A few years ago, I was searching for the perfect rainbow arch cake topper for a Trolls themed cake and could not find what I was imagining anywhere. So instead,…
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How to Make the Perfect Buttercream Consistency + Troubleshooting Tips
One of the number one questions I get from blog readers and social media followers is what kind of buttercream I use for my cakes. Regardless of the flavors I’m…
DIY Sprinkle Letter Cake Toppers
There are times when a store bought cake topper gets the job done, but for all the times you want something super custom, it’s so helpful to know how to…
White Chocolate Ganache Drip Cake Recipe + Tips [Video Included!]
Ever since I shared this recipe and tutorial for semi-sweet chocolate ganache drip cakes, I’ve gotten so many questions about making white chocolate ganache drip cakes. I’m so excited to…
Black Buttercream Recipe with Minimal Food Coloring
UPDATE 2023: I recently found a way to make black buttercream with ZERO food color gel, so if you’re looking for a dye-free alternative be sure to check out this…
A Pumpkin Pie Layer Cake Recipe That’s Easy & Eye-Catching
Every Thanksgiving, I look forward to a few things: 1) cooking all day with my mother in law with the music blasting our favorite dance-worthy hits, and 2) getting to…
Watercolor Cake Tutorial
I’ve always been inspired by painterly textures when it comes to my cakes, and although watercolor buttercream has been around for quite some time, it hasn’t gotten old in my…
Layered Ombrè Buttercream Cake Tutorial
I tend to use color ombrès a lot in my buttercream cakes. There’s something about the gradient color change that is so eye-catching and works a little better than a…
How to Transfer Cakes From a Turntable to a Stand
One of my most frequently asked questions (aside from what my favorite buttercream recipe is and how I get my buttercream cakes smooth): “how in the world do you move…