Are you someone who just can’t resist the mouthwatering allure of a freshly baked cake? You’re not alone. We’ve all been there, standing by the oven, eagerly waiting for the sweet aroma to fill the kitchen so we can get to the fun part: decorating! So, how long should you let the cake cool before you…
There are many times when you want to make brownies (or need to make brownies) but starting from scratch just takes too long. Luckily, there are plenty of box mixes out there that make delicious brownies in about half the time! The only thing is, a box mix brownie is just never quite as tasty…
There are plenty of reasons why you might not want to use eggs in your cake. You might simply be out of eggs. Or, you might be following a vegan diet and you don’t want to use eggs in your cake. Maybe you even have an egg allergy. It’s even possible you are trying to…
Cake pops are an extremely popular dessert and the reasons are clear- they are versatile, delicious and actually quite easy to make. You may have seen cake pop molds in stores that help you make perfect cake pops. However, do you really need to buy a cake pop mold? Absolutely not! There are plenty of…
Sweet or savory, puff pastry can be used in a wide variety of recipes. Crisp and light, a puff pastry should rise to several times its thickness, resulting in many layers of flaky dough. But as with practically anything in the kitchen, sometimes, things can go wrong. Either with how you make the pastry or…
Let’s face it; there’s always a way to make your cupcakes better. One easy way to take those cupcakes from good to absolutely fantastic is to fill them with delicious fillings. But do you know that there are actually a number of ways you can fill cupcakes, even if you don’t have a dedicated tool…
When you make a pie crust from scratch, it is always a good idea to over estimate how much dough you will need. You want to be sure you will have enough pie crust dough to cover your pie pan, and there is plenty you can do with leftover pie crust dough. So, make a…
No matter what time of year it is, it’s always a great time for pastry! Whether it’s a delicious berry tart, a delicate pastry with custard cream, or a lattice apple pie, they’re all favorites to my family. But to make any of those treats, you need the perfect dough. This is where things can…
Sometimes, you start making a recipe only to get halfway through and realize that you are missing an ingredient. Cake flour is definitely one of those ingredients that many people don’t always have on hand. However, lots of recipes, baked good especially, call for cake flour. So what should you do when you don’t have…
Macarons are my absolute favorite go-to when I want to bake something that’s elegant and pretty. They’re petite and colorful…and I can fill them with all of my favorite fillings. They’re perfect to serve guests, take to a celebration, or share with my family whenever we’re in the mood for a light dessert. Once you’ve…