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I've been hinting around about this on both Facebook and Twitter, and now I'm pleased to say I can finally share with you the details of the coming U.S. Cake Wrecks Book Tour!!Exactly, Jae K.Uh, you DID know there's a book, right? Because you've already pre-ordered your copy like...

That's right, folks: the day you've been waiting for is finally here. All those hours of planning, long nights of anticipation, and stockpiling of Lactaid pills will finally pay off, because today...is National Cheesecake Day.Now, I know what you're thinking. "Jem," you're thinking...

It's summer, the perfect time of year to head out to the seashore and soak up all the natural wonders the beach has to offer.You know, like the native wildlife:The clear blue skies,The majestic palm trees,The completely family-friendly blue-lined mushroom thingies,And of course all...

NOTE: This post was written several days ago, and was not intended to be a commentary on any breaking news events. My sincere apologies to any who may find it offensive.Cake artists, can we talk? I feel like we need to have a little heart-to-heart.Ok, here's the deal: I know that...

If it's the thought that counts, then some of these bakers may need a cold shower.How are you with word searches, Rose A.?(Copycat Wreckplicas to hit bridal showers everywhere in 3...2...1...)For this next one the birthday girl was turning 26, so Esther S. ordered a cake that said...

As you may recall, I get to be one of the judges in this year's Threadcakes competition. However, I'd just like to point out that I had no idea judging would be this hard. Seriously, there are so many surprisingly skillful entries already - and there's still another week to go! -...

We won! Wewonwewonwewon!!Thanks so much to all of you who voted for CW in the '09 BlogLuxe Awards; because of you, Cake Wrecks WON in the Funniest Blog category. (You may now commence rejoicing.)Since I don't think the winners have been released online yet, here's the breakdown according to SocialLuxe's Twitter feed (the winners were announced live...

You're going to need it with these decorators.Wow, first last week's "KKKake", and now this. Well, there's nothing like an unintentionally racist cake to spice up a send-off party, I always say."Raaawr! Luck good! Kimmie want cake! Cake good!!"Well, that's not nice at all.I'd say...

Sure, torso cakes are kind of freaky, and eating cake babies can be off-putting, but what else is there for the baby shower hostess who wants to creep out her guests under the guise of serving a scrumptious treat? Is there nothing new under the Wrecky sun?(Hah, like you don't know...

After all the gorgeous Harry Potter cakes we've been featuring the past two Sundays, I figured we should tip the Wreckage scales back into balance.[brushing hands off] Yep, that oughta do it!Ok, one more:Oh, good, they included the famous "three orange volcanoes" from the books/movies!...

If you want me to get a huge goofy grin on my face, just send me a picture like this:Amy P. made this hilarious - and yet absolutely adorable - Wreckplica (see the original here) for a friend's baby shower. I think she greatly improved upon the design, don't you?I love how they just...