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Salted Caramel Snickers Cake

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Chelsweets

SEA SALT. CARAMEL. CHOCOLATE. PEANUTS. Those are the key components to anything delicious in life, and also to this wonderful…

Posted in Cakes, SweetsTagged Birthday Cake, cake decoration, caramel snickers cake, chelsweets, Chocolate Cake, chocolate snickers cake, homemade salted caramel sauce, salted caramel, salted caramel chocolate cake, salted caramel chocolate crunch cake, snickers cake9 Comments on Salted Caramel Snickers Cake

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cake

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Chelsweets

 I received a cake order that I was absolutely thrilled to make. A COOKIE DOUGH CAKE. Genius, right? You no…

Posted in Cakes, SweetsTagged Birthday Cake, Browned Butter, chelsweets, chocolate chip cookie dough, Chocolate Chip Cookies, chocolate chips, Chocolate Ganache, Cookie dough, cookie dough cake, Vanilla Buttercream, vanilla cake, white cake4 Comments on Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cake

Nutella Crunch Cake: Take II

Posted on September 13, 2014September 24, 2014 by Chelsweets

Back by popular demand, I received another order for a Nutella Crunch Cake. I used the same tried and true…

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Four-Layer Funfetti Birthday Cake

Posted on July 21, 2014March 5, 2018 by Chelsweets

One of my friends ordered a large funfetti cake for a birthday, so I decided to make this massive cake!…

Posted in Cakes, SweetsTagged Birthday Cake, chelsweets, funfetti, funfetti cake, scratch, srinikles41 Comments on Four-Layer Funfetti Birthday Cake
image of a slice of lemon rapsberry cake on a plate, showing it's raspberry filling and lemon cream cheese frosting

Lemon Cake with Raspberry Filling

Posted on June 6, 2014October 31, 2020 by Chelsweets

I originally made this lemon cake with raspberry filling for my sister’s birthday 6 years ago. It seems like a…

Posted in CakesTagged fruit desserts28 Comments on Lemon Cake with Raspberry Filling

Red Velvet Birthday Cake

Posted on June 1, 2014August 20, 2019 by Chelsweets

One of Chelsweet’s biggest supporters LOVES Red Velvet Cake. Well, I’m not sure if it’s really the red velvet she loves,…

Posted in Cakes, SweetsTagged Birthday Cake, chelsweets, Cream Cheese, Cream Cheese Frosting, frosting roses, powdered  sugar, Red Velvet, Red Velvet Cake, star tip27 Comments on Red Velvet Birthday Cake

Chocolate Banana Birthday Cake

Posted on May 8, 2014March 5, 2018 by Chelsweets

There are so many reasons to celebrate this week! No, not because we are in the depths of busy season…but…

Posted in Cakes, SweetsTagged banana cake, banana chips, chelsweets, chocolate banana cake, chocolate buttercream, chocolate chip banana chip, Chocolate Ganache16 Comments on Chocolate Banana Birthday Cake

Pink Velvet Ruffle Cake

Posted on May 3, 2014May 3, 2014 by Chelsweets

I won’t lie, I’m still a little scared of gluten-free baking. But what’s life if you don’t face your fears??…

Posted in Cakes, Gluten-free, SweetsTagged Birthday Cake, chelsweets, Cream Cheese Frosting, gluten-free, layer cake, Pink velvet11 Comments on Pink Velvet Ruffle Cake

How To: Sunflower Cupcakes

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Chelsweets

I had some leftover cake batter from making this Double Banana Birthday Cake, so I decided to make my team…

Posted in Cakes, Cupcakes, DIY, SweetsTagged buttercream, chelsweets, Cupcakes, frosting sunflowers, leaf tip, oreo sunflowers5 Comments on How To: Sunflower Cupcakes

Nutella Chocolate Cake

Posted on April 16, 2014April 16, 2014 by Chelsweets

Chelsweets received it’s first cake order!! A chocolate cake was requested, so I decided to use my favorite chocolate cake base, and…

Posted in Cakes, SweetsTagged buttercream, buttercream roses, chelsweets, chocolate buttercream, Chocolate Cake, Nutella Cake, Nutella Nougat, Toasted hazelnuts18 Comments on Nutella Chocolate Cake

Banana Pudding Birthday Cake

Posted on April 8, 2014April 3, 2018 by Chelsweets

I received one of my most interesting birthday cake requests this week, and could not have been more excited about…

Posted in Cakes, SweetsTagged banana cake, banana chips, Banana pudding cake, Birthday Cake, chelsweets, magnolia bakery copy-cat banana pudding, monkey cake, Vanilla Buttercream20 Comments on Banana Pudding Birthday Cake

The Snickers Cake

Posted on March 26, 2014March 30, 2014 by Chelsweets

In my mind, the Snickers candy bar is the king of all candy. It has a perfect balance of nougat, caramel,…

Posted in CakesTagged chelsweets, Chocolate Cake, Nougat Filling, salted caramel, snickers cake3 Comments on The Snickers Cake

Raspberry Chocolate Fudge Cake

Posted on March 17, 2014February 18, 2020 by Chelsweets

Many wonderful things happen in March…. Daylight Savings Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and my good friend SIJIA’S BIRTHDAY!! SJ is…

Posted in Cakes, SweetsTagged chelsweets, Chocolate Cake, Fudge Cake, raspberry chocolate cake, raspberry filling7 Comments on Raspberry Chocolate Fudge Cake

Cayenne Carrot Cake with Maple Bourbon Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on March 17, 2014May 8, 2020 by Chelsweets

I have a go-to, traditional southern carrot cake recipe that I would stake my life on. It’s moist, has great…

Posted in CakesTagged carrot cake, chelsweets, chocolate carrot cake, kahlua carrot cake, maple cream cheese frosting, spicy carrot cake6 Comments on Cayenne Carrot Cake with Maple Bourbon Cream Cheese Frosting

Baking Tips and Tricks

Posted on March 13, 2014March 14, 2014 by Chelsweets

Below is a list of tips and tricks that I have either learned from the pros (which really means from…

Posted in Cakes, DIYTagged baking tips, chelsweets, tips and tricks, trial and error8 Comments on Baking Tips and Tricks

Milky Way Chocolate Cake

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Chelsweets

It’s crazy how much you learn about a person when you work with them. One fun fact I learned about…

Posted in Cakes, SweetsTagged chelsweets, Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Ganache, Milky Way, MIlky Way Chocolate Cake, Nougat Filling, Salted Caramel Sauce4 Comments on Milky Way Chocolate Cake
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Ombre Chocolate Cake

Posted on February 11, 2014June 19, 2020 by Chelsweets

I originally made this ombre chocolate cake for a coworker’s birthday 6 years ago. It seems like a lifetime ago!…

Posted in CakesTagged chelsweets chocolate cake, chelsweets chocolate ombre cake, chelsweets ombre cake, chocolate buttercream cake, chocolate cake with ombre frosting, Chocolate layer cake, fading chocolate cake, how to make an ombre chocolate cake, ombre chocolate buttercream, ombre chocolate cake, ombre chocolate cake recipe, ombre chocolate cake tutorial, ombre chocolate frosting, ombre chocolate layer cake1 Comment on Ombre Chocolate Cake

Classic Carrot Cake

Posted on January 12, 2014November 23, 2016 by Chelsweets

When my coworker said she’d like a carrot cake for her birthday, I was elated. Carrot cake is one of…

Posted in Cakes, SweetsTagged Birthday Cake, carrot cake, carrot ribbons, little paula deen26 Comments on Classic Carrot Cake

Chocolate Campfire Cake

Posted on December 12, 2013November 5, 2020 by Chelsweets

Stan has always been a big supporter of my baking endeavors. He helps me come up with recipe ideas, provides…

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Five Layer Red Velvet Cake

Posted on December 5, 2013November 5, 2020 by Chelsweets

Another birthday at work called for another homemade birthday cake! But not just any cake. The birthday girl requested Red…

Posted in Cakes15 Comments on Five Layer Red Velvet Cake

Plain, PB and Banana, and Candied Bacon Cookies

Posted on November 20, 2013November 5, 2020 by Chelsweets

The classic chocolate chip cookie will always have a special place in my heart, right next to my mother’s homemade jam, and…

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Bacon Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Bourbon Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on November 17, 2013November 5, 2020 by Chelsweets

After a lot of planning and coordination, my friend Drew and I were finally able to have a UW brunch!…

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Seven Layer S’mores Cake

Posted on October 7, 2013November 5, 2020 by Chelsweets

The past few weeks have been phenomenal. I saw my sister marry the love of her life, spent a week in…

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Breakfast Pizza

Posted on August 30, 2013November 5, 2020 by Chelsweets

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. When I get to eat breakfast for dinner, it’s even better. This…

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Nutella Crepe Cake

Posted on August 17, 2013November 5, 2020 by Chelsweets

It was my good friend Abdul’s birthday, and I knew exactly what cake I wanted to make for him. Is…

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Red Velvet Layered Cheesecake

Posted on July 30, 2013November 5, 2020 by Chelsweets

One of my managers had her birthday this week, so of course I wanted to make her a cake. When…

Posted in CakesTagged Red Velvet5 Comments on Red Velvet Layered Cheesecake
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Salted Caramel Layer Cake

Posted on July 25, 2013November 5, 2020 by Chelsweets

I’m sure you knew when I shared my salted caramel buttercream recipe a couple weeks ago, it was only a…

Posted in CakesTagged caramel6 Comments on Salted Caramel Layer Cake
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Chocolate Banana Layer Cake

Posted on July 2, 2013November 5, 2020 by Chelsweets

Chocolate and bananas have always been a delicious flavor combination. After making s’mores banana bread, I had the bright idea…

Posted in Cakes4 Comments on Chocolate Banana Layer Cake
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Snickers Ice Cream Cake

Posted on June 27, 2013November 5, 2020 by Chelsweets

For the next birthday at my office, I had a request to make a snickers ice cream cake. Naturally, I…

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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cake

Posted on June 16, 2013November 5, 2020 by Chelsweets

I don’t even need to say anything about this cake, it speaks for itself. It starts with a rich, chocolate…

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Watermelon Feta Bites

Posted on June 16, 2013November 5, 2020 by Chelsweets

I don’t know what it is, but fresh fruit and cheese taste so good together! My mind always immediately goes…

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Strawberry Vanilla Cake

Posted on June 13, 2013January 10, 2021 by Chelsweets

This recipe is an OLDIE! The first time I made was back in 2013, and I’ve definitely tweaked it over…

Posted in Cakes20 Comments on Strawberry Vanilla Cake

Quinoa Pancakes

Posted on June 2, 2013November 1, 2020 by Chelsweets

Quinoa…..in pancakes? What?? I’ve been meaning to make this recipe for a while, and today was the perfect day. After…

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Triple Chocolate Cake

Posted on May 30, 2013November 1, 2020 by Chelsweets

I needed to make a birthday cake for a Senior Manager at work, and I knew he liked chocolate. So…

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Chocolate Croissants

Posted on May 19, 2013November 1, 2020 by Chelsweets

This is seriously the simplest brunch/snack/treat to make..and the tastiest 🙂 It’s perfect if you have friends in town, need…

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Pierre Hermé’s Chocolate Eclairs

Posted on May 12, 2013November 1, 2020 by Chelsweets

Éclairs…where do I even begin? They are so delicate, so rich, so luxurious. However, if you decide to make a…

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Lemon Blueberry Swirl Cake

Posted on May 6, 2013November 1, 2020 by Chelsweets

SPRING IS HERE! And so is my friend Uli’s birthday!! AND my other coworker Brandon’s Birthday!!! Clearly, this can only…

Posted in Cakes3 Comments on Lemon Blueberry Swirl Cake
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How to Make Rainbow Cake Layers

Posted on March 29, 2013November 1, 2020 by Chelsweets

If you want to learn how to make rainbow cake layers from scratch, you’ve come to the right place! Rainbow…

Posted in CakesTagged rainbow1 Comment on How to Make Rainbow Cake Layers

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