Tag Archives: cake

A Sweet Slice of Egg Nog (Cake)

Posted on December 5, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

Here is a cake I created as a tribute to one of my favorite seasonal treats.  As the holidays near, I find myself anxiously awaiting the arrival of egg nog — anticipating its rich, creamy sweetness and the way it … Continue reading →

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Sunroot Spice Cake

Posted on October 25, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

Until about a week ago, a stalk of bright yellow flowers peered over my fence from next door.  The blossoms were reminiscent of sunflowers but smaller, and they really towered high at close to ten feet.  On the day the … Continue reading →

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Party Cakes

Posted on October 10, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

Cake signals celebration.  This is one of the most powerful reasons I enjoy baking so much.  Not only does the making process feel as creative as my bygone ceramics class did; the result makes life feel decorated and, of course, … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Hazelnut Cake

Posted on August 16, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

Allow me to introduce my absolute favorite dessert to make and to eat, beginning to end.  There’s something about its involved creation process that exemplifies the wonder that can come with baking from scratch.  The outcome — moist, nutty and … Continue reading →

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Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes with Yogurt and Lemon

Posted on August 8, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

I’m so happy that there are still a few strawberries showing up at my local farmers market.  Some fruits have far too short of a season in my opinion, but strawberries seem to stick around for awhile — and sometimes … Continue reading →

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