One of the biggest reasons why I started blogging about cake is because I fell in love with helping people. It totally makes my day when I read messages from…
Vanilla Buttercream Recipe
I’ve tested a ton of buttercream recipes in my day, but my go-to is a super simple American buttercream recipe that I’ve tweaked to my liking. I’ve used this recipe…
Sugar & Sparrow is TWO!
And just like that, Sugar & Sparrow is TWO years old! It feels so young and so old at the same time. This past year was all about growing in…
Pip’s “Heart of Gold” Coconut Chai Cake Recipe
One of my favorite things to do in Portland is go meet a friend for Pip’s Doughnuts and Chai. Their tasty mini doughnuts are hands down my favorite in the…
Cascading Floral Cake Tutorial
Before the whole world shut down, I made this colorful Cascading Floral Cake inspired by the pretty Spring flowers that were just starting to bloom. Nowadays, seeing the Spring flowers…
Vegan Chocolate Cake with Oreo Buttercream
I’ve been wanting to create vegan versions of my cake recipes for awhile now, but vegan baking is one of those fascinating things that takes a ton of research. It…
Baby on the Way + Gender Reveal Cake
Some great news in the midst of this global pandemic: I’m pregnant! We’re expecting a sweet baby this August and our hearts could not be more full. I think mine…
Colorful (Edible!) Easter Egg Cake Toppers Tutorial
Even though Easter isn’t all about colorful eggs, they became such an iconic symbol of the holiday. So much that when Wilton asked me to create a cake project for…
How to Convert My Layer Cake Recipes into Sheet Cakes
In the midst of this crazy pandemic, I have seen so many of you turn to baking to pass the time and escape a little. It’s a really beautiful thing…
Helping Small Businesses During the Coronavirus Pandemic
These are wild times, my friends. How are you all holding up in the midst of this Coronavirus pandemic? For me, I’ve been sheltering in with my husband, working my…