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fault line cake tutorial

May 30, 2019 · In: Uncategorized

Sprinkle Fault Line Cake Tutorial

There’s a serious sprinkle trend happening on Instagram, and I’m not even sure who came up with it! I’ve been marveling over sprinkle fault line cakes for weeks now, and…

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thistle and lace cake toppers

May 29, 2019 · In: Lifestyle

Bee Themed Cake with Thistle & Lace Cake Toppers

Whether you’ve got a wedding, birthday, anniversary, or anything to celebrate with cake, one thing is for sure: a custom cake topper will make it extra special, effortlessly! My favorite…

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buttercream floral cake tutorial

May 27, 2019 · In: Featured, Seasonal, Spring, Tutorials

Buttercream Painted Floral Cake

It’s no secret that I love painting with buttercream. It makes the perfect medium for spatula painted cakes, abstract styles, and this entirely new artistic expression (for me): impressionist florals….

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circus animals party cake

May 20, 2019 · In: Featured, Tutorials

Striped Buttercream Circus Animals Party Cake

In my memories of childhood snacks, Circus Animals were an extra special treat. My eyes still get wide when I see the iconic pink and white frosted cookies covered in…

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geode cupcake toppers by sugar and sparrow

May 13, 2019 · In: Decorations & Garnishes, Featured, Recipes, Tutorials

Mini Geode Cupcake Toppers Tutorial

I’m really dazzled by geodes (who isn’t?!) and have been dying to make some sort of geode-inspired edible creation for quite some time now. So when JOANN sent me these…

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lemon cake with blueberry buttercream recipe

May 9, 2019 · In: Cake, Featured, Recipes, Seasonal, Spring, Summer

Lemon Layer Cake With Blueberry Buttercream

As I was perusing the freeze dried fruit section of my local Trader Joe’s, I stumbled upon a bag of freeze dried blueberries and just had to add them to…

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sugar & sparrow is one

May 2, 2019 · In: Lifestyle, Tutorials

Sugar & Sparrow Is ONE!

And just like that, I have a one year old (my blog baby, of course)! I can’t believe it’s only been a year since I launched Sugar & Sparrow, and…

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pastel rainbow birthday cake

April 24, 2019 · In: Featured, Seasonal, Spring, Tutorials

Pastel Rainbow Birthday Cake Tutorial

Something totally magical happened this week – I got the opportunity to do an Instagram takeover for the one and only Wilton! They’ve been my favorite supplier of cake decorating…

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pastel m&m cake

April 12, 2019 · In: Lifestyle, Seasonal, Spring, Tutorials

Rainbow Candy Mosaic Cake

As soon as Easter candy hits the shelves I can’t help but be dazzled by all the pretty pastel colors! I was so starry-eyed over these Easter M&M’s that I…

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marbled chocolate sail tutorial

April 11, 2019 · In: Decorations & Garnishes, Featured, Recipes, Tutorials

Marbled Candy Melt Chocolate Sail Tutorial

I’ve been an admirer of cakes topped with colorful chocolate sails for years, but it wasn’t until just recently that I tried my hand at making my own! I’m so…

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COOKIE DOUGH ICE CREAM CAKE 🍪🍦this is the birthday COOKIE DOUGH ICE CREAM CAKE 🍪🍦this is the birthday cake of my DREAMS and I’m so excited to share the recipe with you!! It’s chocolate and vanilla no-churn ice creams with homemade cookie dough chunks in every bite, swirled together and set on a delicious Oreo cookie crust 😍 easy, perfectly sliceable, and ideal for making ahead! I’m already dreaming about when I can make it again ✨

Get the recipe link in my bio + at https://sugarandsparrow.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-ice-cream-cake/

#birthdaycake #icecreamcake #cakedecorating #nochurnicecream #icecreamlover
My kitchen in May 💛 some of these recipes had me f My kitchen in May 💛 some of these recipes had me feeling CRAZY with how many tests they took 🤪 but in the end I am so happy with these ones I got to hit the publish button on + I made my DREAM birthday cake that I can’t wait to share ASAP!!

Comment “MAY” to get all the recipes that are available now:

-Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake
-Lemon Cupcakes
-Lemon Cream Cheese Buttercream
-Orange Poppyseed Cake
-Whipped Mascarpone Frosting
-No-Bake Marbled Strawberry Cheesecake
-Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

https://sugarandsparrow.com/everything-i-baked-in-may
 
#dessert #bakersofinstagram #baking #bakinglove #dessertlovers
CLASSIC BIRTHDAY CAKE 🥳 yellow cake with chocolate CLASSIC BIRTHDAY CAKE 🥳 yellow cake with chocolate frosting makes me so nostalgic for my childhood birthdays + my homemade version captures that moist and fluffy texture of box mix, but it’s 100% HOMEMADE! Pair it with chocolate frosting + lots of rainbow sprinkles and make it to celebrate someone special 💛
  
Full recipe (with chocolate frosting) is linked in my bio or at https://sugarandsparrow.com/yellow-cake-recipe/
  
INGREDIENTS  
2 Cups (210g) sifted cake flour  
1 1/2 tsp baking powder  
1/2 tsp baking soda  
1/2 tsp salt  
1/2 Cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temp  
3 Tbsp (45ml) vegetable oil  
1 1/3 Cups (267g) granulated sugar  
2 large eggs, room temp  
2 large egg yolks, room temp  
1/3 Cup (80g) sour cream, room temp  
2 tsp pure vanilla extract  
3/4 Cup (180ml) whole milk, room temp  
  
INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and line three 6-inch or two 8-inch cake pans.  
2. In a medium bowl, add the sifted cake flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk together and set aside.  
3. In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or with a handheld mixer and large bowl), beat the butter on high speed until it’s creamy, 2 min. Add the vegetable oil and sugar, then continue to mix on medium-high until pale and fluffy, 2 min. Add the eggs and egg yolks one at a time, mixing on low speed for 10-15 seconds after each addition. Add the vanilla and sour cream and turn the mixer to high speed for 1 min.   
4. Turn the mixer off and add the dry ingredients all at once. Mix on low speed until the ingredients just start to combine, then add the milk in a steady stream and continue mixing until incorporated, about 30 seconds.   
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 28-32 minutes. Let the cakes cool, then fill and frost with chocolate buttercream (full recipe linked in my bio!)
  
#birthdaycake #yellowcake #cakedecorating #chocolatecake #cakelover
S’MORES ICEBOX CAKE 🔥 Every bit as gooey and decad S’MORES ICEBOX CAKE 🔥 Every bit as gooey and decadent as it seems and I am blown away at how EASY this recipe is! It’s layers of graham crackers, chocolate ganache, and homemade marshmallow creme, piled high in a loaf pan and refrigerated overnight. The graham crackers soften into a cake-like texture and transform this dessert into the easiest s’mores cake ever.  
 
Recipe linked in my bio and at https://sugarandsparrow.com/smores-icebox-cake/
 
#smorescake #iceboxcake #nobake #smores #cakedecorating
WHIPPED MASCARPONE FROSTING ✨silky smooth, delicio WHIPPED MASCARPONE FROSTING ✨silky smooth, deliciously light, and the perfect consistency for cake decorating (including filling layer cakes + piping)! Imagine a whipped cream frosting with notes of rich mascarpone cheese and that’s what this frosting tastes like. It’s a DREAM on my orange poppyseed cake and I can’t stop thinking of other Spring/Summer cake flavors I want to try it with! 

Full recipe with cake pairing suggestions at https://sugarandsparrow.com/whipped-mascarpone-frosting/ 

INGREDIENTS:
1 Cup (8oz, 227g) mascarpone cheese, cold
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
1 Cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
2 Cups (240g) powdered sugar

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. With the whisk attachment on a stand mixer (or hand mixer with a large bowl), beat the mascarpone, vanilla, and salt together at medium speed until creamy, 1-2 min
2. Turn the mixer to low and add the heavy whipping cream slowly, then turn the mixer to medium speed and beat until soft peaks form, which could take less than 1 min (keep an eye on it!). You should be able to dip a spatula into the mixture and see a peak that slightly droops when held upright. 
3. Add the powdered sugar all at once and mix on low speed until incorporated, then turn the mixer to medium speed and whip for about 30 seconds longer, until the frosting is thick and silky. Use right away or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

#mascarpone #mascarponecream #whippedcreamfrosting #whippedcreamcake #cakedecorating

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