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While strolling down Clinton Street on the Lower East Side recently, I passed a neighborhood bakery that I affectionately refer to as the “ghetto bakery” — mostly because the cakes in the window rarely look like anything you’d actually want to eat. Case in point: this Pink Barbie-themed Kids’ Birthday Cake.
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Empire Cake bakery in the West Village once again proves it has its finger on the pulse of pop culture (I saw that Labubu Cake in the window) with a batch of sugar cookies celebrating the release of Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl album. When I stopped in over the weekend, they were offering two designs: one features the album cover art with Taylor decked out in an alluring, bejeweled showgirl costume, and another is shaped like a vinyl record, frosted in swirls of bright orange icing with the album’s label in the center. Whether you’re a Swiftie or just someone who appreciates a well-dressed cookie, these sweet treats are pure pop-star perfection.
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While grabbing a sandwich at Paris Baguette, I spotted this adorable Bunny Cake in the pastry case and had to snap a pic. Shaped like a bunny and filled with strawberry and banana swirled roll cake (omg), this little guy is coated in luscious vanilla buttercream and sprinkled all over with coconut for that authentically “fuzzy” appearance. Honestly, it’s almost too cute to eat — almost. Is it worth the $47.99 price tag? If you ask me, for something this festive and photogenic (and presumably delicious), probably yes. It’s a centerpiece, a dessert, and a conversation starter all in one. Hoppy Easter, indeed!
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Chris Campbell is the lead artist and “baker” behind Shoe Bakery, which creates custom footwear resembling an assortment of desserts. Campbell attributes the popularity of his designs — such as these custom Cartoon Cake flats (2023) — to the pleasant and memorable associations we have with sugary foods hardwired in our brains from childhood.
Continue reading Eye On Design: Custom Cartoon Cake Flats By Shoe Bakery
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I wish I could tell you that this is the final Barbie-inspired Pink Thing of the Day that was captured by my iPhone whilst I was having the time of my life in London — but that is not the case. There is indeed more to come! This week, I am treating you to a Barbie Pink-frosted Bun (probably raspberry-flavored icing, if the berry garnish is any clue) which I saw in a bakery window! It looks delicious!