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Our Sweet Baby Boy is Here!

September 6, 2020 · In: Featured, Lifestyle

In case you didn’t see my Instagram announcement, our sweet baby boy is here and he’s totally stolen our hearts! I’m so thrilled to be a mama and just consumed with learning the ropes of caring for a newborn these days. Just wanted to post a quick message to let you know I will be on a little maternity leave, and while I am I won’t be checking the blog comments quite as often. That said, if you do have questions about my recipes or tutorials feel free to sift through previous comments, use Google, or check out my YouTube channel – between those three resources you should have the answer you’re looking for. If you find a new solution or tip, feel free to return and leave a comment for others to see! 

newborn baby boy

I do have a few more Cake Basics posts in the works, so I will be sharing those as soon as I get this new rhythm of motherhood down a little more! In the meantime, just look at this precious face I get to stare at all day long: 

mushie swaddle

Thanks for being so understanding and supportive and celebrating this new season of life with me! It’s been amazing to have you all cheering me on!

By: Whitney · In: Featured, Lifestyle · Tagged: baby, baby boy, mama, maternity leave, motherhood

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  1. Peta says

    May 10, 2021 at 8:39 pm

    New to the blog. What a beautiful baby! Congratulations!

    Reply
    • Whitney says

      May 11, 2021 at 9:15 am

      Thanks so much, Peta!

      Reply
  2. Sharon says

    October 22, 2020 at 2:16 pm

    Congrats. He is beautiful.

    Reply
    • Whitney says

      October 23, 2020 at 6:56 am

      Thank you so much, Sharon!

      Reply
  3. Jenny Oz says

    September 23, 2020 at 11:37 am

    Holy adorable Batman!! He’s perfect and precious❤️❤️❤️ Congrats! And take ALL of the time!! I’m getting to stay home for the first time with my third tiny human and he’s already 20months. Oldest is 10. It FLYS!!

    Reply
    • Whitney says

      September 23, 2020 at 1:58 pm

      Thank you so much, Jenny!! I’m loving this time with him so much!!

      Reply
  4. Kathy Abend says

    September 11, 2020 at 12:15 pm

    I am new to your blog, and I am really enjoying it! I just love your sweet approach to cakes! Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy! He is adorable! Enjoy!

    Reply
    • Whitney says

      September 11, 2020 at 4:41 pm

      Thank you so much, Kathy! And so happy to hear you’re loving the blog 🙂

      Reply
  5. Eileen says

    September 11, 2020 at 8:13 am

    Congratulations your beautiful baby! All the very best!

    Reply
    • Whitney says

      September 11, 2020 at 4:42 pm

      Thanks so much, Eileen!

      Reply
  6. Paula says

    September 11, 2020 at 8:13 am

    I’m so happy for you! He’s just precious. Enjoy every second; but I don’t have to tell you that. 🙂 My baby boy just turned 22 and has a beard! How’d that happen. <3

    Reply
    • Whitney says

      September 11, 2020 at 4:42 pm

      Aw thanks so much, Paula! I feel like I’m going to blink and he’ll be 22 before I know it. Savoring this sweet season of him being tiny!!

      Reply
  7. Mia says

    September 9, 2020 at 9:56 am

    Congratulations! What a cutie!

    Reply
    • Whitney says

      September 9, 2020 at 2:18 pm

      Thanks so much, Mia!

      Reply
  8. Casey says

    September 8, 2020 at 6:16 pm

    So sweet! Congratulations on your precious baby boy.

    Reply
    • Whitney says

      September 9, 2020 at 2:20 pm

      Thank you so much, Casey!

      Reply
  9. Erin says

    September 7, 2020 at 9:54 am

    Awww, Whitney, he’s adorable! Congratulations!

    Reply
    • Whitney says

      September 9, 2020 at 2:27 pm

      Thank you so much!! We love him!!

      Reply

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Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it to you or find it linked in my bio + at https://sugarandsparrow.com/black-velvet-sheet-cake/

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BLACK VELVET CAKE  
2 Cups (265g) all purpose flour 
1 2/3 Cups (340g) granulated sugar 
2/3 Cup (80g) black cocoa powder 
2 tsp baking soda 
1 tsp baking powder 
1/2 tsp salt 
1/2 Cup (120ml) vegetable oil 
2 large eggs, room temperature 
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 
1 Cup (240ml) full-fat buttermilk, room temp
1 Cup (240ml) hot coffee or hot water 
 
INSTRUCTIONS 
1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease and line three 6-inch or two 8-inch cake pans. 
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