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how much frosting do I need for cake

May 10, 2023 · In: FAQ, Featured

How Much Buttercream Do I Need? Helpful Chart Included!

Whether you’re creating an intricate cake design, filling and frosting a cake of a specific size, or decorating a multitude of cupcakes, it can be overwhelming to estimate just how…

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Rustic cake tutorial

May 2, 2023 · In: Featured, Tutorials

How to Frost a Cake with Rustic Texture

Although I love a smooth buttercream cake, there’s just something about rustic textured buttercream that makes a cake look downright delicious. It’s such a classic way to decorate a cake…

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Pistachio cake recipe by sugar and sparrow

April 27, 2023 · In: Cake, Featured, Recipes, Seasonal, Spring

Raspberry Pistachio Cake with Mascarpone Buttercream

I have always been so drawn to pistachio flavored bakes and it’s a little ridiculous how long I’ve been dreaming about making a pistachio layer cake recipe. To be honest,…

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raspberry buttercream recipe with fresh raspberries

April 22, 2023 · In: Featured, Frosting, Recipes

Fresh Raspberry Buttercream Recipe

If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know I LOVE using freeze dried fruit in my buttercream recipes. The process of freeze drying removes all the liquid from the…

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yellow cupcake recipe with chocolate buttercream frosting

April 17, 2023 · In: Cupcakes, Featured, Recipes

Classic Yellow Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting

There is no cake more nostalgic to me than yellow cake with chocolate frosting and rainbow sprinkles. It’s the birthday cake my mom made for me every year growing up…

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how to convert layer cake recipes into cupcakes

April 17, 2023 · In: FAQ, Featured

How to Bake My Layer Cake Recipes as Cupcakes

Sometimes you just need cupcakes. They can be so convenient for gatherings since they’re already a single serving, plus they’re quick to whip up if you’re having a personal craving…

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cake decorating tools for beginners

April 11, 2023 · In: Cake Basics, Featured, Tools

Essential Cake Decorating Tools for Beginners

I can clearly remember the day I set out to my local craft store in search of my very first cake decorating tools. I had absolutely no prior cake decorating…

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buttercream daisy cake tutorial by sugar and sparrow

April 5, 2023 · In: Featured, Seasonal, Spring, Tutorials

Daisy Cake Tutorial

Spring is officially here! It’s probably my favorite time of year for cake decorating, purely because I’m so inspired by the flowers blooming all around me and adding some color…

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fluffy moist coconut cake recipe

April 2, 2023 · In: Cake, Featured, Recipes, Seasonal, Spring

The Dreamiest Coconut Cake Recipe

When I think of Easter desserts, I think of two cakes first and foremost: carrot cake and coconut cake. You’ll find my mega-delicious carrot cake recipe with cream cheese frosting…

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Anyone Can Cake giveaway with Wilton

March 23, 2023 · In: Lifestyle, Tools

Anyone Can Cake x Wilton GIVEAWAY!

It has been such a thrill seeing Anyone Can Cake finally make its way onto bookshelves and into mailboxes these past few weeks! It’s a total dream come true for…

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HUMMINGBIRD CAKE 🤎 after weeks of testing this HUMMINGBIRD CAKE 🤎 after weeks of testing this recipe I found that the KEY to taking this already delicious cake to the next level is: roasting the bananas!! It’s an optional step in this recipe BUT it adds unparalleled caramel notes and noticeable richness to the flavor 🙌🏼 Along with the crushed pineapple, toasted pecans, and tangy cream cheese buttercream, this cake is NEXT LEVEL delicious, ultra-moist, melts in your mouth, and will have everyone asking for the recipe. 

Full recipe (with cream cheese frosting) linked in my bio + at https://sugarandsparrow.com/hummingbird-cake-recipe/ 

#hummingbirdcake #creamcheesefrosting #bananacake #cakedecorating #cakerecipe
OREO CUPCAKES 🖤 (recipe below) I made these for OREO CUPCAKES 🖤 (recipe below) I made these for a fundraiser at @vancity.youth last weekend and was reminded of how delicious this recipe is! There’s black cocoa powder in the cupcake batter to give them the PERFECT Oreo cookie flavor profile + the most delicious cookies and cream buttercream I’d eat all on its own. 
 
Full recipe at https://sugarandsparrow.com/oreo-cupcakes-recipe/ 
 
OREO CUPCAKES 
1 Cup (132g) all purpose flour 
3/4 Cup (150g) granulated sugar 
1/3 Cup (38g) black cocoa powder 
1 tsp baking soda 
1/2 tsp baking powder 
1/4 tsp salt 
1/4 Cup (60ml) vegetable oil 
1 large egg, room temp 
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 
1/2 Cup (120ml) buttermilk, room temp 
1/2 Cup (120ml) hot coffee or hot water 
 
1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF/177ºC and line a cupcake pan with 12-15 liners. 
2. In a large bowl, whisk all of the dry ingredients together. Add the vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk and whisk to combine. Whisk in the hot coffee (or hot water). 
3. Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners and bake for 14-18 minutes. 
 
OREO BUTTERCREAM 
1 Cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature 
3 Cups (360g) powdered sugar 
2 tsp pure vanilla extract 
2 Tbsp whole milk, room temperature 
pinch of salt, or to taste 
9 Oreo cookies (96g), finely ground 
 
1. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream the butter on medium-high speed until it’s creamy and pale, 5 min. 
2. Add the powdered sugar a few cups at a time, mixing on low speed and scraping down bowl and paddle in between intervals. Keep the mixer on low and add the vanilla, milk, and salt. Mix until fully incorporated and uniform, 1-2 min. 
4. Mix in the Oreo cookie crumbs on low speed. 
 
#oreo #oreocupcakes #cookiesandcream #chocolatecupcakes #cupcakes
RASPBERRY CAKE FILLING (recipe below) ♥️ this RASPBERRY CAKE FILLING (recipe below) ♥️ this perfectly sweet/tart raspberry cake filling is beautifully thick, seedless, and so rewarding to make from scratch! It takes just a handful of ingredients and can be made with fresh OR frozen raspberries 🙌🏼 

Get the full recipe + cake pairing suggestions at the link in my bio or at https://sugarandsparrow.com/seedless-raspberry-cake-filling/

INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 Cups (10oz, 315g) fresh or frozen raspberries
1/2 Cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 1/2 Tbsp (12g) cornstarch
1 1/2 Tbsp (22ml) water

INSTRUCTIONS: 
1. In a saucepan set over medium heat, add the raspberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook until the mixture begins to boil, stirring occasionally. 
2. Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes while you continue stirring occasionally. Then, remove from heat and use a fine mesh sieve to strain out the seeds over a medium bowl. After straining, you’ll be left with about 1/4 Cup of seedy pulp.
3. In a small separate bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until uniform. Return the strained raspberry filling to the saucepan (wipe it free of any remaining seeds if needed) and add the cornstarch/water mixture. Cook over medium heat until boiling, stirring constantly, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 1-3 minutes, until the filling has thickened slightly, is no longer cloudy, and coats the back of the spatula.
4. Pour into an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 1 week. It will be jello-like once set but after stirring it will become a thick, jammy consistency that’s perfect to use as a cake or cupcake filling!

#raspberrycake #cakefilling #cakedecorating #raspberries #baking
STRAWBERRY LEMON CAKE 🍓🍋 this cake is so lig STRAWBERRY LEMON CAKE 🍓🍋 this cake is so light and refreshing and bursting with all-natural flavors! It’s layers of my favorite extra fluffy lemon cake + the most delicious freeze-dried strawberry buttercream that ends up the prettiest natural pink color. I’ll never get over those little flecks of strawberry in the buttercream or the tiny chamomile flowers adding so much cheer! 

Grab the recipe at the link in my bio or at https://sugarandsparrow.com/strawberry-lemon-cake/

#strawberrylemon #lemoncake #strawberrycake #cakedecorating #strawberrybuttercream
CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE (recipe below) 🍫 🥳 this CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE (recipe below) 🍫 🥳 this is everything I want in a chocolate cake: rich and decadent, stick-to-your-fork fudgy, ultra-chocolatey, shareable, and EASY! Like box mix easy but from-scratch and a MUST try if you’re in need of a good chocolate cake recipe to feed a crowd👩🏽‍🍳⁣ 
 
Get the full recipe (with chocolate frosting) at the link in my bio or at https://sugarandsparrow.com/chocolate-sheet-cake/ ✨⁣ 
⁣ 
CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE
2 Cups (265g) all purpose flour⁣ 
1 2/3 Cups (340g) white granulated sugar⁣ 
2/3 Cup (60g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder⁣ 
2 tsp baking soda⁣ 
1 tsp baking powder⁣ 
1/2 tsp kosher salt⁣ 
1/2 Cup (120ml) vegetable oil⁣ 
2 eggs, room temperature⁣ 
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract⁣ 
1 Cup (240ml) full-fat buttermilk⁣ 
1 Cup (240ml) hot coffee OR hot water⁣ 
⁣ 
INSTRUCTIONS⁣ 
1. Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Grease and line a 9x13 inch cake pan. ⁣ 
2. Place all of the dry ingredients into the bowl of a stand mixer (or use a large bowl with a hand mixer) and mix on low to combine. Add the vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk and mix on low until combined. With the mixer still on low, add the hot coffee or hot water in a slow stream, then turn the mixer to medium and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. The batter will be very thin. ⁣ 
3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.⁣ Full recipe (with frosting) link in my bio.
⁣ 
#chocolatecake #chocolate #sheetcake #chocolatelover #birthdaycake

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