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dia de los muertos cupcakes

October 14, 2019 · In: Halloween, Seasonal, Tutorials

Dia De Los Muertos Spiderweb Cupcakes

When it comes to spooky sprinkles, SprinklePop is killing it. They’ve got the perfect collection of Halloween and Fall-themed sprinkles, and I’ve gotten to create some amazing projects with them…

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candy corn cake

October 11, 2019 · In: Halloween, Seasonal, Tutorials

Halloween Candy Corn Cake Tutorial

When it comes to Halloween, Candy Corn is one of the most iconic treats of all. Fun-sized candy bars might be tastier (in my opinion), but nothing beats Candy Corn…

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halloween witch cauldron cake by sugar and sparrow

October 7, 2019 · In: Halloween, Seasonal, Tutorials

Halloween Witch Cauldron Cake

It’s the season of all things scary and if you’re planning a Halloween party to celebrate, you know that the dessert table has to be creepy (yet tasty!). I’m all…

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monster cake by sugar and sparrow

October 1, 2019 · In: Featured, Halloween, Seasonal, Tutorials

Spooky Black Buttercream Halloween Cake

This was originally a guest post that I wrote for SprinklePop’s blog. It’s too good not to re-share over here, because this Halloween cake is such a fun and easy showstopper…

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sugar and sparrow chai cake recipe

September 27, 2019 · In: Cake, Fall, Featured, Holiday, Recipes, Seasonal, Winter

Spiced Vanilla Chai Cake Recipe

I’m a tea lover all year round, but once the weather gets colder and things start to get cozy, chai is a staple in my tea cabinet. This spiced vanilla…

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shag cake by sugar and sparrow

September 20, 2019 · In: Fall, Featured, Seasonal, Tutorials

Autumn-Inspired Shag Cake

I’ve been swooning over shag cakes for years now, so when The Cake Blog asked me to do an autumn-inspired shag cake I was all about it! Heavily inspired by…

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galaxy cake by sugar and sparrow

September 11, 2019 · In: Tutorials

Galaxy Cake Tutorial

If you were offered a ticket to space, would you go? I totally would (even though I’d be terrified) because I have always been captivated by all things space. The…

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cactus cake by sugar and sparrow

August 16, 2019 · In: Featured, Lifestyle, Seasonal, Spring, Summer, Tutorials

A Cactus Cake With Major Desert Vibes

Of all the beautiful foliage in the world, cactus is among my very favorite. I was so excited when The Cake Blog asked me to create this cactus cake and…

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ocean cake tutorial

August 12, 2019 · In: Featured, Seasonal, Spring, Summer, Tutorials

Under The Sea Cake Tutorial

Ever since I was a kid I’ve been fascinated with the ocean. I think this is solely because The Little Mermaid was my favorite movie growing up, and I’m still…

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sugarbear sleep vitamins

August 1, 2019 · In: Featured, Lifestyle

SugarBear Sleep Vitamins Cake Collab

A few months ago, I got a wonderful opportunity to design a cake for SugarBearHair Vitamins and I’ve been over the moon for their products ever since. I detailed how…

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EASY HOMEMADE SALTED CARAMEL✨(recipe below) even i EASY HOMEMADE SALTED CARAMEL✨(recipe below) even if you’ve never made salted caramel from scratch before, this recipe is VERY beginner friendly + nearly fail proof! There are only 4 ingredients involved, no candy thermometer required, and takes just 10 minutes to make 👏🏽 this is my go-to caramel for drip cakes, drizzling desserts, flavoring coffee, adding it to buttercream, and so much more! 🍯  
 
Full recipe (with video + detailed instructions) linked in my bio or at https://sugarandsparrow.com/salted-caramel-recipe/
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SALTED CARAMEL 
Yield: 1.25 Cup⁣s
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Ingredients:⁣⁣ 
1 Cup (200g) white granulated sugar⁣⁣ 
6 Tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into cubes⁣⁣ 
1/2 Cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream, room temperature⁣⁣ 
1 1/4 tsp kosher salt⁣⁣ 
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Instructions:⁣⁣ 
1. Place the sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and stir constantly until it melts into an amber-colored liquid and no sugar clumps remain, 5-6 minutes. ⁣⁣ 
2. Reduce the heat to medium. Carefully add the butter (it will bubble up when you do) and use a whisk to combine it with the sugar mixture until the butter is fully melted and incorporated, 2-3 minutes. ⁣⁣ 
3. Add the heavy whipping cream in a steady stream while whisking. As soon as the cream is incorporated, let the caramel boil for a full minute before removing it from the heat and stirring in the salt. ⁣⁣ 
4. Let the caramel cool to room temperature before using it in a cake recipe or as a drip. If you’re using it to drizzle over ice cream or warm baked goods, you only need to cool it slightly (20 minutes or so). It will thicken as it cools. ⁣⁣ 
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#caramel #saltedcaramel #bakedfromscratch #caramelcake #caramelsauce
SPICE CAKE 🤎 filled + frosted with brown butter cr SPICE CAKE 🤎 filled + frosted with brown butter cream cheese frosting for the dreamiest Fall cake!! These spice cake layers are perfectly moist with the ideal amount of spice, and the rich nutty caramel notes combined with the classic tang of cream cheese frosting take the flavor beyond.

Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it right to you! Or find the full recipe linked in my bio + at https://sugarandsparrow.com/spice-cake-recipe/

INGREDIENTS
2 1/4 Cups (298g) all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 3/4 Cups (350g) packed brown sugar 
3/4 Cup (180ml) vegetable oil
1 Cup (240g) unsweetened applesauce
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 Cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temp

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Grease and line three 6-inch cake pans or two 8-inch cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, add the brown sugar, vegetable oil, and unsweetened applesauce. Whisk together until uniform, then whisk in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla.
4. Whisk in half of the dry ingredients, followed by all of the buttermilk, then the rest of the dry ingredients. 
5. Pour the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 32-36 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Cool completely before frosting (full recipe with brown butter cream cheese frosting linked in my bio)

#spicecake #cakedecorating #layercake #cakelover #creamcheesefrosting
PUMPKIN CUPCAKES 🧡 topped with spiced cream cheese PUMPKIN CUPCAKES 🧡 topped with spiced cream cheese frosting to give every bite the most heavenly pumpkin spice flavor! The perfect cupcakes to kick off your fall baking 🍂

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You can also find the link in my bio (or google ‘Sugar and Sparrow Pumpkin Cupcakes’) 

#pumpkinspice #pumpkincake #pumpkinseason #falldesserts #creamcheesefrosting
OATMEAL CREME PIE CAKE 🙌🏼 I’m always thinking abou OATMEAL CREME PIE CAKE 🙌🏼 I’m always thinking about this cake during back-to-school season because Oatmeal Creme Pies take me right back to my elementary school days! It’s layers of tender brown sugar oatmeal cake with the gooiest homemade marshmallow filling and tastes just like the real deal in cake form – perfect party cake for an Oatmeal Creme Pie lover! 

Full recipe linked in my bio + at https://sugarandsparrow.com/oatmeal-creme-pie-cake/ 
 
#oatmealcremepie #vintagecake #layercake #partycake #cakedecorating
NO-BAKE BISCOFF CHEESECAKE ✨this is the perfect EA NO-BAKE BISCOFF CHEESECAKE ✨this is the perfect EASY no-bake dessert for Fall and I cannot get over the incredible spiced caramel flavor!! I added Biscoff cookie butter to my favorite no-bake cheesecake base, piled it onto a Biscoff cookie crust, then topped it with a melted cookie butter drip + tons of crunchy cookie crumbs.  
 
🤎Full recipe linked in my bio + at https://sugarandsparrow.com/no-bake-biscoff-cheesecake/ 
 
BISCOFF CRUST: 
1 8.8oz package Biscoff cookies (250g) 
1/3 Cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted 
 
FILLING: 
16 Oz (452g) full-fat brick-style cream cheese, room temp 
1/4 Cup (50g) powdered sugar 
3/4 Cup (210g) creamy Biscoff cookie butter 
1 tsp ground cinnamon 
1 tsp pure vanilla extract 
1 Cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold 
 
INSTRUCTIONS: 
1. Combine the Biscoff crust ingredients until the mixture resembles wet sand, then press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.  
2. In a large bowl, whip the cream cheese until smooth, then add the powdered sugar, cookie butter, cinnamon, and vanilla and mix until smooth.  
3. In a separate medium bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream to stiff peaks, then fold into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain. 
4. Add the filling on top of the Biscoff crust, cover, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. 
5. Once set, top with melted cookie butter and crushed Biscoff cookies. 
 
#biscoff #biscoffcheesecake #nobakecheesecake #biscoffcake #nobake 

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