I made this cake for my mom’s birthday. She loves apple dessert, especially my apple crumble pie. This naked layer cake was inspired by mom’s dessert and seemed festive enough for a birthday celebration. If you’re not into the extra… Continue Reading
A number of my best girl friends all have fall birthdays and nothing is more festive than a pretty birthday cake! This one is given an extra lemony hit with a Limoncello soak, sweetened with a thin layer of blueberry… Continue Reading
There is something odd about putting so much effort into a first birthday party but I can’t help but feel touched that so many people were excited to celebrate my big little girl! The base of this cake is inspired… Continue Reading
This coffee cake has it all, a generous crumble layer, a lemony glaze and a bounty of summer berries! While perfect with a cup of hot coffee or tea, this cake is also decadent enough to serve as dessert. (End of)… Continue Reading
In our family, we love our sticky toffee pudding. It’s not a particularly pretty looking cake but it is damn good! So for a special someone’s birthday, I decided to wrap it in a show stopping, birthday worthy bow. This… Continue Reading
There is something magical about cutting into a cake and revealing a triple layer rainbow of colorful funfetti. This cake was made for a special little girl so pink-hued buttercream was a must…obviously… Funfetti Birthday Cake 1 cup flour 2/3… Continue Reading
I know, rhubarb is actually in season in spring but I’m stretching the last of rhubarb season. I could not resist the ombre herringbone pattern of this pretty cake. Summer Rhubarb Coffeecake 1 1/2 cup flour 1 cup ground almonds 2… Continue Reading
This cake is all my favorite things sandwiched between a thick layer of berries and cream. I made it for Mother’s Day this year and it was a hit! Lemon Berry Meringue Torte Meringue Cake Layers Base 1/2 cup butter… Continue Reading
I’m gearing up for my annual getaway with my sister, Mel. This year we are headed off to Morocco and I’m stoked to explore a new part of the world! I’m completely in love with everything Morocco these days and… Continue Reading
Cupcakes aren’t just for kids. These ones are sophisticated, perfectly adult and very, very tasty! I’ve used this recipe a number of times but the recipe works super well in cupcake and cake form. Just bake in two 8-inch round… Continue Reading
