One Summer, something happened to me that had never happened before (and thankfully hasn’t happened since): one of my cakes melted in the outdoor heat. I made a birthday cake…
Homemade Marshmallow Meringue
When I was creating my S’mores Cake Recipe, I thought it would be amazing to pipe some pretty marshmallow fluff on top and toast it. The problem was, the jar…
First Birthday Party Fun!
First birthday parties have always been my favorite. I just love getting to see a baby eat cake for the very first time and celebrate what a huge milestone a…
Orange Creamsicle Cake Recipe
Here’s a little behind the scenes secret: when I was trying to create this watercolor cake tutorial, I actually started with an all-orange color palette and it did not turn…
Watercolor Cake Tutorial
I’ve always been inspired by painterly textures when it comes to my cakes, and although watercolor buttercream has been around for quite some time, it hasn’t gotten old in my…
DIY Food Photography Backgrounds with Contact Paper
For the past few years, I’ve been shooting my cake photography with an all-white backdrop – white wall behind the cake, white board beneath the cake. Super simple and clean….
Layered Ombrè Buttercream Cake Tutorial
I tend to use color ombrès a lot in my buttercream cakes. There’s something about the gradient color change that is so eye-catching and works a little better than a…
How to Make + Decorate Cakes Ahead of Time
I’m a big advocate of cake making as a means to reduce stress and have fun. That said, I know how incredibly stressful cake can be when you’re running short…
Sugar & Sparrow is 3!
My blog baby is three! In some ways it seems like only yesterday that I got up the nerve to launch Sugar & Sparrow. I was so anxious to do…
Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe
I know I’m not alone when I say my love for chocolate cake runs DEEP. I’ve just always had a soft spot in my heart for a good chocolate cake…
Vegan Chocolate Buttercream Recipe
I am a chocolate lover to the core, so when I decided to create a vegan version of my favorite chocolate buttercream recipe, I was extra careful to make sure…
Vegan Vanilla Cake Recipe
Ever since I published my favorite fluffy Vanilla Cake Recipe, I’ve gotten lots of questions about how to make it eggless or full-on vegan. The truth is, I’d been wanting…