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Marshmallow-Candy Swirl Cake
I've been finding a lot of inspiration at the candy store lately. There's something so wonderful about all those bins of colorful candies - jawbreakers, gummybears and jelly beans (and etcetera) - just...
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Giant Skillet Cinnamon Roll and a Fair Trade Giveaway!
You guys. I'm so excited about today's post because there are so many good things to talk about!First of all, Mother's Day is just around the corner, and I've teamed up with my friends at Fair Trade...
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Lavender Earl Grey Cupcakes for Better Homes and Gardens
Hi friends! This month I'll be sharing a few of my cake creations on the Better Homes and Gardens blog - starting with these tea-time inspired cupcakes! They're so easy to make, and perfect for a...
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Raspberry Rosé Cake for Better Homes and Gardens
Hi all! Today you can find me on the Better Homes and Gardens blog again, and this time I'm showing you how to make an easy celebration cake. Rosé champagne is used to flavor fluffy white cake layers,...
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Chocolate Mojito Cupcakes
My third post for Better Homes and Gardens' Month of Cakes is a refreshing take on grasshopper cupcakes. Fluffy whipped cream is flavored with mint, lime zest and rum to give rich chocolate cupcakes a...
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Fresh Watermelon Cake
I'm not really sure who came up with the idea for this cake, but I love everything about it. I've seen a few versions floating around the web and with Memorial Day weekend coming up, I decided it was...
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Coffee Caramel Ice Cream Bombe for Better Homes and Gardens
Happy almost June, friends! It's hard to believe how fast this month has gone by, and it's been a sweet one for sure! Many, many thanks to BHG for having me on as their Month of Cakes contributor.My...
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Rhubarb-Wrapped Pineapple Mousse Cake
Last summer I received a beautiful dessert magazine in the mail. It was titled Sweet Dreams, and the cover had a big glossy image of a cake on it. It was so striking, I couldn't wait to read every...
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Blondie Confetti Ice Cream Sandwiches and a Giveaway!
Hello June! The first day of summer is still three weeks away, but from where I'm standing -which is squarely in 80 degree weather- it feels like we're already there! I say we give this month a fitting...
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Gentlemen's Chocolate Whiskey Cake
According to The Chocolate Bible, a Gentlemen's Torte is a many-layered Sachertorte that is soaked with booze. Other books on the subject say that almost any cake could be called a Gentlemen's Torte if...
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Breakfast in Bed with Homemade English Muffins (and Doughnut Muffins, too!)
Breakfast in bed is rarely served at my house, but that's something I'm trying to rectify. I know it's considered best if someone makes it for you, but I'm kind of a control freak when it comes to...
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Black and White Wedding Cake
I'm not in the business of making wedding cakes, nor do I want to be, but I make exceptions for family and close friends. Clearly, there's a lot of pressure involved, and my hat goes off to anyone who...
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Magic Flan Cake
Life feels a little crazy right now because in two short months the manuscript for my second cookbook is due. As you can imagine, I've been spending all my time baking, testing, and washing loads of...
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Crème Brûlée Filled Strawberries
Happy July, friends! This will be a month of celebrations and birthdays (including my own!) so I've been trying to think up new ideas for party food. One of my favorite desserts of all time is creme...
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Rainbow Meringue Truffle Cones
I've had my serious hat on for a couple of weeks now, mostly due to deadlines and commitments. I believe that's partly how these rainbow meringue cones came about. I just couldn't take one more day...
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Pastel Layer Cake and a Blog Birthday!
Sprinkle Bakes just turned 5 years old! When I look back at all the sweet things I've made - the cakes, the friends, the memories -I feel truly blessed. This little corner of the web has brought me...
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Homemade Stroopwafels
I've always wanted a waffle cone maker, but admittedly, there's very little space in my cabinets for one to live. I've talked myself out of buying one many times, but the desire came back anew when I...
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Baklava Pull-Apart Bread
I can't tell you how many times I've drooled over the thought of making pull-apart bread in my own kitchen. I've seen all different varieties - sweet and savory, lemony and cheesy- from my blog buddies...
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Homemade Vanilla Extract in Wax-Sealed Bottles
There must nine hundred and ninety-eleven recipes for homemade vanilla extract online, and I suppose that's why I've never seriously considered posting a recipe for it here. But I've had a change of...
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How to Bake Hard Candy Shot Glasses
I know a lot of people who shy away from making hard candy, and I understand why. First, there's the boiling hot syrup that sticks to skin like napalm (been there, not fun!). And second, clean up isn't...
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