Ombre Birthday Cake

by Liz // June 15, 2017 // 1 Comment

In 2012, I ran a 10-mile night race through Disney World. To keep my mind distracted while running in the oppressive heat I thought of another daunting process that lay ahead of me– adopting another baby. There was endless Continue reading →

How To Frost A Cake

by Liz // April 12, 2015 // 2 Comments

Frosting a cake and making it smooth before decorating can be a bit tricky, but not impossible. There are a couple things to keep in mind when learning how to frost a cake. First of all, the buttercream needs Continue reading →

Vanilla Saffron Cupcakes

by Liz // April 2, 2015 // 6 Comments

I don’t really have adventurous tastes. I tend to play it safe with flavors, but my interest was piqued when I spotted a recipe for vanilla saffron cupcakes in one of my baking books. Saffron has such a distinct flavor. I would describe Continue reading →

Fudge Cake With Italian Meringue Buttercream

by Liz // January 15, 2015 // 12 Comments

I have so enjoyed getting to know meringue these past few days, but I think I need to end things between us. We recently found out that my youngest son, Wesley, is allergic to eggs. Egg whites in particular. Needless to Continue reading →