• Prepare cake pan grease with paper towel
    Baking Tips

    How to prepare a cake pan

    So why is it important to prepare a cake pan? Simple. So your cake falls out of the pan after baking. It is a very easy to do. You work very hard making your cake, you want to make sure…

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    Lemon Pound Cake

    This moist pound cake has just the right balance of lemon and vanilla. The simple vanilla glaze is the perfect topping to this cake. In my personal files I call this Sunday Morning Pound Cake because the first time I…

  • Baking pan lined with parchment paper for brownies
    Baking Tips

    How to prepare a pan for brownies

    One way to make your brownie baking experience a positive one is knowing how to prepare your pan with grease and parchment paper. A parchment paper baking tip Besides greasing your pan and lining it with parchment paper, you can…

  • Cake pan release in glass jar and pastry brush
    Baking Tips

    How To Make Cake Pan Release

    Once in a while I find something that changes the way I cook or bake in a big way. Cake pan release is on that list. If you typically grease then flour your baking pans for all of your baking…

  • Parchment paper circle
    Baking Tips

    How to make a parchment paper circle

    There are many ways to make a parchment paper circle. One popular way is by folding and a piece of parchment paper, making one strategic cut then voila, you’ll have a parchment paper circle that is a custom fit for…

  • Vanilla Butter Cake on cake stand
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    Vanilla Butter Cake with Rich Chocolate Buttercream

    I like the elegant and simple sophistication of putting two great recipes together. This Vanilla Butter Cake with Rich Chocolate Buttercream is one of those cakes. This recipe makes a beautiful 3-layer cake. I chose to use a chocolate buttercream…

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    Let the baking begin!

    Hey All and Welcome! I’m so excited that you are here as I begin a new adventure and launch my baking blog. My background Years ago I was content baking for my family and friends. Now after years of baking…