Bring on 2010!

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A year ago I made this cake:

I had no idea what I was doing at the time but I knew I had to start somewhere.

One year, 52 weekends (yes they were mostly all booked) and over 150 cakes made, I have grown tremedously!
Thank you for a wonderful year, it has been amazing. I can't believe how well things have taken off, the response is overwhelming at times but I always find a way to get it done. One thing I have definitly learned is to PLAN, PLAN, PLAN (I thought I knew this one, well being a teacher and all) 3 am emergency baking is not fun! And when it comes to a deadline and you're in a jam, people who you never would have thought to call for help, come to the rescue! (Thanks Mom, Col and Mrs. Mossor)
 
Thank you to all my clients who have let me into your families to celebrate the most precious moments in your life. I feel truly blessed.

2010 will be the year of Sweet Treats, I have a lot of new things in the works, some that have even surprised me! It's such an exciting time and I couldn't be more Thankful!

Enjoy a safe and wonderful New Year!

Merry Christmas

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Finally gettting to post my holiday treats from the last few days: Christmas was low key this year, very relaxing, it's been so busy this year it was nice to have a few slow days to actually enjoy the holidays. Merry Christmas!

Frosty the Snowman, All edible.

He brought a lot of fun and good cheer to Christmas dinner, especially late in the evening ( Let's just say his head was passed around!)

Christmas Eve Cupcake Set-up, Adorned with Fondant Initials, presents, stocking, and holly leaves.

Flavors included: Snickers, Vanilla with Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate with Chocolate Ganche, and Peppermint Patty.

Thanks for an amazing year but I'm ready for 2010 and all it brings!

Happy "Holly"days!

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30th Birthday Kegger!

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While 18 inches of snow was falling here in Philadelphia, I was making this Philadelphia Brewing Company Keg Cake made for an avid brewer.

Cake was made of 5 Layers of Vanilla and Chocolate Cakes with Chocolate and Peanut Butter Buttercream Fillings, covered in Chocolate Ganache and decorated in fondant.

HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY TIM, I hope you enjoyed your Kegger!

A Festive Birthday for Holly

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One of the teachers at my school celebrated her birthday this week. Ironically her name is Holly. These cupcakes are Vanilla with Chocolate Ganache filling, topped with Chocolate Buttercream and Festive fondant Holly Leaves. The birthday girl got a Jumbo Personalized Cupcake all to herself.

Happy Birthday Holly, you work so hard all year round, you really deserve it!

Kids Cakes Galore!

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I did 2 repeat kids cake recently, they are just so fun to make!

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Cake and Smash Cake

Inside; Vanilla and Chocolate Layers of cake with Whipped Chocolate Ganche and Chocolate Buttercream fillings. Decorated in Fondant.

Happy 1st Birthday Logan!

3-D Thomas the Train Cake

Inside; Chocolate Chip Cake with Chocolate Buttercream. Decorated with Fondant.

Happy 2nd Birthday Peter!

Christmas Orders

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Christmas is only 24 days away. Get your Christmas orders in NOW, the holidays are booking up fast. Orders are based on a first come, first serve basis.  Due to my solo act, I limit the number of orders I take a week. Get them in now and secure your spot. Happy Holidays!

Ultimate Philadelphia Cake

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This cake was made for an Ultimate Phillies Fan for his 30th birthday. We added all the elements that Matt loves, baseball, Cheesesteaks and Guinness. The bottom tier is Vanilla Butter cake with Peanut Butter Fluff and Chocolate Buttercreams, the Baseball Diamond is chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream, while the baseball on top was Vanilla Butter Cake as well.

All decorations are edible.

 On top we added the signatures of Matt's wife, kids* ( it should say Joe not Jon, I goofed* Sorry Matt!), and puppy to the baseball!

I got a nice note from Jenn, Matt's wife reguarding the cake:

Jen - your work is great. It is obvious how much time you spend on each cake and the passion you have to make the cake perfect. We absolutely LOVED it!! The cake was amazing! To look at and to eat! Everyone immediately stopped to see the cake when they came in and couldn't stop saying how awesome it looked. And Matt loved it too. The cheesesteak was perfect! Matt and Caitlin shared it ha! Oh and the cake....yum yum yum!! The peanut butter cake was just so delicious!!

Thank you thank you thank you thank you!!! You added such a great piece to Matt's surprise party

Happy Birthday Matt, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Jackpot!

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This Slot Machine was created for a friend's mother for her 85th birthday. She loves to gamble in Atlantic City so we thought the best way to represent her personality is to create a slot machine out of cake.

Everything is completely edible. Inside is vanilla pound with traditional chocolate buttercream, covered and decorated with fondant. The coins are chocolate also.

I hope this cake brings you some luck at the slots, Happy Birthday!

Very Thankful

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I could not be more thankful for everyone who has supported and encouraged my baking endeavors.Take the time today, and everyday, to thank the people who made a significant difference in your life and continue to be a driving force through-out the year. Happy Thanksgiving, now Let's eat some PIE!

I made a few pies this year, not my best work (I just can't get pies right, plus I was swamped with orders so they were slacking). The pumpkin and coconut were made by me, while the Apple Streusel was made by my wonderful friend Christina. She is a pie Connesuir, her pies are amazing! We have decided to stick with what we are both best at and just trade baked goods for special occasions and that is FINE with me!

We loved it Christina, Thanks!!

More from Erin and Nate

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I just got some professional pictures of my work from Erin and Nate's Wedding. I couldn't be happier with the results!

Here is a Collage I made.

Upper Darby Reunion

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This cake was made for one of the teachers at my school who was having her 35th Reunion. She gave me free range with design. The school's letters were copied and hand- carved, as well as the color scheme.

Everything is edible, even the plaque on top.

Inside is Vanilla Pound with Layers of Vanilla Buttercream and Fresh Raspberry Puree.

Happy 35th Reunion Upper Darby Class of 1974!

New Design

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As I update my new design, thank you for being patient as I work out a few kinks.

Check out my Ordering Inforamtion sections to the RIGHT------>

There you will find all the information you need to order cakes, cupcakes, and cookie favors.

Thanks- Jen

Diva Girl!

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Diva Cupcakes made for a little girls 5th birthday party. I was re-living my childhood as I was making these cute fondant toppers. Complete with flowers, diva stamped disks, lipstick, nailpolish, bows, and purses. Did I mention how much I LOVE doing little girls cakes!

All Together and Ready to go!

The True Diva Package!

Olivia's own special Cupcake

Olivia Nail polish!

Inside was Tye-Dye Vanilla Cake with Pink and Purple Dyed Vanilla Buttercream.

Sprinkled with Sugar Pearls and Edible Glitter for a Fabulous Effect any Diva would Demand!

Happy 5th Birthday Olivia!

Congrats Jess!

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One of our Building Subs recently got a contracted position in the school so I thought I would congratulate her with a Cake.

Vanilla Butter Cake with Peanut Butter Fluff Buttercream and Chocolate Buttercream Fillings. Topped with Chocolate Ganache.

Congrats and Good Luck Jess!

80th Birthday Celebration

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I was asked to create a Giant Cupcake Tower for a sweet woman's 80th birthday party last week. She had told me she loved fall and fall colors along with christian elements. I did my best to create a masterpiece that represented her as best I could. I was really happy with how it turned out.

This was my biggest single order to date: 225 cupcakes with a Topper cake. Many, many  hours of work but it was all worth it. Thanks to my mom and my uncle who helped make this delivery possible. (it had to travel to MD).

Here is the Cutting cake, without the "80" topper.

After the event Jo-ann,The birthday girl, emailed me and had this to say:

Boyoboy!! What a party! Everything was wonderful and your cake was the centerpiece of everything. Everyone just stared and stared and many exclaimed what a good idea it was. It was simply beautiful and it tasted just as wonderful as it looked. I wasn't very specific with you as to what I wanted, but you just seemed to read my mind and everything was just gorgeous.

We put the cake in the center of the room all by itself on a raised round table. Wow! What a picture it made! Thanks for all your efforts and the beauty you created.

Happy Birthday Joann, I am so Glad you liked it.

Groom's Cake

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Even after a disappointing finish in the World Series, life in Philadelphia had to go on. Only a true fan would welcome the Cap of the Fallen Phillies into his Rehearsal Dinner.

This Groom's cakes is made of Vanilla Cake, filled with Vanilla Buttercream, covered and decorated in Fondant. This was my first Baseball Cap cake and it was a lot of fun to do. I have a feeling it will not be my last!

* Cupcake Bouquet were also made for the party but my camera died before I got a shot, Hopefully they will send me some pictures.

Congrats to the new Mr. and Mrs. Schiller!

Have a SWEET Halloween

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Halloween is one of my Favorite Holidays. Ever Since I can remember I always had a hand in making my costumes along with my mom and grandmom. This year my costume was a toast to my dear grandmother who passed earlier this year. She taught me how to bake and sew. She would have really gotten a kick out of this one!

After searching online for a fun costume I decided to take matters into my own hands and create a Cupcake Costume all my own. After hours of sewing, gluing and stuffing with burns all over my fingers, the creation was a masterpiece, Well Kinda! haha
Unfortunately, not much movement was made once inside, and it's not the best for crowded places but it was still fun!
I painted my face like a fairy because I just love Face-paint and it makes me feel like a kid again!

Advertisement on the back. One day when I have my own shop, I will make my employees wear this and hand out cupcakes on the street! haha

Happy Halloween!!

For Costume Directions Email me at sweetsbyjen@gmail.com!

Princess Birthday

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After 4 Phillies Phanatic Cakes this week it was refreshing to do some cute Princess Cupcakes. These Cupcakes Spell out "Happy Birthday Avery" They are adorned with Princess crowns, wands, butterflies, and flowers with extra sparkling dragess and edible glitter.

A Special Egg-less Jumbo Cupcake for Avery.

Kids Cakes (especially girly ones) are my favorite to do. The look on the child's face is Price-less!

The first thing they do is try to touch it,haha. It's so rewarding to share in their special days and help make wonderful memories for them.

Happy Birthday Avery!!! I hope you had a Wonderful Birthday!

Phillies Phever

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Philadelphia is ready for another RED OCTOBER!

As long as the Phillies are in the playoffs I will be offering a 10% discount on all Philadelphia Phillies related Cakes and Cupcakes. Orders and pick-up must be made during the time the Phillies are in the playoffs.

New Fall Cupcake Flavors include:

• Pumpkin Cream Cheese
• Apples and Cinnamon with Cream Cheese Icing

Now Taking Halloween and Thanksgiving orders.

Mr and Mrs. Panek

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My first wedding was done as a gift for two great friends of Randy and I. The design was months in the making and it ended up exceeding both mine and Erin's expectations. The cupcake tree was made up of 100 cupcakes in assorted flavors including: Strawberry Cheesecake, Orange Creamsicle, Oreo Cookies and Cream, and Pumpkin Cream Cheese. The flowers on top of the cupcakes and cutting cake were made of fondant and purely edible. The decorative flowers are all fresh flowers used to complete the design. 

6" top Cutting Cake for the Couple to taste together. (No smashing here! It was too pretty to get messy)

To the new Mr. and Mrs. Panek, may your beers be hoppy and your cupcakes always sweet. Here's to a wonderful new life together, we love you both!

More pictures coming soon!

Breakfast at Tiffany's Bridal Shower

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Breakfast at Tiffany's Themed Wedding Shower complete with a Tiffany's Box Cake. Inside is Vanilla Cake with a Chocolate Raspberry Mousse and Fresh Raspberries. Covered and Decorated with Fondant and hand-sculpted accents. Monogram is hand-painted, Bow and Brooch were custom designed for this cake.

My First Edible Brooch made to add some extra sparkle to this Fabulous Cake.

Rowing on Empty!

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Well, Rowing on Empty Full, made an impressive finish in 2nd place with a 0.02 finish that separated us from first place. After a long, hard struggle, we pulled through and made it to the end "out of nowhere" as the commentator would say. It was the first year we participated in this event and it was a tremendous showing. We hope to be able to be a top contender next year but as of now, it was the cupcakes that got us through the last leg of the race! (Or that's just what I tell myself!)




It was a great day for racing, and an even better day for Cupcakes!



Thanks for all my support!

Philly Dragon Boat Festival

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Sweet Treats Cupcakes will be present at the Philadelphia Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday October 3rd. The race takes place from 8am-6pm on Kelly Drive. Stop by Tent #175 to enjoy some cupcakes and cheer on our team: Rowing on Empty! For more information visit: http://www.philadragonboatfestival.com/

A True Irish Event

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This past weekend was my Uncle Bobby's 60th Birthday along with my Aunt Nancy (his wife's) 58th Birthday. We decked everything out with an Irish flair.

The Cupcake Tower was made with over 100 assorted cupcakes and a Kilt themed top cake.

Top Cake was Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Buttercream Filling, covered and decorated with Fondant. The 60 was hand rolled and sculpted out of Gum-paste.

Cupcake Flavors include:

• Coffee flavored Cupcake with Chocolate Ganche Filling topped with Bailey's Irish Cream Buttercream
•  Vanilla with Orange Creamsicle
• Vanilla with Chocolate Ganache Filling and Nutella Buttercream
• Oreo Cookies and Cream
• Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache Filling and Topped with Peanut Butter Buttercream
• Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Ganache Filling and Topped with Peanut Butter Buttercream

All adorned with Irish themed Fondant and Royal Icing decorations.

 Happy 60th Birthday Uncle Bobby!

Aunt Nancy's Cake picture are coming soon.....

Tea Party

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A Sweet Tea Cup Cake made for a Bridal Shower this past weekend, Inside the cake is Butter Yellow filled with both Peanut Butter Fluff Buttercream and Chocolate Ganache. Coated in White Chocolate Ganache and Fondant

Saucer is covered in Fondant, Handle is made of gum-paste and the Lipton Tea Bag is made of paper.

We Are.....Penn State!

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Penn State Cookies made for a Bridal Shower this weekend. I loved incorporating the Penn State Spirit while still keeping a Sophisticated Style with these Favor Cookies. They are Sugar cookies decorated with fondant and adorned with the couples monogram for a personal touch!

A Nittany Lion Paw for a real Penn State Touch!

Good Bye Summer

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I'm enjoying the last few days of summer at the beach before the hectic school year starts.

I made Whoopie Pies as a nice Beach Treat, (they are two chocolate cakes with a marshmallow buttercream filling, I added Strawberries to these ones! YUM)

Enjoying our last days of Summer!

 To all my fellow teachers, enjoy your last few days kid-free, I know I am!

Teacher Appreciation

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This week I made a sampler platter for a Reading Specialist who wanted to treat her staff with some cupcakes while they learned a new Reading Program. I hope they enjoyed these thoughtful treats.

Strawberry Dream with a Fresh Starwberry inside, Orange Creamsicle,

Chocolate Peanut Butter, Nutella, Chocolate Chip Cookie and Oreo Cookies and Cream.

Bridal Shower Cupcake Tower

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These Bridal Shower cupcakes were inspired by the wedding invitation seen below. I had free range with the decrations and thought flowers and bow would add a beautiful effect. Cupcakes are Vanilla with Green Vanilla Buttercream and Fondant Accents.

All the cupcakes set out on a small Cupcake Tower (fits 28-30 cupcakes).

Cupcake Towers are available to Rent for an additional charge. Decrations are included.