I love Christmas! It's definitely my favorite holiday, and baking is, of course, one of my favorite traditions we do each year. My mom and I plan a whole day where we bake a TON of different kinds of treats. It's so fun! I thought I'd share a cake recipe with you that's perfect for the holidays! It's easy to make and it looks SO pretty when you cut into it. I baked my white … [Read more...]
Extra Nice Pumpkin Spice Cookies
If you know anything about fall, you know pumpkin spice is THE flavor of the season. These pumpkin spice cookies are the perfect way to make it feel like fall in your house even if it's still hot outside in Abilene. They're full of pumpkin flavor and they have spices like cloves and nutmeg, all topped off with a delicious cinnamon glaze. These are soft and fluffy, and they are … [Read more...]
Watermelon “Cake”
Watermelon is a part of a lot of summer parties, and if you want a fun way to serve it at your next BBQ then you've got to try this watermelon "cake!" I cut a larger watermelon to be the bottom tier and a "baby" watermelon for the top tier, with a boba straw between them to keep them steady! I used toothpicks to place some of my favorite fruits along the side of the cake for … [Read more...]
Lime Cookies
COOKIE INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1 large egg 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2-3 tsp lime zest 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt GLAZE INGREDIENTS 1 cup powdered sugar 1 Tbsp lime juice 1 Tbsp milk 1/4 tsp … [Read more...]
A Tasty Bouquet
I love to bake for special occasions, and these cupcakes topped with buttercream roses are a perfect treat for all sorts of celebrations. They look really pretty and elegant. You might think it's really hard to make a buttercream rose, but all you need is the right piping tip and a little practice! You'll want to use a petal tip, which looks like a skinny teardrop as you can … [Read more...]