Sweet

Welcome to my Sweet Recipes category page. Here you can find HUNDREDS of recipes to make your next meal memorable. From my Funfetti Cake to my no-spread sugar cookies to most moist and fluffy Vanilla Cupcakes find the perfect recipe to delight your palate.

Freakshake

by John K. 2 Comments

Sometimes you just need a subtle treat, am I right?? I made this chocolate milkshake with a splash of Irish cream liqueur, topped with creampuffs filled with custard and covered in glaze! Sooo Good, and I haven’t even mentioned the whipped cream, caramel, chocolate rim or sprinkles!! Making the creampuffs might seem intimidating but the dough,...

Sometimes you just need a subtle treat, am I right?? I made this chocolate milkshake with a splash of Irish cream liqueur, topped with creampuffs filled with custard and covered in glaze! Sooo Good, and I haven’t even mentioned the whipped cream, caramel, chocolate rim or sprinkles!! Making the creampuffs might seem intimidating but the dough,…

Cute Cupcakes

by jkanell 6 Comments

I made a shag cake like this a while back and instantly knew the decoration scheme would be perfect for cheerful little cupcakes! I whipped up a batch of tender, fluffy lemon cupcakes and topped them with a poof of multicolored buttercream. This decoration scheme is so easy; it might be the perfect way for...

I made a shag cake like this a while back and instantly knew the decoration scheme would be perfect for cheerful little cupcakes! I whipped up a batch of tender, fluffy lemon cupcakes and topped them with a poof of multicolored buttercream. This decoration scheme is so easy; it might be the perfect way for…

How to Decorate a Cake

by John K. 10 Comments

How to Decorate a Cake Check the above video out for all of the cake decorating tips and tricks I could think of! Starting off with a good foundation is really important so I always use cake strips to get a nice flat layers, which are easier to stack and more tender as well! Click...

How to Decorate a Cake Check the above video out for all of the cake decorating tips and tricks I could think of! Starting off with a good foundation is really important so I always use cake strips to get a nice flat layers, which are easier to stack and more tender as well! Click…

Peach Popsicle

by John K. 4 Comments

These popsicles are just too fantastic to miss! If peaches aren’t in season then use this same recipe and sub the peaches out for mangos, berries, cherries or whatever you like! No popsicle mold? Not a problem! You can make a DIY version using shot glasses, or any small cup! To get the popsicle stick...

These popsicles are just too fantastic to miss! If peaches aren’t in season then use this same recipe and sub the peaches out for mangos, berries, cherries or whatever you like! No popsicle mold? Not a problem! You can make a DIY version using shot glasses, or any small cup! To get the popsicle stick…

Strawberry Cake

by John K. 4 Comments

I partnered with Wilton, who sponsored this post, showing you how to make this beautiful strawberry birthday cake! Part of the reason I call my blog Preppy Kitchen is the belief that you can make anything if you’re properly prepared, and that starts with having the right tools for the job. Wilton makes great products...

I partnered with Wilton, who sponsored this post, showing you how to make this beautiful strawberry birthday cake! Part of the reason I call my blog Preppy Kitchen is the belief that you can make anything if you’re properly prepared, and that starts with having the right tools for the job. Wilton makes great products…

Chocolate Beet Cake

by John K. 4 Comments

I was doing some recipe testing for a Red Velvet cake, trying to use natural ingredients to get a reddish color and I both failed and succeeded!! One of my cakes turned out totally brown but was so soft, fluffy, moist and delicious that there was no way I wasn’t going to share the recipe...

I was doing some recipe testing for a Red Velvet cake, trying to use natural ingredients to get a reddish color and I both failed and succeeded!! One of my cakes turned out totally brown but was so soft, fluffy, moist and delicious that there was no way I wasn’t going to share the recipe…

How to Make Buttercream Flowers

by John K. 24 Comments

I’ve had SO many requests for a more detailed how to video on buttercream flowers! I’ve embedded a video in the recipe so scroll down for the full tutorial. Most of the problems I hear about relate to the consistency of the buttercream and the shape of the flower. It’s really important to create a...

I’ve had SO many requests for a more detailed how to video on buttercream flowers! I’ve embedded a video in the recipe so scroll down for the full tutorial. Most of the problems I hear about relate to the consistency of the buttercream and the shape of the flower. It’s really important to create a…

Best Red Velvet Cake

by John K. 16 Comments

I did a lot of recipe testing for this much-requested cake but in the end I lightly adapted the recipe for the batter from a New York Times recipe. Wonderful moist fluffy sponge, and I loved the typo saying it made 8 inch layers! LOL, even the best of us make mistakes… Anyhow it’s the...

I did a lot of recipe testing for this much-requested cake but in the end I lightly adapted the recipe for the batter from a New York Times recipe. Wonderful moist fluffy sponge, and I loved the typo saying it made 8 inch layers! LOL, even the best of us make mistakes… Anyhow it’s the…

Strawberry Popsicle

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Summer is in full swing and it’s time for some fast and delicious frozen treats! Usually if I buy too many strawberries I can use some to make jam but I had desire to heat the house up with the weather as warm as it was. Some Modifications You could add a squeeze of lemon...

Summer is in full swing and it’s time for some fast and delicious frozen treats! Usually if I buy too many strawberries I can use some to make jam but I had desire to heat the house up with the weather as warm as it was. Some Modifications You could add a squeeze of lemon…

Flag Cake

by John K. 10 Comments

As the weather warms up I find myself gravitation towards lighter cakes and mascarpone whipped cream fulfills that desire in spades! It’s basically a more stable form of whipped cream with a hint of cheesecake flavor. I highly recommend making using this frosting for all of your favorite cake and cupcake recipes. Baking Notes I...

As the weather warms up I find myself gravitation towards lighter cakes and mascarpone whipped cream fulfills that desire in spades! It’s basically a more stable form of whipped cream with a hint of cheesecake flavor. I highly recommend making using this frosting for all of your favorite cake and cupcake recipes. Baking Notes I…

Blackberry Cake

by John K. 22 Comments

Summer is here and the berries are sweet and plentiful, meaning it’s time to start baking! I made a zesty lemon cake and filled it with a mascarpone buttercream. American buttercream is very popular but SWEET. Italian and Swiss buttercream are creamy with a hint of sweetness but they take a little time to make...

Summer is here and the berries are sweet and plentiful, meaning it’s time to start baking! I made a zesty lemon cake and filled it with a mascarpone buttercream. American buttercream is very popular but SWEET. Italian and Swiss buttercream are creamy with a hint of sweetness but they take a little time to make…

Royal Wedding Cake Recipe

by John K. 28 Comments

This lemon elderflower cake is perfect for any occasion! If you saw the smash cakes I made for the twin’s first birthday you know I will put pink flowers on a boy’s birthday cake! 😆 The lemon curd is so bright and flavorful, it’s really a grand trick for something to have a decent amount...

This lemon elderflower cake is perfect for any occasion! If you saw the smash cakes I made for the twin’s first birthday you know I will put pink flowers on a boy’s birthday cake! 😆 The lemon curd is so bright and flavorful, it’s really a grand trick for something to have a decent amount…

Berry Cake

by John K. 39 Comments

This triple berry cake is everything! Tender cake layers floating between thick bands of light-as-air mascarpone whipped cream frosting with gorgeous ripe strawberries, blackberries and blueberries! It’s such a seasonal treat and even though this cake is massive, I guarantee it won’t last a day! This post is sponsored by ALDI. As always, I only...

This triple berry cake is everything! Tender cake layers floating between thick bands of light-as-air mascarpone whipped cream frosting with gorgeous ripe strawberries, blackberries and blueberries! It’s such a seasonal treat and even though this cake is massive, I guarantee it won’t last a day! This post is sponsored by ALDI. As always, I only…

Easy Tiramisu

by John K. 25 Comments

I love tiramisu because it has all of my favorite things in one package: coffee, brandy, a super creamy but not too sweet custard and just a little chocolate! I also love immediate gratification and things that are easy to transport and serve so it only make sense to make a sheet cake version of...

I love tiramisu because it has all of my favorite things in one package: coffee, brandy, a super creamy but not too sweet custard and just a little chocolate! I also love immediate gratification and things that are easy to transport and serve so it only make sense to make a sheet cake version of…

Strawberry Cupcakes

by John K. 8 Comments

Have you ever had an amazing strawberry cupcake? I hadn’t! The ones I tried always had some artificial taste to them, which is something I just can’t handle. I think the problem is if you use fresh strawberries then the cupcakes aren’t going to last long, which is not good for a bakery or distributor...

Have you ever had an amazing strawberry cupcake? I hadn’t! The ones I tried always had some artificial taste to them, which is something I just can’t handle. I think the problem is if you use fresh strawberries then the cupcakes aren’t going to last long, which is not good for a bakery or distributor…