Red velvet is such a classic cake flavor. Not only is it delicious, it’s also stunning! There’s something so satisfying…
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Cheesecake Cake Filling
I was brainstorming ideas for a NYC-themed cake (i used this amazing stencil to create this look), and was struggling…
Rose Water Cupcakes
Rose water is one of those flavors that always catches my eye. Whether I see a rose water cocktail on…
Small Batch Chocolate Cake Recipe: 6 Inch Cake
Longest. Title. Ever!! But that’s exactly what this post is about. I’ve taken my go-to chocolate layer cake, and have…
My Business Model: A Baker That Doesn’t Sell Her Cakes
There are two questions I get all the time. The first question is what I do with all the cakes…
Orange Creamsicle Cake
We’ve all seen the melted ice cream cake trend across social media (which I’m pretty sure is the brain child…
Pink Lemonade Ice Cream Cake
Ice cream cakes were a favorite in my house growing up. I think they’re still my sister’s favorite type of…
Berry Trifle Recipe
I don’t want to spend hours in my hot kitchen as the summer heat really starts to set in. That’s…
My Top Tips Around Making Your Own Wedding Cake
Wedding season is upon us, which to me really means wedding cake season is here. As a baker, I’m ambitiously…
Funfetti Cupcakes
As soon as I shared my funfetti cake recipe, I knew this funfetti cupcake recipe was only a few steps…
How To Put Fresh Flowers On A Buttercream Cake
Adding fresh flowers on a cake is a beautiful and elegant way to decorate it. Sugar paste flowers can be…
Salted Caramel Frosting
This past week I wanted to recreate a salted caramel drip cake I made a few years ago. This meant…
Red Wine Chocolate Cake
Sounds crazy, right? A red wine chocolate cake?? But when you think about a really good glass of red wine,…
Matcha Cupcakes
I just made a matcha chocolate cake for the Food Network, and it inspired me to make these matcha cupcakes!…
Sprinkle Fault Line Cake
Sometimes I try to resist cake trends, other times I hop right on them. This sprinkle fault line cake design…
Funfetti Cake Recipe
How have I never shared my funfetti cake recipe?!?! It’s mind blowing, especially considering it’s my very favorite cake flavor….
Moist Carrot Cake
This moist carrot cake recipe has been a long time coming. In the past, whenever I was asked to make…
Easter Bunny Cake
I’ve made a pretty basic Easter bunny cake in the past, but this year I wanted to amp things up…
Rainbow Cake Recipe
You would think I’ve made enough rainbow cakes, but I simply couldn’t resist sharing one more epic rainbow cake recipe…
How Long Does Buttercream Last?
In addition to getting asked for my American buttercream frosting recipe, I also get a ton of other questions about…
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Everyone needs a really good chocolate buttercream recipe. I’ve made chocolate frosting in the past, by simply adding some cocoa…
Rainbow Marble Cake
I’ve made rainbow cakes before, but I’ve never made a rainbow marble cake! I swirled together two shades of colorful…
Cake Portion Guide
This cake portion guide is exactly what you need if you’re making a cake for an event or a wedding….
Rainbow Cookie Cake
Rainbow cookies are the inspiration for this week’s cake recipe. In fact, this rainbow cookie cake is pretty much just…
Making Your Own Wedding Cake
I’ve been pretty open sharing my engagement on social media, and one of the questions I’ve been asked the most…
Birthday Cake Hat
Some celebrations call for a birthday cake hat!! Or a party hat cake, whatever you want to call it. Alisha…
Baileys Chocolate Cake
With St. Patrick’s Day looming around the corner, it just seems right to whip up a Baileys chocolate cake. When…
Naked Chocolate Cake
If you’ve ever struggled with frosting a cake, this naked chocolate cake is perfect for you. It’s made with moist…
Olive Oil Cake Recipe
I’ve never made a cake, or any baked good for that matter, with olive oil before. A majority of my…
Snowflake Cake
I used to think making a snowflake cake had to be complicated. You either were making individual snowflakes out of…
Pink Velvet Cake With Marbled Hearts
Whether you plan to celebrate Valentine’s day with your significant other, friends, or galentines, this cake is the perfect way…
Red Buttercream Frosting
There are a few different things you can do to make BRIGHT red buttercream frosting that doesn’t taste bitter! These include using gel food coloring, making the frosting in advance, and using extracts to flavor the buttercream.
10 Simple and Delicious Valentine’s Day Desserts
Valentine’s Day is upon us, and I have a confession…I’ve never been a fan of it!! Much to my fiance’s…
Marble Cake Recipe
You’ve been asking me for my marble cake recipe for a while, and I’m finally getting around to it! While…
Funfetti Cookie Dough Drip Cake
As much as I love buttercream frosting, sometimes it’s fun to fill my cakes with something different. It’s a bit…
Peanut Butter Chocolate Buckeye Cake
Peanut butter and chocolate has to be one of the most classic, and delicious flavor combinations of all time. I’ve…
Things To Consider Before Quitting Your Corporate Job
Once I had fully committed to switching careers and pursuing my baking business full-time (you can learn more about why…
Why I Quit My Job To Pursue My Baking Business Full-Time
I just finished my last day at my corporate job. For context to those who only know me as a…
Hot Cocoa Chocolate Layer Cake
The holidays are over, and I feel like January is when winter really begins to set in. Christmas decorations have…
Easy Christmas Lights Cake
This time of year, I think we all appreciate a simple yet adorable cake design! With all the time that…
Knitted Christmas Sweater Cake
Despite my best intentions this winter, I haven’t shared the recipes for all of my holiday cakes! I’ve been so…
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookie Cake
Who else loves peanut butter blossom cookies?? They’re one of my favorite holiday treats, and were the first thing I…
Apple Cider Donut Cake
Sharing this cake just before Fall ends! Last month a coworker of mine visited an apple orchard in upstate New…
The BEST Black Friday Baking Deals!!
I’ve already shared my favorite tools and equipment with you, but I know sometimes it’s nice to accumulate tools overtime,…
The Best Banana Nutella Cake
Nutella is one of my favorite ingredients to bake with! I grew up eating it, and love adding it into…
Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake Recipe
I’ve been experimenting with pumpkin cake recipes for a while now, and really wanted to create my own, using my…
Strawberry Pop-Tart Cake
I contribute footage of a few cakes each month to the Food Network, to share across their social channels. This…
Mint Chocolate Chip Cake
Each month I pull together a list of cake ideas and flavors, and then pick out my favorites to make!…
Variety Sheet Cake
Sometimes you just can’t decide what flavor of cake to make! That’s where this variety sheet cake comes into play….
Chocolate Avocado Cake
When my initial avocado frosting recipe was a success, I naturally progress to adding avocados to my cake recipe. I…