Mama managed a household of four girls, one work-acholic husband, and volunteered outside of the home three days a week. Busy as she was, Mama always managed to serve a delicious home-cooked meal complete with dessert, every night. Looking back now, I marvel at her ability to get things done and to do it with […]
Who doesn’t love pound cake? It’s a delicious, moist, dense cake. You don’t need filling or frosting at all. There are so many flavors but I keep coming back to the sour cream flavor profile. This moist, dense cake is a star right by itself. Sprinkle a little powdered sugar on the cooled cake and […]
My occasional drink of choice is always a Margarita made with Patron, salted rim, and on the rocks. With guests coming over for a Mexican dinner party, I wanted to serve a cheesecake version of my favorite drink and the Margarita cheesecake cupcake was born. I love cheesecake cupcakes. Quicker to make, quicker to cool, […]
Don’t come to the South with an empty stomach and not leave room for pound cake. It is the quintessential Southern dessert and this White Chocolate Poundcake does not disappoint. Like most pound cakes, it is moist, dense, and delicious on its own. Want to dress it up for company? Sprinkle some powdered sugar or […]
Born and bred a Southern woman, I appreciate the generations of women who have passed down hospitality, traditions, and recipes. My twenty years as a cake designer, have afforded me my own tribe of Southern food experts including my dear friend, Southern Author, Pat Branning. If you are ever looking for the perfect Sweet Tea […]
I am celebrating the Fourth of July with stars and stripes vanilla cupcakes. These vanilla cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat to whatever you have grilling this weekend. Pair this classic vanilla cake with any frosting but I gotta admit, my faux swiss meringue buttercream is the perfect backdrop to my sprinkles. Oh…sprinkles! As much […]