Lemon, Cardamom, and Thyme Cupcakes
Lemon, cardamom, and thyme cupcakes are a delicious blend of herbal, fruity flavors. These cupcakes are a perfect treat for anyone who craves desserts that aren’t overwhelmingly sweet. Let’s dive into the details!
Mini Cherry Blossom Cupcakes
Cherry blossom season is in full swing! To celebrate the peaceful colors and changing weather of the season, enjoy a batch of mini cherry blossom cupcakes. White almond cupcakes with cherry blossom buttercream and a tiny buttercream flower are as…
The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book: Review + Recipe
Imagine getting a cookie cookbook full of 100 of the best cookie recipes from a holiday cookie contest held in Minnesota. Sound a bit specific? The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book is that cookbook. I had the opportunity to test out…
Tiramisu Layer Cake
I love the simple flavors and striking look of a classic tiramisu. It’s not an overly complicated dessert, but it is so dang delicious! This tiramisu layer cake takes all of the flavors, textures, and design of that classic Italian…
FREE Buttercream Course for Beginners
As a home baker, you understand that mastering buttercream is a key skill that will take your baking to the next level. Buttercream can be used in many bakes, like cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. In this free course, you’ll learn…
How to Use Piping Tips… For Beginners
How many piping tips do you have? And how many different brands? If you’re anything like me, you’ve got dozens and dozens of tips and they seem to be from multiple brands. Some of them have labels, some of them…
Piping 101: Piping Buttercream Like A Pro
While it is absolutely possible to frost cakes and cupcakes with just a spatula, you’ll soon realize that mastering piping with a pastry bag and piping tip is essential in order to take your bakes to the next level. The…
Toasted S’mores Cupcakes
The flavors and textures of classic s’mores are hard to beat. Crisp graham crackers, gooey chocolate, and toasted marshmallows are phenomenal. Enjoy this dynamic combination in cupcake form with some toasted s’mores cupcakes!
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…
Hazelnut Macarons with Nutella Frosting
Nutella, the iconic chocolate hazelnut spread, is the star flavor of these delicious macarons. Whip up a batch of hazelnut macarons and fill them with a simple Nutella frosting and you’ve got yourself a crowd pleasing dessert.
My personal baking journey… mishaps and all
