Embracing Winter Blues
I’ve had more winter and more snow this year than I’ve seen in the past five years .. combined! Of course it was cold in Heidelberg, but this level of cold plus snow in...
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From the Heart
It’s been quite a while since I’ve written anything not work related! And I’m grateful to be feeling as though I have energy to devote to baking and creating and sharing. I’ve been working...
A Birthday Cake
Triple-layer Chocolate Cake, German Chocolate Filling, Whipped Chocolate Ganache Buttercream, and a garnish of Lindt Bon-Bons, Chocolate Shards, and Toasted Pecans Nothing says “Happy Birthday” like a chocolate cake. And this cake is a...
A Coin Purse Cake!?
Double-layer Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Buttercream Filling and Textured Rosettes with a Fondant Clasp This coin purse is ready for that little black dress! I’m totally in love with the execution and staging for this...
Orange Cream Cake
Triple-layer Orange Cream Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Filling and Orange Frosting Inspiration comes from just about everywhere. This cake happened as the direct result of an early morning walk and my sudden, intense desire for...
Lemon Summer, Winter Frost
Triple-layer Lemon Cake, Pink Lemonade Filling with Tinted Lemon Buttercream Starbursts The sunshine of lemon in the dark days of winter can be a terrific shot in the arm – I know it is for...
Be My Valentine! …Practice Cake
Triple-layer Heart-shaped Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Buttercream Filling, Vanilla and Strawberry Buttercream Ruffles, and Fresh Strawberries, Lindt Heart-shaped Chocolates, & Pomegranate Seeds I’ve been really busy in the kitchen the since the New Year! In...