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Floral Arrangement Cake

Some of the most stunning cakes I've seen are by Annie Ioannideswith the most elaborate floral arrangements around her cakes. You will see her work and immediately feel inspired to have one of these at your wedding, birthday, or any occasion needed for a fancy cake. They look so beautiful you won't even want to eat them... but good news is you can because they're edible too!

Flower Power Cake

This is another fun fancy cake option is you're looking for something a little groovy and retro! We love this flower-power fancy cake for any birthdays coming up! But wait until you hear what's inside...vanilla buttercream cake with grape jelly mixed throughout. OMG! We love when cakes look AND taste good! Sign us up!

It's All Coming Up Roses Cake

Annie Ioannidestold us the story of how she got into baking and cake design and it is oh-so-sweet just like her cakes. She says, "Baking was my hobby and passion since I can recall. So after a long career working at a bank I decided to quit and work with what I love. News spread out and here I am now, having the small cake studio I always dreamed and turning my hobby into a full time job."

And it was all worth it because her designs are truly works of art. This cake pictured above is made of edible wafer paper roses and it has to be the quintessential fancy cake!

Coquette Inspired Cake

One common theme you'll see with a lot of fancy cakes is the coquette aesthetic. This involves a lot of girly, feminine, and cute details with elegant draping and bows going around the cake. The more dramatic the better! This stunning cake is from The Fancy Cakes Club (what a perfectly on-brand name, right?) and we are in love with their work. They told us, "I started when I made my own birthday cake around COVID in this style which at the time I’d only really seen on Instagram from bakers in the UK/Australia. There was no bakery in NYC making this style of cake at the time, so I had friends asking me to make their cakes and word got around and that’s basically how it took off!" We love to see when passion can evolve into so much more!

She's even been hired to do a cake for none other than Olivia Rodrigo for her shows at Madison Square Garden! We love the fancy cake they made for her! Definitely go check out her page for all of the best fancy cake inspo.

Garden Fancy Cake

I will absolutely be saving this amazing cake by Annie Ioannidesto my Pinterest for all the upcoming birthday cake inspo. It is whimsical, fun, and spectacular; exactly what a fancy cake should be! Definitely let them eat this cake!

Cherry Bow Cake

You can't have an elaborate cake without accessorizing! We're talking bows, floral, jewels, you name it! Due to the ever-rising coquette aesthetic, bows are everywhere; even on cakes! We are just obsessed with this one from cake artist Erin Degelman.It looks straight out of Marie Antoinette with its old-fashioned, girly vibe! Not to mention, the inside is made of chocolate oreo!

Erin is a self taught cake artist from Saskatchewan, Canada. She told us that she really found a passion in baking after her son was born in 2010. She says, "Baking provided a way for me to decompress and became an outlet for my creative side. Although I do not have formal training in culinary arts, I have created a successful business built on practice and hard work. I have spent numerous hours creating delicious recipes and researching new trends in design." She says that her personal cake style is "feminine, whimsical, and fun." That sounds just like what we're looking for in our fancy cake roundup!

Another insanely fun cake by The Fancy Cakes Clubshowing us that you can do wedding cakes in a non-traditional fancy way like so. I love the elaborate draping and contrast of the colors on this fun dessert! And the literal cherry on top of this dessert is edible too! We love to see it!

Ballerina Cake

Who knew you could have a fancy ballerina cake?! This cake by Erin Degelman is another prime example of how elaborate these cakes can get! It has these curtain-like details that really help to give it that extra "fancy-feel." This one will definitely cure my sweet tooth.

Easy dip recipes don't get much better than this. Buffalo flavors are simply exquisite, and this dip makes all the goodness possible for quick dipping with crackers, chips, and veggie sticks all day long. This would make an excellent tailgate recipe, too! (via Brit + Co)

This taco dip is basically like a deconstructed taco, all ready for spreading onto tortilla chips. It's loaded with extra veggies, so that's gotta mean this dip recipe is healthy... right? (via Brit + Co)

Warm, steamy, and cheesy, this easy dip recipe combines spinach and canned artichokes for one of the easiest and most satisfying dip recipes you'll ever eat. Since it only requires a handful of ingredients, you'll be encouraged to make this simple recipe over and over again for potlucks and parties! (via Brit + Co)

Hummus can be considered a high-protein snack since it's comprised of mostly chickpeas! Tackle snack time the healthy way with this recipe. It's also ahh-mazing on sandwiches, salads, and wraps. (via Brit + Co)

As a true Southern culinary staple, pimento cheese dip truly deserves a spot on your list of go-to easy dip recipes. This version is made super simple with pre-shredded cheese and jarred pimento peppers! Slather this spread on sandwiches or dip some crackers into it. Either way, you won't be disappointed. (via Brit + Co)

Spinach and melty cheese are a match made in heaven, TBH, and this is one of those easy dip recipes that is so worth the extra effort. Make this pick with the freshest ingredients, and your work will def pay off in terms of taste... and the fact that everyone will be flocking towards it at your next party! (via Brit + Co)

For some sweeter dip recipes, we've got this tasty cheesecake dip. The addition of fruit makes it semi-healthy, and it's just a great snack to have around for when the sweet tooth strikes! (via Brit + Co)

This easy dip recipe assumes the flavors of the buffalo dips you know and love, but translate it into a veggie-heavy version that's a tad bit healthier to snack on! Cauliflower lovers, rise up! (via Brit + Co)

You'll be instantly enamored by this corn dip. It has a nice, cheesy flair and tons of seasoning that helps deliver an addictive bite. (via Brit + Co)

Easy dip recipes that look good, too? We've got you. This fruity dip is perfect for pairing with fruit slices and chocolate chip cookies! (via Brit + Co)

Spice up your late summer and fall gatherings with this creamy, cheesy corn dip inspired by white chicken chili. Packed with poblano peppers, sweet corn, beans, and shredded chicken, it's one of the best easy dip recipes for dipping with fresh toppings and tortilla chips! (via Half Baked Harvest)

Add some dairy-free flair to your party with this colorful dip! With layers of plant-based queso, beans, guacamole, and more, this dip is a hit for all guests, whether they're eating dairy-free or not. (viaThe Real Food Dietitians)

This Greek dip combines luscious homemade tzatziki sauce with freshly chopped vegetables and dairy-free feta cheese, making it a fantastic choice for a quick and tasty snack or appetizer. (viaThe Edgy Veg)

This red pepper hummus is like a flavor fiesta in your mouth with smoky roasted red peppers, zesty garlic, and a dash of spice! It's gonna be the life of the party, and everyone's invited to join in on the fun with easy dip recipes like this! (via Give Recipe)

This velvety blend of white beans, tahini, and a fiery kick of sriracha makes for an appetizer that's irresistibly creamy and perfectly balanced. Serve it with fresh veggies and crunchy bread, and you've got a snack that's as quick to make as it is delicious to devour! (via Crowded Kitchen)

Savor this delightful dip – a perfect harmony of creamy ricotta cheese, zesty lemon, sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil pesto! It's effortless to prepare and pairs wonderfully with your choice of bread, offering a truly enjoyable culinary experience. (via Vikalinka)

This looks like one of those easy dip recipes we could make every week! Layers of velvety cream cheese, rich mozzarella, and sharp parmesan, blanketed by zesty pizza sauce and pepperoni, make this dip recipe a must-have at any party. (via Averie Cooks)

Streamline your meal prep with this effortless buffalo chicken dip, an ideal choice for parties and game-day gatherings. Just set it, leave it to cook all day, and enjoy the delicious results! (via The Girl On Bloor)

Delight in this corn salsa, a zesty blend of fresh ingredients perfect for dipping with chips, topping tacos, or enhancing salads! Each bite is super fresh when you use in-season ingredients. (via Earthly Provisions)

Enjoy this rich and creamy veggie dip, crafted from tender broccoli and cauliflower blended with coconut butter, nutritional yeast, and aromatic garlic. Easy dip recipes like this one are an ideal choice for effortless weeknight dinners! (via No Eggs or Ham)

This irresistible French onion dip is the perfect companion to potato chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices, making it an appetizer that's bound to vanish in no time at your next get-together. (via Completely Delicious)

Prepare to spice up your party with the cranberry jalapeño dip! It boasts a flavorful fiesta with zingy cranberries, luscious cream cheese, and a hint of jalapeño excitement. (via Hello Little Home)

This nostalgic treat replicates the classic Dunkaroo dip from the 90s, featuring the beloved combo of shortbread cookies and frosting. With only five ingredients, it's the ultimate party dip, ready in under 5 minutes! (via Kathryn's Kitchen)

Get ready to fall in love with this delightfully creamy, no-bake pumpkin dip! It's like having a slice of pumpkin pie in dip form, making it perfect for spicing up Halloween parties and Thanksgiving feasts. Enjoy it with a side of ginger cookies and fresh fruit for an extra fun twist on your fall snacking! (via This Wife Cooks)

This Mexican street corn-inspired dip is a mouthwatering blend of grilled sweet corn, zesty lime juice, spices, and creamy ingredients, all topped with crumbled cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. Whether you're sharing your easy dip recipes warm or chilled, this pick is an irresistible appetizer that pairs so perfectly with tortilla chips. (via Vanilla and Bean)

This easy dip is a true game-changer, blending toasted walnuts, zesty lemon, and creamy coconut milk yogurt, creating a vegan delight that's both unique and delicious. Inspired by the classic baba ganoush, it's a must-try for dip enthusiasts seeking a tasty twist. (via The First Mess)

Crafted from wholesome ingredients, this easy vegan dip features raw cashews, homemade tomato sauce, nutritional yeast, and a touch of smoky paprika! Whether you're dipping, drizzling it over salads, or mixing it with pasta, this delightful creation promises a quick and easy route to snacking bliss! (via Veggie Society)

Toum is the creamiest Lebanese garlic dip. It's the perfect flavor bomb that pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken, roasted veggies, and even a plate of crispy French fries. This recipe is a breeze, and the best part? You won't even need a food processor – a few minutes of prep, and you're in for a real treat. (via Forks & Foliage)

This rich and velvety dessert dip is a delectable choice to elevate your fruit-snacking game. Whip it up in a single bowl, and you're ready to enjoy this delightful treat with fresh fruits in no time! (viaWhole and Heavenly Oven)

Whether you're craving a sweet treat, a wholesome after-school snack, or a delightful appetizer, easy dip recipes like this chocolate + PB one pair perfectly with fruits, wafers, or biscuits. It has a creamy, luscious texture you won't be able to get enough of. (via Feel Good Foodie)

As a Power of Women honoree, Mariska was recognized in regards to her work as an advocate for sexual assault survivors. She took the stage and used her platform to discuss rape and assault conviction reversals, shining a light on the recent overturned ruling in Harvey Weinstein's landmark NYC case. Here's what she said:

Today I want to talk about reversing convictions, and more specifically I want to talk to you about how impossible it is to reverse mine. It’s impossible to reverse my conviction that survivors matter. It is impossible to reverse my conviction that what happens to us matters, and that our society must respond to survivors with a more a compassionate, holistically, deeper, and more nuanced understanding of what healing means.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that after a trauma, survivors can reclaim lives of hope, of possibility, of audacious risk, beautiful intimacy, and glorious, glorious abundant joy. And I stand before you as evidence of that statement.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that we must listen to survivors as experts on what justice means. It is extraordinary how little their voices are consulted, let alone incorporated, in the process of deciding how to repair harm. Justice is not a one-size-fits-all journey.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that patriarchal impunity has to end. Patriarchal impunity is when a male-dominated system exempts perpetrators from punishment. Studies show that only 20% of all rape cases in the U.S. are reported to the police, and that between 5 and 0% of all rapes result in a guilty plea or a conviction. So why do 80% of victims not report? Because they're met with a system that grants impunity to perpetrators; a system that blames victims; a system that accepts only those victims who are experienced as "real" rape; a system that completely misunderstands the neurobiology of trauma, which causes behavior in women that doesn't fit the picture of how a "real victim" would act.

Is that change needed that victims should just pull themselves together? Just buck up and report anyway? No. No, it's the system that receives them that needs to change

It is impossible to reverse my conviction — and the conviction of my extraordinary team, The Joyful Heart — that the backlog of untested rape kits can be brought to zero; that the testing of all new kits must be mandated; that we need a statewide kit tracking system; and that survivors have the right to access the status of their kits.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that grammar — yes, grammar — that we use when we speak about rape must change. In the sentence, "A woman is raped," there's a crime and there's a victim, but there's no perpetrator. Where's the perpetrator? Where is he? Statistically, as we know, most likely he's walking free. He's so free that he doesn't even appear in the language about the crime that he committed. Is that not extraordinary? It's extraordinary that in the very grammar, the perpetrator goes free. Reintroducing perpetrators in the language of rape will make some very unwieldy grammar, but that's the nature of change. It's unwieldy, it's messy, it's uncomfortable, but it's necessary.

Hargitay continued on in her prolific speech to describe that rape shouldn't be considered a "crime of passion" because it's "not simply the next step in the trajectory of his passion" when a man takes a consensual hookup too far and assaults a woman against her will. She stated that it's "an exercise of power," doubling down that the language we use is important.

The speech went on to address that rape is both about power and control, as a "construct" that was "built, and assembled, and reinforced over time." She noted that there are people with these positions of power — and she specifically called out those in the entertainment industry — that could make a difference and aligned themselves to victims and survivors.

After this and some other remarks, Hargitay specifically called out the Weinstein conviction reversal. She said:

I do want to say something about the Harvey Weinstein conviction, specifically about the reason that it was overturned: too many women's voices. Too many women's voices were allowed to speak. Hallelujah! Amen! I can't imagine anything more beautiful than that. The Daily podcast episode talked about how it was so risky for the prosecution to have that many women testify. Risky to let women speak? You're damn right it is!

Too many women speaking brings change. Too many women speaking shakes the establishment. Too many women means we get listened to more, and people might actually hear what we have to say. Look what happened when women started saying just two words, right? Me too — just as an example — a tidal wave of change. Me too.

And then of course, there was the response: the Me Too Movement. The backlash. The examination of whether the changes that have come are lasting, or are even positive. Of course there's a backlash! What did they expect? For women to speak repeatedly, loudly, together, with a purpose — for there to be no backlash? The backlash is evidence of how powerful those voices were, how powerful those voices ARE.

Watch Mariska Hargitay's Full Speech Here

Turns out that your TV heroes really can be your IRL heroes after all. Long live Olivia Benson! Long live Mariska Hargitay!