Oh my goodness, this is a loaded question. In one corner you have a scratch cake and in the other corner you have a cake mix. Which one will win the match in the cake mix vs Scratch Cake debate? Ok, I feel like everyone has an opinion on this and some people can really be strong-minded about it…like really get upset over it. I hope that's not what happens here, because I just want to get things out there and just discuss it in a rational manner. Are ya with me? Let's first break it ... Read More about Cake Mix vs Scratch Cake (The great debate)
17 Best Gumpaste Flower Tutorials
I love making gumpaste flowers. Yes, it does take patience, but it's really satisfying when you can make something that looks like a real flower out of basically a piece of sugar paste. I've searched the 'interwebs' and here are the 17 best gumpaste flower tutorials (in my opinion) that I've found. You'll learn gumpaste roses, sunflowers, succulents, peonies and more. Now you'll have lot's of ideas for sugar flowers for decorating your cakes and a lot of fun experimenting. Ok, ... Read More about 17 Best Gumpaste Flower Tutorials
12 Must Have Tools to Start Baking Amazing Cakes
Here are 12 must have tools you need to start baking amazing cakes today even if you're a beginner and just getting started. These cake baking tools will give you a great start to baking the perfect cake. I don't have a whole lot of fancy equipment for baking cakes. I know lots of people spend mega bucks on baking equipment, but I don't have 'mega bucks'. I didn't even buy my own KitchenAid mixer. I won it in a raffle…seriously, best day of my life. My point is you don't have to buy a ... Read More about 12 Must Have Tools to Start Baking Amazing Cakes
12 Simple and Easy Buttercream Cake Borders
Learn cake decorating piping techniques with these 12 simple and easy buttercream cake borders. Piping cake borders can actually be easy with these simple icing designs. Today I want to go through twelve really simple buttercream border designs. Most of these are classic border designs, but they can easily be done by a beginner. So if that's you, you're in luck. You can get a classic cake design without needing a ton of experience. The supply list below contains affiliate links, which ... Read More about 12 Simple and Easy Buttercream Cake Borders
Moist French Vanilla Cake Recipe from Scratch
You'll want to make this moist french vanilla cake from scratch every day. Add this fluffy cake to your best cake recipe list because it's sure to be a favorite. This post contains affiliate links, which means I will receive a small referral commission, at no additional cost to you, if you make a purchase using these links. These links use cookies, which tracks and allows me to get credit for the referral. This helps to support my blog. You can see my policies here: Cookie Policy, ... Read More about Moist French Vanilla Cake Recipe from Scratch