Passion Fruit and Ube Cheesecake Bars
Creamy ube cheesecake and tart passion fruit sauce are a perfect pair. The colors and flavor profile of this dessert are inspired by The Hurricane Wars. Whether you’re interested in bookish baking, or just love a good cheesecake, this recipe…
Coconut Shortbread Cookies
Shortbread cookies are incredibly popular in Hawaii, so I decided to make a batch inspired by the tropical scenery! Coconut shortbread cookies are tender with a mellow coconut flavor in the dough, as well as a sweet coconut topping.
Ultimate Coconut Cake
Coconut cake is one of those flavors that you either love, or hate. Well, if you love coconut, this recipe for white coconut cake covered in a fluffy coconut buttercream is for you. Decorate the tropical cake with copious amounts…
Introduction to Buttercream
Once you’ve decided to start making your own cakes from scratch, it’s important to also add making your own homemade frosting to that list of new skills to master. Using buttercream that you’ve made from scratch is going to allow…
7 Boba Inspired Dessert Recipes
Are you obsessed with your local boba shop? If so, I think you’re going to love this list of boba inspired dessert recipes! Boba tea cafes have so many delicious, intricate drinks. Over the years, they’ve motivated me to develop…
Pandan Rice Krispie Treats with Coconut
Rice krispie treats are a fun treat, but they can be even more exciting with the addition of pandan extract, vivid green color, and shredded coconut! These sticky treats are super quick to make and pretty dang easy once you…
10 Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes With a Twist
There are few things in life better than a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie. But sometimes it’s nice to try a variation of this classic dessert. Here are ten chocolate chip cookie recipes that are anything but boring, plus a…
Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
In my opinion, nothing beats a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie. This recipe takes the classic recipe and adds a twist with some coconut cream and shredded coconut. You get that iconic chewy cookie, but with a mellow coconut flavor…
Tropical Cupcakes with Doctored Cake Mix
Homemade cakes and cupcakes are the bomb dot com, but sometimes you just want to go back to the box. We’re going to doctor up a box of pineapple cake mix, fill our cupcakes with store bought lemon curd, and…
Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Coconut Cream
I’m not vegan and I know for some other non-vegans the thought of a cupcake without dairy or eggs is a bit unappealing. Guess what?! It’s not true, guys! Seriously, vegans and non-vegans alike will absolutely love these Vegan Chocolate…
My personal baking journey… mishaps and all
