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the best christmas dessert recipes

December 2, 2025 · In: Cake, Featured, Holiday, Recipes, Seasonal, Winter

32+ Festive Christmas Dessert Recipes

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for baking! Whether you have an upcoming holiday event or simply want to bake something fun, I’ve gathered all my favorite Christmas…

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peppermint oreo truffles coated in chocolate

December 1, 2025 · In: Holiday, No-Bake, Recipes, Seasonal, Winter

Easy Mint Oreo Truffles

I love making these easy Oreo truffles for my holiday cookie boxes and as I was shopping for ingredients to make them this year I had a thought as I…

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biscoff no bake cheesecake recipe

November 14, 2025 · In: Fall, Featured, Holiday, No-Bake, Recipes, Seasonal, Winter

No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecake

If the idea of making a cheesecake sounds daunting, allow me to suggest the no-bake cheesecake! I’ve loved this technique for years and have used it to create all sorts…

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apple sheet cake with spiced buttercream

November 13, 2025 · In: Cake, Fall, Featured, Recipes, Seasonal, Winter

Spiced Apple Sheet Cake

I’ve been loving this apple spice cake recipe for years (and so have you readers!), so I decided it was about time to create a sheet cake version! It still…

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chai cupcake recipe

November 11, 2025 · In: Cupcakes, Fall, Featured, Recipes, Seasonal, Winter

Spiced Chai Cupcakes

My spiced vanilla chai cake is one of the most loved recipes on my site, and after reading so many comments from readers who have made it as cupcakes I…

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thanksgiving cake recipes by sugar and sparrow

November 7, 2025 · In: Cake, Fall, Recipes, Seasonal

26+ Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes (That Aren’t Pie)

Don’t get me wrong – I love a pumpkin pie on my Thanksgiving dessert table! But if you’re looking to add variety to your dessert spread, I’ve got you. These…

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vanilla oreo cake with cookies and cream buttercream

November 5, 2025 · In: Cake, Featured, Recipes

Cookies & Cream Cake (Vanilla Oreo Cake)

I will start by saying that this is one of those cakes that will make you SAD when the last bite is gone! This cookies & cream cake has layers…

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cookie bar recipe with halloween candy bars

October 28, 2025 · In: Cookies & Bars, Featured, Halloween, Recipes, Seasonal

Halloween Candy Cookie Bars

Sometimes your kids come home from trick-or-treating with just way too much candy. In case you’re looking for a creative way to get rid of it, this cookie bar recipe…

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halloween costume tutorial: cake costume

October 25, 2025 · In: Featured, Halloween, Lifestyle, Seasonal, Tutorials

DIY Cake Costume Tutorial (with Video!)

Ever since I saw this cake costume last year, I’ve been dreaming about making my own version for Halloween. Quite frankly, I just thought it would be fun to decorate…

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black velvet cake plant based

October 20, 2025 · In: Cake, Featured, Halloween, Recipes, Seasonal, Vegan

Vegan Black Velvet Cake (Dye-Free!)

This vegan black velvet cake is so moist and fudgy, tastes like Oreo cookies, and has a deep black color without a single drop of food coloring (so it won’t…

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October 16, 2025 · In: Featured, Lifestyle

A Few of My Favorite Things (Fall 2025)

So far this Fall, I have been all about the crisp mornings and watching the leaves change, making Halloween costumes for the entire family, and of course, baking. It’s truly…

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halloween jack o lantern candy bucket cake tutorial

October 10, 2025 · In: Cake, Featured, Halloween, Recipes, Seasonal, Tutorials

Jack O Lantern Candy Bucket Cake Tutorial

It’s hard to start this blog post without gushing about HOW CUTE this jack o lantern candy bucket cake turned out! I am honestly shocked at how realistic it turned…

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SALTED CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM ✨I could eat this salty SALTED CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM ✨I could eat this salty-sweet caramel frosting by the spoonful but it’s absolutely delicious on cakes, cupcakes, macarons, and more 🙌🏽 I use my homemade EASY salted caramel recipe here but you can use any salted caramel sauce that you love.⁣

✨Full recipe (including homemade salted caramel) + cake pairing suggestions are on my blog at https://sugarandsparrow.com/salted-caramel-buttercream-recipe/ 
⁣
SALTED CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM⁣
Yield: 2.5 Cups ⁣
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INGREDIENTS⁣
1 Cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature⁣
3 1/2 Cups (420g) powdered sugar⁣
2 tsp vanilla extract⁣
1/2 Cup (120ml) salted caramel sauce, room temperature⁣
Pinch of salt⁣
⁣
INSTRUCTIONS:⁣
1. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip the butter on high until it’s creamy and light in color, 5-6 minutes. ⁣
2. Turn the mixer to low and add the powdered sugar a few cups at a time, scraping down the bowl and paddle after each interval.⁣
3. With the mixer still on low, mix in the vanilla extract, salted caramel, and a pinch of salt. Continue mixing on low speed until fully combined. ⁣
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#saltedcaramel #caramel #cakedecorating #frosting #buttercream
NO-CHURN BERRY CRISP ICE CREAM✨you don’t need any NO-CHURN BERRY CRISP ICE CREAM✨you don’t need any fancy equipment to whip up this delicious ice cream that tastes JUST like berry crisp a la mode! I layered my favorite 3-ingredient no-churn vanilla ice cream base with ribbons of homemade berry filling + buttery oat streusel in every bite. Even if you’ve never made ice cream from scratch before, I promise you can master this recipe!! 
 
🍦Full recipe linked in my bio or find it at https://sugarandsparrow.com/no-churn-berry-crisp-ice-cream/

#nochurnicecream #icecream #icecreamlover #berries #summerdessert
STRAWBERRY SHEET CAKE 🍓based on my favorite strawb STRAWBERRY SHEET CAKE 🍓based on my favorite strawberry layer cake recipe, this sheet cake version is so fun to decorate + such a crowd pleaser! I love using a combination of fresh and freeze-dried strawberries to create the most powerful authentic flavor ✨
 
🍓Full recipe (with strawberry buttercream) at https://sugarandsparrow.com/strawberry-sheet-cake-recipe/
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STRAWBERRY SHEET CAKE⁣ 
Serves 24
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INGREDIENTS⁣ 
1 Cup (12oz) fresh strawberries, pureed ⁣ 
3/4 Cup (180ml) whole milk, room temp⁣ 
2 1/2 Cups (265g) sifted cake flour⁣ 
2 tsp baking powder⁣ 
1/4 tsp baking soda⁣ 
1/2 tsp salt⁣ 
3/4 Cup (170g) unsalted butter, room temp⁣ 
1 2/3 Cups (350g) granulated sugar⁣ 
3 large eggs, room temp⁣ 
1/3 Cup (75g) sour cream, room temp⁣ 
2 tsp pure vanilla extract⁣ 
1-2 drops pink food coloring (optional)⁣ 
⁣ 
INSTRUCTIONS⁣ 
1. Simmer the strawberry puree in a saucepan over medium-low heat for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally. At this point the puree should have reduced from 1 Cup to 1/2 Cup (if you have more, keep cooking!). Refrigerate until room temp, then whisk together with the whole milk and set aside.⁣ 
2. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease and line a 13×9 inch baking pan. 
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. ⁣ 
4. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, whip the butter on high until creamy, 2 min. Add the sugar and beat with the butter until light and fluffy, 2 min. Turn the mixer to low and add the eggs one at a time. Add the vanilla and sour cream, then turn the mixer to high and beat for 1 minute.⁣ 
5. With the mixer on low, add all of the dry ingredients at once until just combined, then add the strawberry milk mixture and pink food coloring (if using) until just combined. Give the batter a few stirs by hand to make sure everything is incorporated without over-mixing. ⁣ 
6. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes. ⁣ Cool completely to room temperature before topping with strawberry buttercream (full recipe at the li
COOKIES & CREAM ICE CREAM CAKE 🤎 If you’re an Oreo COOKIES & CREAM ICE CREAM CAKE 🤎 If you’re an Oreo lover, this is your sign to make an ice cream cake this summer: no-churn cookies & cream ice cream set on an Oreo cookie crust, topped with hot fudge and whipped cream frosting. The perfect amount of Oreos in EVERY BITE! 

Full recipe link in my bio + at https://sugarandsparrow.com/cookies-and-cream-ice-cream-cake/ 

OREO CRUST
22 Oreo cookies
5 Tbsp melted butter

ICE CREAM LAYER
2 Cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
14 Oz sweetened condensed milk
15 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped

TOPPINGS
12.8 Oz jar of hot fudge
Whipped cream frosting (see full recipe link)
4 Oreo cookies, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix together the Oreo crust ingredients and pack tightly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Freeze while you make the ice cream.
2. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla to stiff peaks. Fold in the sweetened condensed milk until uniform, then fold in the chopped Oreos. Pile the ice cream on top of the Oreo crust, smooth it down, cover and freeze overnight.
3. When the ice cream layer is set, top with the hot fudge, whipped cream frosting, and more chopped Oreos. Store in the freezer until ready to serve! 

#oreocake #icecreamcake #nochurnicecream #birthdaycake #cookiesandcream
EASY OREO ICEBOX CAKE (recipe below) 🤎 You only ne EASY OREO ICEBOX CAKE (recipe below) 🤎 You only need 4 ingredients for this recipe and it sets into the perfect summer dessert in the refrigerator overnight! It’s 7 alternating layers of Oreos and homemade whipped cream + every bite tastes like a perfect milk-dunked Oreo in the very best way ✨
 
Full recipe at https://sugarandsparrow.com/oreo-icebox-cake/ 
 
INGREDIENTS: 
2 Cups (480ml) cold heavy whipping cream 
1/4 Cup (30g) powdered sugar 
1 tsp pure vanilla extract 
36 Oreo cookies 
 
INSTRUCTIONS: 
1. Add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into a chilled mixing bowl. Using the whisk attachment on your stand mixer or a hand mixer, beat the ingredients until stiff peaks form. 
2. Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap, then add a thin layer of the whipped cream onto the bottom of the pan. Add a layer of Oreo cookies on top (cut some of the Oreos to fit as needed). 
3. Add 1/3 of the remaining whipped cream on top of the Oreo layer, followed by a second layer of Oreos. Repeat until you have seven total layers, ending with whipped cream. 
4. Cover the cake and refrigerate overnight, then enjoy!  
 
#oreocake #vintagecake #nobakecake #oreo #nobake

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