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image of an elephant cake made mostly with buttercream and a little pink fondant

Elephant Cake

Posted on January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 by Chelsweets

We may still be celebrating things virtually, but that has yet to stop me from baking for my friends and…

Posted in CakesTagged animal cake1 Comment on Elephant Cake
image of biscoff cheesecake that's been drizzled with warm cookie butter and topped with whipped cream

Biscoff Cheesecake

Posted on January 21, 2021January 6, 2021 by Chelsweets

I’ve only made cheesecake like 3 times and it still kind of scares me. But it was time to man…

Posted in CakesTagged biscoff, Cheesecake3 Comments on Biscoff Cheesecake
image of hot cocoa mug cake with spoonful scooped out to show how moist and fluffy the cake is

Hot Cocoa Mug Cake

Posted on January 18, 2021January 2, 2021 by Chelsweets

With all the hot chocolate bombs floating around the internet these days, it’s an understatement to say I’ve had hot…

Posted in CakesTagged Chocolate, mug cake, small batch3 Comments on Hot Cocoa Mug Cake
image of rudolph cake frosted with peanut butter chocolate frosting and chocolate antlers

Rudolph Cake

Posted on December 24, 2020December 18, 2020 by Chelsweets

I wanted to squeeze in one more holiday cake before Christmas and I just barely made the cut!! I saved…

Posted in Cakes, Holiday Treats1 Comment on Rudolph Cake
image of poinsettia cake made with red and green buttercream

Poinsettia Cake

Posted on December 17, 2020December 14, 2020 by Chelsweets

Poinsettias have always felt so festive to me. I love their vibrant colors and how synonymous they are with the…

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image of a peppermint mocha cake decorated with crushed peppermint and a mocha chocolate drip

Peppermint Mocha Cake

Posted on December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 by Chelsweets

I love holiday baking and all the holiday flavors that come with it, so I’ve teamed up with Domino® Sugar…

Posted in CakesTagged peppermint1 Comment on Peppermint Mocha Cake
image of a mini chocolate cake made with 3-inch cake layers

Mini Chocolate Cake

Posted on November 19, 2020October 19, 2020 by Chelsweets

I love making big layer cakes but sometimes I just want to make a little something sweet. That’s where this…

Posted in CakesTagged Chocolate, mini cake5 Comments on Mini Chocolate Cake
image of a beautiful gluten free spice cake decorated with bright Fall-inspired frosting

Layered Spice Cake

Posted on November 2, 2020November 16, 2020 by Chelsweets

Believe it or not, I’ve never shared a recipe for a spice cake before! Sharing a standard spice cake recipe…

Posted in CakesTagged fall2 Comments on Layered Spice Cake
image of unikitty cake made with funfetti cake layers

Unikitty Cake

Posted on September 12, 2020August 23, 2020 by Chelsweets

Today I’m sharing a recipe and detailed tutorial on how to make a Unikitty cake! Unikitty is my favorite character…

Posted in CakesTagged character cakes1 Comment on Unikitty Cake
image of mini chocolate peanut butter bundt cakes made with butterfinger baking bits

Mini Butterfinger Bundt Cakes

Posted on September 8, 2020September 4, 2020 by Chelsweets

I’ve partnered with Butterfinger to make these adorable mini Butterfinger® Bundt cakes! They’re just as delicious as they are adorable!!…

Posted in Bundt CakesTagged butterfinger2 Comments on Mini Butterfinger Bundt Cakes
image of german chocolate pound cake decorate with a chocolate glaze

German Chocolate Pound Cake

Posted on August 1, 2020October 31, 2020 by Chelsweets

I began exploring the world of bundt cakes this year and was inspired to make a german chocolate pound cake….

Posted in Bundt CakesTagged german chocolate cake7 Comments on German Chocolate Pound Cake
image of chocolate orange cake with slice in front on a plate showing how fluffy and tender the cake layers are

Chocolate Orange Cake

Posted on July 27, 2020August 5, 2020 by Chelsweets

While chocolate and orange might sound like an odd combo, it reminds me of being a kid. My Grandma always…

Posted in CakesTagged Chocolate, chocolate orange14 Comments on Chocolate Orange Cake
image of small batch wasc cake slice on a plate

Small Batch WASC Cake: 6 Inch Cake

Posted on July 14, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

I’ve share my WASC cake recipe, which has received rave reviews. It’s an amazing recipe, but makes a pretty big cake….

Posted in CakesTagged small batch12 Comments on Small Batch WASC Cake: 6 Inch Cake
image of pig birthday cake on pink cake stand

Pig Birthday Cake

Posted on July 1, 2020January 21, 2021 by Chelsweets

This week I got to make the cutest little piggy cake to celebrate the premiere of my digital series with…

Posted in CakesTagged character cakes4 Comments on Pig Birthday Cake
image of rainbow pride cake slice

Pride Cake

Posted on June 26, 2020November 10, 2020 by Chelsweets

I’ve made quite a few rainbow cakes in the past, but this is my first pride cake. There’s a lot…

Posted in CakesTagged rainbow5 Comments on Pride Cake
image of a slice of a layered angel food cake filled with berries and stabilized whipped cream

Layered Angel Food Cake

Posted on June 16, 2020November 10, 2020 by Chelsweets

I love angel food cake, especially in the summer. This year I’m amping that concept up and making a layered…

Posted in Cakes, Fruit Desserts18 Comments on Layered Angel Food Cake
image of a slice of 6-inch marble cake recipe

Small Batch Marble Cake

Posted on June 14, 2020November 10, 2020 by Chelsweets

My marble cake recipe has been so popular I wanted to share this small batch version of it! It’s an…

Posted in CakesTagged small batch17 Comments on Small Batch Marble Cake
image of cake layers that are over-baked, over-mixed, underbaked, and made with too much flour

Cake Troubleshooting Guide

Posted on May 28, 2020November 10, 2020 by Chelsweets

Baking really is a science, and there are a lot of things that go awry when making a cake. I’ve…

Posted in Baking Basics, Cakes61 Comments on Cake Troubleshooting Guide
image of gluten free vanilla layer cake slice

Gluten Free Vanilla Cake

Posted on May 11, 2020November 10, 2020 by Chelsweets

While I’m not gluten free myself, I get a lot of request for gluten free recipes on social media. That’s…

Posted in Cakes, Gluten-freeTagged vanilla63 Comments on Gluten Free Vanilla Cake
image of vegan confetti cake slice and frosted cake for a birthday

Vegan Funfetti Cake

Posted on April 20, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

A few weeks ago I got an email from someone with a recipe for a Wacky Cake (thank you Alanna!)….

Posted in Cakes, Vegan21 Comments on Vegan Funfetti Cake
image of mini vanilla cake being decorated with rainbow sprinkles for a birthday

Mini Vanilla Cake Recipe

Posted on April 16, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

I love making cakes, but it’s a lot harder to share them with my friends and family right now. To…

Posted in CakesTagged small batch177 Comments on Mini Vanilla Cake Recipe
image of carrot cake sheet cake slice on a plate with others in the background

Carrot Cake Sheet Cake

Posted on April 11, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

This carrot cake sheet cake recipe has been a long time coming. I shared my moist carrot cake recipe last…

Posted in Cakes, Sheet Cakes19 Comments on Carrot Cake Sheet Cake
photo of a slice of berry chantilly cake showing mixed berry filling and fluffy mascarpone cream

Golden Berry Chantilly Cake

Posted on April 10, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

I’ve wanted to make a berry Chantilly cake for the longest time and this Spring I finally got around to…

Posted in Cakes, Fruit Desserts70 Comments on Golden Berry Chantilly Cake
image of lavender layer cake made for spring and easter

Golden Lavender Cake

Posted on April 6, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

Spring is upon us, and there couldn’t be a better time to make this golden lavender cake! Not only does…

Posted in Cakes22 Comments on Golden Lavender Cake
image of chocolate caramel poke cake slice held in hand to show homemade caramel sauce oozing out

Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake

Posted on March 30, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

While I love me a good layer cake, sheet cakes have been calling my name lately. They’re so much quicker…

Posted in Cakes, Sheet Cakes25 Comments on Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake
image of a matcha cake, with a slice placed on a plate to show how fluffy and delicious this matcha cake recipe is

Matcha Cake

Posted on March 15, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

I baked with matcha powder for the first time last summer when I made matcha cupcakes and a matcha drip cake….

Posted in CakesTagged small batch35 Comments on Matcha Cake
image of oreo funfetti cake layers in pans, ready to be baked in the oven

Oreo Funfetti Cake

Posted on March 13, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

The inspiration for this oreo funfetti cake is my Husband. He loves Oreos and funfetti cake, and I wanted to…

Posted in CakesTagged funfetti, oreo30 Comments on Oreo Funfetti Cake
image of yellow sheet cake decorated with chocolate buttercream and rainbow sprinkles

Yellow Sheet Cake

Posted on March 9, 2020November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

Having a good yellow sheet cake recipe up your sleeve is always a good idea. A lot of people grew…

Posted in Cakes, Sheet Cakes57 Comments on Yellow Sheet Cake
image of white chocolate raspberry cake slice

White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Posted on February 24, 2020November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

When I was a kid, my mom used to buy a white chocolate raspberry cake from Costco and it was…

Posted in Cakes118 Comments on White Chocolate Raspberry Cake
image of a slice of a moist and delicious gluten free chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream

Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Recipe

Posted on February 17, 2020November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

I am planning to make a cake for my friend’s wedding this spring, and she can’t eat gluten. This is…

Posted in Cakes, Gluten-free70 Comments on Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Recipe
image of small batch funfetti cake slices, placed on small plates surrounded by rainbow sprinkles

Small Batch Funfetti Cake

Posted on February 6, 2020November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

I’m in the midst of sharing small batch recipes of all my top cake recipes. So far I’ve shared my…

Posted in CakesTagged small batch72 Comments on Small Batch Funfetti Cake
image of red velvet bundt cake, sliced with a cream cheese glaze icing

Red Velvet Bundt Cake

Posted on February 3, 2020November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

I began exploring the world of bundt cakes this past fall, and decided to play around with a red velvet…

Posted in Bundt Cakes32 Comments on Red Velvet Bundt Cake
image of dark chocolate strawberry cake with slice cut

Dark Chocolate Strawberry Cake

Posted on January 30, 2020November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

As I was thinking ahead to Valentine’s day, I reminisced on the Valentine’s day cakes I’ve made in the past….

Posted in Cakes42 Comments on Dark Chocolate Strawberry Cake
image of a slice of a moist, pudding filled chocolate blackout cake

Chocolate Blackout Cake

Posted on January 24, 2020November 22, 2020 by Chelsweets

I made my first attempt at a Brooklyn blackout cake a few years ago, and I decided it was time…

Posted in CakesTagged Chocolate53 Comments on Chocolate Blackout Cake
image of old fashioned apple cake slice, bitten into to show how moist the layers are

Old-Fashioned Apple Cake

Posted on January 16, 2020November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

I was chatting with a friend, and somehow we got on the topic of her brother’s birthday cake. Their family…

Posted in Cakes42 Comments on Old-Fashioned Apple Cake
image of chelsey white with patrick star cake

Patrick Star Cake

Posted on January 9, 2020November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

A few months back I made a Spongebob cake, and I knew it was only a matter of time before…

Posted in CakesTagged character cakes649 Comments on Patrick Star Cake
image of chelsey white with grinch cake

Grinch Cake

Posted on December 20, 2019November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

The creation of this Grinch cake started with the purchase of a very silly grinch sweatshirt. It was $10 and…

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image of milk bar-inspired compost cookies from overhead, with ingredient scattered around them

Kitchen Sink Cookies

Posted on December 19, 2019November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

Last week I made a Grinch cake, and it was nothing short of epic. It was made with a filling…

Posted in Cakes4 Comments on Kitchen Sink Cookies
image of Christmas present cake

Christmas Cake Decorations

Posted on December 12, 2019November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

As we approach Christmas, I wanted to do a round up of fun christmas cakes I’ve made in the past!…

Posted in Cakes, Holiday TreatsTagged christmas5 Comments on Christmas Cake Decorations
image of winter wonderland cake with pretty blue cake layers

Winter Wonderland Cake

Posted on December 11, 2019November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

I could not be more excited to take over the Wilton instagram to share this winter wonderland cake design! It’s…

Posted in Cakes9 Comments on Winter Wonderland Cake
image of sliced orange bundt cake

Orange Cranberry Bundt Cake

Posted on December 9, 2019November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

Just going to throw out that this is the first bundt cake recipe I’ve ever shared!! As much as I…

Posted in Bundt Cakes42 Comments on Orange Cranberry Bundt Cake
image of striped snowflake cake

Striped Buttercream Cake

Posted on December 6, 2019November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

Stripes have been all the rage this year! The striped buttercream cake is definitely a new cake trend, and it’s…

Posted in Cakes, TutorialsTagged winter21 Comments on Striped Buttercream Cake

Hanukkah Cake

Posted on December 2, 2019November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

This is the first Hanukkah cake I’ve ever made! I wanted it to be beautiful, festive, and the perfect cake…

Posted in Cakes7 Comments on Hanukkah Cake

Best Yellow Cake Recipe

Posted on November 18, 2019November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

Having a good yellow cake recipe up your sleeve is always a good idea. A lot of people grew up…

Posted in Cakes56 Comments on Best Yellow Cake Recipe

Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on November 14, 2019November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

We are smack dab in the middle of pumpkin season, so I have one more pumpkin inspired cake to share…

Posted in CakesTagged pumpkin5 Comments on Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Red Velvet Layer Cake

Posted on November 4, 2019November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

Red velvet cake…it has eluded me for so long!! You’ve been asking me to share my favorite red velvet layer…

Posted in CakesTagged Red Velvet162 Comments on Red Velvet Layer Cake

Brookie Bars

Posted on November 1, 2019November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

I am so proud of my friend Kristen Tomlan, who just came out with her first cookbook! Hello, Cookie Dough…

Posted in Cakes4 Comments on Brookie Bars

Candy Corn Cake

Posted on October 28, 2019November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

Candy corn is a polarizing candy. Some people are lovingly devoted to candy corn, while others think candy corn tastes…

Posted in CakesTagged halloween9 Comments on Candy Corn Cake
image of a pumpkin shaped cake made with buttercream

Pumpkin Cake

Posted on October 24, 2019November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

This past month I challenged myself to make a pumpkin cake. First I had to settle on a pumpkin cake…

Posted in CakesTagged halloween, pumpkin10 Comments on Pumpkin Cake

Mummy Cake

Posted on October 21, 2019November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

A mummy cake has been on my cake to-do list for a couple years now. Every year I’d see a…

Posted in CakesTagged halloween3 Comments on Mummy Cake

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