What Recession???

So much has happened...IS happening...since the last blog post so I've decided to update you by combining all of our recent happenings into one posting! There is something here for everyone so PLEASE INDULGE! Reserve a book, join a class, order a cake, just GET INVOLVED!!!

Here at Cara Linn, Inc. we are about more than just making a great cake, or selling a lot of books. Our main mission is to invest in people, to activate destinies and to inspire others to walk into their dreams!

Our foundation is built on a rock...THE Rock...which means our ground is fertile and prosperous. Any time you sow into it (financially, time, etc.) you are planting a seed that WILL grow and bloom and bring you back more than you expected! When you are connected with us, you can't help but share in the blessing.

You want the key to being exempt from this recession going on?????
Get hooked up with the Kingdom of God. Invest in His work and His companies. I'm telling you...Heaven never has economic problems and as children of God, we don't have to be affected! He wants to prosper you, regardless of what's going on with the economy.

Yeah!!! That is good news.

ENJOY! We love hearing from you :)

Sweetly yours, Cara Linn

"The Lord is my Rock and my fortress and my deliverer; The God of my strength, in whom I will trust..."
"...the floods came, the winds blew and beat on the house AND IT DID NOT FALL, for it was founded on the Rock."
(2 Samuel 22:2, Matthew 7:25)First I'd like to announce our most exciting news - Faith, Cake, and Jesus is FINALLY finished and available for purchasing!!! EVERYONE is invited to the book signing - come get your very own copy, have it signed, and enjoy a cupcake!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH 6PM - 9PM (come-and-go)

817 BROADWAY, 5TH FLOOR (Union Square)
NY, NY 10003

If you can't make the signing, click on the "BUY NOW" button on top left of this page to order a copy today!

NEW YORK BIRTHDAY CAKE

DORA AND BOOTS
Chocolate and Banana Cake layers filled with Nutella Buttercream

KANGAROO CAKE

My friend Sam just moved to Australia so his sister Elisabeth ordered an Aussie/outback type cake for his going-away party. A kangaroo is what I came up with :)
Inside was Red Velvet cake with Cream Cheese filling (Reminds you of the armadillo cake in Steel Magnolias, right?)
Red Velvet is Sam's favorite :)

BROOKLYN CAKE CLASS!

We now also offer classes in Brooklyn (Park Slope)!
This past weekend we had a Level 1 Class in Brooklyn - in March we will be in Manhattan and also Long Island.
See upcoming classes below and REGISTER if you're interested!
They are fun!! And you will go away learning lots.

Even my mother took a class this weekend! She gave me a surprise visit for my birthday - it was fun having her here. Look closely at her cake...is this where I got my talent?!?!?

UPCOMING CLASSES

LEVEL 2
Sunday, March 29 - 6:30-9pm
Midtown West, New York NY
$119 per person

LEVEL 1
Tuesday, March 31 - 6:30-8:30pm
Long Island, NY
details TBA

REGISTRATION REQUIRED and will close once classes become full.
Call or Email us today!
E: faith@caralinncakes.com
Ph: 347-365-4617

Sing Sweetly

"Let the Godly sing with joy to the Lord, for it is fitting to praise Him!" Psalm 33:1



This week was Aaron's birthday, a friend and God-send I adore. This woman is one of the most amazing women you will ever meet. If you haven't met her, you are missing out! She is so genuine, uplifting, powerful, and just a joy to be around. She's creative, artistic, and a fabulous musician on top of all of that.

Happy Birthday Aaron! I hope your cake was as sweet as you

These topsy tiers were filled with Italian Cream cake and sweet Cream Cheese Buttercream

Giant Cupcake Joy

How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than [cupcakes?*] to my mouth!
Psalm 119:103

(Ok, the Psalms doesn't really read "cupcakes" - it actually says "honey". Forgive me, it just fit!)

Every day I wake up so grateful for my life.
Is it always perfect, full of sunshine, sugar, and cupcakes? (It may seem like it from this blog but....) NO.
Life is not easy - I definitely have my share of challenges to face. Anything worth having takes blood, sweat, and tears. There are many nights I've cried myself to sleep or wondered how I would ever make it through, but over the years I've learned that no matter what comes against me, I can keep my joy.

Joy is not happiness. Many people use these two words interchangeably, but they're not the same.
Happiness is based on a feeling - (kinda like the way you feel when you eat a cupcake:) It changes with circumstances.
But JOY goes deeper. Joy is based on what you know! Knowing that NO MATTER WHAT comes up in life, you are BLESSED! It's believing that you WILL come out victoriously because you have God on your side (and if He is for you, who or what can dare stand against you???)

Joy is steadfast. It's the thing that rises up when life gets tough and you want to give up.
Joy is laughing in the midst of a hard time, chuckling deep from your belly when circumstances are telling you to worry or weep.

How do we get this type of joy?
Psalm 16:11 says, "In Your presence there is fullness of joy."
You may find happiness in the sweet presence of cupcakes, but in the sweet PRESENCE of God is the only place to find true, genuine joy.

Nehemiah 8:10 says, "The Joy of the Lord is your strength."

This joy is designed to be our strength, our shield, and our Rock.
Oh how I love Him - even more than cupcakes!
My life is sweet. Not because I make cake for a living, but because I have the fullness of His joy.

Yeah!!! Enjoy the newest cake creation

My Cake Babies

Those of you who know me, know I often refer to my cakes as "My Babies". I don't have kids yet, which seems long overdue to most of my family, however I definitely have this "business kid" needing much nurturing and attention, constantly sucking money out of my pocketbook, and keeping me active long hours during the day (and night!).

As a proud mom, my sister posts her babies, Whitaker and Campbell, on her blog to send love and updates to the family...well...I post pictures of my cakes.

Today I definitely did feel like a proud mom watching my cakes get some time in the spotlight. We had a photoshoot today, preparing for our new website COMING SOON!

Amy Beadle, a great food photographer http://chimeraobscura.com/mi/, came to the studio and got shots of all of our upcoming seasonal cakes, featured birthday cakes, and lots of our Sweet Treats. It was a productive day - can't wait to see how the pictures turn out. STAY TUNED for updates on our new site (and don't ask to see the cake pics yet - they are top secret until the new website launch!)

Us Getting Ready for the Shoot - LOTS OF WORK!!! Faith is the best assistant in the world!

Surfs Up!

"The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, than the mighty waves of the sea." Psalms 93:4
Here's the latest cake creation - a Surfboard Riding the Waves!
Let us know what you think...we love hearing from you!

Pomeranian "Pup"Cake

Happy Birthday to a little Pomeranian named Noah. My friend Avi ordered it for his girlfriend (and her dog :) Winter White Cake with Chocolate Buttercream filled the inside of this sweet furry friend!

We also did a Superman cake this week for a little boy turning 4!

Lots of exciting things are happening with us...stay tuned for more in the upcoming weeks!

Cake-Makers in Training

As a Christmas gift, the moms of these two girls bought them gift certificates for a Private Cake Decorating Class. They came to our studio, made some fabulous handbag cakes, and hopefully walked away learning lots of cake decorating secrets!

Alex and her white fondant purse with stars and sequens
Laney and her personalized Pink shimmery handbag
Our Inspiration

Laney and Alex we loved having you! Keep practicing and we hope to see you again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!