Vanilla Almond Chocolate Chip Layer Cake

Just ask me to bake a cake. See what happens.OR, just tell me your birthday – wait for a delivery.I LOVE baking. I LOVE celebrating others. Food is my love language.And, I became immersed in love, love-giving, and love “making” (don’t read too much into those words) in baking this cake for one of my…

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Lemon Princess Cupcakes

Princess Cupcakes for the new little princess on the way!She wanted “white on white” cupcakes. Just like the last baby shower.I wanted to jazz things up a bit – so I added lemon zest and juice to the cake batter, lemon extract to the extreme frosting, white and golden pearls, and a “skinny dipped” lemon…

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Meyer Lemon Vanilla Mascarpone Blackberry Cake

In my mind and deep in my soul, I can smell, taste, and see the flavor amalgamation of sweet tart Meyer lemons, vanilla bean, fresh blackberries, and tangy, creamy mascarpone cheese.There’s something VERY special about Meyer lemons and mascarpone. And, when mixed together, sweetly swirled into a blackberry layer cake with the creamy, richness of…

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