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hot cocoa cake recipe with homemade marshmallow filling

January 7, 2026 · In: Cake, Featured, Holiday, Recipes, Seasonal, Winter

Hot Cocoa Cake with Homemade Marshmallow Filling

I know I’m not alone in saying that a mug of hot cocoa with marshmallows on top is downright nostalgic. This cake captures that warm feeling and will satisfy any…

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peppermint mocha cake recipe by sugar and sparrow

December 18, 2025 · In: Cake, Featured, Holiday, Recipes, Seasonal, Winter

Peppermint Mocha Cake Recipe

This peppermint mocha cake is based on one of my favorite festive coffee drinks! The layers of moist and decadent peppermint chocolate cake filled and frosted with coffee buttercream make…

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small chocolate cake recipe serves 2

January 23, 2024 · In: Cake, Featured, Recipes, Seasonal, Small Batch, Valentines

Small Batch Chocolate Cake

I was recently looking through my collection of Valentine’s Day cakes and I noticed something pretty significant. Nearly all of the cakes and desserts in that category serve enough for…

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chocolate cupcakes recipe by sugar and sparrow

June 15, 2022 · In: Cupcakes, Featured, Recipes

One Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream

These chocolate cupcakes are so moist and decadent, perfectly fudgy, and so divine topped with a swirl of chocolate frosting (or any buttercream flavor)! The recipe is based on my…

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chocolate caramel pecan pie cake recipe by sugar and sparrow

November 17, 2021 · In: Cake, Fall, Featured, Holiday, Recipes, Seasonal, Winter

Chocolate Pecan Pie Cake with Salted Caramel

One of my very favorite pies to make for Thanksgiving is a chocolate pecan pie topped with salted caramel. The crunch of the pecans, richness of the chocolate, and sweetness…

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ruby chocolate cake recipe by sugar and sparrow

February 14, 2020 · In: Cake, Featured, Recipes, Seasonal, Spring, Valentines

Ruby Chocolate Cake Recipe

Right after I made this Ruby Chocolate Buttercream recipe, I instantly thought to try it with my favorite chocolate cake recipe. I figured since ruby chocolate has predominant notes of…

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ruby chocolate buttercream recipe

February 6, 2020 · In: Featured, Frosting, Recipes, Seasonal, Spring, Valentines

Ruby Chocolate Buttercream Recipe

I’ve been curious about ruby chocolate for awhile now, mostly because of its gorgeous, all-natural mauve coloring. So when I saw these Chocolove Ruby Cacao bars at my local New…

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thin mint chocolate cake

January 27, 2020 · In: Cake, Featured, Recipes, Seasonal, Spring

Thin Mint Chocolate Cake Recipe

I never got the chance to be a Girl Scout, but I have been loving their cookies for a lifetime and don’t plan on stopping any time soon. They’ve got…

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chocolate cake recipe with chocolate frosting

January 11, 2019 · In: Cake, Featured, Recipes

The Perfect One-Bowl Chocolate Cake Recipe

After testing so many chocolate cake recipes over the years, I’ve come really close to perfection only to miss the mark on the essentials of a good chocolate cake: moistness,…

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BROWN BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS 🤎 (recipe BROWN BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS 🤎 (recipe below) These disappear in MINUTES every time and they couldn’t be easier!! Brown butter gives them the perfect rich, caramelized flavor notes and there are a few other special ingredients that make them thick, fudgy, and so irresistible.

Full recipe at https://sugarandsparrow.com/brown-butter-chocolate-chip-cookie-bars/ 

INGREDIENTS
10 Tbsp (141g) unsalted butter
1/2 Cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
1/3 Cup (67g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 Cups (199g) all-purpose flour
1 Cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Add the butter into a large frying pan and cook over medium heat until the butter melts, stirring occasionally. Cook for another 2-5 minutes while stirring constantly and watching closely. Once you see little flecks of milk solids turn medium brown (without crossing over into the burnt/dark brown territory), remove from heat and transfer to a glass container.
2. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Grease and line an 8-inch square baking pan with a parchment paper overhang.
3. In a large bowl, combine the sugars and brown butter. Whisk in the the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until uniform, then whisk in the cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4. Fold in the flour until smooth cookie dough forms. Set aside 1/4 Cup of the chocolate chips, then fold in the remaining chocolate chips.
5. Press the cookie dough into the prepared pan in an even layer. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top and press them in, then bake for 17-20 minutes, until evenly puffed and the edges are lightly golden. It might seem soft in the middle but don’t be tempted to over-bake! 
6. Let the cookie bars cool in the pan for about 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature before slicing into squares (or enjoy warm!).

#brownbutter #cookiebars #chocolatechipcookies #dessertlover #easydessert
KEY LIME PIE CAKE 💚 everything I love about key li KEY LIME PIE CAKE 💚 everything I love about key lime pie, in layer cake form! It’s soft key lime cake filled with homemade key lime curd and buttery graham cracker crumble, frosted with tangy key lime buttercream. The IDEAL summer cake and it honestly might be better than the pie if you ask me 🙃

Get the full recipe link in my bio or at https://sugarandsparrow.com/key-lime-pie-cake/ 

#keylimepie #keylimecake #keylime #cakedecorating #layercake
LEMON RASPBERRY CAKE 🍋♥️ this cake has the dreamie LEMON RASPBERRY CAKE 🍋♥️ this cake has the dreamiest layers: soft and zesty lemon cake with raspberries baked into every bite, thick homemade raspberry filling, and lemon raspberry buttercream with the prettiest natural color 😍 
 
✨recipe linked in my bio or at https://sugarandsparrow.com/lemon-raspberry-layer-cake/
 
#lemonraspberry #lemoncake #raspberrycake #pinkcake #layercake
SALTED CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM ✨I could eat this salty SALTED CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM ✨I could eat this salty-sweet caramel frosting by the spoonful but it’s absolutely delicious on cakes, cupcakes, macarons, and more 🙌🏽 I use my homemade EASY salted caramel recipe here but you can use any salted caramel sauce that you love.⁣

✨Full recipe (including homemade salted caramel) + cake pairing suggestions are on my blog at https://sugarandsparrow.com/salted-caramel-buttercream-recipe/ 
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SALTED CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM⁣
Yield: 2.5 Cups ⁣
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INGREDIENTS⁣
1 Cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature⁣
3 1/2 Cups (420g) powdered sugar⁣
2 tsp vanilla extract⁣
1/2 Cup (120ml) salted caramel sauce, room temperature⁣
Pinch of salt⁣
⁣
INSTRUCTIONS:⁣
1. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip the butter on high until it’s creamy and light in color, 5-6 minutes. ⁣
2. Turn the mixer to low and add the powdered sugar a few cups at a time, scraping down the bowl and paddle after each interval.⁣
3. With the mixer still on low, mix in the vanilla extract, salted caramel, and a pinch of salt. Continue mixing on low speed until fully combined. ⁣
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#saltedcaramel #caramel #cakedecorating #frosting #buttercream
NO-CHURN BERRY CRISP ICE CREAM✨you don’t need any NO-CHURN BERRY CRISP ICE CREAM✨you don’t need any fancy equipment to whip up this delicious ice cream that tastes JUST like berry crisp a la mode! I layered my favorite 3-ingredient no-churn vanilla ice cream base with ribbons of homemade berry filling + buttery oat streusel in every bite. Even if you’ve never made ice cream from scratch before, I promise you can master this recipe!! 
 
🍦Full recipe linked in my bio or find it at https://sugarandsparrow.com/no-churn-berry-crisp-ice-cream/

#nochurnicecream #icecream #icecreamlover #berries #summerdessert

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