Eleven Sweets For Stranger Things!

I am nothing if not hip to the latest trends and groundswells of pop culture, y'all. So hey...

HOW 'BOUT THEM STRANGER THINGS?

Eh? Eh??

No, I didn't just find the show; I've been a huge fan since season one. What I *did* just discover, however, are the scads and scads of Stranger Things cakes out there. Whaaaaat.

You guys, I had no idea. So come with me on this curiosity voyage, and let these amazing cakes... be your paddles.

[By Cake Central user SparkleKat]

Kicking it off with a classic Eleven topper, the cutest little Eggo waffles, and I spy Dart down on the bottom reppin' for Season 2.

I love the artsy style of this next one, and the bark texture on the bottom makes it look like the Demagorgan is climbing out of a tree trunk. NOICE.

[By Dough Re Mi Designs in Texas]

Oh yeah, and giant Eggo cake board!

This one made my jaw drop:

[By Dianna Letteiri-Welman, no website listed]

How cool is this?! It's the "Upside Down," complete with roots and a row of edible stones in the middle! This is cakey engineering at its finest, and I *think* Dianna is even a hobby baker. WOW.

A tip of Dustin's hat to the 11-year-old who asked for this birthday cake:

[By Confection Perfection in Georgia]

I like how this baker narrowed in on the most iconic items from season 1: lights, Eggos, MONSTER:

[By Redditor FreshButNotEasy]

I'm also enjoying how much the Demagorgan looks like a big toothy flower.

Eleven is fantastic and all, but let's not forget the true hero of Season 2:

[By Le Torte di Giada in Italy]

BABYSITTER STEVE.

More fantastic art; this could be a painting!

[By Simona's Cakes in Edinburgh, Scotland]

Look closely; the lights on the cake are the only spots of color. Love it.

Er, but I wouldn't look too closely at this next one if the Demagorgan freaks you out:

[By Redditor BMjonesin]

Still, this is INCREDIBLE - that's all handpiped icing!

I love the trees and sculpted Byer's couch on this one:

[By Good Gosh Ganache in Texas]

There's even Joyce's lamp and telephone!

This one is pretty inside AND out:

[By Sprinkle Bakes, online only]

She made a swirly black-and-red batter for inside, then handpainted all the bits on the exterior!

And finally, one more big collection of amazing things:

[By Serious Cupcakes in Arkansas]

Look at the painted roots of the Upside Down on the cake board! And the cassette tape for the Clash! Plus lots more great finds on the cupcakes. I love fan made stuff like this; it's like a Where's Waldo of Easter Eggs for all the things you love.

Hope you guys enjoyed! Happy Sunday, everyone!

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It's Time To Take The Fall, Y'all

It's mid-September, 94 degrees and raining, and watching the Weather Channel has become a descent into hurricane madness.

We need something to save us, bakers. Something to light a light at the end of this hot, dark, wet tunnel.

No, I'm not talking about porn.

Why would you even think that?

Stop it. Stop thinking about porn.

Er... Right.

Now...

BRING ON THE PUMPKIN SPICE STUFF!!

::upbeat techno music::
::sounds of vrooming engines::

::announcer voice:: Thaaaat's right, ladies and gents, here they come! Our new pumpkin spice products of 2018!

First up, in celebration of today's socio-political climate, here's a tasty little number we call "Ominously Circling Crows Will Teach That Stupid Scarecrow A Lesson He Won't Soon Forget!"

Perfect for sending that seasonal message of warning, or grab one tonight for dinner to celebrate all things corn, crows, and frightened scarecrows!

Of course we're still dropping our flagship product, the world famous PSL:

Yes, our Pumpkin Spice Log may not be number 1 yet in the Pumpkin Spice Product market, but it's definitely #2. And we pledge to keep on pushing until our PSL is the biggest Pumpkin Spice Movement in the land!

There's nothing like the colors of dead leaves to bring new life to your flagging ennui, which is why our "Make Like A Tree, And Die" cupcake cake is PERFECT for Fall office parties.

Ahhh, you can almost taste the leaf mold.
(That's how you know the Pumpkin Spice is working!)

And when all else fails, you can't go wrong with any of our new-and-improved "Sure, Let's Call It A Pumpkin?" collection:

Please note our "Sure, Let's Call It A Pumpkin?" collection is not pumpkin flavored. To quote our marketing department, Emma, "This is more about the aesthetic, you know?"

SO EXTRA.

Thanks to Sarah T., Katelyn C., Melissa F., Linda F., Alyssa, Mary D., & Bridget O. for bringing the extra pumpkin aesthetic.

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