My blog and YouTube channel is about anything and everything related to do-it-yourself baking from scratch, and decorating cakes and cupcakes. We also balance it out with some hiking trips mixed in for a well rounded lifestyle! I try to respond to as many questions and comments as I can, so leave me one, and I’ll get back to you!
FAQ’s
What kind of dog is Ruby?
She is a Pug/Brussel Griffon cross and has the sweetest temperament. Look for her in our Backpacking videos.
What do you do with everything that you make?
We give it away to friends, family and coworkers.
What camera do you film with?
We actually shoot with two cameras. A Nikon D750, in our newer videos, and a Nikon D7000 in the older ones, as well as a secondary shot Cannon XA20.
What’s been your biggest accomplishment in life thus far?
That is a hard question to answer (ask yourself what you would say?), but I would have to say that I am very proud of myself for getting a teaching job at a great school, moving to London (when I was too young to know better) and living there for a year. It was the highlight of my life so far-an amazing experience all around Europe and the Middle East.
What kind of mixer do you have?
A KitchenAid Stand Mixer Classic, in black, the KA Artisan in Cinnamon and the KA Pro Series 5 in silver.
What’s your favorite comfort food?
Anything loaded with carbs. I’m such a carb girl, it’s gross. Pasta, bread, buns, naan. I could eat bowl after bowl of pasta (especially fresh) until I would be so fat, I wouldn’t be able to move. I don’t really like vegetables, though I do get the odd craving for salads once and a while (it has to be full of cheese, protein and nuts though).
If you weren’t a teacher, what would you be doing?
A full time YouTuber!
How did you decide what grade to teach? Did you ever consider grades other than Kindergarten?
When I started out teaching, I would have taken ANY grade that I was offered, but when I finally settled into my continuing contract, it was in Kindergarten, and I love it there. I have taught a grade one, a one/two, a two/three and subbed at many other levels, but Kindergarten is where the fun is at!
What is your favourite cake?
Do I have to only pick one? My favourite is Angel Food. I LOVE the crusty edges the most. Other than Angel Food, I don’t really like cake. GASP! I like the icing. The icing is where it’s at . . . especially peanut butter icing.
What’s your favourite movie?
When I was a kid, my favourite movie was Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, as a teenager it was Clueless, in my 20’s it was Fight Club, now, I would have to say it is Julie and Julia!
What’s your favorite thing to do to “wind down” before bed?
I like to catch up on my blog reading, pin like a mad woman or read a good book.
Do you have a question?
Please email or send a message if you have any questions, or suggestions for me . . . I’m looking for advice people! Bring it on!!
Enjoy….
Hi. Just wondering where you got your cake stand in the background of your coke cake video? I LOVE it!
Hi! Love your stuff! And thanks for sharing it with us. My daughter really wants an emoji cake for her 5th birthday in April. Do you have any ideas or suggestions other than a big yellow circle? I tried to talk her into something you’d already posted, but she said “just ask Jenn.” I mentioned it to my husband and he said the same thing! Thanks again!
Feel free to send me ideas you find via google and I’ll talk you through them. FB is best to get me.
Hi Jenn,
I am going to start to back the lumberjack cake that you made for Canada day. I haven’t been baking too long and was hoping you could direct me on how to make sure my cakes bake evenly and flat. Iv checked a few ways on Google but it looks like you really know what your doing and your advice would be best.
Thank you for your time.
Candace
Here are 2 videos that should help!
https://youtu.be/IoC0RUfYPpg
https://youtu.be/IoC0RUfYPpg
Hi Jenn. Me and my kids love watching you and love cupcakes, so this year my daughter wants your red velvet cupcakes for her birthday. I have finally found a printable version of your recipe, but I cannot find the printable instructions anywhere! Are you able to help me out?. I have watched your tutorial several times, so i know these are more complicated than regular cupcakes, so I would feel way more comfortable with a print out. I am in Abbotsford BC myself and cannot wait to show what I make!
Hi Jenn! You probably read my messages before but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do more videos you stop doing videos since Christmas and I am getting worried about you!? I miss your videos.. Please don’t give up do more. Thanks for reading and DO A HOUSE TOUR PLEASE!!!!!! Xoxoxo bye and please answer why you stop doing videos for a short amount of time?????? K bye!
Hey its me again! Lol I tried your rainbow cake with my kids the other day. I found most of everything you have at walmart. But what is the secret to your butter cream ? I followed every direction and it still turned out so runny. I kept the cake in the freezer but when we took it out to eat it just melted. I couldn’t make the icing stick on the outside at all! HELP
Less liquid, or more icing sugar! So sorry to hear that!
Hi Jen, just wondering if you can help me. My niece wants a Sims plumbob as the topper for her birthday cake. (So, 3D) The size (height) is about 3 & 1/2 inches, (of the actual plump bob), which I think is a good size as the top tier will be prob 6 inches round… Anyway, could you help me with some ideas on how to create this…. I have a few but really am not sure.
Thanks Wanda
Must say, love your fb and YouTube channel.
Hi Jenn I was wondering if you could please tell me how to get the Christmas cookies to be crispy I like them crispy and they always come out soft good but soft but I want them crispy please help love your channel thanks
Try baking them for longer.
Ok thanks
O yea I’m sorry I had another question I’m still new to your channel and I was wondering who was paityn the adorable little girl with you in the videos I know u get the question asked alot but I never seen the video where u answer the question r u guys related again sorry just curious and still new but I love you guys u guys r awesome to watch
HI Jenn my name is salma and i’am 11 years old and i love COOKING I KNOW HOW TO COOK A LOT OF DISHES AND FOOD AND I MOSTLY COOK WITH MY FRIENDS A LOT I LOVE YOUR WORK I’AM A 6TH GRADER,WITCH GRADE ARE YOU IN
Hi,I’m a huge fan of your YouTube channel. What’s is your favorite thing when you are making something for yourself?
Honestly? Banana Bread!!
Hi Jen My Best Friends A Big Fan She Just Turned 9 and she had homework to do and it was making a cake So we make your smores Cake it was so good!
I was wondering i haven’t seen her in a while and i was wondering if you can give her a shout out to her n your channel
That would mean the word to me and Her Thanks so much -Belle
My kids love your youtube channel. You inspire them to be creative and make something new everyday.
Thank you so much for sharing me with them!!
I love that you make me inspire to BAKE And you are the Best at making desserts
Thank you so much Melissa!
Hi
Hi Jen Its Belle again Just Saying It was Her Birthday Some Day ago If you Could Say Happy Birthday to her she is your biggest fan!!
Could you please give my best friend her name is Avah she is your biggest fan We made the smores cake too!! I was wondering if you could just say hi to her on the show,
Thank you Please if You Could
-Belle
I Jen can you please do a house tour for me I am a huge fan I love your work
Hi Mackenzie My name is Belle Has She ever gave you a shout out on the channel?
Hi belle she has gave me a shout out on her channel before how old are you I like your name
Im Ten How old are you? Thanks
Omg you are kidding I am ten too! I love to watch Jenn she is awesome! So what state do you live in? I live in Illinois.
Ok Sorry for late repley i live in canada bc
You Should Email ME insted of talking on here belleclarke6@gmail.com
Hi Jenn it is Mackenzie I am a huge fan I want to be just like you when I grow up I love you and you work! Can you please do a house tour for me and give me a shout out on your channel please I love watching you!
Thanks so much for watching Mackenzie!
Hi Jen Avah is my best friend and i was wondering could you say happy birthday to avah on the next video a Please
I am baking my friends wedding cake and they want me to incorporate their favourite flavours of chocolate cake with a peanut butter filling and the second a vanilla cake with raspberry filling what would be the best way to achieve this and would a standard buttercream frosting mix well with these flavours?
If I was doing this, I would make it a 2 tiered cake with whichever flavour is their favourite on the bottom. I have a recipe for peanut butter filling and raspberry filling here: http://cookiescupcakesandcardio.com/?p=5047
hey I am a fan of your channel ! I wish I baked with you!
Hi could you tell me if I should put a mirror glaze on a cake that is frosted and Frozen with icing on it before I pour the glaze on?
hi Jenn you blow my mind and you inspired me to bake and create things just like you do I am Mackenzie you probity heard from me before and please do more baking with Peyton please and how old is she now and can you please do easy make rainbow cookies or ice cream cone cakes thanks and please answer back bye.
Hi Jenn I am a huge fan I love your work and I was wondering if you can give me a shout out on a baking video and please do more videos with Peyton well bye
Hi Jenn I love your work you inspired me to bake and I am 9 years old can you please give me a shout out on your show when your baking and please do more videos with Peyton I love your work and I am a huge fan
Hi Jen john’s OMG I LOVE YOU SO MUCH you have inspired me to bake and create things I have never done and can you please give me a shout out on your show PLEASE you will make me so happy
Hi Jenn, omg you are my biggest fan ever!!
I LOVE WATCHING YOU. You are so cool I am 9 years old and you are so awesome to watch just can you please do more videos with Peyton ok well please give me a shout out on your show I will be the happiest person ever if you do and one more thing can you do a house tour thank you for your time and bye
Hi Jenn!
Do you have any children??
Hi
Can you pleasegive recipie for eggless vanilla cake
JEN PLEASE GIVE ME AND MY TWIN SISTER EMILY C A SHOUT OUT AND YOU ARE FAB AND A BETTER COOK THAN ANY OF THE OTHER YTS THANKS ANY WAY EMMA CARTER 9 YEARS OLD PS WHO IS PEYTON TO YOU AND DO MORE VIDEOS WITH PEYTON SORRY I DONT KNOW WHO PEYTON IS I AM QUITE NEW TO WATCHING YOU BYE XX 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 LOVE YOU JEN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
How does peyton relate with you jen xx I AM A MASSIVE FAN XX P.S PLEASE DO MORE CHALLENGES AND MORE THINGS WITH PEYTON. Aswell can you make a wedding cake LOVE YOU BOTH XX 😉 : 0
Hi, I’m writing to you bc I’ve been compared to you several times from my viewers from my YT channel.
So I had to check you out/ and yes, there certainly is a resemblance. :))) but then I saw what your doing and I
LOVE IT – I guess cause it’s creative and of course sugar. I take it your husband films it for you in your kitchen / my hubby and I film in one of rooms – we turned into a set – love your style and approach. So now I’ll know when someone compares
Me to YOU I’ll be flattered 🙂
Suzie / NAIL CAREER EDUCATION
Hahaha…that’s too funny! I went over and subscribed to your channel. Yes, my husband films me in our kitchen, and we’re building a studio in our garage. Thanks for letter me know I have a twin! Your nail work is stunning!
I think you sould do the liquid challenge. These are the rules, you have multiple liquids including sodas, juices, fizzy drinks, water, pickle/jalapeño juice, milk, coffee etc… Write all the options down on pieces of paper. Then take turns drawing them until they are gone and you have to mixed them all into a large clear measuring container. Whoever can drink the most wins!!
Good luck,
Harper Ewert
8 years old
Rockwall, TX
Hi we love the cupcakes. How did you come up with idea. I sure you could do lots of dishes in cup cakes. Bye Arianah age 7 and a half.
Hi Arianah…I get ideas from so many places…pinterest, google, real life…inspiration comes from everywhere. I do have to do a lot of dishes, and I really, really don’t like to do them! Thanks for watching. Jenn
Hi Jen if you don’t mind can you please look at both messages that I sent you by Mackenzie well thank you bye
Hi Mackenzie! Thanks for reading!
Hi Jenn I am a HUGE FAN I LOVE YOUR WORK. I am 9 years old and I was just wondering if you can give me a shout out on your show please
Hi Jennifer!
Can you make royal icing (flooding) ahead of time? Like the day before? Thanks for your time 🙂
Yes you can, and often need to if you want to add other colors that don’t run into the base color.
Hi. I was just wondering what size ice cream scoop you use or where you got it from as I struggle to make all my cupcakes and cakes equal.
It’s a muffin scoop that I got from Pampered Chef…it’s about 1/4 cup in amount I believe.