocolate dipped peeps, and 2 Compartes Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs.

BloomThat Chubby Bunny Baskets with cake pops!

BloomThat pretty-Easter Egg cake truffles

Grab these bunnies while you can! Hop to it!

Find this box o’ sweet treats featured on BloomThat.

Photos by: C+N Creative

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Wedding Wednesday! Holman Ranch Real Wedding Dessert Display

Holman Ranch Rustic Chic Dessert Display

Last Spring Rachel & Matt asked us to help design a glamorous rustic chic dessert bar for their wedding at Holman Ranch, in Carmel Valley, California. If you have never been to Holman Ranch, it is one of the most beautiful wedding backdrops we have ever seen! These ethereal snapshots were captured beautifully by Erika at This Love of Yours Photography. And a delicious dinner was presented by Culinary Eye Catering.

Holman Ranch Wedding - Rustic Chic

Holman Ranch Rustic Chic Dessert Display

Holman Ranch Rustic Chic Dessert Display

Holman Ranch Rustic Chic Dessert Display

Rachel wanted to bring in elegant milk glass and crystal pedestals as well as mercury glass details. She chose her color details based on the gorgeous palette of pastel blushes, peach, and mint that her bridesmaids wore. And used some of these same elements throughout her design, including on the tables and during dinner.

Holman Ranch Wedding - Rustic Chic

Holman Ranch Rustic Chic Dessert Display

Holman Ranch Rustic Chic Dessert Display

Holman Ranch Wedding - Rustic Chic

The Marquee letters for the bride and groom added a fun touch and a bit of light to the display.

Holman Ranch Rustic Chic Dessert Display

The couple requested an assortment of cake pops and pie pops for their guests.

Holman Ranch Rustic Chic Dessert Display

Holman Ranch Rustic Chic Dessert Display

They hoped to create a “WOW” statement with this gorgeous dessert bar. They even decided on a simple pleated ruffle cake for the traditional cake cutting.

Holman Ranch Rustic Chic Dessert Display

Guests couldn’t stop raving about the dessert all night!  See more beautiful shots of this gorgeous wedding:

Holman Ranch Wedding - Rustic Chic

Holman Ranch Wedding - Rustic Chic

Holman Ranch Wedding - Rustic Chic

So many congratulations to such a wonderful couple, Rachel & Matt!

 

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FEATURED! Red, White & Grey Elephant Baby Shower Dessert Bar

We’ve been busy in our bakeshop and are just now getting around to sharing all the great things happening around us ! But don’t worry, we are back and ready to share with you all the adorable treats we have been making.

Our cake pops and pie pops have been hugely popular amongst future moms, including our owner Lauren Martin!  Lauren’s baby shower from last November was featured on On to Baby (now called The Little Umbrella) with a Sweet Winter Elephants theme! We are just now getting around to actually posting these adorable images because, well, there was a baby on the way! And as you know, they can be very distracting.  But we didn’t want to leave you hanging without these delicious images from our favorite photographer, Michele, with  Michele Beckwith Photography.

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

My wonderful friend, Sarah, and our Sweet Lauren Cakes team tied in the best elements of our company and created an unforgettable party!

Sarah was so great to put up with my husband and I through the planning process to host this adorable Red, White, & Grey Elephant themed baby shower. Sarah drew inspiration from Lauren’s due date (exactly Christmas Day!) and the theme for their baby’s room-sweet elephants. She settled on the red and white striped colors to bring a little Christmas touch into the design without being overly Christmas. And the blues for the sweet baby boy!

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

And why elephants? My husband and I travelled the world a few years ago and fell in love with these thoughtful animals while adventuring around Thailand. We fell in love with these gentle giants and spent as much time as we could around them during our last weeks of travel. It seemed only natural that our first baby would fall in love with the elephants as well. What could be a cuter symbol of our hopes for his future adventures?!

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

The showstopper was a cake made by Katrice, one of the SLC decorators. It was two tiers with moist lemon cake filled with mascarpone and local honey and then dark chocolate fudge cake with salted caramel buttercream and caramel on the top tier. Is this not the cutest?!

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

My fabulous team at Sweet Lauren Cakes also helped plan and arrange the awesome dessert display featuring: cake pops, pie pops, a custom cake, krispy pops, and cookies!  They came up with all the cute display ideas and tiny details that made it all come together.  Seasonal flavors such as gingerbread spice and pumpkin stole the show along side our classic vanilla bean and red velvet. Our pie pops were made with our custom red and white striped lollipop sticks that you can order from us too! It was a great way to tie in family using Lauren’s grandmother’s secret recipe and everyone enjoyed them.

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

***All of display items were provided by Sweet Lauren Cakes and are available for rental or purchase for your own party! The red and white striped lollipop sticks are also now available for purchase in our SHOP  (6” or 8″ packages of 25 sticks). We had these specially manufactured just for us, so keep an eye out for new colors coming soon!

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

 

 

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Holiday Cake Pop Stocking Stuffers for Family and Friends

It’s that time of year again and we are getting ready to stuff stockings with all the fun goodies that we have here at Sweet Lauren Cakes!

We have gathered a few of our favorite cake pop holiday designs to share with you as well as some of our new items! You can find most of these tasty treats in our SHOP!

Santa cake pops

Aren’t these Santa Cake Pops adorable? Recently featured in Williams Sonoma, they have been the hit of the holidays! A great option for kids and adults alike. Need a special gift for a co-worker or a favorite client? Everyone loves to see Santa show up at their door! And who doesn’t love Red Velvet?

Peppermint Cake pops

If you love Andes Mints, you’ll love these Candy Cane cake pops. They have a delicious crunch from the crushed candy cane on top and serious peppermint chocolate cake inside.  A perfect treat Christmas morning!

Christmas Tree Cake Pops

Get festive with these Chocolate Christmas Tree Cake Pops!

Vanilla Bean Snowman Cake Pops

Snowmen are just the cutest!

christmas - gingerbread house

Around here everyone gets really excited when we start baking up our gingerbread cake- it’s hugely popular! We sometimes end up making Gingerbread cake all the way through Valentine’s Day-clients love it that much! These Gingerbread – Gingerbread Houses are the perfect way to get the sweet and spicy flavor this holiday!

And for your DIY employees, friends and coworkers- our Cake Pop Kit features all of our original ingredients along with everything you need to make fabulous cake pops just like us. We even enclose a very detailed instruction booklet with step by step photos. It’s the most comprehensive kit on the market.

Sweet Lauren Cake Pop Kits

So what are you waiting for?! Now that you have lots of brilliant ideas for cake pop gifts -Get stuffing !

Red Velvet or Chocolate Cake Pop Stocking Stuffers

 

 

 

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Inspired Wedding Photo Shoot with Cake Pops and Pie Pops!

We are so very excited to share with you photos from out “Notebook” inspired photo shoot we created this past June!

The concept for our shoot came after many hours in the kitchen chatting about our cheesy love for the movie “The Notebook”, and mainly, Ryan Gosling :)

Ever since we created our pie pops, Lauren has been excited to see them displayed in our custom stand which happens to be perfect for weddings as it resembles a tiered wedding cake.  The rustic nature of the pies combined with our elegant stand came together as the perfect representation of the love story of a country boy and a city girl.

A Grand Tiered Pie Pop and Cotton Candy Display on the back of a Vintage Yellow Truck

We incorporated light pink puffs of cotton candy since Allie and Noah met at the county fair.

Does it get any sweeter than heart shaped pies?

Once the idea was there, we sought a venue with the same feeling.  What we found when we toured Campovida seriously impressed, a gorgeous organic farm and vineyard with elegant structures and beautiful grounds with rose gardens and weeping willow trees.  It was perfect!

Cake Pop Display under Campovida’s arbor with flowing golden fabric and custom ribbon and cotton backdrop

Pink ombre dipped cake pops accented with “watercolored” flower detail cake pops (a nod to Allie’s love of painting.)

 

Cake Pops with hand painted dogwood flower details.

We knew instantly we wanted to work with Michele Beckwith for her amazing way with light and capturing those special moments.

A vintage dining table and chairs under the arbor with oversized glamorous chandeliers

Vintage place-settings and mini cake pedestals with monogrammed cake pops for each guest. Wouldn’t you love to have a wedding dinner here?!

Our bride “Allie” with a heart shaped pie pop. We love how it mimicked the heart shape of her dress!

“Noah and Allie” sharing a kiss under the willows.

Campovida honey favors tied with custom tags and cake pop “honey dippers”, yes, those are cake pops :)

Head over to the gorgeous feature on Ruffle Blog HERE for more loveliness!

Our wonderful contributing vendors:

Cake Pops and Pie Pops: Sweet Lauren Cakes

Photographer: Michele Beckwith Photography

Event Coordinator: Ryder Sloan Events

Venues: Annadel Estate Winery and Campovida

Florist: Alicia K Designs

Make-Up and Hair: Marisa Perel

Paper Goods: Aerialist Press

Place Setting Rentals: Frances Lane

Furniture Rentals: Milk Glass Vintage, and BluePrint Studios

Gowns: And Something Blue

 

 

 

 

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Sweet Lauren Holiday Pies

Get Excited! Introducing…………………. Sweet Lauren Holiday Pies!

Sweet Lauren Caramel Bourbon Pecan Pie

Sweet Lauren Caramel Bourbon Pecan Pie

Yes, that’s right – a WHOLE Pie!  Just for yourself, or you can share. Up to you- we won’t tell!

Sweet Lauren Apple Cinnamon Pie with Classic Lattice Crust

Sweet Lauren Apple Cinnamon Pie with Classic Lattice Crust

With three enticing delicious flavors to choose from, you’re sure to find a favorite!

Apple Cinnamon– Biting into a slice of this pie is like biting into the holidays. Cinnamon, butter,and vanilla bean simmer with a delicious variety of apples under a thick Texas cream cheese crust. The depth of the flavor in this butter crust highlights every sweet/tart bite!

Caramel Bourbon Pecan: We love our pecan pies with extra pecans, a scoop of caramel, and a dash of Kentucky bourbon to bring out that nutty rich gooey flavor. The top of the pie sets with a nice crunch and compliments the flaky Texas cream cheese crust. This southern favorite is at the top of everyone’s dessert wish list!

Maple Pumpkin: We found that even people that don’t love pumpkin pie, love this one! The rich flavor of pumpkin, butter, maple and holiday spices tantalize the mouth and fill the tummy! The cream cheese crust makes every bite mouthwatering!

Sweet Lauren Maple Pumpkin Pie

Sweet Lauren Maple Pumpkin Pie

All can be purchased through our online shop HERE, by calling (415.371.9380) or by emailing us ([email protected] /* */ ).

***Our pies are currently available for pick up or delivery ONLY within the Bay Area.

The last day to order to receive in time for your Thanksgiving feast will be Sunday, November 24th.  We’ll have two time slots for pick ups at our kitchen on Thanksgiving Eve, 12-3:00PM and 4-5:30PM so they’re super fresh for the next day’s festivities!  Order today to schedule your time and let us handle the desserts this year so you can kick back and watch Christmas Vacation with a slice of pie!

Sweet Lauren Pie Pops

Sweet Lauren Pie Pops

With the whole pies taken care of, don’t forget our pie pops as great updates on a traditional dessert. A great treat to take to holiday parties or a little dessert on a stick for the kids, our pie pops come in a variety of fillings: Apple~Cinnamon, Caramel Pecan, Cranberry Cinnamon, Peach, Cherry, Strawberry/Rhubarb, Holiday Pumpkin, and Blackberry-Blueberry.  And Lauren’s grandmother’s cream cheese crust is the perfect buttery flaky compliment.

These are available by the dozen and in addition to being available for pick up or delivery within the Bay Area, the pie pops can ship to your family and friends across the US- order yours HERE today!!!

Now, off to have some pie for breakfast- no judgement okay? :)

 

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Cake Pops for a Glam Cliff House Wedding

Recently we were hired to make cake pops for a couple that were so much fun during their tasting, we knew their wedding would be an awesome party!  When we got the photos back below, they proved us right!

Close-up of a white cake pop stand decked out in glammy rhinestones!

Close-up of a white cake pop stand decked out in glammy rhinestones!

Another glitzy view!

Another glitzy view!

During our experience making cake pops, we’ve found many uses for them at weddings.  They’ve been cute and yummy take-away favors for the guests, in lieu of a traditional cake, as escort cards for the table seating chart, and even as a unique element to a dessert display.  But this couple had other plans in mind for the cake pops.  We think cake pops as microphones take the cake, so to speak!

The bride and groom rocking out with their cake pops!

The bride and groom rocking out with their cake pops!

This rockin affair was held at the classic San Francisco Cliff House restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean and was photographed by North Point Photo.

 

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Cake Pops and Pie Pops Featured at Unveiled!

This year’s Unveiled event was held at City View at the Metreon overlooking downtown San Francisco.  It featured tons of fantastic Bay Area wedding professionals and even a runway show featuring Vera Wang’s latest Spring 2014 Bridal Collection, gorgeous and such a fun girls night out!

Custom white three tiered cake pop stand with chevron backdrop

Custom white three tiered cake pop stand with chevron backdrop

We showcased our yummy desserts, cake pops in red velvet, salted caramel, and vanilla bean and also pie pops in strawberry-rhubarb, blackberry-blueberry, and apple-cinnamon.  Something for everyone!

Lots of delicious pie pops displayed in mason jars with sugar

Lots of delicious pie pops displayed in mason jars with sugar

A modern twist on wedding desserts!

A modern twist on wedding desserts!

Custom chalkboard flavor signs to entice your tastebuds!

Custom chalkboard flavor signs to entice your tastebuds!

 

Heart shaped strawberry-rhubarab pie pops, delish!

Heart shaped strawberry-rhubarab pie pops, delish!

The lovely Jenna Hesse with JennaBeth Photography was there shooting and captured these fantastic shots of our display!

 

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Supergroom Cake Pops!

For this 2012 Always RSVP wedding, we created an elegant “almost” all white display of cake pops with various white toppings.  We suggested a small white cutting cake for the top of the stand to keep the cake cutting tradition alive.  And the bride even had a special surprise cake pop made for her groom!

Our custom tiered white cake pop stand decorated with flowers in lieu of a traditional cake.

Our custom tiered white cake pop stand decorated with flowers in lieu of a traditional cake.

Supergroom cake pop!

Supergroom cake pop!

What better way to show your groom he’s the best and mightiest?!

 

Photos by Bruce Forrester Photography

 

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Half Moon Bay Wedding Cake Pop Dessert Display!

A few months ago we created pastel shimmery display of cupcakes and cake pops at the Oceano Hotel in Half Moon Bay.  The wedding was for one of our fellow industry professionals and we felt honored that she chose us for the desserts for her special day, as we do with all of our lovely couples!

Custom wedding cake pop and cupcake display

Custom wedding cake pop and cupcake display

With a growing inventory of cake pedestals, custom wood stands, platters, risers, etc., we’re happy to rent any of these items out and help customize a fabulous dessert display for you and your guests.

Close-up of our display stand which we have in many sizes!

Close-up of our display stand which we have in many sizes!

Although we love working on the highly custom cake pops, (Nintendo characters, the cast of Scooby Doo, etc.)  in our opinion, sometimes the most beautiful displays are made up the more simple, clean lines with just a touch of shimmer and a sweet topping!

Gold shimmered cake pops with white drizzle and pastel pink with classic white nonpareils

Gold shimmered cake pops with white drizzle and pastel pink with classic white nonpareils

Gray pops with a white drizzle and pastel purple pops with sweet white nonpareils

Gray pops with a white drizzle and pastel purple pops with sweet white nonpareils

Our stands are most classic in painted white but we also have natural wood stained stands for a more rustic look as well!

Our stands are most classic in painted white but we also have natural wood stained stands for a more rustic look as well!

All photos here by the talented Bay Area photographer Augie Chang.

And stay tuned for more wedding posts to follow this week.  We have lots of yummy images to share with you!

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