Category Archives: Cakes/ Cupcakes

Good things come in small sizes…

Posted on November 9, 2011 by the happy baker

…or at least that applies to my miniature carrot cakes. I know that it has been a few weeks since my courses at the SFBI ended.  However, I wanted to share our process for making these adorable carrot cakes.  I … Continue reading →

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Baked

Posted on November 4, 2011 by the happy baker

I am so excited that my friend from the San Francisco Baking Institute was able to visit me in NYC!  Bethany and I spent the day shopping for pastry supplies and sampling local goodies.  Neither of us had ever visited … Continue reading →

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Black Forest Cake with Cherry Cream and Cherry Compote

Posted on October 26, 2011 by the happy baker

Remember this photo?  I promised that I would get to the other two cakes : )  First, let me share with you the process of making and assembling the beautiful black forest cake on the left.  The cake is layered … Continue reading →

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The Peanut Butter Cup

Posted on October 25, 2011 by the happy baker

I am home from San Francisco and am enjoying going back through my pastry text books. The peanut butter cup was one of my favorites to make.  I love rich foods and sweet desserts….but this was ALMOST too sweet for … Continue reading →

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Sweet dreams….

Posted on September 20, 2011 by the happy baker

I dreamed about pies all night…seriously.  I woke up in the middle of the night remembering all of the pie flavors that I had created in my dreams.  I went back to sleep and baked pies the rest of the … Continue reading →

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