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    How to Crumb Coat Cakes (and Why it’s Important)

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    How to Fill and Stack Cake Layers

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    A Magical Maternity Photoshoot in the Rose Gardens

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    How to Level and Torte Cake Layers

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Welcome to Sugar & Sparrow

Helping you whip up pretty desserts with confidence and creativity. And hopefully sharing a few laughs with you along the way!

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Cake Basics

Your Guide to Frosting a Cake with Smooth Buttercream

How to crumb coat cakes
Cake Basics

How to Crumb Coat Cakes (and Why it’s Important)

how to fill cake layers tutorial
Cake Basics, Tutorials

How to Fill and Stack Cake Layers

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A Magical Maternity Photoshoot in the Rose Gardens

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Cake Basics

Cake Basics

Your Guide to Frosting a Cake with Smooth Buttercream

How to crumb coat cakes
Cake Basics

How to Crumb Coat Cakes (and Why it’s Important)

how to fill cake layers tutorial
Cake Basics, Tutorials

How to Fill and Stack Cake Layers

how to level and torte cake layers
Cake Basics, Tutorials

How to Level and Torte Cake Layers

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beach cupcakes by Sugar and Sparrow
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The Cutest Beach Cupcakes

banana split cupcake recipe
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Banana Split Cupcakes Recipe

blueberry buttercream recipe by Sugar and Sparrow
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Lemon Layer Cake With Blueberry Buttercream

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A Magical Maternity Photoshoot in the Rose Gardens

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strawberry cake recipe by sugar and sparrow
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The Tastiest From-Scratch Strawberry Cake Recipe

by Whitney
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strawberry cake recipe by sugar and sparrow
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The Tastiest From-Scratch Strawberry Cake Recipe

July 9, 2020
by Whitney
Comments 21
smores cupcakes with toasted marshmallow
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Tasty Toasted S’mores Cupcakes

June 30, 2020
by Whitney
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vanilla buttercream recipe by Sugar and Sparrow
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Basic Vanilla Buttercream Recipe

May 21, 2020
by Whitney
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The Fluffiest Yellow Cake Recipe + Chocolate Frosting

March 25, 2020
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April 8, 2019
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Cause #nationalsmoresday 🔥 this S’mores Cake Cause #nationalsmoresday 🔥 this S’mores Cake recipe is back in my bio link: layers of graham cracker cake, decadent chocolate ganache, and toasted (😱) marshmallow buttercream ✨topped with toasted marshmallow meringue, more ganache, and graham cracker crumbs. Basically a s’mores lover’s dream cake 🤩 also just a lot of fun to torch that piped meringue 😆🔥🥳 click the link in my bio to get this recipe + more!
Just some super smooth frosting technique snippets Just some super smooth frosting technique snippets from my latest Cake Basics post ✨this one shows every little thing I do to make sure my buttercream finish ends up smooth + those edges end up sharp and level 👩🏽‍🍳 🎂 I’m excited about this tutorial specifically because I know what it’s like to spend (literally) hours obsessing over every little flaw in a cake finish and over-smoothing to the point of madness 😆 hoping this one makes the frosting process sooo much easier (and even fun)!! 🙌🏽💗 click the Cake Basics link in my bio to see the detailed tutorial + video ✨⁣ ⁣ And PS: be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel (also linked in my bio) so you never miss a new Cake Basics video 🎥
NEW CAKE BASICS 🎉I’m sharing everything I kno NEW CAKE BASICS 🎉I’m sharing everything I know about frosting a smooth buttercream cake 🎂including my favorite tools, frosting recipe, and all the little extra things I do to make sure those sides are smooth and edges are sharp 🔪✨if you’ve ever agonized over your frosting finish and wished the process was easier, this one is for you 🤗 click the Cake Basics link in my bio for this tutorial + video (and my entire Cake Basics series) 👏🏽⁣ ⁣ And PS: be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel (also linked in my bio) so you never miss a new Cake Basics video 🎥
Dreaming of the sea today 🌊🐠🏖I think I ne Dreaming of the sea today 🌊🐠🏖I think I need another walk on the beach/dip in the ocean moment before this baby arrives 😆 this Under The Sea Cake is the closest I’ve got today: gumpaste coral + shells, graham cracker sand, and pretty coral reef inspired piping 😍 so much fun to decorate this one! Click the link in my bio for allll the details + step by step instructions 🎉
NEW CAKE BASICS 🎉 this week I’m showing you h NEW CAKE BASICS 🎉 this week I’m showing you how (and why) to crumb coat a cake👩🏽‍🍳 It’s a step I never miss in my layer cake assembly process and there are a few extra things I detail in my blog post + video that make it even more of a must 🎂✨spoiler alert: a good crumb coat makes the ideal foundation for a smooth buttercream finish + I’ll show you my go-to techniques for frosting a cake next week 🙌🏽💗 click the Cake Basics link in my bio for this tutorial/video and more! 🥳⁣ ⁣ And PS: be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel (also linked in my bio) so you never miss a new Cake Basics video 🎥
An up close look at this Pretzel Nutella Cake that An up close look at this Pretzel Nutella Cake that was purely inspired by my early pregnancy cravings 😆🤩 it is salty/sweet perfection: layers of pretzel-infused cake 🥨 filled and frosted with @nutella buttercream + dripped with the most decadent Nutella ganache 🍫🙌🏽 if you love pretzels dipped in chocolate, get ready to go a step beyond with this flavor combo 🎉 link is in my bio!
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