Waffled Cheesecake
They say necessity is the mother of invention, but in this case it was impatience and laziness. I wanted cheesecake but didn't want to wait an hour for it to bake in a water bath. And I certainly...
View ArticleRainbow Spiral Cookies
Hello March! No other month mixes me up like this one does. The roller-coaster temperature fluctuations guarantee I'll be inappropriately dressed wherever I go, and my circadian rhythm gets totally out...
View ArticleMast Brothers Chocolate Chip Cookies
The ubiquitous chocolate chip cookie may seem less than poetic to write about, but after eating one of these, I'm ready to pen a stanza or two. The "chips" in these cookies are hand-chopped from dark...
View ArticleGuinness Cupcakes with Toasted Beer Marshmallow Meringue
Hello, hello! It's Monday so I think we should have a cupcake (maybe two) - or at least plan to enjoy one of these tomorrow on St. Patrick's Day. I love a chocolaty bite after Irish stew, and these are...
View ArticleEasy Bunny Bark
Happy Spring, friends!Last week was a pantry-organizing, cobweb dusting, and office cleaning kind of week. This time of year has me rearranging things for a fresh perspective - this blog even has a new...
View ArticleGerman Fried Egg Cake (Spiegeleierkuchen)
I considered making a prank recipe for April Fool's Day, but honestly, I'm just the worst when it comes to practical jokes. They never work out for me! I can never keep a straight face, or I give up...
View ArticleWatercolor Graffiti Chocolate Cake
Today's post is extra special because I have some exciting news. My friend and fellow baker Rosie Alyea of Sweetapolita is releasing her first cookbook - The Sweetapolita Bakebook! I recieved an...
View ArticleStrawberry Sakura Marshmallows
The trees outside my window are covered in pink blossoms. Soon the petals will release and float on the air like snowflakes, and then the show will be over. This spring spectacle is too brief, so I...
View ArticleTropical Vanilla Sunset Cupcakes
My good friend Christen had a birthday recently so I made her some extra special cupcakes. They were inspired by a name given to her by her sister Stephanie (during a Skype call, involving glasses of...
View ArticleSkinny Meyer Lemon Mousse
Here's a friendly little recipe to get your weekend started. It's easy, no-fuss and has been in regular rotation at my house for quite some time now. I can't believe it's taken me this long to tell you...
View ArticleMatcha Chantilly Cakes
I've been pleased to see all the attention matcha tea is getting lately from big-name food magazines and their online counterparts, but as someone who has been using it in sweets since 2010, I take...
View ArticleDIY Gelatin Confetti Sprinkles
Hey sprinkle-shakers! I'm so excited to share this new project with you. I love sprinkles of all kinds, but my favorite sprinkles of all are those teeny-tiny edible stars that look like confetti and...
View ArticleMango Boba (Bubble) Tea
Oh, delicious bubble tea. I could subsist on those sweet, chewy tapioca pearls. This is a problem because the only place that serves it on my side of town has recently decided to use old boba in their...
View ArticleMexican Sweet Buns (Conchas)
I am a pastry devotee through and through so I'm not sure why it took me so long to make these delicious Mexican sweet buns. I've had them bookmarked for ages. They have just about everything I want in...
View ArticleSkinny Confetti Cake Batter Milkshakes
Hello and happy Monday to you! Let's get this week started in the right direction with a tall frothy milkshake - extra sprinkles, please!I rely on this lightened up recipe when I'm craving a slice of...
View ArticleSalted Caramel Snickerdoodle Bundt Cake
Spring has given us many brisk mornings. I've been waking up chilled despite the heavy comforter on the bed and two warm little dogs under each arm. It's made me relish that first cup of steaming hot...
View ArticleToasted Corn Flakes Cupcakes with Cereal Milk Pipettes
Today's post is filled to the brim with many good things!Mother's day is not far away, so I've teamed up with my friends at Fair Trade USA (along with some other talented bloggers) to bring you a...
View ArticleLemon Sorbet Punch
Are you having a busy week? I sure am, and with all of the prom and graduation pictures in my Facebook feed, I'm guessing some of you are too. Personally, I feel like I've purchased one of everything...
View ArticleSea Salt Sweet is Available for Pre-Order!
Today feels like a good day because I get to show you the cover of my new book! I also get to tell you a little more about what's inside. It's been a long time coming - a whole year in the making - and...
View ArticleLarge Batch Strawberry Cupcakes
Whenever I'm asked to make cupcakes for a crowd, I turn to this recipe. The cakes are always moist and tender, and if you go the extra mile and fill them with strawberry jam, they taste like they're...
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