This is one of my favourite cake recipes that I have made. I’m a huge sucker for almond extract! I don’t know what it is about that flavouring, but no matter what it’s in, I LOVE it! My Angel Food Cake has it, my Sugar Cookies have it and they are delicious! Whenever it is included in a recipe, I inevitably get asked as to whether it has to be included . . . trust me, it’s worth buying and trying out.
Birthday Cake Pops
January 1, 2014 by
I’ve been at this blogging thing for a few years now, I’m by no means an expert, but with January 2014 fast approaching I feel the need to write about the year that has gone by and the year ahead and include all of my “knowledge” for future generations of bakers.
Hahaha! Did you believe that for a minute?
But in all seriousness, I have a YouTube channel, and I occasionally write some things down on a blog. Someone wrote to me the other day, and asked me if I was “famous, or just YouTube famous”. Um, what? Was that an insult, or a compliment? And why is that a question? I’m just a woman working her way through a non-traditional job, with a very dedicated supporter, producer and partner (he’s a one man do-it-all-team!), and I’m having a blast at reaching people all around the world. I’ve learned so much from viewers’ comments and questions and I would have never have had the opportunity to talk to so many people if it weren’t for the videos we post. We live in a very small town, which holds our families (some of them) and the size of it can be quite stifling at times. With YouTube, we have been able to reach outside of our city and connect with others in many other countries. Some of the friends that I’ve made over the last few years are only “internet” friends, but they are some of the people who I now care for dearly and speak to more often than I do my “in real life” friends. 2013 was an amazing year for us, and we can’t wait for what 2014 brings!
January 1, brings about another important day . . . my birthday! Which brings me to the birthday cake pops I made to celebrate!
Cake Batter Bars: No Bake Cake Mix Bar Recipe
November 19, 2013 by
I have a small obsession with Birthday Cake Oreos….well, really anything cake batter flavoured! Why is cake BATTER, such a delicious flavour? Have you tried birthday cake ice cream from Cold Stone?? OMG! It is soooo delicious. Anyway, when the birthday cake Oreos first came out, I was devastated that they would go away as quickly as they appeared, but thank goodness, they’re still on shelves. You’re going to need to pick yourself up a package of them for this recipe…and an extra package to snack on!
Birthday Cake Surprise
July 25, 2012 by
I was honoured to be asked to be a part of a special birthday surprise a couple of weeks back. A friend of mine’s daughter was about to celebrate her 10th birthday, and D, her mom, wanted to give Paityn an extra special birthday treat this year. A baking opportunity with me! Me? Yes, me!
The Set Up:
Paityn was under the assumption that I was going to teach her how to bake and decorate with fondant, a cake for a 10 year old’s birthday that was the next day. What she didn’t know was that the cake she was baking and decorating was actually for her!
The Filming:
D, brought Paityn over to our house, where we film our videos, and Paityn was an incredible filming partner! She is super adorable, and knows her stuff in the kitchen! I had Paityn choose the flavour (chocolate) and choose the fondant designs, colours and style. She was right at home with the baking, icing and fondant work.
The Surprise:
After Paityn’s day spent smiling into the camera, we had to surprise her with her special cake. Paul and I snuck into her house as her and her party guests were celebrating down stairs . . . you’ll have to watch the video to see the shocked, I-don’t-undertsand- what’s-going-on look. It’s adorable!
Chocolate Birthday Cake Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flower
1/2 cups butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 oz. melted unsweetened chocolate
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup milk
Vanilla Butter Cream Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
4 cups icing sugar (powdered sugar)
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
A special thanks to D, for asking us to be a part of this fun project, and of course to our filming partner, the 10 year old star, Paityn!
First Birthday! – Owl Birthday Cake & Giant Cupcake
December 29, 2011 by
Last December, my good friend had her first baby . . . and named her London. This baby and I were meant to be friends . . . since she was named after one of my favourite cities! Despite the fact that she spit up all over my new LuLuLemon jacket during one of our first meetings, the love has stayed strong . . . albeit from a distance. I would love to be able to spend time with this little sweetheart.
She is the cutest, and most well behaved baby ever! During her grand first birthday party, she was pretty much the only child under the age of two who wasn’t crying, yelling, or snotting! I <3 her. Other babies . . . not so much!
Now, a year has gone by and she is a one year old!
To celebrate, we provided the sweet treats! I felt a lot of pressure providing the birthday cakes for such a sweet, amazing little girl, but I came through . . . with A LOT of cake, right Janine??
Owl Birthday Cake
The Owl Birthday Cake was for the family after the party.
Root Beer Float Birthday Cake, Vanilla Good Luck Cake and a Season Ending Chocolate Hockey Cake
April 4, 2011 by
Here are a couple of pictures of the cakes that I spent last week working on. There were pretty simple, but I loved doing them! There is something about the non-fussiness of a buttercream covered cake, that calls my name. I think that as soon as you start involving fondant, your game has to be ON. With a buttercream cake, it’s just you and your piping bag, and I let mine go where it wants to take me.
I needed a refresher on some simple buttercream borders, so I went to YouTube to check some out. I will be posting my own Simple Border Video soon, so make sure you take a minute and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, here.
This was the Root Beer birthday surprise cake for “Weiny”. It is a Root Beer cake base, with a Root Beer Buttercream icing. Mmmm!
This cake was for a lady who’s colleague was leaving and wanted to wish her Good Luck. It is a Vanilla Cake, with Pink Vanilla Buttercream.
This is cake was for my Dad’s hockey team. I made it for them to enjoy after their final game of the season. Word on the street was the “guys” loved it. I love how my dad talks with hockey player speak, as if he is 20. It’s so cute! This cake is a Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream. Doesn’t get more Classic than that. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, click here.
Like I said, these cakes were all pretty simple, but fun to make. This week coming up we’ve got some more intense creations on the list: Monster Trucks cake for a 6 year old’s birthday, and a Truck replica cake for a client’s brother in law’s 25th birthday. How is that men like the same things st 6 and 25? Ha ha! Should be interesting! These are right up Paul’s alley.
