Grandbaby Cakes 2012 Review

It has been a banner year (or shall I saw few months since I officially launched at the beginning of September) for my baby blog Grandbaby Cakes.  Some may call me a rookie or a newbie in this blogging world but I prefer the term baby. I love the inquisitive nature of children as they learn the world around them and take their first steps.  You, my readers, have been like the parents who have nurtured me on this journey with love and acceptance.  Thanks to you for such an amazing year!  I look forward to growing, improving and providing more recipes and love in the new year.

Most Popular Destination Dessert Feature - Sugar Yummy Mama Miami
   Runner Up- Ice Cubed Chicago

 Photo courtesy of Sugar Yummy Mama

Fan Favorite Feature/Interview- Pastry Chef Sarah Levy
   Runner Up- Norrinda Brown-Hayat of Brown Betty Dessert Boutique

 Photo courtesy of Sarah Levy

Most popular recipe- Red Velvet Mississippi Mud Pie
  Runner Up- Red Velvet Cookies (Real Deal Caramel Cake was super close to giving the red velvet cookies a run for their money)

Most commented post- Eggnog Cheesecake and Ann Perry Designs Giveaway (72 comments)
    Runner Up- Sarah Levy Interview (43 comments)

My favorite recipe this year- Real Deal Caramel Cake

My husband's favorite recipe this year- Chipster Topped Brownies

Other Fun Facts
Most website hits in one day- 5,802
Facebook Followers gained this year -878 followers  
Subscribers gained this year - 200
Twitter followers gained this year- 300
Pinterest followers gained this year - 651
Most important blogging lesson I learned this year- Stay true to the reason why I started this blog in the first place: Continue to share love and recipes and create traditions for a new generation.