I know I’m not the only one who looked up and realized that we’re already well-into September. What happened? The summer just flew by, didn’t it? Wow, another season just flew by all too fast.... View the Post
Pecan-Topped Bundt Cake
Who doesn’t love a beautiful Bundt cake? They’re such easy and attractive desserts. Now, as delicious as this cake looks, it also has an interesting backstory that I’d like to share with you. Yes, cakes can have a backstory.... View the Post
The Year in Review 2018
In keeping with an annual tradition of mine, I’m taking a look back at all my posts from last year. The year in review 2018 has links to stories you may have missed. When pulling the photos for this post,... View the Post
How to Make Chocolate Shards
It’s fairly safe to say, there’s no such thing as too much chocolate. OK, who’s with me on that? This chocolate dessert will take chocolate lovers to new delicious heights. Throughout this post, I’ll share how to make chocolate shards... View the Post
Lemon-Blueberry Bundt Cake
About a decade ago, I went through a serious Bundt pan phase. There was a small kitchen wares boutique right next door to my daughter’s ballet class and they had the most wonderful Bundt pans for sale. Just about every... View the Post
Make an Ombre Cake
It’s hot out there but cake may be the best way to beat the summer heat. Yes, cake. This heat wave is all the more reason to find cool INDOOR activities… like practicing cake frosting techniques. Now that my cool-down... View the Post
Buttercream Peonies
For the last month or so, I’ve been playing around with piping tips. If you don’t know already, piping tips can be extremely addictive. But the results are worth being hooked as you can see with these buttercream peonies.... View the Post
Fruit-Topped Pound Cake
No doubt about it… we are definitely in the throes of summer. I don’t know how hot it is in your area, but it’s so steamy here, I can barely tolerate going outside. With temps like this, all the more reason... View the Post
Chocolate Ganache
I imagine you’re landing here and saying to yourself… “Oh, no… not another cake post”. OK, bear with me. I promise I’m not going to turn this into a cake blog… but cake is sort of what my head is... View the Post
Mother’s Day Cake
Ok, I’m hooked. Head over heels smitten. Enamored and at the same time, totally intrigued. I just can’t get enough of…. wait for it… CAKES. Ever since I discovered a new and lovely way to frost a cake several weeks... View the Post
How to Frost a Cake
How many times have you walked passed a bakery window and been wowed by an elegant cake that was impeccably frosted? That happens to me all the time and that’s the big reason I was so eager to learn how... View the Post