Tres Leches Cake Cones

Our family tradition is to make Snow Cream on powdery winter days. There’s something about its sweet, creamy flavor that reminds me of Tres Leches Cake (no doubt it’s all that sweetened condensed milk and…

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St. Lucia Buns (Swedish Saffron Christmas Bread)

Today is St. Lucia day! The day that our Scandinavian friends celebrate Saint Lucy, a symbol of hope and light in dark times. If you’re not familiar with her story, you should definitely read up…

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St. Lucia Buns (Swedish Saffron Christmas Bread)

Today is St. Lucia day! The day that our Scandinavian friends celebrate Saint Lucy, a symbol of hope and light in dark times. If you’re not familiar with her story, you should definitely read up…

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Sparkling Spiked Eggnog Ganache Cupcakes

I was so happy when my husband offered to put up our Christmas tree this year. With all the baking and book-writing going on, I simply didn’t have the time or inspiration to spare. He’s…

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Sparkling Spiked Eggnog Ganache Cupcakes

I was so happy when my husband offered to put up our Christmas tree this year. With all the baking and book-writing going on, I simply didn’t have the time or inspiration to spare. He’s…

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Black Forest Dome Cake

Black Forest Dome Cake is a beautiful holiday centerpiece filled with dark chocolate and tart cherry flavors. Black forest cake has been on my baking bucket list for ages. I’ve attempted it several times –…

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Black Forest Dome Cake

Black Forest Dome Cake is a beautiful holiday centerpiece filled with dark chocolate and tart cherry flavors. Black forest cake has been on my baking bucket list for ages. I’ve attempted it several times –…

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Three Designer-Worthy Gingerbread Houses for HGTV!

Gingerbread houses are a favorite of mine to make during the Christmas season. You might already know this if you’re a regular reader (if not, see here, here and even here!). This past summer HGTV…

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Three Designer-Worthy Gingerbread Houses for HGTV!

Gingerbread houses are a favorite of mine to make during the Christmas season. You might already know this if you’re a regular reader (if not, see here, here and even here!). This past summer HGTV…

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Sugar Plum Fruitcake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Many of you know that I’ve spent 2013 baking for Betty. It’s been a lively year of fun minion cakes, candy bar creations and snickerdoodle skillets. I’d anticipated some special holiday projects, and I was thrilled…

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Sugar Plum Fruitcake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Many of you know that I’ve spent 2013 baking for Betty. It’s been a lively year of fun minion cakes, candy bar creations and snickerdoodle skillets. I’d anticipated some special holiday projects, and I was thrilled…

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