There are few things in life that bring me more happiness than cutting into a cake to reveal four layers of absolute perfection. I may be dramatizing a bit here, but I truly do LOVE finding perfectly aesthetic layers to go along with a delicious-tasting cake! For the upcoming Easter holiday, I thought it would…
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Homemade Funfetti Layer Cake
It’s been an exciting week for this petite woman! I celebrated a birthday this past Tuesday, which may have been one of my favorites so far. There was no party, no fancy dinner, no superfluous presents. But after a day of birthday wishes, pretty flowers, an at-home dinner, and of course some sweets (yasss… cake!) I…
The Ultimate Pumpkin Layer Cake: Brown Butter Frosting and Cheesecake Filling
November has proven to be a month filled with surprises. Some good, some not so good. But I’ve grown up with the idea that there is always something to be thankful for. As we enter this year’s holiday season, I can easily say that I am thankful for my community, my friends and family, and…
Vegan Dark Chocolate Layer Cake + Whipped Ganache Frosting
For anyone who knows me, it’s no surprise that my absolute favorite dessert of choice is a hearty slice of deep, dark, chocolatey layer cake. I admit it: I’m a choco-holic. And while chocolate cake may be a relatively recent dessert favorite (it used to be brownies, and before that it was double chocolate chip cookies)…
Nutella Dark Chocolate Layer Cake
Has there ever been a better food-related invention than Nutella? Chocolate + hazelnut is some serious creative genius! This Friday is (apparently) World Nutella Day. I’m not sure what to make of this arbitrary day of distinction, outside of the fact that it’s a great excuse to slather and slap Nutella in or on just about anything!…