The best way to start a Monday is with cake, right? We think so too, that’s why we are sharing the recipe for these Mini Spring Naked Cakes today. You might have caught a glimpse of them last week in our simple pink and gold spring tablescape post. They were the perfect addition to our table…
How to Make a Boxed Cake Taste Homemade
Let’s be honest, we don’t always have the time to bake a cake from scratch. Although we always try to cook and bake using nutritious and whole ingredients, it doesn’t always happen. There are times when you’re just short on time and energy, and it’s OK to take shortcuts every once and a while. We all do it.
Last month we gave you a glimpse into our daughter’s first birthday party and earlier this week we shared how we made her pink ombre rosette cake, and we promised we’d let you in on a little secret…
Ombré Rosette Cake Tutorial
When planning our daughter’s first birthday (you can read all about her party here), the pièce de résistance was going to be her cake. In fact, this wasn’t the first cake that we tried to make. It was the third. We wanted it to be just right and contemplated what style would work best.
The first cake we tried making was similar to the final product, but was made with a fondant coating and alternating layers of pink and white cake inside. It was nice, but it just didn’t convey the whimsical theme we were trying to achieve. It was flat and too “wedding-ish” but still delicious. The second cake was covered…