We can't believe this Saturday will mark 6 years since we opened the doors at BabyCakes NYC with 4 recipes and just 3 girls: me, Sabrina Wells and my sister Elizabeth. It's so emotional looking back at what started as a small neighborhood specialty bakery and has turned into quite the big project! Thanks to everyone who have supported us through thick and thin over the years. We love you guys!!!

Pop Sugar had a massive contest to see who was the biggest Anne Hathaway fan. The winner scored a trip to NYC to tour all of Anne's favorite spots. Check out the BabyCakes cameo. This is so sweet!

Today you will officially be able to find our Downtown Disney shop in Orlando much easier! Look at our new gorgeous sign, it's so glowey and magical.

Every day, I find numerous reasons to say, "Sorry, it's my stupid mom brain." Asinine comments are unavoidable landmines and thoughtless actions are the norm. A few days ago, I even left Darla inside to grab the groceries from the driveway (don't worry, it was only about three feet from the house). I heard the door slam behind me and I thought, "oh no! What if I accidentally locked it?" I calmed down a second later when I thought; "don't worry, I can figure out a way to get Roy (dog) and Darla (5 month old baby) to coax it open." I stopped walking, frozen by my own stupidity. Luckily, the door wasn't locked. I didn't want to have to test my dumb theory.

I know I'm not the only one who has such absurd thoughts. Every mother I've come in contact with has had those moments where, after they pay a bill, they wonder how the hell they could've thought that 3 + 8 =12. Some even say it's a scientific fact that a woman's brain shrinks by 20% after she gives birth. More recent research has found that a woman's intelligence may expand after, but factors such as sleep deprivation and distraction might lead her to act with a certain amount of idiocy.

As you can tell, lack of sleep has led me to behave thoughtlessly, which is why I worried over how I would handle my first day back at the bakery. Would the customer's have to witness my "mom brain" first hand? Could I maintain my cool? Of course not!

I started the day off great. I frosted cakes in record time and helped customers with very little problems. I had hit my stride. Then, everything changed when a man and two women came to the counter.

The man asked how Tom Colicchio was involved in the bakery. I said he was Erin's mentor. He said he knew his wife. I asked if she had her baby, yet. He said she had about five months prior.

"Like me!" I exclaimed.

"We had one three months ago!" said the man's wife.

It was all over after that. When two new moms meet, we only know how to talk about babies. We compare sleeping habits. We exchange soothing techniques. And, most importantly, we ask to see pictures. We do this with the secret hopes that the other mother will ask to see our pictures. All we really want to do is show how truly adorable our babies are.

I asked to see her son. She showed me her cutie pie and I gushed over his full head of hair. I was thoroughly impressed. After she put her phone away, the transaction was complete. I handed over their baked goods. They were about to leave when her husband said something that sealed my fate. He whispered, "Ask to see a picture of hers."

The woman asked hesitantly, knowing that I probably didn't have them at the counter with me. She was right!

In a flash, I ran to the kitchen and grabbed my iPhone to show her Baby Darla. I made the mistake of unplugging my phone, which was also the bakery's iPod at the moment. There was nothing but silence. In a bakery, nothing sounds louder than that. Then, my phone froze. I looked up to see the couple giving me nervous glances as the other counter girl finished wrapping up the next order for me to ring up. My time for this transaction had run out.

"You don't need to see a picture," I yelled over the silence. "Just envision a fat balding man and you've got the gist of it."

The customers left and I turned the music back on using my (now unfrozen) phone. I decided then and there that I needed to practice some restraint when it came to showing off pictures of Darla. I resolve to do that just as soon as I show you this super cute video of her!

That photo you're looking at to the left is the shell of our new BabyCakes on Larchmont! I'm beyond thrilled to tell you Los Angelesies (I made that up) that we've just signed a lease at 236 North Larchmont,formerly the Pinkberry, and we are so pumped! All the details I can divulge are here in this Eater post but I'm sure I'll have many updates to come! If all goes according to plan, we'll open the end of this December.

As the article notes, we're going to focus on donuts at this shop but also carry our cupcakes, cookies and brownies as well those waffles you've come to crave. Don't worry Upper Manhattan, San Francisco, Chicago and beyond--we're still looking for the perfect home. When we see it, we'll go for it.

Written by my super-smart sister Elizabeth and featuring Cults front woman (my niece AND former BabyCakes girl) Madeline--Refinery 29 gets a glimpse of what it's like to be the chanteuse of the radically adored band here. Read up on how she copes when cooped up in a tour bus full of boisterous dudes, how she achieves that hair and which dresses have reached security-blanket status in her suitcase (note: that green one she's wearing is mine. GIVE IT BACK, MADDIE). Does it sound like I'm bragging? I am!!

Food and Wine just shared a useful insider's guide to eating and drinking at Disney and of course BabyCakes Downtown Disney shop made the cut! Check out the article here and print it out for your next trip to the parks!

Me and famed french pastry chef David Lebovitz had fun making donuts (video to come!) before his book signing yesterday. Here he learning to frost his first cupcakes! Tres American!

It's no secret how much Erin adores Julia Childs. One might even say that she channelled her inner Julia when writing her second book, BabyCakes Covers the Classics . Any association with this kitchen master is welcomed by Erin.

We all remember the movie Julie & Julia (adapted from the memoir Julie & Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen) Well, Erin has her own "Julie" named Johanna, which is a charming development. She started the Bake through BabyCakes blog with the tag line "80 recipies, 2 books, 9 months." We're excited to see what the next months have in store for Johanna!

Yesterday we participated in LA's annual Donut Summit and guess what? Of the 55 competitors, BabyCakes was awarded the most excellent overall donut and thus crowned the DONUT KING of Los Angeles! It takes a lot to reign supreme over all those deep fried gluten and dairy filled donuts out there so we're really popping our colors right now. If you haven't been to our Downtown LA shop to try them yet, maybe this will motivate you.

Oh come on! How cute are these? Look hot or cool while you grocery shop whilst saving the planet! You can buy them on the online shop here.

It's no secret we love Anne Hathaway at BabyCakes but it's lovely to know the feeling is mutual! In an interview with Showbiz Spy she shares:

"I'm a vegetarian but I have a sweet tooth, so I go to this wonderful bakery in New York called BabyCakes," she said. "It makes amazing vegan cakes, which are gluten free and often sugar free, egg free and dairy free. The vegan apple pie is incredible - it's my favorite dish.I've got a cookbook from there and I've made just about everything in it. I'm an awesome baker -- I'll give myself credit for that," she said.

Awwwwwww!! Anne, if this showbiz thing doesn't work out for you we've got a uniform with your name embroidered on it. Give us a shout!
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