This peanut butter chocolate pretzel cake holds special significance to me and it’s only made once a year for a special person. Let me tell you why. I’m terrible at remembering birthdays. Honestly, I’ve been mixing up my sister and dad’s birthdays for the longest time until I finally put it in my calendar last year as…
Pumpkin Tiramisu Ice Cream Cake
It’s a pretty well known fact that I love watching food shows and I can say I’ve watched them all, at least for one episode. But one of the most interesting shows I’d never had the chance to watch was the Great British Bake Off. I’d put it off as something I would just have to live…
Fig, Almond, & Honey Cake
I’ve only recently started eating fresh figs. Even as a kid, I never liked Fig Newtons; I thought they were a poor excuse for a cookie. “Maybe you tried them college?” you think. You’re not far off. I had hummus, kale, and Indian food for the first time college, so why not figs? Well, I’ll tell you why….
Banana Coconut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
I’ve been traveling and on vacation for about a month and am finally back in St. Louis. One the of the first things I was told after arriving back at the apartment: “There are 10-ish really overripe bananas in the fridge.” Sure enough, I crack open the fridge door to find the top shelf almost…
Green Tea & Red Bean Cake
I have a confession to make. I’m kind of obsessed with matcha and green tea flavored things. Maybe it’s because of the crazy bright color it imparts on everything, its fragrant taste, or that I see it everywhere now. Regardless, it’s a beloved childhood flavor and a staple of many asian cuisines. This Green Tea & Red…
Mocha Cake & Espresso Whipped Cream
Ah, spring. The season of intense allergies and graduations. This Mocha Cake & Espresso Whipped Cream is for my friend James because he just graduated from the 20th grade! For those of you confused out there, it’s a celebration cake for the end of his medical school education and the beginning of his career as an…