Have you ever wondered about the difference between salted vs unsalted butter? This post covers everything you need to know about these two ingredients, when to use each one, and how to substitute one for the other! One of the most common questions I get is “why does this recipe use unsalted butter and have […]

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Learn how to make a water bath for cheesecake with this easy tutorial! This post covers everything you need to know! If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ve probably realized that I am a huge fan of cheesecake. So much so that I will usually choose a cheesecake for my birthday every year […]

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Learn how to brown butter with this easy tutorial! All you need is one ingredient and a few minutes! If you’ve never tried browning butter, then I hope today’s tutorial will change that! Not only is it incredibly easy, but it’s a simple way to add even more flavor to baked goods like snickerdoodles, chocolate […]

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Ever wonder about the differences between natural vs. dutch process cocoa powder? This post covers everything you need to know about these two common baking ingredients! If you’ve ever looked around at the cocoa powder in the grocery store, you’ve probably seen natural and Dutch process cocoa powder sitting right next to each other. While […]

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Learn how to soften cream cheese with this easy tutorial! This post covers three ways to quickly get your cream cheese to room temperature! Have you ever walked into the kitchen ready to tackle a cheesecake or make a batch of cream cheese frosting, only to realize you forgot to sit your cream cheese out? […]

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Stabilized whipped cream holds its shape and stays light and fluffy much longer than regular whipped cream! Use it to decorate cakes, cupcakes, pies, and more.  What Is Stabilized Whipped Cream?  If you’ve been following along for a while, you may recognize this stabilized whipped cream. Originally published in 2018, it quickly became a reader […]

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Learn how to make pumpkin pie spice in less than 5 minutes with just a few common spices. Perfect for fall cookies, breads, pies, and so much more! Can I let you in on a big secret? You can make almost any spice blend you find at the grocery store yourself simply by using the individual […]

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All out of brown sugar but want to make a batch of cookies? Make a substitute with just two ingredients! This post will explain how to make brown sugar with ingredients you have on hand already.  What Is Brown Sugar?  Brown sugar is a key ingredient in many baked goods. But what exactly is it? […]

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This easy pastry cream recipe can be used to fill cream puffs, eclairs, cakes, cupcakes, and so much more! Every baker needs to know how to make this versatile custard filling.  What Is Pastry Cream?  Whether or not you realized it at the time, I bet you’ve had pastry cream at least once in your […]

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Learn how to make buttercream frosting with this easy tutorial. This is the BEST recipe for homemade buttercream, it pipes perfectly, and makes a great base for other frosting flavors too! Today we’re covering how to make buttercream frosting. Actually, we’re covering just how EASY it is to make your own frosting right at home. If […]

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