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cake. Get naked cake! The cake trend that is sweeping the Pinterest scene is naked cakes. I was a skeptic, but when done properly (not out of laziness), they can be gorgeous. There are plenty of reasons to love these crumb coated beauties. 1. It's really easy ice a cake that is known for almost no icing 2. Technically it is healthier, right? Less icing=less butter+ less sugar 3. Cakes with flowers and height are really pretty! At first glance, naked cakes seem like a cheap trick, like you ran out of icing, or are simply too lazy to ice a cake all the way, but this method is great. With less icing, it is easier to achieve a smooth finish* and show off those beautiful layers underneath, this is especially stunning if you use small pans (I used 6 inch layers) to create several thick cakes. Downside to this, it is hard to cut, but I can guarantee that if a cake is better looking, it is better tasting. If you want an ombre effect, just add the colored frosting to the bottom (by spa...

No, this isn't some trick your older sibling plays on you. This is a donut chain that serves up creative, one-of-a-kind pastries that I cannot get enough of! Walking into Hurts is like walking into a child's sugar wonderland. The walls are brightly colored and the little shop is decorated with an odd assortment of decor. But your eyes automatically gravitate to the glass case filled with dozens and dozens of donuts. You have your choice of s'mores, nutella, Andes mint, Oreo, German chocolate, animal cracker... I could sit here naming donuts for days. There are also those that have fun quirky names, like the monkey brain (don't ask me what flavor that is, I just know it is tasty), the Jesús (cinnamon drizzled with dulce de leche), and the Homer (plain donut with pink frosting and sprinkles). These sugary confections may cost a pretty penny in comparison to your "big chain" shops, but there is a wide variety of phenomenal flavors. You have to get a dozen,...