Classic Cherry Pie From Scratch
Cherry pie is an iconic dessert come summer. Ripe, juicy cherries are full of flavor and the best way to enjoy them might just be in this cherry pie recipe. But baking pie from scratch can be intimidating, so let…
Small Batch Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Carrot cake is not a universally beloved flavor, but I love the stuff! A good carrot cake is moist, tender, and has the perfect balance of spices. To celebrate the warmer weather, I decided to whip up a small batch…
The Secret to Frosting a 4 Inch Cake
Mini cakes are the most adorable cake trend and I am here for those 4 inch cuties! But let’s get real. If you’ve ever tried to frost one of those gremlins, they stop being quite as cute. At least that’s…
Lingonberry Frosting: Experimenting with IKEA
IKEA is an indoor amusement park for adults. Am I wrong? You’ve got yourself a maze, attractions, kitchens to wander through, and fun, unique FOOD! Today’s recipe for lingonberry frosting is inspired by my love for the IKEA food mart.
Fill & Stack a One Tier Cake with Confidence
Once you’ve actually gone to all the trouble of making a cake and getting your buttercream just right, you now have to deal with the daunting task of filling and stacking your layers. Ugh. Can’t some baking fairy do this…
Freeze & Bake Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies
I stumbled upon this recipe for Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies by pure luck and didn’t even recognize the name of the bakery that inspired this amazing concoction. But the ingredients looked good and I didn’t want to follow the recipe…
Almost Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Yep, almost healthy. These banana chocolate chip cookies have a lot going for them like oats, chickpea flour, and wheat germ, but they are still most definitely a delicious cookie. This family recipe is great for those times when you…
Apricot Thumbprint Cookies with Nuts
These Thumbprint Cookies made the list and they are so good! While they made it onto my family’s Christmas cookie list, there’s no reason you couldn’t bake them anytime of the year. Thumbprint cookies don’t have any seasonal spices like…
8 Cookie Tips and Tricks You Need to Know
Cookies are simple desserts that you can easily throw together on short notice. It’s a good idea to have a handful of cookie recipes on hand for all sorts of occasions. While drop and cut out cookies are not difficult,…
Lavender Cupcakes with Lemon Elderflower Frosting
Lavender desserts have always felt so fancy to me and I finally got to make my very own with these lavender cupcakes with lemon elderflower frosting. Infusing lavender into the milk gives these cupcakes a light floral flavor that pairs…
My personal baking journey… mishaps and all
