bake the world a better place

bake the world a better place

Month: May 2020

Cannoli Cream Cake

Cannoli Cream Cake

One of my good friends just turned 40 last weekendπŸŽ‰ , so her husband asked me to make her a birthday cake. You should know, they are very Italian…like cannoli connoisseur Italians πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³πŸŒŽ. So when they asked me to make a cannoli cream cake, I […]

Extra Dark Chocolate Cake

Extra Dark Chocolate Cake

This is seriously the best and only chocolate cake recipe you will ever need! πŸŽ‚ It is rich and moist and decadent! I’ve used it as a base for so many different cakes – some of my favorite pairings are swiss buttercream with fresh strawberries, […]

Vanilla Swiss Buttercream

Vanilla Swiss Buttercream

This buttercream recipe is my go-to icing for almost any cake I make. This post is the simple vanilla version, but it can be modified relatively easily for different flavors. You can replace some of the butter with peanut butter πŸ₯œ, or add melted chocolate […]

Homemade Oreos

Homemade Oreos

These cookies will knock your socks off! They are sort of a cross between an Oreo and a whoopie pie, but the grown-up version. That’s not to say kids won’t love them too! The outside cookies have a rich, dark chocolate flavor and a nice […]

Brie en Croute with Peach Jam

Brie en Croute with Peach Jam

Want to be the most popular person at your next gathering?! Even if you’re stuck at home and you’re having a party with yourself and a few glasses (read bottles🍷) of wine, this baked brie is the perfect party dish. It’s super easy to make […]

Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

Are you looking to spice up your sides game at the next family picnic?! Look no further! This Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread will bring a little heat to the table. πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ It has a classic cornbread flavor, with some extra creaminess from the melted cheese and […]

Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie

The weekend is finally here! You know what that means… time for a backyard barbecue! I know it’s still pretty cold in a lot of the country, but here in Texas, it’s been between 75℉-90℉ almost every day, which has me craving a nice dinner […]

Sisters & Sourdough πŸ–€

Sisters & Sourdough πŸ–€

You guys, I’m so excited about this post! My sister, Lucy, has been stuck at home during this whole pandemic, and offered to help test some recipes! This is a sourdough recipe that she found online and learned how to make it on her own. […]

Homemade Peach Pop-Tarts

Homemade Peach Pop-Tarts

Do you ever just want to eat dessert for breakfast? Maybe you don’t want to get judged walking into work munching on a piece a pieπŸ₯§ … I have the perfect solution! These homemade pop tarts are definitely a breakfast pastry, but oh boy will […]

Tres Leches Cake

Tres Leches Cake

First and foremost, HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all the moms out there! And an extra special Happy Mother’s Day to my mom and BFF, Sarah! She’s going to be so mad when she sees this photo! πŸ˜‚πŸ’•πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ She is the inspiration for our first recipe […]