Alex London, Author at Cakes Overseas Blog

How to Celebrate Birthdays in the USA

August 4, 2023 / Leave a Comment / About Holidays and Occasions / By Alex London

*Channels my inner 50 Cent*

Go, go, go, go, go, go

Go, shorty

It’s your birthday

We gon’ party like it’s your birthday

We gon’ eat cake like it’s your birthday

And if there’s no cake, it’s really not a birthday!

…Yes, you just bore witness to the beginning and end of my rap career. And no, the name of this blog is not misleading; I am here to talk about how to celebrate birthdays in the USA (and maybe provide an ad lib along the way). As a country made up of different people from all over the world, it’s not unusual to assume that a vast amount of birthday traditions exist here. But, birthday celebrations in America are actually as universal as 50 Cent’s ‘In da Club.’ And this is a good thing!

With certain birthday traditions being common practice in the USA, it only allows for bigger and better celebrations. Read below to learn more about how they celebrate and how you can make it even greater by sending cake and other gifts to your special someone in America.

Birthdays in the USA: white cake with cherries and pink and white balloons.

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Alex London

Alex is a hopeless romantic who was supposed to be born in Italy (her dream destination), but proud to be South African nonetheless. She lives by her heart, and, consequentially, leaves a little bit of herself in everything she writes. She wholeheartedly believes that mermaids (and fairies) exist and is deadly afraid of the age ’30’.

Your Guide to Sending Corporate Cupcakes

January 17, 2023 / Leave a Comment / About Corporate Cakes and Gifts / By Alex London

When it comes to sending business gifts, corporate cupcakes are often overlooked! However, the truth is that these sweet treats are often the best gifts to send, especially to large teams. They’re visually appealing, customizable, and simply delicious! Corporate cupcakes make for a particularly unique and memorable gift that your clients, co-workers, and business associates will always appreciate.

Cake can make everything sweeter, including your professional and business relationships. So, if you’re considering sending corporate cupcakes but are unsure how to hit the mark, let Cakes Overseas help you send the sweetest corporate gift. Read below for your guide to sending sweetness into the corporate world.

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The Truth About Toppings: Cake Topping Tales

January 5, 2023 / Leave a Comment / About Cake Flavors / By Alex London

From the simple form of sweet honey bread invented in ancient Egypt, to the colossal novelties we see on Cake Boss; cake has come a long way since it’s presumed debut in 3000 B.C. But, while we try to wrap our heads around the fact that you can literally visit a room made entirely out of cake, we’d still like to talk about something adventurous, but a little less intimidating – cake topping tips!

If you’re bored of the predictable buttercream icing you slap onto every cake you bake, this article is for you! So, take a trip into the adventurous world of cake toppings as we tell you the tales of frosting and list some tasty cake topping ideas.

Layered yellow cake with raspberry cake topping

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Christmas Cakes From Around the Globe

December 8, 2022 / Leave a Comment / About Cake Flavors, About Holidays and Occasions / By Alex London

You may love it, or you may despise it, but when it comes to Christmas cakes, there is no in-between. But, considering the fact that you’re reading this article, we will assume you’re either a Christmas cake cult-ling or simply curious as to what all the big fuss is about. And, we’re happy (but also a little hesitant) to tell you that you’ve come to the right place to find out.

Christmas is as synonymous with fruit cake as is with stuffed turkey and cranberry sauce. The key difference? Stuffed turkey is less controversial. However, despite this confectionery being the holiday punchline of the 21st century, it still forms part of Christmas celebrations across the globe. Read below as we dive into the festive and fruity tales of Christmas cakes around the world. And, why it will probably land up on your Christmas dinner table this year.

Christmas tree with hanging stocking and decorations.

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Bake A Thanksgiving Cake: Thankful for Cake (and Pie!)

November 14, 2022 / Leave a Comment / About Cake Flavors, About Holidays and Occasions / By Alex London

Roasted, stuffed, glazed, and baked, turkey and pie often take centerstage during the special holiday that is Thanksgiving. But, if you’ve clicked on this article, I’d like to believe you’re ready or at least willing to switch up the Thanksgiving dessert spread this year.

As a girl with a sweet tooth, what always excites me the most about family-oriented holidays is dessert! And, as a treat that can be overlooked during the season of gratitude, I am thrilled to dig into the deliciousness of Thanksgiving cakes. And, to the traditional die-hards, don’t worry, we’ve still made some space for pie here too. Read below as we tell you how you can serve Thanksgiving cake, pie, or both for this fun holiday.

Chocolate thanksgiving cake on cake stand surrounded by autumn leaves

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Spoiling Dad With Cake For Father’s Day

June 4, 2022 / Leave a Comment / About Holidays and Occasions / By Alex London

Perhaps their dry sense of humor, bad taste in fashion, and typical ‘good cop’ parenting style are what makes us so fond of Dad. Digressing for a moment, I’m also convinced that dads develop all their ‘Dad’ traits through a universal Zoom meeting called ‘Dad Classes 101’ or something. Anyway, just like cakes, dads come in all forms. There are funny ones, serious ones, tall ones, short ones, bald ones (no shade, we live for the look), and ones with sprinkles on top. Oh wait, that’s actual cake. No wonder it can be difficult to find the perfect gift and cake for Father’s Day!

Nonetheless, dads take up a well-earned space in our hearts, and what better way to show our appreciation than by giving them the gift of colorful and creamy confectionery this Father’s Day? Besides using this article to deliver well-balanced cake and dad jokes, I promise to provide you with some useful information. Keep reading to find out how you can make or send your dad a cake for Father’s Day that will have him in ‘tiers.’