Checkerboard Fun
Double-layer, 8″ round Checkerboard Cake with Vanilla/Almond Buttercream Cakes from the Test Kitchen sometimes turn out a bit “iffy.” I was really happy with the results of today’s effort. Let me walk you through...
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Baking on the Road, The U.S.A. Tour 2013
Last month I visited my people in the U.S. It was great times catching up and seeing some of the people I love. Each person I went to visit had one request in common,...
Thanksgiving Hummingbird Cake
Triple-Layer, 6″ round Hummingbird Cake with Vanilla Buttercream and Sugar-shaped Leaves. Hummingbird Cupcakes, Vanilla Buttercream, Sprinkles. I loved being in the kitchen today baking this Hummingbird Cake…the flavor profile of pineapple, banana, and cinnamon...
Pink Roses and Paris
Triple-layer, 8″ round Vanilla Cake with Tinted Buttercream Roses It seems like it takes me forever to get back in the swing of writing after I get back home from a wonderful travel adventure....
Chocolate Cake for Any Occasion
Triple-Layer 8″ round Chocolate Cake with Toasted Pecan and Coconut Caramel Filling with Chocolate and Vanilla Buttercream topped with a Toasted Pecan Garnish This was a special order cake and I was happy to...
Chocolate Cake with White Chocolate Ganache
Triple-layer 8″ round Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Buttercream filling and Dark Chocolate Buttercream frosting. Strawberry Garnish This cake is not the cake I had in my head, but it’s a good starting point. The...
Not Exactly Apple Cake
I don’t even know what to call this cake. It all started when I FORGOT TO ADD BUTTER to the eggs and sugar. There’s no excuse and I know how a small collection of...
Candy Corn Cupcakes
Vanilla Cupcake with tinted Vanilla Buttercream with a Candy Corn Topper I have been waiting for just the right time to bake these cupcakes…and today was the day. This project started when a client...
A Lemon Cupcake Decorating Workshop
Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream and a variety of Cupcake Toppers I love it when my family and friends invite me to their house for baking (as I did recently on a trip to a...
Neapolitan Action Event Training Cake
Triple-Layer, 8″ round Classic Neapolitan Cake with Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla Cake with Coordinating Buttercream Roses A few weeks ago I traveled to Utah to visit our two oldest kids. However, the primary reason...