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)
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
What happened to my cake? Common Cake Baking Problems and Why They Happen
You read every word of the recipe and follow it exactly. You hear the timer go off and go to open the oven door and BAM...you ask, "What happened to my cake?" If cake baking problems and fails are constantly getting you down, well this post is all about common cake baking problems and why they happen. You'll get some helpful cake troubleshooting tips and easy ways to keep those cake baking fails from happening in the first place. Here's the thing, really any cake baking problem could have a ... Read More about What happened to my cake? Common Cake Baking Problems and Why They Happen
Printable Baking Measurement & Substitution Cheat Sheet
I don't know if this has ever happened to you, but it seems to happen to me quite frequently. I go to bake something and half of my measuring spoons or cups are dirty and I don't feel like washing them. I'm always looking up things like, 'How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?' or 'How many tablespoons are in a quarter cup?', you know...stuff like that. I wanted a way to keep all these handy measurement tips close by, so I created this baking measurement and substitution cheat sheet and wanted ... Read More about Printable Baking Measurement & Substitution Cheat Sheet
Types of Flour for Baking Cakes Plus Mixing Methods
Today we're talking ALL about flour...specifically the types of flour for baking cakes. I get asked often what the difference is between different types of flours, when to use them and if you can substitute them out, so I decided to put all those answers into one post. Now, for this post, we'll be talking specifically about flour most often used in cake baking. There are many different types of flour, but we're going to concentrate on those that cake recipes most often call for. I'm also ... Read More about Types of Flour for Baking Cakes Plus Mixing Methods