Happy Friday Guys...I hope you are ready for the weekend and I want to help start your weekend off with a fun and delicious feature....Meet Warren Brown, owner of Cake Love and host of Sugar Rush on The Food Network. I'm sure you all know Warren's story....in 2000 he left his career as an attorney to pursue his dream and started his own business....fast forward to 2006, he received the Small Business Person of the Year award for Washington, DC.
Warren has been featured on Oprah, The Today Show, People Magazine, Black Enterprise, The Washington Post and Southern Living Magazine........AND he has a wonderful new book, appropriately titled..."Cake Love...How to Bake Cakes from Scratch". Guys...I love it and you will to....and in true TBC fashion...Warren sent me a copy to share with one lucky TBC reader. So I'll make this contest really easy for you....simply leave a comment letting me know where you're from...now how easy is that...I'll randomly pick a winner to be announced on Friday, 9/5....now let's check out some "Cake Love" from Warren....Enjoy!
The cover of Warren's new book...Cake Love!
And who doesn't love chocolate and the raspberries make it extra special!
They all look so rich and moist...and I truly wish I had a slice as I am writing this...Oh My Gosh!
For the coconut lovers...check out this beautiful Coconut Cake!
Heavenly Hazy with Coffee Butter Cream...WOW!
Oh how cute are the cupcakes!
And if you love lemon and coconut.....you will want to try this beautiful Lemon Coconut Cake!
Susie's a Pink Lady....yes, this is the name of the cake...too cute!
Thanks Warren for stopping by the cafe today and I want to give a HUGE Thank You to Kim LaMore....Kim is an amazingly talented baker at Cake Love and a super sweet lady! Please visit Warren's wonderful site to learn more about Cake Love and if you live in the area....you can take baking classes...how fun! Have a great holiday weekend guys!
Hey! I'm from London, England and read your blog every day! Fingers crossed!!
Posted by: Helen | August 29, 2008 at 04:00 AM
I am from New York City, and now have a serious sweet tooth after reading your blog today :)
Posted by: Erika | August 29, 2008 at 05:45 AM
I'm from New Jersey / Iowa City :)
Posted by: Victoria | August 29, 2008 at 05:52 AM
I'm from Virginia Beach, VA.
Posted by: Brooke | August 29, 2008 at 06:01 AM
I'm from Austin TX (but am moving to Chicago at some point in the next few months)! Love the cake pics! :o)
Posted by: Claudia | August 29, 2008 at 06:12 AM
Tulsa, OK!!!! I need cake now!
Posted by: Jessica | August 29, 2008 at 06:15 AM
OMG I'm from the Washington D.C. area and I LOVE Warren!!
Posted by: Kathryn | August 29, 2008 at 06:17 AM
Charlotte,NC here.
Posted by: Becky | August 29, 2008 at 07:01 AM
I live in NYC, but am originally from the DC area, so Cake Love is near and dear to my heart. Their cupcakes are delicious!
Posted by: Junage | August 29, 2008 at 07:13 AM
From Bowie, MD and just started baking.
Posted by: Abi | August 29, 2008 at 07:24 AM
Oh yum, this is what cake should look like. This is tempting me to buy this book and make my own cakes for the wedding. I want them to look exactly like this!
Posted by: Jenna | August 29, 2008 at 07:24 AM
From Middlebury, VT! Great blog!!!
Posted by: Paula | August 29, 2008 at 07:27 AM
O'Fallon, Illinois (right outside of St. Louis Missouri)
Posted by: Ami | August 29, 2008 at 07:28 AM
I'm from New Jersey and now live in Binghamton, NY. Oh man I want to bake a cake just to brighten the dreary day!
Posted by: Cassie | August 29, 2008 at 07:31 AM
Madison, WI - I just discovered your blog & love love love it!
Posted by: Jackie O. | August 29, 2008 at 07:32 AM
Dallas, TX and I'm a pink (cake) lady, too! I love your blog, thanks!
Posted by: Ashley | August 29, 2008 at 07:42 AM
Daily reader from San Jose, California! I got married 3 weeks ago so I don't have to worry about fitting into a dress anymore :) . Cake me!
Posted by: bri | August 29, 2008 at 07:56 AM
Cincinnati, Ohio - I love Sugar Rush. I always watch it when I am up with my daughter at 4am!
Posted by: lucky designs | August 29, 2008 at 07:56 AM
Washington, DC area (MD side). I've heard such great things about Cake Love, but haven't managed to taste any, yet. . . .
Pick me!
Posted by: ~leah g~ | August 29, 2008 at 08:36 AM
Plymouth, Mass. I'm going to have some serious day dreams about Heavenly Hazy with Coffee Butter Cream, I need to know how its made!
Posted by: Kate | August 29, 2008 at 08:59 AM
Plymouth, Mass. I'm going to have some serious day dreams about Heavenly Hazy with Coffee Butter Cream, I need to know how its made!
Posted by: Kate | August 29, 2008 at 09:00 AM
I am from upper marlboro, Maryland. I could use the sugar rush from the cake right now to relieve the stress at work.
Posted by: Adizat | August 29, 2008 at 09:20 AM
Yummmmmm! I'm from Worcester, MA. Thanks for always giving me a great distraction from work!
Posted by: Dawn | August 29, 2008 at 09:26 AM
I'm from Phoenix, Arizona, and September 2nd is my birthday!
Posted by: Sarah | August 29, 2008 at 09:33 AM
I'm from Chicago, IL! What amazing looking cakes. Yum!
Posted by: Darci | August 29, 2008 at 09:44 AM
I am from Barranquilla, Colombia South America but live in Richmond, VA now. I love your blog! I wish I had a slice of the coconut cake! All the cakes look yummy! Hope you have a great long weekend Janie!
Posted by: Rocio | August 29, 2008 at 09:44 AM
I WANT THIS BOOK!!! I'M FROM SUNNY CALIFORNIA ;-)
Posted by: Neil | August 29, 2008 at 09:47 AM
YUMMY....Cake Love!! I love to bake, i'm sure I can learn a few tricks from Warren.. From the Lone Star State-Austin,TX
Posted by: Inspired Events By Nycia | August 29, 2008 at 09:47 AM
Philadelphia, PA!! mmmmm...all the cakes look delicious, and my mom may be making my wedding cake, so this book would be great!
Posted by: Allison | August 29, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Champlin, Minnesota *drool*
Posted by: Erin Zubert | August 29, 2008 at 10:46 AM
I am from San Mateo, CA and live in Maynard, MA. Mmmmm, cake!
Posted by: Lorraine | August 29, 2008 at 10:49 AM
I'm from Elkridge, MD
Posted by: Wendy | August 29, 2008 at 11:07 AM
They look so good!
Shannon
The Virtual Bridesmaid
http://blog.viddia.com
www.viddia.com
Posted by: The Virtual Bridesmaid | August 29, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Mmmmmm! These cakes are gorgeous and look just DELICIOUS! His story is so inspiring!
I'm from Gainesville, Florida.
Posted by: amanda b. young | August 29, 2008 at 11:37 AM
Indianapolis, Indiana via Danville, Illinois.
Yummy looking cakes!
Posted by: Katasha {at} K Sherrie+Company Weddings | August 29, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Cool fun. Like me. Thanks.
I like to cook very at home. Greetings from Poland.
Posted by: przepisy kulinarne | August 29, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Wow!!! I'm mesmerized by the cakes and his story! I'm from Houston, Texas, but wish I were in Washington right now so I could visit and sample the goodies! =)
Posted by: Sandy | August 29, 2008 at 01:06 PM
Courtney from Atlanta, GA by way of North Augusta, SC. That cake book looks so cute! I'm sure I'm going to have to pick up a copy!
Posted by: Courtney | August 29, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Drool Drool Drooling from Chicago!!
Posted by: MrsEmerald | August 29, 2008 at 01:10 PM
Oh my, my. My mouth is watering over the Pink Lady cake!
Posted by: LeeAnn | August 29, 2008 at 01:25 PM
anny from the oc! california that is :) i luv that a dude is making such delicate looking cakes. right??
Posted by: anny | August 29, 2008 at 02:08 PM
I am drooling. I love that there is no fondant! I think that fondant makes the cake look pretty, but I want it to taste as good as it looks. There is nothing wrong with good ol fashion buttercream for an inside affair. Butter melts in heat, so will your icing if it is hot where you cake will be displayed! Butter cream is only good for cool events.
Posted by: The Pissed Off Bride | August 29, 2008 at 04:12 PM
Hi I'm from El Monte California! I'm getting married in Dec and would love to learn how to bake my own cake. I'm on a tight budget! :)
Posted by: Tran Han | August 29, 2008 at 04:52 PM
SUGAR SUGAR SUGAR...I NEED SOME...KARI FROM FABULOUSLY HOT TEXAS!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Kari | August 29, 2008 at 04:52 PM
from the A!
(Atlanta, GA)
i wonder if he has a good recipe for carrot cake...yummy.
Posted by: lisa | August 29, 2008 at 06:27 PM
Fort Lauderdale, FL...who doesn't love a good cake book? :)
Posted by: Elissa | August 29, 2008 at 07:21 PM
Honolulu! Yummm..
Posted by: Jenni | August 29, 2008 at 07:28 PM
I'm from Jacksonville, Fl and I read your blog everyday!
Posted by: Erikka | August 30, 2008 at 05:27 AM
I'm from Riverview MI
I would love to win this book.
Posted by: Lois | August 30, 2008 at 07:40 AM
I'm from Memphis, Tn! I love the cupcakes!!
Posted by: jacqueline | August 30, 2008 at 08:35 AM