Mickey Mouse Birthday Party
This weekend we celebrated our nephew's 3rd birthday! I love this sort of thing, and was lucky enough to assist my sister-in-law and mother-in-law with the setup! A few weeks…
Low Carb Vanilla Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Last week I was invited to a surprise party for a very close friend. His girlfriend wasn't able to bake for the occasion without blowing her cover, so I volunteered…
Whiskey Caramel Truffle Cake
When it comes to baking for occasions, birthdays are my favorite. I love trying to think of a dessert that really suits the person. This time around, I was baking…
Teddy Bear Baptism Cake
My sister-in-law asked me to create a baptism cake for my nephew, and I was absolutely thrilled at the prospect. After going through a few more feminine ideas, I created…
Stained Glass Cross Cake
I made this cross cake for my brother-in-law's Catholic RCIA celebration. Most baptismal or first communion cakes are intended for children, and those that are not tend to be feminine,…
Easy Egg Nog Bundt Cake
Last year I was ill for the entire week leading up to the Christmas celebration for my mum's family, and while I was definitely feeling better by the time the…
Double Birthday pt 1 | One-Bowl Chocolate Cake with Almond Buttercream
The end of September marks a very busy time in my kitchen - not only is it my mum's birthday, but she shares the very same day with my brother!…
Vegan Wedding Cupcakes
This is a historic weekend for Minneapolis - Thursday, August 1st was the first day same sex marriage was legal in our state (and in commemoration, starting at midnight, our…
Fudge Brownies with Cookie Dough Frosting
Yesterday we had a double birthday celebration at my office, and my coworker was bringing in bacon chocolate rice krispie bars, so I knew I had a lot to compete…
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
OK, Confession time: I had never tasted red velvet cake until everyone went red velvet crazy in 2009. In fact, several years prior, I made a red velvet cake at…