Fondant is a type of cake icing that can be used to mold or sculpt cakes, cupcakes, or pastries. It can be rolled or poured with the poured variation being more common for fillings and the rolled variant more common for covering cakes and other baked goods. It has a texture that is similar to …
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There are so many kinds of frosting and icings out there that it takes a culinary degree to know how to make them all perfectly. If you aren’t a professional pastry chef (or maybe even if you are!), you may occasionally find that your frostings, icings and ganaches are a little too runny or not …
People often keep cool whip in the freezer until they are ready to use it. If you have cool whip in your freezer, they best way to thaw it is by planning ahead. If you place the cool whip in the refrigerator for four or five hours, or even overnight, it will be ready to …
One of my husband’s favorite cookies is the peanut butter cookie. He loves the crisp crunch when he bites in and the smooth peanut butter flavor that follows. Since Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, and I have some Chocoley chocolate left over, I decided to make him some peanut butter cookies and dip them …
Nothing says Christmas like a tasty candy cane, right? For a third treat for the Christmas treat bags I was putting together, I wanted something that would be easy and look cute to go with the White Chocolate Cheesecake Pops and the Cookies and Cream Fudge. I found a recipe for Candy Cane Heart Peppermint …
After you make a perfect tray of brownies, you have reached one of the most challenging parts of baking brownies- cutting them! Cutting brownies incorrectly can mean that your beautifully baked brownies end up looking like a mess. You don’t want this to happen! Luckily, I have some great tips and tricks for you to …
Dairy free baking is great for many reasons but it can be a little tricky. Some dairy substitutes act differently than traditional dairy products do when baked. In order to get the perfect texture and taste in your dairy free baked goods, there are a few things you should learn! This article will help you …
Baking is a daily event in my home and one of the things I bake most often is cookies. Chewy and gooey or light and crisp. Chocolate chip, peanut butter, gingersnaps, or oatmeal raisin. Round cookies or bar cookies. All are favorites in my home. Over the years I’ve come up with creative ways to …
If you have ever wondered if you can use baking soda instead of baking powder, you are not alone. Many people have asked this question and it is a good one! After all, what is the difference between baking soda and baking powder anyway? Are they interchangeable? What function do the play in baking? All …
Baking with whole wheat flour has become quite popular in the past few years as people are becoming more and more health conscious. Opting to use whole wheat flour rather than white, bleached, all purpose flour will not only have a large nutritional impact on your baking but it will also change your baked goods …