I'll admit it, chocolate cake is my favorite. If I had to choose between a vanilla-based cake and chocolate one, I'd pick chocolate every time! I'm not a milk chocolate fan, though; I like my chocolate dark. And this cake does not disappoint. I add black cocoa to all my chocolate cakes for ... READ the POST
My Favorite Royal Icing Recipe
Over the years, I have used various types of icing to decorate my cookies: glaze icing, frankenfrosting, hard royal icing, etc. I prefer this recipe because I get cleaner lines, crisper images, the cookies can easily stack once dried, yet the royal icing still retains a bit of a softer bite due to ... READ the POST
Vanilla Bean Cake
MMMmmmm....vanilla cake Vanilla cake is the foundation to every other cake flavor I make, with the exception of chocolate. It is the most common request I get and I make it almost every week. Believe it or not, your basic white cake is one of THE hardest cakes to make from scratch. They tend to be ... READ the POST
Perfect Almond Vanilla Rollout Cookies
These are the best rolled sugar cookies I have ever tried. In flavor, texture, dough workability, and in their ability to keep their shape. While I love Lila Loa's chocolate rollout cookies, I find these to be superior to her vanilla version. Obviously, the quality of vanilla you use will ... READ the POST
Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you ask my husband, there is nothing better than a classic chocolate chip cookie. You really can't go wrong. I think everyone has their own preferences when it comes to chocolate chip cookies, though. Do you like them crispy or soft? Thin or thick? Milk or semi-sweet? I like them crispy on ... READ the POST
