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chocolate peanut butter cake recipe by sugar and sparrow

November 5, 2020 · In: Cake, Recipes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Recipe

Some say that peanut butter and jelly are the perfect match for each other, but I say peanut butter and chocolate are even better. It’s the best blend of salty…

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sprinkle number cake topper tutorial

January 8, 2020 · In: Decorations & Garnishes, Featured, Recipes, Tutorials

DIY Sprinkled Number Cake Toppers Tutorial

Knowing how to make number cake toppers is a skill that has come in handy over and over again. They’re so essential for birthday cakes and important anniversaries, and I…

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sprinkle drip cake tutorial

January 6, 2020 · In: Featured, Seasonal, Tutorials, Valentines

Sprinkle Drip Cake Tutorial

This was originally a guest post I wrote for SprinklePop’s blog. It’s too good not to share here, because sprinkle drip cakes are so much fun to make with any…

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valentines day cupcakes

January 6, 2020 · In: Featured, Seasonal, Tutorials, Valentines

Sprinkled Ombrè Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

This was originally a guest post I wrote for SprinklePop’s blog. It’s too good not to re-share here, because the sprinkles on these cupcakes are the prettiest Valentine’s Day blend…

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sprinkle gingerbread house by sugar and sparrow

December 5, 2019 · In: Holiday, Seasonal, Tutorials

Sprinkle Gingerbread House Kits + Decorating Tutorial

Way back in July, I got this amazing opportunity to design a sprinkley gingerbread house for SprinklePop using their Sprinkle Gingerbread House Kit. It was so much fun to create…

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hot cocoa bar setup

December 4, 2019 · In: Seasonal, Tutorials, Winter

My Ideal Hot Cocoa Bar Setup

Hosting a Holiday party can be a whole lot of work. From curating the perfect playlist to decorating, planning out your tablescape, and coming up with fun activities, your to-do…

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sprinkled caramel apples

October 31, 2019 · In: Fall, Recipes, Seasonal, Tutorials

How To Make Sprinkled Caramel Apples

When it comes to Fall flavors, caramel apple is one of my very favorites. I was so inspired by the combo of salted caramel and tangy apple that I created…

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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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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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Here are my favorite baking hacks for bringing ing Here are my favorite baking hacks for bringing ingredients to room temperature QUICK! Now you don’t have to panic if you didn’t plan to leave your ingredients out for 1-2 hours before you start that recipe 😘  
 
#bakinghacks #baking #lifehacks #bakersofinstagram #bakingtipsbakingtips
HOT COCOA CAKE 🤎 turns out that making homemade HOT COCOA CAKE 🤎 turns out that making homemade marshmallow creme filling is SO MUCH BETTER than the store bought stuff and the perfect addition to this hot cocoa flavored cake. There’s hot cocoa mix in the cake layers + buttercream for that nostalgic mug of cocoa flavor profile, and paired with the marshmallow filling this cake is totally irresistable. 
 
The full recipe + decorating tutorial is linked in my bio and at https://sugarandsparrow.com/hot-cocoa-cake-recipe/ 
 
#hotcocoa #chocolatecake #marshmallow #cakedecorating #bakedfromscratch
This is my FAVORITE way to make strawberry butterc This is my FAVORITE way to make strawberry buttercream, especially when fresh strawberries aren’t in season 🍓 by using freeze-dried strawberries, you get amazing fresh strawberry flavor without adding any liquid, so the consistency of the frosting ends up perfect every time. Ideal for cake decorating (at the end you’ll see it on my strawberry sheet cake), piping onto cupcakes, filling macarons, and more! 
 
Get the full recipe + all my favorite cake flavors to pair it with at https://sugarandsparrow.com/strawberry-buttercream-recipe/ 
 
FREEZE-DRIED STRAWBERRY BUTTERCREAM 
Yield: 2.5 Cups 
 
INGREDIENTS 
1 Cup (23g) freeze dried strawberries 
1 Cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature 
1 tsp pure vanilla extract 
3 Tbsp (45ml) whole milk, room temperature 
3 Cups (360g) powdered sugar 
1/8 tsp salt, or to taste 
 
INSTRUCTIONS 
1. With a food processor, grind the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder and set aside. 
2. Whip the butter using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment (or hand mixer) on medium speed until it’s creamy and light in color, about 5 minutes. Add the strawberry powder, vanilla, and milk. Continue to mix on medium speed for 1 minute, scraping down the bowl and paddle afterwards. 
3. Add the powdered sugar a cup at a time and mix on low speed until fully incorporated, scraping down the bowl and paddle after each addition. Add the salt and continue mixing on low speed until the buttercream is fully combined and silky smooth. 
 
#strawberrycake #strawberrybuttercream #cakedecorating #buttercream #frosting
SMALL BATCH FUNFETTI CAKE 🥳 this is my favorite SMALL BATCH FUNFETTI CAKE 🥳 this is my favorite funfetti cake recipe, scaled down to be the perfect size for 2-4 people! You can bake it as a mini 4-inch layer cake or a single layer 6-inch cake. I originally posted this recipe in 2024, but recently revised it to be even softer, with the perfect amount of sprinkles that stay suspended in the baking process. 
 
Get the full recipe (with funfetti frosting!) at https://sugarandsparrow.com/small-batch-funfetti-cake/ AND find a whole collection of small batch cake recipes on my site. 
 
INGREDIENTS: 
3/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp (93g) sifted cake flour* DIY recipe in notes 
1 tsp baking powder 
1/4 tsp salt 
1/4 Cup (57g) unsalted butter, room temperature 
3/4 Cup (150g) granulated sugar 
1 large egg, room temperature 
2 Tbsp (30g) sour cream, room temperature 
1 tsp pure vanilla extract 
1/3 Cup (80ml) whole milk, room temperature 
2 Tbsp rainbow sprinkles, coated in 1/4 tsp flour 
 
INSTRUCTIONS 
1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF, grease and line three 4-inch or one 6-inch cake pan. 
2. In the bowl of your stand mixer (a handheld mixer works fine too!), cream together the butter and sugar on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Turn the mixer to low and add the egg, mixing until just combined and scraping down the bowl and paddle as needed. Add the vanilla and sour cream, turn the mixer to high, and beat for one full minute. 
3. Turn the mixer to low speed and add the dry ingredients all at once. Mix until just starting to combine, then slowly pour in the milk. Continue to mix on low speed until combined, about 30 seconds. 
4. Gently fold in the flour-coated rainbow sprinkles, then pour the batter evenly between the prepared cake 4-inch pans (or all into one 6-inch cake pan). If using 4-inch cake pans, bake for 18-22 minutes. If using a 6-inch cake pan bake for 24-28 minutes. 
 
#smallbatch #funfetti #funfetticake #cakes #minicake
SPICED VANILLA CHAI CAKE 🫖 this is one of my co SPICED VANILLA CHAI CAKE 🫖 this is one of my coziest winter cake recipes! The key to the perfect chai cake flavor is 1) steeping chai tea in the milk portion of the recipe and 2) making a homemade chai spice mix with all the best warming spices. Both of these elements get added to the cake AND the buttercream for amazing chai flavor throughout! Add some Biscoff cookie crumbs and it’s a crowd favorite every time. 
 
Recipe and cake decorating tutorial is linked in my bio + at https://sugarandsparrow.com/vanilla-chai-cake-recipe/ 
 
#chaicake #teacake #chai #cakedecorating #homebaked

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