Summer is here, and Strawberry Shortcakes in a Jar are perfect for serving up at all your backyard barbecues, picnics, and pool parties. These adorable individually portions are as easy to transport as they are to eat, so you can even pack them and take to potlucks or on picnics. Do you know what today…
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Sprinkles Strawberry Cupcakes + Video
With this Sprinkles Strawberry Cupcakes recipe, you can enjoy the famous bakery’s delectable strawberry cupcakes in the comfort of your own home! This post was originally published April 2nd, 2012. When Sprinkles Cupcakes opened in La Jolla (a mere 15 minute drive from my house) a year and a half ago, I was elated. And yes,…
Peach Layer Cake Recipe
This Peach Layer Cake boasts a classic peach cobbler flavored filling and a tower of moist, fluffy cake layers all topped off with a creamy peach-spiked frosting. A deliciously stunning celebration of summer’s bounty! There are many summer traditions that my family and I cherish and eagerly look forward to all year long. One of…
How to Make Ladyfingers + Video
Learn how to make ladyfingers and you’ll never go back to store bought again! Delicately light and airy, homemade ladyfingers are delicious on their own or in your favorite dessert recipe. We can all agree that there are certain baked goods that are rather intimidating to attempt to make yourself. Some of the recipes that…
Red White and Blue Cake Pops
These patriotic Red White and Blue Cake Pops are sure to be a hit at your 4th of July celebration! Kids and adults alike will love how snackable and portable these sweet treats are. Just the thing for serving up at all your summer parties and backyard barbecues. What Are Cake Pops? Cake…
Strawberry Rhubarb Layer Cake
Strawberry rhubarb layer cake with a delectable brown butter strawberry rhubarb frosting is perfect for all your springtime celebrations. Some things are just meant to go together. Salt and pepper, bacon and eggs, peanut butter and jelly. And one of my personal favorites, strawberries and rhubarb. Both are at their peak during the spring, and…
S’mores Dessert Layer Cake
This S’mores Layer Cake Recipe is a truly delectable S’mores dessert. Enjoy your favorite taste of summer all year long. No campfire required! No, this gorgeous creation is not a giant marshmallow (though it certainly looks like one). This is a delicious rich chocolate cake with graham cracker crust. The layers of cake alternate with…
Strawberry Skillet Cake
Spring has arrived, and that means strawberry season is upon us. The first fruit to ripen, strawberries are known as “the taste of spring.” And I for one couldn’t agree more! And this Strawberry Skillet Cake is the perfect way to enjoy the delicious bounty. Here in Southern California, April is when the strawberry harvest…
Chocolate Easter Cake
Showstopping Chocolate Easter Cake is the perfect centerpiece for your Easter table! April is when we truly get to welcome in the spring. The grass is growing, flowers are blooming and birds are chirping. And with Easter Sunday as the official holiday of spring, I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the season…
Fig Hummingbird Cake
This post has been sponsored by Valley Fig Growers, however all opinions are 100% my own. With the addition of rich, sweet California figs, this recipe puts a spin on the classic Hummingbird Cake. A lovely ending to any springtime meal, Hummingbird Cake is also a perfect Easter dessert. In case you all haven’t noticed,…
Caramel Apple Pie Cake
What happens when you have a craving for apple pie, but feel like baking a cake instead? You combine the best of both worlds! This amazing Caramel Apple Pie Cake serves up the classic All-American flavors of caramel apples and apple pie in the form of a moist and airy layer cake. This post has…
Raspberry Lemon Pound Cake
Mornings just got a little brighter, thanks to this delectably sweet Raspberry Lemon Pound Cake. Just the thing to serve with your morning cup of joe, this recipe features buttery pound cake, fresh juicy raspberries and tart lemon zest. It really is a perfect slice of spring! Why is it Called Pound Cake? Pound cake…
Layered Coffee Cake with Mascarpone Frosting
This post has been sponsored by Seattle’s Best Coffee. All thoughts and opinions are my own. As a mom of 3, I really need that morning cup of coffee. In fact, there really aren’t many things I look forward to more than my morning joe. But a slice of this irresistible Layered Coffee Cake with Mascarpone Frosting…
Blood Orange Angel Food Cake Roll
This Angel Food Cake Roll is the perfect spring dessert. It features a light and airy angel food cake and creamy blood orange curd filling. Topped with candied blood orange slices, this is a delectable fruit dessert that makes a truly stunning presentation. What is a Blood Orange? The blood orange is a variety of…
Berry Zebra Cake with Berry Buttercream Frosting
Light and pretty, this Berry Zebra Cake with Berry Buttercream Frosting just seems to say “welcome spring!” Featuring delectable swirls of yellow and berry cake with an airy and sweet triple berry buttercream layer, Berry Zebra Cake is an indulgent treat that is not too heavy or intense. I happen to think that layer cakes are…
Heart Brownie Cake
To me, nothing says Valentine’s Day like hearts, chocolate and roses. And that is exactly why I am planning to celebrate this special day with this stunning Heart Brownie Cake. Rich, decadent and chocolately, this heart-shaped brownie cake is topped with a beautiful rose-inspired cream cheese frosting. And while piping the rose pattern may seem…
Valentine’s Day on a Budget
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #dothe99 #99obsessed #CollectiveBias I love Valentine’s Day. What’s better than an entire day dedicated to love? And since I love any excuse to host a party, this year I am planning a Valentine’s Day party to celebrate all…
Dark Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache Frosting
Chocolate lovers, this is the recipe for you! This Dark Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache Frosting is so rich and so decadent it will satisfy even the most die hard chocoholics. I think we can all agree that it’s not really a celebration unless there is cake. And in my house, chocolate cake is what…
Orange Champagne Cake- An Elegant Party Cake
Orange Champagne Cake is an elegant dessert with baked-in orange peel specks, a lemon curd filling, and champagne buttercream frosting. This cake has serious party potential. New Year’s parties, bridal showers, wedding showers, engagement parties — Orange Champagne Cake is perfect for any occasion that calls for an elegant and unforgettable dessert. It looks like…
Pear Upside Down Cake
Pear Upside Down Cake puts a seasonal twist on a traditional favorite. Swapping pineapple for sweet and juicy pears delivers lots of festive flavor. Not to mention a stunning presentation that is perfect for your holiday table. This post has been sponsored by National Pear Month by USAPears, however all opinions are 100% my own. Whenever…