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Caramel Apple Cake

Last updated on November 15, 2018 by John K. 16 Comments

Apple cakes are a Fall favorite for me and this year I stepped up my game and made a little apple dipped in caramel sitting on top. I even broke my cardinal rule of not using fondant! Browned buttercream infused with Fall spices is completely addictive by the way. If you don’t do anything else...

Apple cakes are a Fall favorite for me and this year I stepped up my game and made a little apple dipped in caramel sitting on top. I even broke my cardinal rule of not using fondant! Browned buttercream infused with Fall spices is completely addictive by the way. If you don’t do anything else…

Pumpkin Mini Cakes

Last updated on October 2, 2018 by jkanell 103 Comments

Mini-pumpkin bundt cakes filled with Fall spices and cream cheese frosting! I thought these would be really cute as part of a centerpiece at dinner mixed in with real pumpkins and Autumn leaves. Dessert could be right in front of you without you having any idea! Not if I’m on snacking duty. Some Decorating...

Mini-pumpkin bundt cakes filled with Fall spices and cream cheese frosting! I thought these would be really cute as part of a centerpiece at dinner mixed in with real pumpkins and Autumn leaves. Dessert could be right in front of you without you having any idea! Not if I’m on snacking duty. Some Decorating…

Brown Butter Cake

Last updated on September 19, 2018 by John K. 40 Comments

I’ve been enjoying experimenting a bit with different buttercream flowers on my cakes lately and it’s been so fun! I made a “painted” rose cake last week where I mostly used a palette knife to create petals and it gave an interesting three dimensional effect to the surface but this time I wanted to try...

I’ve been enjoying experimenting a bit with different buttercream flowers on my cakes lately and it’s been so fun! I made a “painted” rose cake last week where I mostly used a palette knife to create petals and it gave an interesting three dimensional effect to the surface but this time I wanted to try…

Apple Spice Cake

Last updated on September 18, 2018 by jkanell 55 Comments

Perfect for Fall: warm drinks, soft sweaters and my caramel apple spice cake! This cake is so simple to make and decorate but incredibly delicious. A Few Notes You can save some time and skip browning the butter. You’ll still love the cake BUT definitely try that brown butter sometime! If you’re not using 6-inch...

Perfect for Fall: warm drinks, soft sweaters and my caramel apple spice cake! This cake is so simple to make and decorate but incredibly delicious. A Few Notes You can save some time and skip browning the butter. You’ll still love the cake BUT definitely try that brown butter sometime! If you’re not using 6-inch…

Perfect Peach Cake

Last updated on September 4, 2018 by John 18 Comments

I love a good peach cobbler! The crunch of the topping and the wonderful taste of the warm peaches beneath are just about perfect. I love the crunchy cobbler crumble on the cake’s border, so much in fact that I might suggest adding it between the layers and on top even! If you find cake...

I love a good peach cobbler! The crunch of the topping and the wonderful taste of the warm peaches beneath are just about perfect. I love the crunchy cobbler crumble on the cake’s border, so much in fact that I might suggest adding it between the layers and on top even! If you find cake…

American Flag Cake

Last updated on August 28, 2018 by John K. 14 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…

How to Decorate a Cake

Last updated on August 23, 2018 by John K. 15 Comments

Some Quick Tips and Tricks Unstable Layer Cakes If you’re building the cake and things are get wobbly it’s time to chill the cake and let things set up. If it’s REALLY unstable, which can happen when there are fillings like lemon curd between the layers then add a skewer down the center and chill...

Some Quick Tips and Tricks Unstable Layer Cakes If you’re building the cake and things are get wobbly it’s time to chill the cake and let things set up. If it’s REALLY unstable, which can happen when there are fillings like lemon curd between the layers then add a skewer down the center and chill…

Best Red Velvet Cake

Last updated on August 18, 2018 by John K. 29 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…Check out my Chocolate...

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…Check out my Chocolate…

Royal Wedding Cake Recipe

Last updated on August 17, 2018 by John K. 37 Comments

By popular request I give you my take on the royal wedding cake! I actually love lemon and elderflower so this was really a pleasure to recipe test and eat! Not sure if they look more like peony or rose blossoms but either way I like em! This lemon elderflower cake is perfect for any...

By popular request I give you my take on the royal wedding cake! I actually love lemon and elderflower so this was really a pleasure to recipe test and eat! Not sure if they look more like peony or rose blossoms but either way I like em! This lemon elderflower cake is perfect for any…

Berry Cake

Last updated on August 18, 2018 by John K. 43 Comments

This post is sponsored by ALDI. As always, I only partner with brands that I love and truly believe in, all opinions expressed are my own. They’re one of my favorite grocers, for this post and I have to say how fun it was to shop there, I swear my dollars stretched reaaalllll far and I...

This post is sponsored by ALDI. As always, I only partner with brands that I love and truly believe in, all opinions expressed are my own. They’re one of my favorite grocers, for this post and I have to say how fun it was to shop there, I swear my dollars stretched reaaalllll far and I…

Lavender Cake

Last updated on August 16, 2018 by John K. 13 Comments

I love a nice relaxing afternoon tea, there’s something so wonderful about sitting with some friends or a good book and just enjoying a moment respite from an increasingly hectic world. I have recipes for an assortment of tea sandwiches and scones on the blog but I hadn’t gotten around to a proper dessert to...

I love a nice relaxing afternoon tea, there’s something so wonderful about sitting with some friends or a good book and just enjoying a moment respite from an increasingly hectic world. I have recipes for an assortment of tea sandwiches and scones on the blog but I hadn’t gotten around to a proper dessert to…

Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake

Last updated on August 16, 2018 by jkanell 33 Comments

This pound cake is beyond addictive, which is really dangerous when a recipe is this easy to make! I think poppy seeds get a bad wrap because of sad, stale, and often oily store-bought muffins. In this cake they add a wonderful pop of texture and I love the way they look suspended in each...

This pound cake is beyond addictive, which is really dangerous when a recipe is this easy to make! I think poppy seeds get a bad wrap because of sad, stale, and often oily store-bought muffins. In this cake they add a wonderful pop of texture and I love the way they look suspended in each…

Funfetti Cake

Last updated on September 12, 2018 by jkanell 187 Comments

This cake is moist, delicious and triggers all of my childhood nostalgia! Why are confetti sprinkles so cute, yet so hard to find??? I had to MANUALLY remove all of the chocolate jimmies from a bag to make this cake. In the end, it was worth it. I love the color scheme and all the cute...

This cake is moist, delicious and triggers all of my childhood nostalgia! Why are confetti sprinkles so cute, yet so hard to find??? I had to MANUALLY remove all of the chocolate jimmies from a bag to make this cake. In the end, it was worth it. I love the color scheme and all the cute…

Light and Dreamy Coconut Cake

Last updated on September 11, 2018 by jkanell 18 Comments

I’ve been wanting to make (another) coconut cake for a while now and I finally got around to it! Coconut cake is a favorite of mine and I wanted to make a light and dreamy cake while also giving a new decorating scheme a try. Got to mention, I LOVE the coconut Italian meringue buttercream,...

I’ve been wanting to make (another) coconut cake for a while now and I finally got around to it! Coconut cake is a favorite of mine and I wanted to make a light and dreamy cake while also giving a new decorating scheme a try. Got to mention, I LOVE the coconut Italian meringue buttercream,…

Easter Egg Cake

Last updated on August 21, 2018 by John K. 38 Comments

This cake is a must make if you love vanilla. It is so moist and easy to make that I have a feeling it will become your new go to cake recipe. You’re just sifting the dry ingredients and giving them a whisk then mixing all the wet ingredients and finally combining the two, mixing...

This cake is a must make if you love vanilla. It is so moist and easy to make that I have a feeling it will become your new go to cake recipe. You’re just sifting the dry ingredients and giving them a whisk then mixing all the wet ingredients and finally combining the two, mixing…