What is it about bees that makes me love them so? It’s funny too, because I hate insects, and get nervous around bees, but I love bees and honey in designs. Maybe its the honey they make that’s got me so sweet on them. How cute is this cake pan?
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Iced Lemon Pound Cake
Since this lemon cake is made with fresh lemon juice, and lemons are fruit, and fruit is healthy, then lemon cake is a health food, right? At least that’s what I will tell myself as I enjoy a delicious piece of lemon cake with coffee every morning this week. If you want to make your own (and trust me you do!), it’s easy and delicious! Ingredients: Lemon Pound Cake 1 1/2 cups cake flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1 cup (2 sticks) (8 oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup (8 oz) sugar 4 eggs, room temperature 1 tsp. vanilla 2 1/2 tsp. fresh squeezed…
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Naked Cake
I’ve been obsessed with naked cakes since last year, you might remember my berry layer sponge cake, which had a naked look. A couple days ago, I decided to bake another cake with the naked look and fresh flowers. I used the Fluffy Yellow Layer Cake recipe from Cook’s Illustrated book and a lemon and lavender filling. Lemon-Lavender Cream Cheese Frosting 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 8 T butter, softened (1 stick) 1 tsp grated lemon zest 2T lemon juice 1 ½ tsp dried lavender buds. Ground ½ tsp vanilla 2 1/3 cup confectioners sugar Mix cream cheese, butter and sugar in a food processor or mixer. Add other ingredients until smooth. And because I…
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No-Bake Ice Cream Cake
Every Thursday my husband and I have a date night at home and I usually like to find a new recipe to try for dinner. This week, I came across this recipe on my Pinterest feed. It’s quick, delicious and would be huge success at any summer party. I hope you enjoy. No-Bake Ice Cream Cake: 12 Ice cream sandwiches ( I used s’mores ice cream sandwiches) 1 cup of whipped cream For the whipped cream: 1 cup of heavy whipping cream 2 tbsp sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Tip: One cup of whipping cream makes about two cups of whipped cream. – Beat the mixture in an electric mixer until soft…
