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5 images Forget rich and creamy, this double chocolate fudge frosting is rich and dreamy! Paired with Funfetti cupcakes and festive decorations it was just perfect for our bestie’s gender reveal party. I had the ultimate pleasure this month of baking for my best friend’s gender reveal party. I’ll share the amazing cake with you […]
3 images Happy Mother’s Day to the source of my fondest foodie memories and the inspiration behind my continued growth and success. I love you, Mom! One of my mother’s favorite, now retired, menu items at Texas French Bread in Austin was their bundt-style picnic cake inspired by the 1978 Pillsbury California Bake Off winning […]
4 images We hope you and yours had a Happy Thanksgiving! Before switching gears into the winter holidays, we wanted to take a quick moment to share this very special Thanksgiving gender reveal cake! When a sweet friend and mama to be had the idea of concealing her gender reveal cake into a Thanksgiving themed […]
4 images Chocolate marshmallow cupcakes topped with campfire s’mores ice cream and a splash of fudge magic shell were a sweet addition to this week’s birthday celebrations. Birthdays in my world are kind of a big deal. You may celebrate them all month long without judgement if you so choose and you will always get […]
5 images Pumpkin Spice Cake, Cinnamon Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting, and Pepita Brittle layer into a single delicious fall bite in this rustic, Momofuku Milk Bar inspired cake. One of the highlights of my New York City adventures this summer was a pastry class at Momofuku Milk Bar. Along with the recipes for their […]
7 images Devil’s food cake, tinted white chocolate mousse, and double chocolate fudge frosting are deliciously layered to conceal the sweetest surprise in this Baby Giraffe Gender Reveal Cake. Since moving back to Texas, two very special friends have announced the upcoming arrivals of their very first bundles of joy. I am so excited to […]
7 images Turn simple white cupcakes into elegant bridal shower treats with homemade Fluffy White Buttercream and stunning sugar decorations. I wasn’t kidding when I said that this was a summer packed full of celebrations. When a sweet friend reached out about baking for her sister’s bridal shower, you just know that I said yes! […]
5 images Insanely delicious and festive mini momofuku milk bar confetti cookie cakes are a breeze to bake with this semi-homemade recipe. For the first time in six years I actually got to go out to dinner with a handful of best friends for my birthday! We are loving being back in Texas and are […]
6 images Bright colors and even brighter bursts of flavor make these Strawberry Shortcake Cake Pops just perfect for you spring and summer celebrations! I have a confession to make. I have been holding out on you. These may be some of the best cake pops that I have ever eaten and I feel incredibly […]
5 images Airy vanilla bean sponge is layered with rich salted caramel sauce and a fluffy salted caramel buttercream in this irresistible Salted Caramel Layer Cake. It’s my birthday month! Not only do I plan to celebrate my birthday all month long, but I also have some sweet friends with big celebrations of their own. […]