When someone asks if you’d like cake or pie, why not say you want cake and pie?Lisa Loeb Welll....I took Lisa Loeb’s advice and did exactly that! We went apple picking for the first time this year and here are the results! Using fresh, local NY apples, I recreated a recipe I made way back … Continue reading Apple Cider Spiced Cupcakes
So as the semester wraps up, so does autumn. I’m finishing my first semester for occupational therapy, and with every class, I love the profession more and more. You’ve probably heard about my goal to integrate baking with occupational therapy treatment, and I really hope I can someday make that dream a reality! I’ve made … Continue reading Easy Apple Pie Filling
Raise your hand if you have a guilty pleasure food. Don’t kid yourself; everyone’s hand should be up! In my household, Nutella is a definite pantry staple. We almost always have it on hand. Then, inevitably, the Nutella mysteriously disappears. The main suspect is always my mother, but really any one of us could be … Continue reading Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (homemade Nutella)
Move over cream; peaches have a new BFF- best flavor friend. This is one of the easiest recipes ever! All you need is: blueberries, peach filling (canned or homemade) and a frozen puff pastry sheet. I think this is one of the best summer treats because it can be enjoyed warm with ice cream, or … Continue reading Blueberry Peach Galette
It’s Shark Week, the best week of the year! I love Shark Week. I’ve always been a lover of sharks. As a kid, I would sit in my school library reading all the shark books available, or scour the internet for shark videos and documentaries. I wanted to be a shark researcher and marine biologist … Continue reading Shark Attack Cupcakes
Good morning and welcome back to the Cakeasaurus. Never mind. I thought it would sound cool to open this post like a talk show, but nah. I’ve been a bit MIA here lately, due to lack of time and a major writer’s block, a terribly unfortunate combination for a food blogger. Not to fear though. … Continue reading Blackout Berry Macarons
Summer is officially upon us, so I bring you a wintry recipe to say goodbye to snowy weather. Pound cake is perfect for any occasion, and not just for dessert! This cake isn’t too heavy, so it’s amazing for breakfast with coffee! Mᴀᴋᴇ sᴜʀᴇ ʏᴏᴜ’ʀᴇ ᴜsɪɴɢ ᴄᴀɴɴᴇᴅ ғɪʟʟɪɴɢ, ɴᴏᴛ ᴍᴀʀᴢɪᴘᴀɴ Any cake pan will do, … Continue reading Almond Blueberry Pound Cake with Amaretto Icing
Okay serious question. What is milk’s actual favorite cookie: Chips Ahoy or Oreos? It’s obviously Oreos, right?? I mean, it is the popular tag line by Nabisco. But I’ve be upset to hear people argue that Chips Ahoy is actually the rightful owner of that statement...uh....NO! Sure, classic chocolate chip cookies are AMAZING with milk … Continue reading Cookies ‘n’ Cream Macarons
A favorite childhood snack is now back as a favorite cake flavor. I’ll admit, it sounds a bit out there. Peanut butter? In a cake? My family was scrunching their noses in skepticism, but I was hopeful. My heart was set on trying something new, something different. I’ll also admit, it’s not entirely innovative. There … Continue reading PB&J Layer Cake
Welcome back for another post! Before I delve into this recipe, I just want to take a moment to thank all my followers for the support The Cakeasaurus has received! I’m blown away by the love and encouragment I’ve gotten. Thank you all so much, and feel free to share what you see with others! … Continue reading Lemon Curd Macarons
