It might only be May but the ice cream man has been driving down my street for well over a month now. Every time I hear his musical truck all I can think about are drumsticks, ice cream sandwiches and popsicles. It reminds me that the warm weather is here to stay and it’s time to start stocking my freezer full of cool summer treats! So thank you Mr. Ice Cream Man for inspiring me to create these Creamsicle Cupcakes based off of one of my all time favorite popsicle treats. …

If you caught my vanilla cake recipe post last week, you may remember that I was feeling a little vanilla about vanilla. After all these years, my love affair with vanilla cake had grown tired and stale. And like any relationship going through a rough patch, we needed to zest things up a bit! So I put everything on hold and spent some serious quality time with this recipe. And I’m happy to report that today is a new day for vanilla cake. One that is fresh, bright and oh-so-delicious. Even a tad spicy… it’s a Spiced Chocolate and Churros …

Today’s post is a two-parter. One part recipe. One part love story. A love story that started years ago, way back in high school. At first, this love of mine was not accepted by my family. You see, my family had always been a chocolate cake family. Chocolate cake always and forever, all birthdays and celebrations. But then, I met vanilla. …

Happy Spring! This month’s cupcake recipe can be summed up with one word: FUN! Inspired by some multi-colored cupcake wrappers and sprinkled inside and out with my favorite rainbow jimmies, we are venturing into the world of Funfetti Cupcakes today! Just saying the word funfetti makes me happy and it brings so many things to mind: sprinkles, bright colors, parties, celebrations and birthdays, to name a few. As a child I can remember I always requested a funfetti cake for my birthday. You have to admit when browsing the baking isle at the grocery …

Our contributor, Tessa Huff, is back with another tempting cake recipe….

Spring is the season for brunching. Good friends, daffodils, pastries, and mimosas- there is no better way to celebrate renewal, bright blooms, and warmer weather. Amongst the danishes, donuts, and other sweet treats, cake does not seem to make many appearances on the brunch menu. But what not bring cake to the breakfast party? Coming from someone who believes a nice layer cake is appropriate for all occasions, lets break the boundaries and eat cake for breakfast! …

I donʼt know about your neck of the woods, but even up here in the Northwest the sun has given us a sneak peek of the next seasons to come. With Spring quickly on its way, I am slowly making the transition in my kitchen from hearty, comfort foods to light, refreshing flavors. Tessa Lindow Huff here, of Tessa Huff Cake Design, and today I am thrilled to share my first of many layer cakes with you: Carrot Cake with Lemon-Scented Cream Cheese Filling. …

Our contributor, Lauren of Crave. Indulge. Satisfy., is back with a delicious new recipe….

Spring is almost here, hooray! I am so excited it’s March for several reasons, warmer weather is near and my little guy will be ONE at the end of the month! I am in full party planning mode for his birthday and I thought it would be fun to create a cupcake this month using one of his all time favorite foods, bananas! Our fruit bowl is overflowing with bananas these days and it seems we can never eat them all up before they start getting pretty ripe. …

It might not feel like it, with cold air and snow still hanging around, but Spring is just around the corner. Before you know it, the first buds of green will be popping up on tree branches. Birds will be chirping. Flowers will be blooming. And Easter will be on the way! So today we’re getting ready with a new cake tutorial that is all about Spring! Inspired by the gorgeous color and texture of robins’ eggs, this cake is super easy and incredibly fun. And completely achievable for all levels of bakers, to include your favorite little egg-hunters. …

It’s time to roll out the Red Carpet and settle in with your besties. On Sunday night, the glitz and the glam of the the Academy Awards returns. The fashion will be fabulous as the stars shine on Hollywood’s biggest night. And today we have a recipe to help make your Oscar Night fabulous, right there at home. Just like Hollywood’s starlets, you’ll be surrounded by a sea of handsome tuxedos as the winners are announced. Granted, these tuxedos will not be on the likes of Bradley Cooper and Ben Affleck. But these little guys are just as cute. …

Our contributor, Miso of Miso Bakes, is here with a new recipe for Valentine’s Day …

This Valentine’s Day, I wanted to keep it simple. I realized most people prefer rich cheesecakes or silky mousse cakes during this loving holiday, so I figured a sugarpaste or buttercream tutorial would not be too practical.

Today, I would like to share how to make ladyfingers. They are a must when it comes to making tiramisu and Charlotte Russe mousse cakes. You may definitely use this recipe if you would like to create the mentioned cakes. However, …