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pistachio cake recipe by sugar and sparrow

February 27, 2026 · In: Cake, Featured, Holiday, Recipes, Seasonal, Spring

Pistachio Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

After publishing this raspberry pistachio cake recipe a few years back (that you guys LOVED!) I wanted to revisit the recipe and see what other frosting flavors pair well with…

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how to make stabilized cream cheese frosting

February 24, 2026 · In: FAQ, Featured, Frosting, Recipes

How to Make Stable Cream Cheese Frosting for Cake Decorating

Cream cheese buttercream has a reputation for being difficult to work with – the consistency is naturally soft, which can make filling, frosting, and decorating cakes a challenge. If you…

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homemade gluten free chocolate cake

February 18, 2026 · In: Cake, Featured, Gluten-Free, Recipes

Perfect Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake (Easy & FUDGY)

This gluten-free chocolate cake is super rich and fudgy, so easy to make, and truly doesn’t taste like it’s gluten-free! It’s extra moist with the addition of brown sugar and…

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freeze dried cherry buttercream recipe

February 11, 2026 · In: Featured, Frosting, Recipes

Freeze-Dried Cherry Buttercream

I absolutely love adding freeze-dried fruit to my buttercream recipes for authentic flavor – I’ve done it before with freeze-dried strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. So when I saw freeze-dried cherries…

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conversation heart cakes by sugar and sparrow

February 9, 2026 · In: Cake, Featured, Recipes, Seasonal, Tutorials, Valentines

Mini Conversation Heart Cakes Tutorial

If you’re looking for a fun and delicious Valentine’s Day cake project, these mini conversation heart cakes check all of the boxes! I made them with my favorite extra moist…

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red velvet sheet cake recipe with natural food coloring

February 4, 2026 · In: Cake, Featured, Holiday, Recipes, Seasonal, Valentines

Red Velvet Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Based on my favorite red velvet layer cake recipe, this sheet cake version is just as soft and moist with the perfect light chocolate flavor and tangy cream cheese frosting….

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chocolate strawberry cake recipe by sugar and sparrow

January 28, 2026 · In: Cake, Featured, Recipes, Seasonal, Valentines

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake

Chocolate covered strawberries are one of those desserts that feel instantly romantic and the flavors are so good together, I just had to make a cake inspired by them! Originally…

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pink ombre layer cake recipe with pink ombre buttercream tutorial

January 23, 2026 · In: Cake, Featured, Recipes, Seasonal, Tutorials, Valentines

Pink Ombre Cake Recipe & Decorating Tutorial

With pink ombre buttercream on the outside and pink ombre cake layers on the inside, this is the ultimate pink cake! I used my bakery-style white cake as the base…

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favorite things winter 2026

January 19, 2026 · In: Featured, Lifestyle

A Few of My Favorite Things (Winter 2026)

The weather is officially COLD and the times have been heavy this Winter, but I still have some favorite things to share that are bringing me joy these days. I…

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flourless chocolate cake recipe by sugar and sparrow

January 16, 2026 · In: Cake, Featured, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Seasonal, Valentines

Rich & Fudgy Flourless Chocolate Cake

I have been dreaming of an extra-fudgy, super decadent yet easy-to-make flourless chocolate cake recipe and after lots of testing, this recipe is THE ONE! It tastes like a dessert…

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millionaire's cake recipe from scratch

January 12, 2026 · In: Cake, Featured, Recipes

Millionaire Cake (Inspired by Disney World)

Inspired by the $22 slice of Millionaire Cake from The Cake Bake Shop at Disney’s Boardwalk (Disney World), this homemade version features layers of decadent chocolate cake, thick caramel filling…

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valentines day dessert recipes for date night

January 8, 2026 · In: Featured, Seasonal, Valentines

24+ Valentine’s Day Dessert Ideas

Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, Singles Awareness Day – no matter what you’re celebrating this month, I’ve got the perfect dessert recipes to make it all the more special! I’ve gathered…

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Everything I baked in June☀️I was so motivated to Everything I baked in June☀️I was so motivated to bake this month (summer flavors had me INSPIRED!) and could barely keep up with myself but I ended up publishing 7 new recipes on my website + finalized 5 more that will be up ASAP! 

Comment “JUNE” to get all the recipes that are available now:

-Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake
-Rocky Road Cupcakes (w/ homemade marshmallow creme filling!)
-Blackberry Lavender Cake
-Homemade Blackberry Filling
-Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
-Strawberry Shortcake Cookie Bars
-Berries & Cream Sheet Cake

https://sugarandsparrow.com/everything-i-baked-in-june
 
#cake #bakersofinstagram #baking #bakinglove #cakedecorating
WHIPPED CREAM CHEESE FROSTING ☁️ this easy 4-ingre WHIPPED CREAM CHEESE FROSTING ☁️ this easy 4-ingredient whipped cream frosting is deliciously light, comes together SO easily, and is stabilized with cream cheese to make it the perfect thick consistency for filling and frosting cakes and cupcakes!! It’s so good with my strawberry shortcake sheet cake and berries & cream cake and I have a feeling I’m going to be whipping it up for many more summer cakes😍

Full recipe with cake pairing suggestions at https://sugarandsparrow.com/whipped-cream-cheese-frosting/ 

INGREDIENTS 
1 Cup (8oz, 226g) full-fat brick-style cream cheese, cold
1 Cup (120g) powdered sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 Cups (600ml) heavy whipping cream, cold

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Chill the bowl of your stand mixer (or the large bowl you’ll be using with your hand mixer) into the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
2. Into the cold mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and beat on medium speed with the whisk attachment until creamy, 2 min. Add the powdered sugar and mix on low speed until mostly incorporated, then turn the mixer to medium-high speed and mix for 1 min.
3. Add the vanilla extract, then turn the mixer to medium-high speed and slowly pour in the heavy whipping cream (down the side of the bowl so it doesn’t fly everywhere). Once all the cream is added, continue mixing on medium-high for just about 30 seconds longer, keeping a close eye on the mixing bowl to watch it thicken. It should come together into a thick, silky frosting consistency at this point, where you can dip the whisk into the frosting and it holds a slight peak when you hold it upright.
4. Use the frosting immediately to decorate cakes and/or cupcakes for best results!

#whippedcreamfrosting #creamcheesefrosting #cakedecorating #whippedcream #frosting
TOP 10 4TH OF JULY DESSERTS 🎆 These are just a few TOP 10 4TH OF JULY DESSERTS 🎆 These are just a few of my favorite summer dessert recipes that will disappear at any Fourth of July celebration.

Comment “JULY” and I’ll send you all 20+ of my favorite 4th of July dessert ideas – naturally red white and blue desserts like my berries and cream cake, easy no-bake desserts, no-churn ice cream, strawberry shortcake inspired recipes, and all the treats that will go FAST at any barbecue.

https://sugarandsparrow.com/4th-of-july-desserts/

#fourthofjuly #4thofjuly #summerdessert #partycake #dessertideas
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE COOKIE BARS 🍓my hot take: str STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE COOKIE BARS 🍓my hot take: strawberry shortcake toppings on a buttery, soft sugar cookie base is WAY BETTER than traditional strawberry shortcake. I topped my favorite sugar cookie bar recipe with silky whipped cream cheese frosting + homemade strawberry sauce and now I’m ruined 😵

Full recipe is linked in my bio + at https://sugarandsparrow.com/strawberry-shortcake-cookie-bars/ 

SOFT SUGAR COOKIE BARS
2 Cups + 2 Tbsp (283g) all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 Cup (170g) unsalted butter, room temp
1 Cup (200g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Grease and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy release.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or hand mixer) cream together the butter and sugar on high speed until pale and fluffy, 2-3 min.
4. Turn the mixer to medium and add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix until combined, then add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until a uniform cookie dough forms.
5. Press the cookie dough into the prepared pan in an even layer, all the way to the edges. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the edges are just starting to brown. 
6. Cool the sugar cookie bars in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Top with whipped cream cheese frosting and strawberry sauce (full recipe linked in my bio!)

#strawberryshortcake #strawberries #whippedcreamfrosting #cookiebars #sugarcookies
BLACK FOREST CAKE 🍒 this is my favorite thing to m BLACK FOREST CAKE 🍒 this is my favorite thing to make during cherry season! My version is decadent chocolate cake soaked with homemade cherry syrup, fresh cherry filling, and whipped cream frosting. Top it with a chocolate ganache drip if you want to go the extra mile! 

Full recipe + decorating tutorial is linked in my bio + at https://sugarandsparrow.com/black-forest-cake-recipe/

PS I’m working on a sheet cake version of this recipe that’s even easier! Stay tuned.

#blackforestcake #cherrycake #chocolatecake #cherries #cakedecorating

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