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Cake, Recipes

marzipan fruitcake

Ah, fruitcake! It’s a controversial subject but I maintain that if you don’t like it, it may be because you haven’t had a really good one yet. I’ve converted a bunch of friends with this recipe though, and I encourage you to give it a try, especially if you love […]

Cake

gorgeous Christmas cakes

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Special events need special cakes so I’ve collected a group of completely magical holiday cakes to inspire us! I pinned this awesome cake by @zmeyka86 a long time ago and I just love that it’s over the top which feels right for […]

Cake

Santa hat cake tutorial

This Santa hat cake is sooooo cute for the holidays, and is the perfect cake to do if you’ve been wanting to dip your toe into sculpting! It’s *super* forgiving, and just needs like three cuts to make the shape. Low effort, high impact! This tutorial will guide you through […]

Three minions on and around a cake with polka dots
Tutorials

Minions tutorial

I absolutely love Minions so making them as cake toppers is a natural for me- they are just so cute and fun! I couldn’t wait to share this tutorial with you. For this design I do three guys, but depending on how much time you have, just one is super […]

Caramel corn in white bowl on marble counter
Recipes

caramel corn

If you’ve never made caramel corn I just have to emphatically say do it!! Even the best store bought stuff you can get doesn’t hold a candle to this gorgeousness, and obviously you save a ton (use the money to buy macadamias and toss those in 😋) I’ve been making […]

A stack of sugar tea cups on top of a finished cake
Tutorials

gumpaste tea cup

Adding a gumpaste tea cup to a cake for a tea party or Mother’s Day is such a cute touch! They look so beautiful and impressive- no one will believe they are edible, which makes them a fun conversation piece. They are not difficult at all to do, but you’ll […]

Tips and Tricks

gifts for bakers

I come across fun and interesting tools and things for the kitchen all the time, and thought I’d share them here! If you’re looking for a little treat for yourself or a gift for a foodie in your life I hope this list will be a great resource! Bonus: they […]

Recipes

pumpkin scones

There are a million things I love about fall, and these amazing pumpkin scones are at the top of the list! They are fast and easy to whip up, and this makes a bigger batch than most, which is great for sharing with neighbors :). The first time I ever […]

Cake, Tutorials

wine crate cake tutorial

This wine crate cake is such a fun and impressive design! And I promise, it’s much easier than it looks. It takes some time, so the thing to do is spread things out over several days. If you’ve got a wine lover in your life, this is a no brainer…they […]

Cake, Tutorials

ghost Mickey cake

I love Halloween! But I’m much more into the cute side than the gruesome one. Gimme a fat little fieldmouse in a pumpkin costume before a zombie, any day! My favorite Halloween decoration is a popcorn bucket I got at Disneyland years ago. Making a ghost Mickey cake based on […]