The first time I made this, I was out of butter and found an old olive oil cake recipe tucked in my recipe box. I added lemon zest, crossed my fingers, and wow — it was light, moist, and had that slightly fancy “bakery feel.” Now it’s my go-to when I want something quick and elegant… especially when...

I first saw these on Pinterest — tiny cakes in little takeout boxes, decorated like they came from a fancy bakery. I thought, “There’s no way I could do that.” But guess what? You totally can. These mini bento cakes are super fun to make, easy to customize, and the perfect size for a sweet surprise....

This cake came together during a cozy weekend with my daughter. She wanted “a cake with hearts and bows,” and I wanted something simple that wouldn’t leave my kitchen in chaos. We made this soft-pink cake with easy piping and cute little fondant bows — and it turned out so lovely, we didn’t want to ...

When I made this cake for my sister’s birthday, I wanted something elegant but super low-stress. I didn’t have time for piping flowers or shaping fondant — so I popped store-bought macarons on top and called it a day. And you know what? Everyone loved it. Proof that simple can still feel special! 

I still remember the look on my daughter’s face when she saw this cake — wide-eyed wonder and squeals of pure joy. That was the moment I knew: baking didn’t have to be complicated to create magic. This Unicorn Cake became our birthday tradition. And the best part? You don’t need to be a pro decorato...