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Fondant: The Basics

Lately, I’ve been working with and posting more about desserts decorated with fondant, and it seemed like it was high time to write a little bit about the basics of making and working with fondant....

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The Perfect Chocolate Cake

I recently decided to start trying my hand at cake making and decorating. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy cupcake and cookie making/decorating, but each kind of baked goody presents a unique challenge....

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Assembling the Perfect Cake

For those of you who regularly drop by to check up on my latest projects/ramblings (have I mentioned I love you guys?), you’ve probably seen my recent dabblings into the realm of cake making and...

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Naked Cakes

If you’ve been anywhere near the internet within the past year (and I’m assuming you have since you’re reading this), you’ve probably become well acquainted with naked cakes. They’re so hot right now,...

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Buttercream Flower Cake

Normally I try to post (mostly) new or original ideas; things like a recipe I’ve developed or a different take on a decorating technique. Stuff like that. This post isn’t anything new or original, but...

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Fondant: The Basics

Lately, I’ve been working with and posting more about desserts decorated with fondant, and it seemed like it was high time to write a little bit about the basics of making and working with fondant....

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The Perfect Chocolate Cake

I recently decided to start trying my hand at cake making and decorating. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy cupcake and cookie making/decorating, but each kind of baked goody presents a unique challenge....

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Assembling the Perfect Cake

For those of you who regularly drop by to check up on my latest projects/ramblings (have I mentioned I love you guys?), you’ve probably seen my recent dabblings into the realm of cake making and...

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Naked Cakes

If you’ve been anywhere near the internet within the past year (and I’m assuming you have since you’re reading this), you’ve probably become well acquainted with naked cakes. They’re so hot right now,...

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Buttercream Flower Cake

Normally I try to post (mostly) new or original ideas; things like a recipe I’ve developed or a different take on a decorating technique. Stuff like that. This post isn’t anything new or original, but...

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Small Batch Strawberry Champagne Jam

This strawberry champagne jam is the perfect upgrade to toast and cake alike. Combining sweet strawberries with champagne undertones, this jam is sure to delight, no matter how you choose to use it....

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Small Batch Blackberry Cherry Jam

Breakfast will be anything but bland with this easy, small batch blackberry cherry jam! Perfect for topping toast, waffles and pancakes or filling delicious homemade cakes. Read all the way through to...

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Small Batch Bourbon Peach Jam

Your cakes, pancakes and toast will be anything but bland with this easy, small batch bourbon peach jam. This jam combines sweet, ripe peaches with hearty undertones of a full-bodied bourbon, and makes...

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Anything But Basic Cake (with 6+ variations)

If you’re looking for a cake recipe for beginners, look no further! In this post, you’ll learn the only cake recipe you’ll ever need and simple ways to adapt it to whatever flavor your heart desires....

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How to Frost a Cake

If you’ve seen those perfectly smooth, colorful or beautifully textured cakes all over social media and wondered “How do I frost a cake like that?”, you’ve come to the right place! This beginner’s...

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How to safely use fresh flowers on cakes

Flowers can add a beautiful pop of color to any occasion, but how do you safely add fresh flowers to your favorite cake? In this post, we’ll cover all the basics including what kinds of flowers to...

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10 Ways to Upgrade Your Boxed Cake Mix

If you’re wondering how to make a cake mix taste better, this post is for you! Below you’ll find 10 boxed cake mix hacks to make your box cake taste like a bakery cake, recommendations on ingredient...

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How to Make Chocolate Ganache

Consider this your complete guide to all things chocolate ganache! In this post, you'll learn how to make ganache, my favorite tips and tricks, how to troubleshoot common problems, and a few of my...

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