As the summer heat begins to ramp up, the quest for things to cool you down begins. Swimming pools and frozen summer treats are my favorite way to cool off, especially during the days that reach over 100°F. Cold summer staples like popsicles, frozen drinks, and ice cream are perfect […]
These airy cookies are a delightful treat with so many possible applications! Between vibrant colors and and the ability to make fun shapes, meringues are perfect for making super cute holiday treats. For Christmas, I decided to make Christmas trees, Santa hats, and Christmas wreathes. These are a lovely treat […]
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 […]
The week of delightfully yummy snickerdoodle posts continues today with a Snickerdoodle Mocha Christmas Cake Roll. This cake roll combines moist cinnamon and vanilla sponge with a creamy espresso chocolate ganache filling, a caramelized white chocolate and cinnamon ganache drizzle over the top, and festive sprinkles to complete this cinn-fully […]
Welcome to Snickerdoodle Week, Day 3! Today I continue this week of snickerdoodle inspired recipes with Snickerdoodle Cupcakes! These consist of everything that makes you love a classic snickerdoodle cookie: cinnamon, sugar, vanilla, and light caramel notes. The moist sponge base, smooth cinnamon and caramel ganache, silky buttercream, and sprinkling […]
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 […]
One year ago, I made my first cake from scratch. Before that, I had only made one layered cake using a boxed cake mix and frosting from a can because I did not yet know how to make cake and buttercream from scratch. I made my first cake because I […]
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 […]
Oh, August: The time to get in the last of the summer festivities before that chill in the air that makes you want to stay inside and curl up under a plushy blanket. For some, August simply means business as usual, while others are sending their children to their first […]
Vanilla cake is a simple and extremely versatile recipe to have in your back pocket. This recipe produces a moist sponge that also provides a denser texture than a typical cake recipe. I love to use this recipe as a base for many creative cake recipes, especially cocktail inspired cakes […]