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berry crisp recipe with vanilla ice cream

June 27, 2025 · In: Featured, Recipes, Seasonal, Summer

Mixed Berry Crisp Recipe

There’s something undeniably comforting about a warm dish of mixed berry crisp topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The way the juicy berries bubble up beneath the buttery…

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black forest cake recipe with homemade cherry filling and whipped cream frosting

June 26, 2025 · In: Cake, Featured, Holiday, Recipes, Seasonal, Summer, Winter

Black Forest Cake Recipe

Black forest cake is something that has been on my list for YEARS, so when my neighbor showed up with a bowl full of fresh-picked sweet cherries, I knew it…

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easy smores icebox cake recipe

June 22, 2025 · In: Cake, Featured, No-Bake, Recipes, Seasonal, Summer

Easy S’mores Icebox Cake (No-Bake!)

This s’mores icebox cake is so simple to make (no baking necessary) and absolutely delicious! It’s layers of graham crackers, easy chocolate ganache, and pillowy soft homemade marshmallow meringue. After…

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no bake cheesecake recipe by sugar and sparrow

June 17, 2025 · In: Featured, No-Bake, Recipes, Seasonal, Spring, Summer

The Perfect No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe

If you’re looking for an easy and delicious dessert that doesn’t require turning on the oven, this no-bake cheesecake is the perfect recipe! It’s a buttery graham cracker crust topped…

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construction birthday party ideas

June 14, 2025 · In: Featured, Tutorials

Construction Cake Tutorial

My littlest baby recently turned TWO and since he loves construction trucks, I wanted to make him the ultimate construction cake for his birthday. It was so much fun to…

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fruit pizza with berries recipe

June 13, 2025 · In: Cookies & Bars, Featured, Recipes, Seasonal, Spring, Summer

Perfect Fruit Pizza with Berries

If you’re looking for a dessert that’s quick and easy yet impressive (and of course, delicious), this fruit pizza is perfect. It’s a deliciously soft and chewy sugar cookie crust…

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baked graham cracker crust recipe for pies and cheesecakes

June 12, 2025 · In: No-Bake, Recipes

Perfect Graham Cracker Crust Recipe

This easy, 3-ingredient graham cracker crust is perfect for using with no-bake recipes and baked desserts. It’s thick and buttery and stays together perfectly when slicing desserts. I’ve used it…

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Dunkaroos layer cake with sprinkle buttercream recipe

June 10, 2025 · In: Cake, Featured, Recipes

Dunkaroos Layer Cake Recipe (feat. Amoretti)

If you grew up in the 90’s, chances are you remember Dunkaroos. They were an after school staple for most of my friends (I was so envious) – crispy little…

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sheet pan sugar cookie bars

June 6, 2025 · In: Cookies & Bars, Featured, Recipes

Sheet Pan Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

Sometimes you just need a giant frosted sugar cookie to celebrate the good things in life. These easy sheet pan sugar cookie bars are just the thing! They’re extra soft…

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chocolate sheet cake recipe with chocolate frosting

May 30, 2025 · In: Cake, Featured, Recipes

Easy Chocolate Sheet Cake

Memories of my childhood birthdays are always of a packed house full of friends and family, sunshine (I’m a late Spring baby), and my mom’s homemade sheet cake for dessert….

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raspberry filling recipe for cakes

May 27, 2025 · In: Featured, Filling, Recipes

Thick Raspberry Cake Filling

I have been wanting to make a thick, jam-like raspberry cake filling for quite some time, so when I was writing the recipe for this lemon raspberry layer cake I…

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lemon raspberry layer cake with raspberry filling and lemon raspberry frosting

May 22, 2025 · In: Cake, Featured, Recipes, Seasonal, Spring, Summer

Lemon Raspberry Layer Cake

After nailing down my lemon blueberry layer cake recipe, I decided it was time to try making a lemon raspberry version and this beautiful cake is the result! It features…

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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)⁣ 
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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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