Welcome to Peppermint Week Day 1! We have officially arrived to my favorite of the three Christmas-themed weeks! Ever since I can remember, peppermint has always been my favorite holiday flavor. Even though I enjoy many holiday flavors, it does not feel like the holidays until I get a peppermint […]
For the final day of Snickerdoodle Week, I made a Snickerdoodle Christmas Wreath Cake! This is a delicious cake made of moist cinnamon and vanilla sponge, a decadent ganache filing, yummy cinnamon and vanilla buttercream, covered in festive sugar sprinkles, and topped with lovely buttercream decorations! I love the traditional […]
Welcome to Snickerdoodle Week Day 1! While I tend to prefer cookies made with chocolate or chocolate chips, snickerdoodle cookies are one of my top favorite non-chocolate cookies. The flavor profile of cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla is a great example of how delicious a simple cookie can be. Today’s snickerdoodle […]
For the final day of Hot Chocolate Week, I made a Festive Hot Chocolate Drip Cake! This is obviously inspired by the rich chocolate indulgence that is a cup of hot chocolate. I love adding marshmallows to my hot chocolate and mixing them in so that they melt into the […]
Welcome to Hot Chocolate Week, Day 1! Hot chocolate, as we all know, is a deliciously decadent drink enjoyed during winter, but especially during the holidays. This warm elixir makes you feel warm and cozy on the inside whether you are trying to warm up while enjoying some beautiful Christmas […]
Welcome to Apple Week Day 2! Today’s apple post is all about making apple cider buttercream! Apple cider is another delicious treat during this time of the year. You can serve it hot to warm you up on a cold night, or have it as a cold, crisp, and refreshing […]
Even though the intense summer heat is still lingering on this over 100°F day in Sacramento, I realized that Fall is already less than one month away! Fall is one of my favorite times of the year because of the cooler weather, the kickoff of the awesome holiday season, and […]
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A simple vanilla buttercream is incredibly versatile and something that any baking enthusiast should have in their back pocket. Not only is it delicious on its own, but a basic vanilla buttercream recipe can be the base for a myriad of other buttercream flavors, such as caramel or snickerdoodle! While […]