Hey, did you know that the income tax deadline here in the U.S. has been pushed back 'til Monday?(I'll pause here to allow those of you whooping for joy to catch your breath.)Well, if you're like me, this means ...

April 10th, 2011 - Today was my first day as a cake decorator at the local Wrecky Mart. My parents claim they warned me of this day when they told me not to major in Ancient ...

...uh...WHAT?!?Can I quote you on that?Thanks to Becky's daughter Amy C. for the, uh, recommendation. I'm sure we'll all keep it in mind the next time we're "wookin' pa nub." Like this? Check out the the ...

They say you never appreciate your health and home until you're eight hundred miles away from home hacking up a proverbial lung in a not-so-proverbial Microtel with suspicious sheets and a broken A/C unit.Now, I know what you're thinking. Who ...

Jen and I have been in D.C. this week to visit some friends, see the sites and catch the plague like we do every time we leave the house. Of course, one of the best parts for me was getting ...

According to The Repository Of All Knowledge And Wisdom In Our World (aka, Wikipedia) today might be a Valentines-ish type of day in some remote corner of the world or potential worlds. In fact, I'm almost 63% ...

It's time to talk about the most versatile tool in a baker's cake-decorating arsenal:The plastic clown head.Devotees of the Wilton brand know this staple of cakey flotsam has a long and colorful history:A history made even more colorful when the ...

How many times must a baker be told,"Don't pipe 'flowers' where flowers belong?"And how many colors are spelled correctly,While still managing to be wrong?How many directions are misunderstood, Like the first Wreck that received such renown? And how many ...

Here at Cake Wrecks, we're still in the mood to celebrate April Fool's Day. After all, what other day of the year is it acceptable to go grocery shopping in swim trunks and a propeller beanie? (No? Wrong ...

If you're still trying to find that pesky paperclip in the photocopier, odds are you've forgotten today is April Fools' Day. Yep, this patron holiday of practical jokers everywhere can sometimes get a bad rap, which is why we've decided ...

"Hello and welcome to Ghost Investigator Dudes. I'm Brad Johnson, a frat boy jock who isn't afraid of ANYTHING and enjoys taunting the afterlife by yelling challenges into empty cellars."With me are Joey...""Yo!""...and Mike.""Yo!""Today we're here at ...

You know that optical illusion that looks like an old woman one way, and a young girl the other?Well, this cake is almost, but not quite, entirely unlike that. So far I've assembled a list of 42 different words that ...

Each day here on Cake Wrecks, we get literally tens of comments. Some days, if the post is particularly funny (read: offensive) we get even more. And, most of the time, these comments fall into one of several categories. ...

"You... are... so beautiful...""...to me.""Thank you. Thank you very much."[Leaning on piano]"You... are... soooo beautiful...""...to meeee.""The Goldmans, everyone! Fifty years today! Aren't they adorable?"Can't you SEEE-EEE-EE?!?"[sliding to front of stage on knees]"You're... ev'ry-thing I HOPED for!"[grimacing in ...

It's time to play everyone's favorite game:What...Is...THIS??Hm. Well, it says, "Princess," and there's a scepter and a tiara on it.So I'm going with "uterus."Uh...Also "uterus.""Uterus on LSD.""Uterus with sprinkles""This is getting ridiculous."And finally, today's bonus round is in the bag:The ...

Remember those helmet-shaped cookie cakes they rolled out for football season?See, you can tell it's a helmet by the two tiny helmets stuck inside it.Well, it turns out that football helmet cakes aren't quite as hot right now, what with ...

The great thing about cake is you can make it look like anything. Dead rat? No problem! Broken toe? Gimmie an hour! Dong cake? You want that in chocolate, red velvet, or Funfetti?The only problem is that ...

Today, on behalf of Ireland, the Irish, and people who like Guinness, allow me to say:Sam is gonna be thrilled, I just know it.So will Pabrick.And wait'll he hears about his promotion!I'm not sure if I should salute or cross ...

AHAHAHAHAAA!!Ew.Those almost make me long for the days of anthropomorphized, lumpy-armed clover characters.Almost.Ok, I think it's time we addressed the elephant in the room, guys.Otherwise he'll just keep trampling on all the shamrocks.Besides, maybe he'll remember what one looks like.Nooo...Not ...

I'm always fascinated by the breakdown in communication that can occur when you order a cake. I love figuring out what went wrong just by looking at the cake; it beats any crossword puzzle or word jumble.Sometimes the explanation is ...

You're in for a treat today, guys; I've got a special double-feature Sweets for you! First, a little luck o' the Irish:By Debbie Does CakesNow that's a rockin' shamrock.And these little clover cookies are pure gold:By LilaLoaI love the technique ...

Like love and marriage - or a horse and carriage - icing roses and cakes just go together.Perhaps I should rephrase that.What I mean is the two are a really natural combination.Am I having a seizure? I feel like I'm ...

If the kids ask, April just got a new bottle of shampoo.*flap flap flap*Take note, everyone: "Yoth!" is the new 40.Be sure to adjust your birthday cards accordingly.Whoah. Not only did they screw up the "screwed up" inscription, it's a ...

Last one, I promise.Is it just me, or does something seem kind of fishy about this King Cake?Then again, I guess that is where you'd expect to find a baby.Thanks to Britney L., who thinks this labor of love is ...

Today I thought we might celebrate "Marti Gras"Or maybe even "Mardi Gra"Whichever it is, I'm just psyched to know that both cakes are deep-fried.Yessir, and that means it's time to PAPTY!!With a deep-fried PAPTY cake!Now, to enjoy your "papty" you're ...

So there's this traditional Mardi Gras dessert called the King Cake, and it's, well...Yeah. Like that.Now, the fun part of the King Cake is that there's a baby in it.Not a REAL baby, of course; that would be edible.No, this ...

In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday last week, let's take a look at some Sweets that would make the good doctor proud.Submitted by Katelyn P. and made by Violet Sweet ShoppeLike we could start with anything but green eggs and ...

After yesterday's tiger-blood fiasco, I thought it might be a good idea to bring things down a notch. Maybe light a campfire. Grab my trusty Uke.**That's slang for "Ukulele". Trust me. I'm a musician.**** Never trust ...

Warning: Parents, hide your kids. But not necessarily your wives.There's a lot being said about Charlie Sheen right now - although one could argue that most of it is being said by Charlie Sheen. And while a lot of it ...

Gather 'round, my child, and I'll tell you a tale.A tale...of where you came from.Now, there are a lot of theories out there about how new babies get here.Some say it's a bird:...in a trippy oil painting from the 70s.Some ...

Employee Appreciation Day is coming up this Friday, so I'd like to take a moment to talk to all the bosses out there.You heard me, peons; we need to discuss how to make you feel appreciated, so scram. Go on.Are ...

Monograms can add that perfect crowning touch of elegance to your wedding cake.Or, they can look like this:Proof that sometimes it's better to quit before letting your five-year-old write on the cake.Still, it could be worse.The monogram could match the ...

In honor of the Oscars tonight, I've put together a collection of Sweets representing each of the top nominees for Best Picture.[Opening envelope] And the nominees are...The Fighter By Palermo's BakeryAs Mal Reynolds would say: shiny.Black SwanBy House ...

I've got a special treat for you today, guys: My friend John Gjertsen likes making double crostic puzzles, and recently he made a special Cake Wrecks one. If you're a fan of word puzzles then I highly recommend it - ...

Sure, the Oscars are this Sunday - but all *I* see is a handy excuse to quote one of my favorite movies ad nauseam.Let's begin, shall we?This doesn't bode well.That's also the only Oscars wreck I have, so from here ...