Category Archives: Cake

National Strawberry Shortcake Day!! Welcome Summer!

Strawberries are the first indication that summer has arrived! And it’s often celebrated with strawberry shortcake – but one man’s short is another man’s cake!

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Grandma’s Blueberry Kuchen

It’s been a great year for blueberries. I’ve made bread, frozen some, eaten them until I may turn into one!! And then I remembered Grandma’s Kuchen. Kuchen is the German word for cake and Grandma loved to bake. Breads, cakes … Continue reading

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How to Bake the Perfect Cake

This post has been contributed –  All opinions are mine alone  Going along with our theme this week – techniques and tips – are you ready to bake a cake? There is a certain talent required to bake the perfect … Continue reading

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Gender Reveal Baby Shower Cake

This post has been contributed –  All opinions are mine alone  I love this new baby shower trend – finding creative ways to announce the baby’s gender to all your friends and family. While it might be fun to spend the … Continue reading

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Mardi Gras King Cake

King Cake is only available during Mardi Gras – a brioche style cake filled with cinnamon and sugar and decorated with the Mardi Gras colors.  What makes the cake special is the plastic baby that is baked inside.  The lucky … Continue reading

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