Category Cake

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably looked at a fresh zucchini and thought, “What now?” But let me tell you, there’s no better use for those garden-fresh zucchinis (or those slightly forgotten ones in your crisper drawer) than this…

When the first chilly breeze rolls through Denver and the leaves start to tumble, I find myself reaching for this one recipe over and over Amish Apple Fritter Bread. This humble loaf brings together everything I love about autumn in…

There’s something magical about baking with apples. The way your kitchen fills with the scent of cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweet fruit—it brings you right back to the heart of fall, even if you’re baking in June. This incredible apple bread…

There’s something magical about baking with applesauce. I still remember the first time I made Cinnamon Applesauce Bread—it was one of those chilly fall mornings in Denver where the air is just crisp enough to pull on socks and preheat…

Why This Cheesecake Is My Go-To Summer Dessert When the heat rises in Colorado, I’m not turning on my oven unless I absolutely have to. That’s exactly why this No-Bake Summer Berry and Peach Cheesecake is a recipe I’ve clung…

There’s something deeply nostalgic about the smell of a warm peach crisp baking in the oven. For me, it brings back memories of a tiny kitchen in Austin, windows fogged with summer humidity, and my mom humming Patsy Cline as…

There’s something about peach upside down mini cakes that takes me straight back to my grandma’s sunny Texas kitchen, where peach season meant one thing—baking. She never bothered with big fancy cakes. Instead, she made everything personal-sized. It wasn’t just…

If you’ve spent any time on Instagram, Pinterest, or TikTok this year, chances are you’ve stopped mid-scroll at a vibrant, violet-hued cake that looks like it came straight from a dream. That’s the magic of ube cake—a Filipino favorite turned…

If you’ve been anywhere near a bakery or food blog in 2025, you’ve likely seen that bold violet color peeking through layer cakes, rolls, or cupcakes, That’s ube cake, and it’s more than just a pretty hue—it’s a celebration of…

If there’s one thing I’ve learned after decades in the kitchen—first in a tiny dorm, now in my cozy Denver kitchen—it’s that cakes are timeless. But each year, new flavors, textures, and viral spins breathe fresh life into this sweet…