A Spring Nest
Spring has finally sprung! I’m so excited I can’t stand it. The perineals we planted last summer (which I swore were dead and nearly yanked outta the flower bed under the pine tree out...
Category: Chocolate
Pretty Spring Petals
It’s my hope that Spring will arrive soon – while we wait, here’s a little cake of inspiration and encouragement for others like me who are being patient (and sometimes impatient). Having taken a...
A Winter Wonderland
The snow we’ve had this year… whew! I was inspired by what I’ve been looking at for months now. The mountains are simply amazing and the evergreens have been covered in snow. The challenge...
Sweets for My Valentine
Brownie Bites, tinted Vanilla Buttercream, Sugar Pearls Sweets for the sweet! I’ve been in full Valentine’s Day mode around here for more than a week… and there doesn’t seem to be an end in...
S’Mores Favorite Cousin
August 10th is National S’mores Day! And we had to celebrate. It is the case that Germany does not have graham crackers. I know that sounds nutty, but it’s true. It is also true...
Vintage Ad: Confetti Cake!
Double-layer Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Buttercream, and M&Ms Be still my heart… I love this Confetti Cake! There is so much about this Crisco vintage ad that leaves me with giggles and appreciation. The artist...
Vintage Ad: Snowball Cupcakes
Chocolate Cupcakes, Vanilla Buttercream, and tinted Coconut I absolutely adore vintage advertisements – especially those ads focused on cooking, baking, and all things happening in the kitchen. From the 1920s through to the 1950s,...
Summertime Cupcakes
Red Velvet Cupcakes, Cream Cheese Frosting, and Lollipops It’s summer and that means cupcakes. All day, every day. This review is all about how to switch-up a design in your favorite go-to cupcake that can...
Wildflowers with Chocolate Layer Cake
Triple-layer Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream Filling, and tinted Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting with a garnish of Buttercream Wildflowers I’m keeping it simple with this delightful Chocolate Layer Cake. It’s one of...
An Every Day Cake
Double-layer Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Buttercream Filling and Frosting with a garnish of Strawberries, Cookies, Raspberries, White Chocolate Kit Kat Bar, and Candy These two layers of my favorite Chocolate Layer Cake is the work-horse...