Are you looking for fun snacks suitable for all ages, especially children? Do you want to take it up a notch and create a fantastic way to your vegetables? Then look no further, my fellow baker! And check out this amazingly chocolatey zucchini cake recipe! I promise you that it is an exciting take on … Read more
Glazes are one of my favorite parts about baking and I love learning new techniques, like this easy brown sugar glaze for cakes that I use on top of my spice cake. I think this glaze brings a balance in flavor and really brings out the spiciness. You can also use it on top of … Read more
Baking is an exact science, so today we will talk about how to adjust baking time for different size pans to achieve perfection! We will discuss how to crunch down the numbers and understand how to not overbake -or underbake!- our preparations. The truth is some recipes are made thinking about a specific pan size … Read more
If you have ever been to a bakery, you likely know what a half-sheet cake size is and have probably had one at a celebration before. It is a popular choice for birthday parties, graduations, baby showers, or any special occasion. Since they are popular for celebrating special occasions, they can be beautifully decorated with … Read more
At room temperature, most unfrosted cakes do not need refrigeration. Yet, does carrot cake need to be refrigerated? Essentially, if you leave it at room temperature, the cream cheese frosting will melt. In addition to that, it will fall off the cake. Should Carrot Cake Be Refrigerated? Because the ingredients consist of fresh carrots, the … Read more
Banana bread is a favorite treat among many people, thanks to its hearty and delicious flavors, however, it can be tricky to get right sometimes. This article will help you figure out the common question when making banana bread: why is my banana bread dry? Plus, tips for awesome banana bread. Banana bread is a … Read more
Fruit flavors are my absolute favorite when it comes to baking. My family loves them too and that is why I try to incorporate as much of them as I can into my cooking. Strawberry, in particular, is one of our staples. I used to buy boxes of strawberry cake mix but since I started … Read more
When my mother used to bake, I would run to the kitchen and watch her. She would not let me help at all, but I was fascinated with the way she seemed to instinctively know what to do, what to add or when to take things out of the oven. One of her specialties was … Read more
Buttercream is a favorite of many to decorate almost any baked good. It is so easy to make (or buy ready!) and foolproof. It does not hurt that it is so incredibly tasty as well. Over here we love to make our own fresh buttercream frosting each time we decorate cupcakes, cakes or cookies. One … Read more
Whipped icing vs buttercream, which is better? Cakes, cupcakes, cookies… They may all be incredible and taste delicious. But, what are they without frosting? Frosting definitely elevates the quality and overall flavor of all baked goods. And isn’t it what we all remember about a cake? I mean, my favorite is carrot cake and it … Read more