This strawberry cake takes me right back to my daughter’s 8th birthday. I remember staying up late, folding fresh berries into the batter and sneaking little spoonfuls of the tangy cream cheese frosting. When we cut the first slice, the whole kitchen smelled like summer. Ever since, this has been ou...

I used to think fancy cakes had to be covered in tons of frosting. But after making this naked cake for a friend’s baby shower, I realized how lovely a simple cake could be. It’s light, elegant, and so easy to decorate — no piping tips, no stress. Just cake, cream, and love.

Naked Vanilla Bean C...

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! 

Sarah’s Story:

I first made this Blueberry Muffin Ice Cream Cake on a hot July weekend when the oven felt off-limits and I needed something special for dessert. My kids were obsessed with muffins, I had a carton of fresh blueberries, and a tub of vanilla ice cream that needed to be used up. After a...