If you’re searching for the ultimate holiday dessert to wow your family and friends, look no further than my new Gingerbread Poke Cake. This decadent treat combines the warming spices of gingerbread with the gooey indulgence of homemade salted caramel and a luscious molasses-infused whipped cream. It’s the perfect centerpiece …
Homemade Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes – the homemade version of your favorite childhood holiday snack, with tender yellow cake, whipped cream, and white chocolate. Homemade Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes Do you remember the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes from the grocery store? These were a fan-favorite at my …
The most delicious fall-inspired cake for any level baker – my new Apple Ricotta Cake with Maple Whipped Cream is so decadent, you’ll be shocked at how easy it is to make! This one has a single layer of ricotta cake, topped with apple pie filling, caramel and maple whipped …
My new soft and chewy Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies with Lemon Buttercream are a flavor match made in heaven. This standout cookie is sure to be a hit at your holiday gatherings. Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies with Lemon Buttercream What is Baked and Wired? We recently took the kids to Washington D.C. …
My new Peppermint Oreo Pie is the most delicious and easy-to-make dessert for your holiday gatherings. Growing up, one of my favorite desserts was brownies topped with pink peppermint ice cream and hot fudge sauce. My mom made it for us nearly every week during the month of December. It’s …
This easy and flavorful Snickerdoodle Bundt Cake is so incredibly delicious. The warmth of the cinnamon, paired with the moist, sweet cake make it the perfect fall cake recipe. I know you will just love this simple, homemade Snickerdoodle Bundt Cake recipe. Snickerdoodle Bundt Cake One of my favorite cookies …
My new Tuxedo Bars are layered with an Oreo cookie crust, chocolate cake, chocolate chip cheesecake and chocolate buttercream. It’s truly the perfect dessert for gatherings, gifting, or simply indulging on a cozy night in! Chocolate Cheesecake Oreo Cake Bars: AKA Tuxedo Bars Hello, cake lovers! Today, I’m thrilled to …
My new Gingerbread Biscoff Caramel Cake is the perfect holiday dessert that will have your guests coming back for seconds and thirds! This cake has gingerbread cookie crust layers, gingerbread cake layers, whipped white chocolate ganache, Biscoff caramel buttercream and Biscoff caramel. It’s packed with flavors and will satisfy any …
My new Hot Chocolate Cake is made up of light and fluffy marshmallow buttercream covering the most delicious moist dark chocolate cake layers with chocolate ganache. The weather has officially turned here in Utah! We woke up to snow, so naturally, both of my kids immediately asked for hot chocolate …
Pumpkin Gingersnap Cake – Moist and flavorful pumpkin cake layers, filled with cream cheese frosting, gingersnap crumble and cinnamon chip ganache. Pumpkin Gingersnap Cake As the leaves start to fall and the air gets crisp, there’s nothing better than diving into rich, spiced baked goods that capture the essence of …
The Best Texas Sheet Cake is a delicious and moist chocolate cake baked in a jelly roll pan with a decadent and easy-to-make chocolate glaze. How to Make a Classic Texas Sheet Cake Few desserts embody the charm of Southern baking like a Texas sheet cake. Known for its rich, …
The Best Chewy Brownies from Scratch – Slightly crispy edge with a chewy center and a rich chocolate flavor, these brownies from scratch are going to be your new favorite! The Best Brownie Recipe Truth be told, my favorite brownie has always been the Ghirardelli dark chocolate box mix. I’m …
My new Butterfinger Cake is rich and decadent thanks to the moist milk chocolate cake layers, Butterfinger filling, and the yummiest peanut butter chocolate buttercream. If you’re a fan of the irresistible crunch and rich peanut butter flavor of Butterfinger candy bars, you’re in for a treat! This Butterfinger Cake …
Copycat Van Stapele Cookies (Amsterdam Cookies) – Dive into the most delicious and decadent triple chocolate cookies, inspired by the world-famous Van Stapele cookies from Amsterdam. Van Stapele Cookies (Amsterdam Cookies) Do a simple Google search of “Amsterdam Cookies” and you’ll be flooded with mouth-watering pictures of dark chocolate cookies …
Everything but the Kitchen Sink Cookies – Soft and chewy cookies filled with everything but the kitchen sink, including potato chips, pretzels, butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, and coconut. Everything but the Kitchen Sink Cookies These Everything but the Kitchen Sink Cookies are the ultimate treat for those who love a little …
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these tender, melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin cookies, topped with a sweet, buttery maple glaze that adds the perfect touch of warmth and richness. Tender and Flavorful Pumpkin Cookies with Maple Glaze: The Perfect Fall Treat Family Tradition For as long as I can remember, …
Dive into fall with these incredibly scrumptious No-Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars with a Biscoff pecan crust. No-Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Apple season is just around the corner, so get ready to grab your favorite tart apples (I love Granny Smith) to make these super easy, incredibly delicious No-Bake …
Inspired by the BLOX and Cake by Courtney dessert bar I helped create, these Biscoff Blondies are packed with Biscoff flavor and have the most delicious, hearty texture thanks to the rolled-oats. Topped with Biscoff buttercream, white chocolate and Biscoff cookies, these bars are truly my Biscoff Cake reimagined! The …
Indulge in a slice of decadence with this homemade Black Forest Poke Cake — a delightful twist on the classic German dessert. Black Forest Poke Cake I’m so excited for you to try my version of this classic cake. I’m using my rich, dark chocolate chocolate cake with a luscious …
Homemade caramel is easier than I would have ever imaged when I first started baking. More importantly, it’s out-of-this-world delicious! You’ll never go back to store bought caramel once you’ve tried this recipe for homemade salted caramel. I’ve been using my caramel in SO many cakes recently, I decided it …
Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake – an incredibly tender and moist apple spice cake with a delicious cinnamon sugar coating. One of My Favorite Fall Traditions Since moving to Utah nearly 10 years ago, one of my favorite fall traditions is visiting Rowley’s Big Red Barn in Santaquin. It’s about …
Homemade oatmeal creme pies are a nostalgic, delicious treat that combines soft, chewy oatmeal cookies with a sweet, creamy filling. This easy recipe will guide you through creating your own classic oatmeal creme pies from scratch, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth at any time. What are Little Debbie Oatmeal …
Calling all chocolate lovers! These rich and decadent chocolate cupcakes with chocolate cookie crust, chocolate chip cheesecake filling and fudge frosting is not for the faint of heart. These Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes are for serious chocolate lovers! Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes Each dark chocolate cupcake is baked onto a homemade Oreo …
Get ready for your new favorite fall cake! My Pumpkin Biscoff Cake is made up of deliciously moist Biscoff cake layers, a no-bake pumpkin cheesecake filling, Biscoff oat and pecan crumble, and Biscoff pecan buttercream. Pumpkin Biscoff Cake Don’t tell peanut butter, but I have a serious obsession with Biscoff. …
This egg-free and dairy-free vanilla cake is paired with a light and fluffy vanilla frosting and fresh strawberries and is so incredibly delicious, you’d have no idea it doesn’t have eggs or dairy! Egg Free Dairy Free Vanilla Cake I first made this cake in 2018, after your positive reviews …
This Chocolate Biscoff Cake takes chocolate and Biscoff to a whole new level when you put both in the cake layers and buttercream! As many of you know by now, my love of Biscoff runs DEEP! It hasn’t taken over my obsession for peanut butter, but it’s a close second. …
The most delicious chocolate cake, filled with cookies and cream filling and topped with an Oreo buttercream and chocolate drip.
Craving the classic taste of an Oreo but want to skip the store-bought version? I’ve got the most delicious homemade Oreo cookie recipe for you! With this recipe, you’ll create your own batch of rich, chocolatey cookies perfectly paired with a sweet and creamy filling. The best part? You can …
My new Copycat Tom Cruise White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake is an incredibly delicious, moist, and flavorful copycat recipe of the famous Doan’s Bakery White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake Tom sends to all of his friends at Christmas. The catch? My version doesn’t cost $130 and, according to my kids, …
Monster Brookies – a rich and delicious brownie layer, topped with peanut butter, a chocolate chip cookie layer and mini M&Ms. Monster Brookies Happy Friday! It’s been a busy few weeks over here, but I finally got into the kitchen this week and whipped up something that has all of …
Inspired by ABC Kitchen in New York City, my new Cornbread Cake is paired with blackberry compote and mascarpone whipped cream. The texture and flavors of this cake will wow you and having you going back for seconds and thirds! The Most Delicious Cornbread Cake Recipe I’ve had a cornbread …
Inspired by one of my favorite summer desserts, my new Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Cake is the perfect cake to take you into summer. Summer’s Cake Summer is officially here and I can’t think of a better cake to take us into the season than this Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Cake! This …
Get ready to fall in love with the most delicious Chocolate Cupcakes with a silky-smooth Peanut Butter Buttercream. These cupcakes are so moist and so flavorful, and so easy to make! Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes Who can resist the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter? These rich and moist …
Grandma’s Blueberry Delight – this no-bake, layered dessert is made of Nilla wafer crust, whipped cream filling and a blueberry compote. Grandma’s Vintage Dessert Hi friends! I’m so excited to share with you another new recipe today! Instead of cake, however, this week’s recipe is my grandma’s Blueberry Delight bars. …
Dive into a little slice of heaven with my new Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake, made with the best chocolate cake, a silky smooth peanut butter glaze, and a peanut butter whipped cream topping. After publishing my Pumpkin Poke Cake with Caramel Whipped Cream, I knew we had to do …
Chocolate Zucchini Cake – moist chocolate zucchini cake layers with a lemon cream cheese frosting. The Best Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe Looking for a way to use up all your zucchini from your garden? I’ve got you covered! My Chocolate Zucchini Cake is as easy as it is delicious! It’s …
Coconut Lemon Raspberry Cake – creamy coconut cake layers with lemon curd, raspberry cream filling and coconut buttercream. Coconut Lemon Raspberry Cake Are you officially ready for summer? With school out in just a couple weeks, summer is the only thing on our mind over here! I love the pool …
These Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars are made with a shortbread base and filled with jam and peanut butter chips. They’re the perfect back-to-school treat! Back to School Back to school is around the corner and there’s nothing that makes me think of “school” more than peanut butter and jelly …
Soft and chewy and full of flavor, these Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies are my family’s favorite recipe! They’re sure to be yours too! While chocolate chip cookies are my all-time favorite cookie, I do love a good snickerdoodle cookie! “Good” is a crucial part to that statement. A dry, flavorless …
Baking a three-layer cake can seem daunting, but with the right approach and a few handy tips, you can achieve a stunning and delicious creation with ease. Whether you’re preparing for a birthday, anniversary, or any special occasion, here’s a step-by-step picture and video guide to help you stack and …
Chocolate Coca Cola Cake: chocolate cola cake with a chocolate cola glaze and vanilla buttercream. A Southern Tradition I’m so excited to finally share with you my Chocolate Coca Cola Cake! I hate to admit it, but until recently, this is a cake I didn’t know existed. Well, that’s not …
This easy-to-make homemade Biscoff ice cream is loaded with flavor and completely irresistible. The Best Homemade Biscoff Ice Cream You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! But not just any ice cream. Biscoff ice cream! This Biscoff ice cream is utterly divine and needs to be on …
Classic Yellow Cake with Chocolate Buttercream: Tender and moist yellow cake layers with chocolate buttercream. Classic Yellow Cake Is there anything more classic than a yellow cake with chocolate frosting? I continue to hear that it’s a favorite for so many people, especially the box mix. And while I said …
These rich and chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies are a true indulgence and will have you thinking you’re sitting on West 74th Street at the popular New York City bakery. Truly the best Levain Bakery copycat recipe. Levain Bakery Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookie I have so many new …
These light and fluffy Kodiak pancakes are packed with protein, easy to make, and kid approved! Light and Fluffy Kodiak Pancakes It may come as a surprise, but this recipe for my Light and Fluffy Kodiak Pancakes is one of THE MOST POPULAR recipes on my blog! With hundreds of …
A peanut butter and chocolate lover’s dream! My new Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookie Cake has layers of Nutter Butter cookie crusts, chocolate cake, peanut butter Reese’s cookie dough, salted caramel and chocolate caramel buttercream. Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookie Cake This cake! Oh my goodness, this cake! Not only is this …
Brownie Berry Torte – these decadent brownie layers topped with a vanilla custard filling and fresh berries make the most delicious and the easiest crowd-favorite dessert. Mom’s Brownie Berry Torte After baking cakes all week, I opted for a simple dessert for Mother’s Day this year. Truly, this is one …
My new Peanut Butter Banana Cream Cake is made with incredibly moist and tender banana cake layers baked on Nilla Wafer cookie crusts, with peanut butter banana cream filling, diced bananas and a silky-smooth peanut butter buttercream. Peanut Butter Banana Cream Cake Hope you’re ready for some serious peanut butter …
Bring one of New York’s most popular bakeries to your own kitchen with my new Copycat Magnolia Peanut Butter Banana Pudding. This delicious no-bake dessert has layers of Nilla Wafers, peanut butter banana cream filling, fresh bananas and homemade whipped cream. What is Magnolia Bakery? Magnolia Bakery, nestled in the …
Get ready to dive into the dreamiest cookies! My new Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies are made with soft and chewy peanut butter cookies and the most delicious peanut butter buttercream. Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookie Recipe After my Biscoff Sandwich Cookies went viral, I knew I needed to make a peanut …
This Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble is a Rich family recipe and one of my all-time favorite desserts from my husband’s family. Family Favorite I love recipes that remind me of a certain time and place in life. This recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble does just that. Every time I make it, …
Ultimate S’mores Cake – Layers of graham cracker crust, chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, toasted marshmallow filling, chocolate frosting and marshmallow fluff truly make this the Ultimate S’mores Cake! S’mores Cake One of the first cakes I wanted to create on my own was a S’mores Cake. Early on …
The most delicious no-bake Peanut Butter Oreo Pie with Oreo crust and a decadent peanut butter Oreo cheesecake-like filling and fresh whipped cream. Peanut Butter Oreo Pie While pie, in the traditional sense (you know – the one with the flakey crust) isn’t my cup of tea… a pie with …
This easy Cherry Cobbler recipe is loaded with the sweet and juicy flavor of one of summer’s beloved fruits. The golden, cake-like crust and a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream are the perfect compliments to this classic dessert. Easy Cherry Cobbler Recipe Summer is …
The perfect summer dessert that doesn’t require turning on your oven! My No Bake Strawberry Biscoff Cheesecake is easy to whip up and so incredibly delicious! No Bake Strawberry Biscoff Cheesecake My No Bake Strawberry Biscoff Cheesecake is made with a Biscoff cookie crust, a no-bake cheesecake filling, and a …
Cherry Cheese Pie Cake – cream cheese cake layers baked on graham cracker crusts, filled with a cheesecake filling, homemade cherry pie filling and graham cracker buttercream. Classic Cherry Cheese Pie Have you heard of Cherry Cheese Pie? It’s an incredibly easy, no bake dessert to whip up. Grab a …
My rich and chewy Peanut Butter Overload Bars are packed with peanut butter chips, topped with a decadent layer of peanut butter, and sprinkled with Reese’s Pieces. I eat peanut butter by the spoonful. There. I said it. Please don’t judge. What’s more, sometimes I dip my spoonful of peanut …
Make bakery-style cookies from the comfort of your own kitchen! My new Copycat Levain Bakery™ Lemon Cookies are the perfect replica of the famous New York cookies. The lemon flavor is a limited edition in-store, but you can make my recipe year-round! What is Levain Bakery? Levain Bakery ™ is …
Red, White and Blue Berry Cake – layers of raspberry cake, vanilla cake and blueberry cake, with vanilla buttercream and fresh fruit. As promised, with two days until the Fourth, here’s my new Red, White and Blue Berry Cake! This cake was so fun to make and I am so …
Orange Creamsicle Cake – tender orange cake layers with an orange cream filling and an orange cream buttercream. Childhood Memories As a kid, there were two ice cream bars I would ALWAYS get from the ice cream truck that drove through our neighborhood in Southern California: a strawberry crunch bar …
Mango Cake: This light and fluffy vanilla cake, filled with mango compote and mango whipped cream is a truly delightful taste of summer. Mango Cake This one feels LONG overdue! Finally adding a Mango Cake to the list of over 100 cake recipes on CakebyCourtney.com and I couldn’t be more …
Turn any moment into a celebration with my moist and fluffy Confetti Bundt Cake and Vanilla Buttercream. Confetti (Funfetti) Bundt Cake I’m not sure there’s anything more classic or more nostalgic than a classic Confetti Cake. Since the day Pillsbury came out with their hugely popular Funfetti Cake back in …
The Best Vanilla Buttercream – light and fluffy, creamy and delicious, but this vanilla buttercream is not only delicious, it’s easy to make and a breeze to frost with. The Best Vanilla Buttercream This buttercream is just too good not to have its own post! It’s light and fluffy, silky …
For those days you want to sink your teeth into something delicious, rich, and decadent but don’t have all day to prep and bake, my Chocolate Ganache Cake is just for you! This ultra-moist chocolate cake is so easy to make, we can also call it the Lazy Chocolate Cake. …
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, I would love to share a bit of my mental health journey with you and tell you how cake, of all things, has brought me strength, healing, and joy through a nearly 20-year battle with depression and anxiety, as well as how not …
If I didn’t tell you, you’d have no idea these Chocolate Cupcakes were gluten-free AND packed with protein because they are just as rich and delicious as my popular go-to chocolate cake. How can that be? I’m share all the details and this easy-to-make recipe below! Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes Truly, …
These easy-to-make, delicious Chocolate Chip Caramel Bars are made with my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe and an easy homemade caramel filling to deliver a big chewy flavor that will satisfy any late night craving! But, let’s be honest, you’ll be eating these all day. Chocolate Chip Caramel Bars I’m …
This delicious and easy-to-make lemon curd will be on rotation at your house in no-time! I’m sharing all my tips and instructions for making homemade lemon curd to use in cakes, cupcakes, on toast with ricotta, drizzled on ice cream… it’s truly the perfect addition to so many things! Homemade …
This flavorful and moist Lemon Cake recipe with homemade lemon curd and a light and fluffy lemon buttercream is truly a delicious, bright cake that will easily become a new fan favorite. Moist Lemon Cake Recipe Hard to believe that with all the lemon flavored cakes on my blog, I …
Turning my viral Cheese Danish Cake into the most delicious Raspberry Cheese Danish Bundt Cake that will serve up beautifully for breakfast, brunch or dessert. But you really don’t need to wait for a special occasion – this cake will make any day special! Raspberry Cheese Danish Bundt Cake My …
With Mother’s Day around the corner, let’s make sure you’re prepared with the most delicious dessert to show her just how much you love the women in your life! Here are my top 10 desserts to bake for Mother’s Day. 10 Mother’s Day Desserts My list of 10 Mother’s Day …
Irresistible Peanut Butter Chip Cookies: Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies filled with Reese’s peanut butter chips. Sunday Tradition In our house, Sunday is a day that the kids and I get in the kitchen together. With busy schedules Monday through Saturday, Sunday is the one day we’re home together …
This Cream Cheese Danish Cake is unlike anything you’ve ever had before! Imagine putting the flavors and textures of a cheesecake and a cheese Danish pastry into a cake. The result is this delicious cake with cream cheese cake layers, cream cheese filling and cream cheese frosting. Cream Cheese Danish …
Strawberry Shortcake Cake – tender and light vanilla cake layers with a whipped cream filling, fresh strawberries and strawberry buttercream. My Strawberry Shortcake Cake is one of my most popular cakes and is the perfect dessert to make for Mother’s Day next month. Strawberry Shortcake Cake My Strawberry Shortcake Cake …
Inspired by the new Choco Smash Cake at Disneyland California Adventure, my copycat version is filled with brownie, peanut butter filling, vanilla cake, dulce de leche, chocolate crisp pearls, and chocolate buttercream. What is a Choco Smash Cake? The Choco Smash Cake is the new dessert offered in Disney California …
Sugar Free Vanilla Cake – sugar free vanilla cake layers with sugar free Swiss meringue buttercream. Why Sugar Free? This is a recipe that has been frequently requested over the years – a sugar free cake! To be honest, I’ve pushed this request to the back burner for a while …
Bringing on the spring vibes with my light and fluffy Lemon Oreo Cake, made with tender lemon Oreo cake layers, lemon Oreo cream cheese filling, and lemon buttercream. Lemon Oreo Cake I’m so excited to share my new Lemon Oreo Cake with you. If you’ve tried my Golden Oreo Cake …
Chocolate lover’s unite! This dark chocolate cake with rocky road filling and chocolate buttercream is the most delicious Rocky Road Cake that’s perfect for any occasion! Rocky Road Cake Recipe – Updated I’m thrilled to relaunch my Rocky Road Cake Recipe today! I actually made this cake on a whim …
Lemon Blueberry Cake – Lemon cake layers with fresh blueberries, lemon curd, and lemon buttercream. Excited to share with you my Lemon Blueberry Cake recipe. The combination of lemon and blueberry is such a classic duo and is good in so many forms: pancakes, muffins, baked french toast, and of …
Loving all things lemon lately and this cake is no exception! Get ready for a delicious combination of flavors with my new Lemon Biscoff Cake, made with lemon ricotta cake layers baked on a Biscoff cookie crust and filled with lemon curd and lemon buttercream. Lemon Biscoff Cake Last week …
Are you as ready for spring as I am? I’m jumping into spring flavors with my new Lemon Pretzel Cake, made with pretzel cake layers, lemon pretzel crunch filling, lemon curd and lemon buttercream. Lemon Pretzel Cake This flavor combination has been on my list for a while now, thanks …
You know my love of cake runs deep, but did you also know my love of basketball does too? Two years ago, I decided to pair the two together and create a Cake March Madness Bracket. My Better Than Anything Cake has been the back-to-back champ, but it’s time for …
Carrot Apricot Cake – carrot ginger cake layer with white chocolate pretzel filling, apricot compote, and white chocolate buttercream. Reinventing Carrot Cake I don’t know about you, but I haven’t always been a fan of carrot cake. Growing up, I would eat (or not eat, in reality) the very traditional …
Classic Carrot Cake – deliciously moist spiced carrot cake layers with a perfectly tangy cream cheese buttercream. Carrot Cake: The Easter Dessert Hard to believe Easter is less than a week away, right?! What better way to celebrate than with my Classic Carrot Cake recipe. I know this Easter will …
This easy green Shamrock Bundt Cake is the perfect dessert to whip up last minute for St. Patrick’s Day! You’ll love the subtle mint flavor, the light and fluffy vanilla buttercream, and the color addition of sprinkles. Shamrock Shake Bundt Cake In need of an easy recipe for your St. …
Tender and fluffy lemon cake layers with lemon white chocolate buttercream and a lemon white chocolate wafer cookie crunch filling make up the most delicious Lemon KitKat Cake inspired by Lemon KitKat candy bars. Lemon KitKats During a recent visit to the grocery store, I found myself meandering down the …
A simple and delicious No-Bake Grasshopper Pie recipe with a Mint Oreo crust, a whipped mint cookies and cream filling, chocolate ganache, and homemade whipped cream is the perfect dessert to make for St. Patrick’s Day. No-Bake Grasshopper Pie With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, my new No-Bake Grasshopper …
Inspired by the Levain Bakery chocolate cookie, Westin created this gooey and delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe from scratch. Chocolate Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Chip Cookies Westin’s Chocolate Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Chip Cookies came in a close second to Avery’s Caramel Peanut …
These soft and chewy Caramel Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies have the most delicious caramel and peanut butter base (that actually hints of butterscotch) and are filled with chocolate chips, Butterfinger candies, and chocolate covered caramels. Family Food Wars Winner In case you missed it, our Family Food Wars was …
Join in on our Family Food Wars fun with this week’s challenge: Create Your Own Cookie Recipe. Family Food Wars A couple years ago, Westin challenged me to a bake off. It was late one Sunday afternoon and I was exhausted. I said “no, not tonight.” He asked again, a …
Chocolate Coconut Caramel Cake – layers of chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, shortbread cookie crumbs, shortbread cookie frosting, and a toasted coconut caramel filling. Chocolate Coconut Caramel Cake (Girl Scout Cookie Cake) If there’s one cake you absolutely need to try, this is the one! In fact, Ryan gave it the …
Ricotta Beet Cake – rich and moist ricotta cake layers, filled with a whipped homemade ricotta filling, and covered in the most gorgeous and delicious beet buttercream. Like each and every one of my cakes, I’m just as excited to share this cake with you as all the others. I …
My new Chocolate Toffee Graham Cake is so delicious my daughter named it “The Favorite Child!” With layers of graham cracker crust, chocolate cake, toffee cheesecake filling, and caramel buttercream, you’ll quickly see how it earned that name. Chocolate Toffee Graham Cake I am so excited about my new Chocolate …
They sound similar and they look similar, but baking soda and baking powder are actually quite different. Let’s review the differences and talk about why they can’t be subbed for each other. Understanding the Difference Between Baking Soda and Baking Powder Baking soda and baking powder: two essential ingredients in …
My new Banana Nutella Cake is a delicious combination of tender and moist banana cake layers and silky smooth Nutella buttercream. Banana Nutella Cake For me, banana and Nutella go together like peanut butter and jelly. They’re a match made in heaven and truly make some of the most delicious …
Biscoff Cake: Tender Biscoff cake layers, filled with a creamy Biscoff cookie spread, Biscoff cookies, covered with a white chocolate frosting. Ice Cream Standards After living in the Bay Area for a couple years, my standard for quality ice cream hit an all-time high. We experienced some of the …
Tender and moist red velvet cake layers, with a silky smooth and slightly tangy chocolate cream cheese frosting and chocolate chip cookies. The Perfect Valentine’s Day Cake With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you know I’ve got your back with the best cake recipes! For me, that list, of course, …
Decadent and Delicious Flourless Chocolate Cake for Valentine’s Day – a rich, decadent chocolate cake, made with just seven ingredients: the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert. This may be a flourless dessert, but you don’t need to be gluten-free to enjoy this cake! Nope. This delicious and decadent Flourless Chocolate Cake …
Raspberry Chocolate Truffle Cake – raspberry cake layers, chocolate ganache, chocolate buttercream, chocolate cake layers and a raspberry cream filling. Raspberry Chocolate Truffle Cake With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time for a decadent, chocolate cake! While Ryan and I don’t really celebrate Valentine’s Day, I love doing …
No need to wait in lines or travel to the Big Apple for one of the most delicious desserts you’ll ever have. Make a Magnolia Bakery inspired banana cream pudding right in the comfort of your own home! Banana Cream Trifle Get ready to shower your taste buds with deliciousness. …
My new Gluten Free Baked Apple Crisp Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make healthy dessert that you’ll have whipped up in under 30 minutes! Family Food Wars One of our favorite family activities is our Family Food Wars. It’s started a couple years ago, when my son Westin challenged me …
Everything you need to know about our 10 days in London and Paris, including hotels, itinerary, food and links! Happy New Year, friends! First post of 2024 and it’s not cake, or even food for that matter! We loved sharing our recent trip to London and Paris with you and …
Enjoy the most delicious Biscoff Sandwich Cookies, made with soft and chewy Biscoff cookies and the best Biscoff cookie butter filling. Biscoff Sandwich Cookies I’m so excited for you to try my new Biscoff Sandwich Cookies. I created this recipe on a whim one lazy Sunday afternoon and my family …
Gingerbread is one of my favorite Christmastime flavors. I love it as a simple cookie, and I love it even more as a cake! Here are 6 outrageously delicious gingerbread cakes that I know you’ll love as much as I do. Salted Caramel Gingerbread Cake Using my best gingerbread cake …
The Ultimate Christmas Cake Guide – 23 Christmas cake decorating ideas and recipes! Christmas Cake Design Ideas With Christmas less than a week away, I’m here to help you decide on your Christmas cake! From design ideas to flavor ideas, I’ve got you covered! Let’s get this post started with …
Inspired by the viral “Taylor Swift Chai Sugar Cookies,” my new Chai Sugar Cookie Cake has layers of tender and flavorful chai cake, a chai cookie, and the most delicious vanilla buttercream. Taylor Swift Chai Sugar Cookie Recipe Have you heard all the hype about the Taylor Swift Chai Sugar …
Oatmeal Biscoff Cake – Biscoff crust, oatmeal chocolate chip cake, Biscoff spread and Biscoff buttercream. Cake Inspiration I know I’ve been dangling this cake in front of you for a little while now, but the wait is officially over! Today, I’m sharing my new Oatmeal Biscoff Cake, inspired by the …
My new Pumpkin Poke Cake is a fall-inspired twist on the classic Better Than Anything Cake, with the most delicious pumpkin cake soaked in homemade salted caramel and topped with a caramel whipped cream and toffee bits. Pumpkin Poke Cake (a.k.a Pumpkin Better Than Anything Cake) Whether you call this …
An easy-to-make sheet cake with the warm and delicious flavor – perfect for fall! My new Biscoff Mocha Sheet Cake has Biscoff cake, a mocha flavored caramel soak, Biscoff cookie butter spread, Biscoff cookies, and a smooth and silky mocha buttercream. Don’t use coffee for dietary or religious reasons? Don’t …
With pretzel cake layers, peanut butter filling, chocolate covered pretzel crunch filling, salted caramel and chocolate buttercream, this Reese’s Take 5 Cake is the epitome of sweet and salty perfection! Reese’s Take 5 Have you ever had a Reese’s Take 5 candy bar? It’s all of my favorite things in …
Get ready to dive into the most delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Cake with strawberry cream cheese buttercream and a graham cracker crust. It’s just like eating strawberry cheesecake, but as a cake! Light and Fluffy Strawberry Cheesecake Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Buttercream The idea for my new Strawberry Cheesecake Cake …
The most delicious Marble Loaf Cake with swirls of tender and moist yellow cake and chocolate cake, topped with a peanut butter buttercream. Marble Loaf Cake A few years ago, my son requested a marble cake with peanut butter buttercream for his birthday. The combination of chocolate and yellow cake …
What’s better or more comforting than a chocolate chip cookie?! These soft and chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies truly are the best and are bound to be your new go-to recipe. One of my dad’s favorite treats as a kid was his mom’s homemade chocolate chip cookies. I remember him telling …
5 Cakes to Make Before Summer Ends How is your summer going? Summer is such a fun time to travel and visit with your family. And that might mean you haven’t been able to bake as much as you’d like, but hopefully the summer plans are winding down and you …
Let’s say goodbye to summer and hello to fall with a cake that beautifully marries flavors of each season! My new Peach Biscoff Cake with cheesecake filling, peach compote, Biscoff oat crumble, and vanilla buttercream is going to knock-your-socks off! With the fresh, summer-inspired flavor of peaches, paired with the …
Best S’mores Cakes for Summer Get ready for the best s’mores cakes for summer. Eating s’mores over a campfire is a classic treat that makes for some good memories with your loved ones. If this is one of your summer traditions, you are going to love any one of these …
Inspired by a childhood favorite snack, my Dunkaroo Cake is a graham cracker cake with confetti buttercream and white chocolate covered graham cracker crumble. Dunkaroo Cake Do you remember Dunkaroos? They used to be a grocery store staple – little graham cracker cookies with funfetti frosting to dip them in. …
Let’s talk hosting. You either love it or, well, prefer to be an attendee at someone else’s party. That being said, it’s likely you’ll get the chance to host your own guests at some point and you’ll want to impress them! Besides whipping your house into shape and making sure …
Banana Cream Cake – Light and fluffy white cake layers with banana cream filling, toasted graham crackers, whipped cream, and salted caramel. Inspiration My Banana Cream Cake is inspired by the popular Magnolia Bakery banana cream pudding and stacked like my favorite Milk Bar cakes. If you’ve had …
Westin’s Brooklyn Light Show Cake takes chocolate to a whole new level with dark chocolate cake layers, peanut butter cookie dough, chocolate covered graham crackers and chocolate fudge frosting. Brooklyn Light Show Cake (aka Death by Chocolate Cake) This cake. Oh, my friends – this cake! It’s rich, decadent, and …
Biscoff S’mores Cake – dive into chocolate Biscoff cake, baked on Biscoff crust, marshmallow filling and Biscoff buttercream. As many of you know by now, my love of Biscoff runs DEEP! It hasn’t taken over my obsession for peanut butter, but it’s a close second. The flavor is just so …
Top 5 Father’s Day Cakes He’ll Love Father’s Day is coming up and what better way to celebrate him than baking him a homemade cake that you two share together? I put together the ultimate list of the top 5 Father’s Day cakes he’ll love. I’m pretty pleased with this …
Inspired by the Mother’s classic Iced Oatmeal Cookie, my new Iced Oatmeal Cookie Bundt Cake is an easy-to-make, delicious oatmeal cake with cream cheese glaze. Iced Oatmeal Cookie Bundt Cake When I think of visiting my grandma Sylvia’s house when I was a little girl, I immediately have memories of …
My new Confetti Cookie Dough Cake with fresh whipped cream, edible cookie dough, and strawberry buttercream is the perfect way to celebrate any occasion! Confetti Cookie Dough Cake Get ready to party with my new Confetti Cookie Dough Cake! I actually made this cake for Mother’s Day, but to be …
Strawberry Banana Milkshake Cake – light and fluffy banana cake layers, strawberry cream filling, fresh strawberries and whipped vanilla buttercream. Strawberry Banana Milkshake Cake I’m so excited to share this Strawberry Banana Milkshake Cake with you! With light and fluffy banana cake layers, strawberry cream filling, fresh strawberries and bananas, …
Lemon Bar Cake – lemon cake layers baked on a shortbread crust, filled with lemon curd and topped with a lemon buttercream. Is it Springtime Yet? This winter is proving to be a long one and even though spring is supposed to officially start in just a couple weeks, I’m …
Top 5 Mother’s Day Cakes to Bake for Mom Mother’s Day is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate her (or yourself) than with cake? Here are my top 5 Mother’s Day cakes to bake for mom! And the good news is that she won’t only love …
A simple twist on a classic cake makes this Chocolate Ricotta Cake rich with flavor and moist in texture. Try it out this weeked! I have the most delicious and simple chocolate cake for you to whip up this weekend. In fact, this one has only two elements (cake and …
5 Light and Fluffy Cakes for Any Spring Occasion There’s nothing like a spring cake at a party or get-together to really commemorate your time together! Of course, it’s wonderful to spend time with your loved ones, but cake just makes it that much better. Whether you have birthday parties …
Today, I’m talking all things cake flour! What is it? Why do we use it? Where can you get it? Is there a substitute? It’s one of the most frequently asked questions that comes my way. “What is cake flour?” You’ll see it in a lot of my recipes, so …
Get ready to dive into light and fluffy cake layers, sweet and tart blackberry lime compote, and the deliciousness of fresh whipped cream and silky, smooth blackberry buttercream with my new Blackberry Lime Italian Soda Cake Blackberry Lime Italian Soda Cake This isn’t just any ol’ blackberry and lime cake! …
My new Twix Cookies and Cream Cake has tender cookies and cream cake layers baked on a chocolate shortbread crust, with cookies and cream filling, salted caramel, and chocolate buttercream. Twix Cookies and Cream Cake If you haven’t tried a Twix Cookies and Cream bar yet, I URGE you to …
You know my love of cake runs deep, but did you also know my love of basketball does too? Last year I decided to pair the two together and create a Cake March Madness Bracket. My Better Than Anything Cake came out the winner in 2022! Now it’s time for …
5 Simple and Fun Rainbow Cake Recipes Spring is on its way and St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! I’ve got 5 simple and fun rainbow cake recipes you and your family will love as you celebrate the new season and holiday! These cakes are super family and …
Get ready for the most delightful flavor combination – lemon and pistachio! My new Lemon Pistachio Cake has lemon pistachio cake layers, pistachio cream filling, lemon curd, and lemon pistachio cream cheese buttercream. Lemon Pistachio Cake I’m so excited for you to try this cake! I haven’t stopped thinking about …
Get ready to dig into your new favorite Banana Cake recipe with this incredibly moist and flavorful banana cake, covered in pillowy soft and silky smooth cream cheese frosting! Banana Cake What is it about a simple banana cake with cream cheese frosting that ALWAYS sounds good! Is it just …
Best Spring Cake Recipes from Scratch Springtime is on its way whether the weather is showing it or not! I hope all of my spring cake baking will help the sun come out and warm things up a bit! In an effort to give spring a warm welcome this year, …
Mint Andes Double Chocolate Cookies – rich and fudgy chocolate cookies filled with dark chocolate chips and Andes Chocolate Mints. Mint Andes Double Chocolate Cookies Taking a quick break from cakes today to share with you a new cookie recipe! I think you’re going to love these simple Mint Andes …
Mint Oreo Cake with Chocolate Mint Oreo Buttercream – made with deliciously tender vanilla-based mint Oreo cake layers and chocolate mint Oreo buttercream. With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, it’s time for another holiday-inspired cake! This one comes with a lot of flavor, but not a lot of work! …
Raspberry Cream Cupcakes – vanilla cupcakes with raspberry cream frosting. Hard to believe February is here tomorrow! January is truly the longest month of the year and I’m not one bit sad to say goodbye to it. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I have more Valentine’s Day desserts …
My new White Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Cake will steal your heart the moment you bite into it. With white chocolate cake layers, brownie-filled raspberry cream filling, chocolate ganache and white chocolate buttercream, this cake is light and decadent all at the same time! CakebyCourtney.com participates in Target’s affiliate advertising program. …
Old Fashioned Blueberry Delight Cake – Nilla wafer crust, lemon ricotta cake layers, ricotta filling, blueberry compote, and blueberry buttercream. Blueberry Delight Bars Last week I introduced you to my grandma’s Blueberry Delight dessert. This delicious and easy dessert is made up of a simple Nilla wafer crust, a whipped …
My new Jelly Donut Bundt Cake is a simple and deliciously moist vanilla bundt cake with a swirl of raspberry preserves and a raspberry sugar coating. Jelly Donut Bundt Cake Friends, you are going to love how easy and how delicious this Jelly Donut Bundt Cake is to make! We’re …
Red Velvet Bundt Cake – a tender and moist red velvet cake with a cream cheese icing. Valentine’s Day Cake With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, I have the perfect Valentine’s Day cake you can whip up in no time! My Red Velvet Bundt Cake is incredibly moist …
My new Raspberry Oreo Cake is stacked with moist and flavorful raspberry cake layers baked on Oreo cookie crusts, and filled with Oreo cream filling and raspberry Oreo buttercream. Oreo Inspired Cakes I love Oreos. I mean, who doesn’t? Dunked in milk or slathered with peanut butter… it’s a classic, …
Get ready to step out of your cake comfort zone with my new Layered Pink Pavlova recipe with vanilla custard and fresh raspberries. I’m excited for you to try something a little different today! This easy pavlova recipe is going to knock your socks off with it’s meringue-like texture and …
5 Easy Citrus Cakes from Scratch With citrus flavors being in season I wanted to put together this list of citrus-themed cakes for you! This is a nice mix of different flavors and I think you’ll have a lot of fun making any one of them. I love finding the …
With layers of moist dark chocolate cake, white chocolate mousse, and the most delicious chocolate buttercream, this Tuxedo Cake is a rich and decadent dessert that will have you dreaming of cake long after it’s devoured. My friend, Lisa, recently returned home from a trip to Amsterdam, where she visited …
Get ready to make the easiest and most delicious chocolate cake you’ve ever had! This cake is moist, rich, and always a crowd-pleaser. With the new year upon us, I know there are a lot of you reading who are eager to finally get into cake-making. I’m hoping to make …
Talking more about cake basics today and the essential cake decorating tools you need to help your cake game go to the next level. Just like having the right ingredients will ensure you get a great tasting cake, having the right tools helps to ensure you end up with a …
4 New Year’s Cakes You’ll Love I hope you’re enjoying the holidays and have been able to spend some time with family and friends. To help with your family time, I have 4 New Year’s cakes you’ll love! You can try them with your families or at your holiday parties …
Champagne Cake – champagne inspired cake with tender, “champagne” cake layers, a raspberry peach puree filling and a champagne buttercream. New Year’s Eve Cake We always have a fun-filled week with family in LA, but I always look forward to heading home for New Year’s Eve. After Christmas week, I …
Creme Brûlée Cake – Layers of vanilla bean cake baked on a graham cracker crust, filled with vanilla bean custard and covered in a vanilla bean buttercream. Creme Brûlée Cake So let’s get right to it and start talking about this Creme Brûlée Cake! The idea for this was prompted …
A festive Gingerbread Cranberry Cake with cranberry compote and white chocolate buttercream is the perfect holiday dessert. Gingerbread Cranberry Cake With Christmas around the corner, I have another new cake that would be perfect for your holiday gatherings. Whether you’re getting together with family or keeping your celebrations small, having …
My moist and flavorful Pear Crisp Cake is made with pear spice cake layers, pear compote, cinnamon oat crumble, and vanilla buttercream. Pear Crisp Cake My Pear Crisp Cake with cinnamon oat crumble is brand new and here just in time for pear season! This cake is full of warm …
Delicious White Chocolate Cranberry Cake – white chocolate pound cake with cranberry compote and white chocolate frosting. Holiday Cake Flavors One of the many reasons I love the holidays is all the seasonal flavors I get to bake with! Pumpkin, apple, butternut squash, gingerbread, hazelnut, cranberry… there’s just so much …
Chocolate Orange Cake – Dark chocolate cake layers with a hint of orange zest, covered with a chocolate orange buttercream. Chocolate Orange Cake Oh, this cake was due for an update! I first came up with this recipe years ago when I went to Fox 13’s The Place, a local …
The Best Winter Cakes for Any Holiday Party Like many of you, Christmas is my favorite time of the year. All the shopping, decorations, baking, and especially traditions make this season so magical. A lot of the traditions I remember doing as a child were in the kitchen and I’m …
Pistachio Cranberry Cake – Pistachio cake layers with cranberry compote and cranberry buttercream. Pistachio Cranberry Cake Just when I thought I was done with my Christmas cakes, I have another ide: pistachio and cranberry! The idea for this cake actually came from the colors, pink and green. This color combination …
Santa’s Milk and Cookies Cake – vanilla cake layers with vanilla buttercream, sugar cookies and boiled milk frosting. I’ve been having so much fun revisiting some of my old holiday cakes, but it’s time for a brand new flavor today! Let me introduce you to my Santa’s Milk and Cookies …
My new Banana Chai Cake with Toasted Walnut Buttercream is packed with spices and paired with a flavorful walnut buttercream. Banana Chai Cake A simple banana cake with cream cheese frosting is one of my favorite classic cakes. It’s moist, flavorful, and comforting. It’s the type of cake you can …
Gingerbread Cookie Cake – flavorful gingerbread cake layers with boiled milk frosting, gingersnap cookie layers and gingersnap buttercream. Gingerbread Cookie Cake Happy almost Christmas! Before we head into the big week, I have one more new Christmas cake for you to consider for your holiday festivities. Whether you’re getting together …
Soft and fluffy peppermint sugar cookies with peppermint frosting. The Best Sugar Cookie Recipe Nothing says Christmastime like sugar cookies! While ginger is probably my favorite flavor and smell of the season, sugar cookies are the treat I’ll always associate with Christmas because we made and decorated sugar cookies for …
This Rich and Decadent Biscoff Brownie Cake takes cookie butter to a whole new level! Get ready for a new favorite cake! Rich and Decadent Biscoff Brownie Cake My love of Biscoff runs deep! I have a growing list of Biscoff flavored cakes and I don’t see that list shortening …
With Christmas around the corner, I’ve got the perfect holiday cake for you to whip up this week. You’ll love this Salted Caramel Gingerbread Cake with the most delicious salted caramel drip. Salted Caramel Gingerbread Cake For me, gingerbread is the flavor and smell of Christmastime. I’m so in love …
Sweet Potato Cake – sweet potato cake layers with toasted marshmallow filling, toasted pecan crunch and pecan buttercream. Sweet Potato Casserole While it’s easy for me to jump from Halloween to Christmas without skipping a beat, I really do love Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving food is some of my favorite: homemade rolls, …
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Cake with Biscoff Pecan Crust – the most delicious and moist apple cider cake, baked on a Biscoff pecan crust, topped with a no-bake cheesecake filling, apple pie filling, salted caramel and Biscoff buttercream. No Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Did you get a chance to make …
These delicious Biscoff Cookies are made with cookie butter, Biscoff cookies, and white chocolate chips in the dough, PLUS, there’s a spoonful of the cookie butter smack in the middle of the cookie too! You are going to love these! Biscoff Cookies Friends! Oh my goodness, these cookies are about …
This Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake is packed with flavor and moisture, thanks to the pumpkin puree and seasonal spices. Paired with a brown sugar streusel topping and a vanilla icing drizzle, this fall coffee cake is a hit for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake with Vanilla Icing …
This Snickers Candy Bar Cake is sure to knock-your-socks-off with layers of dark chocolate cake baked on a shortbread cookie crust, filled with peanut butter nougat, chopped roasted peanuts, and salted caramel, and topped with peanut butter frosting and chocolate ganache. Snickers Cake Say hello to one of my favorite …
Better Than Anything Cake – moist chocolate cake layers, covered in caramel, topped with whipped cream, toffee candy, more caramel, and chocolate caramel buttercream. Better Than Anything Cake Okay, let’s get one thing out of the way: I’m well aware that the original name for this cake is, Better Than …
How to Cut a Tiered Cake You’ve baked and decorated this gorgeous tiered cake, but what’s the best way to cut and serve it? It’s one thing to cut a cake at home to enjoy it on a regular Tuesday night, but when it’s for an actual event there are …
Pumpkin Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting – Moist pumpkin cake layers with chocolate ganache and maple cream cheese frosting. The Best Pumpkin Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting Fall is (or was) officially here just a few weeks ago and I was so excited about it. It was hard …
The Best Way to Cut a Cake for a Party It’s party season! And you know what else it is? Baking season! This is definitely one of my favorite times of the year with all the gatherings, holidays, and CAKE. So, once you bake this beautiful cake and it’s time …
Inspired by my Peanut Butter Pie, my new Peanut Butter Pie Cake is filled with pretzel graham cracker crust, chocolate cake, peanut butter filling, salted caramel, roasted peanuts, Reese’s peanut butter cups, and salted caramel buttercream. Peanut Butter Pie Cake Ok, friends! Your taste buds are in for a real …
The most spooktacular black chocolate cake made up of rich, dark chocolate cake layers, whipped vanilla buttercream and black fudge frosting. I’m so excited about this cake, you guys! It not only tastes amazing, but thanks to Sweetapolita’s black fudge frosting recipe, you can actually get a true black frosting …
With Halloween just around the corner, I’ve got three fun and easy Halloween Cakes for you! From candy corn, to skulls, to ghosts – I’ve got you covered! Plus, make sure to check out all of last year’s cakes (linked below) for more spooky, fun Halloween cake ideas. 3 Fun …
How to Cut a Round Cake the Right Way Now that you’ve made this beautiful cake, how do you cut it? Cutting cake can be tricky because you deal with multiple layers and toppings. Plus, if you’re cutting your cake for an event, you want to make sure each slice …
Dive into tender and flavorful brown butter cake layers and brown butter buttercream with my new Brown Butter Cake. Brown Butter Cake This Brown Butter Cake recipe is LONG overdue. It’s been on my list to-make forever, but always gets trumped by slightly more exciting cakes. But here’s the thing, …
How to Convert Any Layered Cake into Cupcakes I get asked almost every day if one of my layered cakes can be turned into cupcakes. The answer? Yes! There are just a few simple steps to follow when wanting to adjust the recipe for cupcakes. It is totally doable and …
5 Essential Kitchen Tools for Baking Do you love baking, but sometimes feel like it should be easier? It really comes down to two things: practice and quality baking tools. While the practice is mainly up to you, I can help with the quality baking tools by recommending my favorite …
How to Convert Any Layered Cake into a Sheet Cake I get asked almost every day if one of my layered cakes can be turned into a sheet cake. The answer? Yes! If you want to taste all the amazing flavors, but don’t have the time to bake a layered …
Inspired by the most delicious Greek loukoumade, my new Banoffee Cake is made with banana cake layers, hazelnut cream filling, toasted hazelnuts, salted caramel and Nutella buttercream. The Best Banoffee Cake with Hazelnut Cream Filling Happy Friday, friends! Excited to kick off the weekend with another new cake inspired by …
6 Essential Baking Tools If you’ve been following me for a while you know how big of a believer I am in having quality tools when baking a cake. I do love to find ways to make a cake-making process easier, and having these 6 essential baking tools definitely does …
5 Easy and Creative Ways to Decorate a Cake This post is dedicated to beginners out there. I love when I meet people who are learning how to bake and decorate cakes! You can see their excitement and how proud they are of themselves as they keep improving. I still …
Pumpkin Sugar Cookie Cake – pumpkin cake layers, ermine frosting (boiled milk frosting, pumpkin sugar cookie layers, and pumpkin buttercream. New Week, New Recipe Happy Monday, friends! I’m especially excited for today’s recipe because I skipped last week’s new Monday recipe due to extra recipe testing. It honestly felt strange …
Pumpkin Butter Pecan Cake – tender and moist cake layers with pecan pie filling and pecan buttercream. Pumpkin Butter Pecan Cake How is your fall baking coming along? Are you knee-deep in it or just getting your toe wet? I think you know where I’m at! I’m basically neck deep …
Get ready to fall in love with my new loukoumades-inspired Honey Pistachio Cake, made with tender honey cake and a delicious honey glaze. Greece-Inspired Cake Ryan and I recently returned home from a 10-day trip to Greece. With every trip I take, I’m always looking for cake inspiration. The most …
5 Tips for Decorating Your First Cake Are you planning to decorate your first-ever cake? I am so excited for you! This is a big deal. I wish I could be there to see you do it! I know you’ll do amazing. There are usually a few things first-time cake …
6 DIY Cake Decorating Ideas Decorating a cake is one of my favorite things ever! There are tons of different ways you can go about finishing your cake with some fun decorations that incorporate your cake elements even more. If you’re looking for some more ways to decorate your cakes, …
The Difference Between Lemon Curd and Lemon Custard There are so many ways to spice up your lemon-themed desserts and cakes. Some of my go-to’s are lemon curd and custard. Both add a nice creamy texture to your cake, but there are some notable differences that you will want to …
A summer favorite with a twist! My new S’moreo Cake uses Oreo cookies in place of graham crackers to create a chocolate lover’s dream cake. This S’moreo Cake is filled with chocolate cake layers, toasted marshmallow Oreo filling, chocolate ganache and chocolate cream cheese buttercream. It’s a must-make as you …
6 Cake Decorating Tips for Beginners Are you new to baking and decorating cakes? I am so happy you’re here! Cake decorating does not have to be scary or intimidating. Once you learn a few tricks and practice them, you will be well on your way to a cake-decorating pro. …
The Most Delicious Caramel Cake – caramel cake layers with caramel buttercream and caramel drizzle. The Most Delicious Caramel Cake A classic Caramel Cake is LONG overdue on CakebyCourtney.com, so I am beyond thrilled to share this recipe with you today. I have a caramel cake recipe I’ve used in …
Basic Baking Conversions When Measuring Ingredients Whether you use a scale or measuring cups when baking, you want to make sure you have the exact right measurements to get the best possible bakes for your cakes! Maybe you even like to use both methods for measuring depending on different ingredients. …
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cake – Peanut butter cake layers with homemade strawberry jam and peanut butter frosting. Peanut Butter Obsession By now, you probably know my deep love for peanut butter. Correction – obsession for peanut butter would be more accurate! I could eat it with just about anything. …
Made with coconut cake layers, dulce de leche, toasted coconut, and coconut caramel buttercream, my new Coconut Caramel Cake is a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth light and fluffy cake. These two flavors are the perfect pair. Coconut Caramel Cake Inspired by alfajores, a traditional Latin American shortbread dulce de leche sandwich cookie, …
Peanut Butter S’mores Cake – graham cracker cake layers with whipped peanut butter buttercream, toasted marshmallow filling, toasted graham crackers and chocolate ganache. Decadent Peanut Butter S’mores Cake Alright, peanut butter lovers! This cake is for you! I made a Peanut Butter S’mores Cake YEARS ago for my sister’s birthday. …
5 Tips on How to Measure Wet and Dry Ingredients for Cake Have you ever followed a recipe when baking a cake and it just didn’t turn out right? Sometimes we don’t realize how much an oven temperature, mixing time, or measurements for ingredients can affect a cake. While I …
Calling all chocolate lovers! This rich and decadent chocolate cake with chocolate cookie crust, chocolate chip cheesecake filling and fudge frosting is not for the faint of heart. No, this Chocolate Cheesecake Cake is for serious chocolate lovers! CakebyCourtney.com participates in Target’s affiliate advertising program. We may earn a commission …
How to Measure Cake Ingredients the Right Way Are you struggling to get tall cake layers? Or, struggling with getting that light and fluffy texture you want in a cake? You could be measuring your ingredients incorrectly. When wanting to get nice and airy cake layers, the process of measuring …
My Easy Cinnamon Oat Crumble Recipe Whenever I bake a cake with a cinnamon oat crumble, it tends to be my favorite element to the cake! There’s something about this wonderful recipe that always brings some warmness to your soul and a smile to your face. Truly! I really love …
How to Perfect Your Chocolate Drip Technique Are you ready to take on the chocolate drip for your cake? I know it may seem a little nerve-racking when trying this technique on your cake, but it’s not as hard as it looks! Plus, it gets a lot easier with practice. …
When you’re ready to take your cake decorating to the next level, let’s top off your cake with a beautiful finish! 6 Beautiful Ways to Top Off a Cake Do you ever struggle to know how to finish off your cake once you’ve added the buttercream frosting all around it? …
Root Beer Float Cake – Root beer cake layers with root beer buttercream, root beer drip, fresh whipped cream and a cherry on top. I often get asked how I come up with my cake flavors, and the answer is never the same. Sometimes the ideas come to me at …
5 Steps to Add a Chocolate Drip to a Cake Are you ready to brave the chocolate drip for your cake? I know the chocolate drip can seem intimidating, but once you practice it a few times you’ll be a natural! Plus, I’m going to share my tips and tricks …
Best Baking Substitutions Every Baker Needs to Know With inflation on the rise, things can start to feel a little stressful when buying all of your baking ingredients. Sometimes a substitute will do the trick to save you a little money and still give you an outstanding cake. I made …
With summer in full force, I hope you’re having fun with friends and family. And you know I hope that fun includes cake! As you get ready to host your summer party, I’ve got you covered with a list of the best cake recipes for summer BBQs. From peaches to …
Peaches and Cream Cake – layers of tender peach cake, peaches and cream filling, peach compote and a whipped vanilla buttercream. This cake took several rounds of recipe testing and I’m so pleased with the end result. Peaches and Cream Cake A couple months before her 5th birthday, Avery informed …
Best Ever Edible Cookie Dough Recipe Edible cookie dough has become quite the craze, and I totally understand why! Sometimes it’s way more appetizing to eat the raw cookie dough than to eat the actual cookie. I first made this cookie dough a few years ago when my sister shared …
Piña Colada Cake – coconut cream cake, pineapple curd and coconut buttercream. Happy Monday, friends! Excited to start the week with the perfect cake to get us ready for summer! Piña Colada Cake A Piña Colada Cake has been on my list to make for the last couple years, but …
Easy Cookie Crust Recipe for Cake One of my favorite layers to add to a cake is a cookie crust. You know I love texture in a cake, and a cookie crust is one of the easiest ways to do it! It adds a nice moist crunch to your cake …
5 Cakes with a Delicious Graham Cracker Cake Layer Who are the graham cracker lovers out there? This post is for you! I am right there with you when it comes to enjoying just about any treat with graham cracker in it (except pie, as you know). I’ve made several …
Get ready to have your socks knocked off with my new Banana Lemon Cream Cake, made with banana cake layers, caramel sauce, banana lemon cream filling, toasted coconut and pecan buttercream. Banana Lemon Cream Cake with Caramel Sauce, Toasted Coconut and Pecan Buttercream I can’t even begin to explain how …
Top 5 Best Cake Layer Combinations Some of you may know I love finding inspiration for cake flavors from the most unlikely of places. I’ve created cakes based on restaurant appetizers, famous family desserts that have been passed down, and treats that I’ve tried from local shops all over the …
How to Make an Easy Fruit Compote Are you a huge fan of fruit compote for cake fillings too? I’ve made a lot of different fruit compotes for my cakes, and I’ve loved every single one. Fruit compote is one of the best cake fillings because it’s super simple and …
Are Fresh or Frozen Berries Best for Compote? I’ve made so many cakes with berries and berry compote. It’s one of my favorite cake fillings! And I’ve made the compote in several different ways. If you’ve baked a cake with a berry compote, you may often wonder, are fresh or …
5 Cookie-Inspired Cakes You Have to Try I love finding decadent treats and learning how to recreate them into a cake. I feel like it is my calling in life! And cookies are no exception. Cookies are so delicious and the only way they would taste better is in cake …
Buttercream Dog Cake – a simple buttercream dog cake, any level baker can master! Birthday Cakes My Avery turned 8 yesterday and I’m still trying to cope with this whole, “growing up” thing. I’m not sure I’ll ever get used to it! Avery always has grand ideas for her birthday …
Captain Crunch Cereal Cake – Captain Crunch infused cake layers, Captain Crunch cereal filling, and boiled milk frosting. Captain Crunch Cereal Cake A Cake for My Dad As you probably know by now, my love of cereal runs deep. Don’t tell cake his, but cereal is actually my favorite food. …
Gluten Free Vanilla Cake: Tender and delicious gluten free vanilla cake layers with mixed berry buttercream and mixed berry compote. Gluten Free Vanilla Cake I’m so excited about this gluten free vanilla cake with mixed berry buttercream! When I set out to make a gluten free cake several years ago, …
My new Berry Good Hazelnut Ricotta Cake is made up of ricotta cake layers, mixed berry ricotta, mixed berry compote, candied hazelnuts, and hazelnut buttercream. Where Did This Cake Idea Come From? I know what you’re thinking: where did this cake idea come from?! Like many of my cakes, it …
4 Desserts You Can Make with Peaches Summer is here and that can only mean one thing. Peach-themed desserts! Some of my absolute favorite desserts are peach-flavored, so I’m personally very excited when they are finally in season again! I thought it would be fun to put together this list …
Cowboy Cookies – crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these Cowboy Cookies are filled with chocolate chips, oats, toasted coconut and toasted pecans. Best Ever Cowboy Cookies I love an easy, quick-to-whip-up dessert and cookies always fit the bill! I’m a sucker for chocolate chip cookies, but …
My Simple Peach Compote Recipe I love a good fruit compote, and peach is no exception. A peach compote is especially favorable to make because you can use almost any version of peaches and the compote will still taste incredible! I’ve made my simple peach compote recipe a handful of …
The Best Way to Fill Your Cake with Lemon Curd Is anyone else itching to make a lemon cake? I absolutely love citrus cakes–especially lemon. There are so many different combinations you can make with lemon that all taste so amazing. I’ve nailed down the perfect lemon curd recipe that …
Orange Almond Poppy Seed Cake – light and fluffy poppy seed cake layers, infused with orange and almond flavoring, topped with almond buttercream and orange curd. Orange Almond Poppy Seed Cake After all the chocolate around here the last few weeks, it’s time for something with fruity! My new Orange …
Get ready for the most delicious, melt-in-your-mouth, easy-to-make Butter Cake recipe! We’re putting this recipe into a bundt pan for a beautiful design, while also utilizing the grooves of the pan to secure turbinado sugar, which bakes onto the cake, creating the yummiest “crunch” with every bite of your buttery, …
3 Delicious Ways to Use Lime Curd Lime curd is one of the best ways to add some tartness to your cake. As you know, cakes can very easily become too sweet, so finding ways that balance out some sweetness, but also pair well with the flavors is something I …
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake – inspired by one of my favorite Sprinkles cupcakes, this cake is filled with a chocolate cookie crust, yellow chocolate chip cake layers, brown sugar frosting and chocolate chip cookie crumbs. Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake A few years ago, my friend was in Las Vegas and …
Top 3 Cakes Using Lime Curd I have quite the handful of summer cakes with this list of my top 3 cakes using lime curd! These might be some new cake flavors you’ve never had before, but I know you’ll love it as soon as you take that first bite! …
Peanut Butter Pie – inspired by the Magnolia Bakery Peanut Butter Pie, this decadent dessert is filled with a peanut butter cream cheese center on top of a graham cracker and pretzel crust with caramel sauce. Peanut Butter Pie with Graham Cracker and Pretzel Crust I know you’re scratching your …
3 Delicious Ways to Use Lemon Curd Don’t you love how you can use lemons all year long? Lemon-flavored desserts are some of the best things about this life, and that’s especially true for cake! I have some of my favorite treats on this list that all have one thing …
My new Mocha Caramel Oreo Cake is layered with rich dark chocolate cake layers, mocha caramel Oreo filling, and mocha caramel Oreo buttercream. Mocha Caramel Oreo Cake Sometimes you see a new Oreo flavor in the grocery store and just have to get it for “research” purposes. That was definitely …
Top 3 Cakes Using Lemon Curd There are not a lot of things better than fruit curd in this life. One thing I love about it is once you get the basic recipe down, it’s pretty simple to switch out which fruit flavors you want to use with it. In …
Today I’m sharing my tips for how to bake moist cakes from scratch – every time! How to Bake Moist Cakes From Scratch It’s probably one of the most frequently asked questions in baking. How do I bake moist cakes from scratch? It seems like it would be simple, right? …
The Best Biscoff Buttercream Frosting for Cake My love for Biscoff runs pretty deep! I love finding ways to incorporate Biscoff into my cakes, so I was especially excited when I finally created a Biscoff buttercream. And, you guys, this really is the best Biscoff buttercream frosting for cake. I …
The Best Caramel Buttercream Frosting for Cake Who is excited about the best caramel buttercream frosting for cake? Caramel has such a rich and unique flavor, so of course, I wanted to try and incorporate it into my cakes in any way I could. I’ve had a lot of fun …
The Best Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting for Cake Are you looking for the best cream cheese buttercream frosting for cake? I have it right here! I’ve used this recipe on lots of different cakes and it never disappoints. In this post, I’ll share my tips on how to make the …
Blueberry Cobbler Cake – blueberry cake layers with blueberry compote, crumble filling, and vanilla buttercream. Blueberry Cobbler Cake What is it about cobblers and crisps that immediately make me think of summer? Am I the only one, or are these classic summer desserts something you think about as soon as …
Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake – tender and moist lemon poppy seed cake with a lemon butter glaze. Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake This Lemon Poppy Seed Cake is one of my favorite cakes on the blog. I’ve made it as a layered cake and used it as the base …
Peach Crisp Cake – Tender yellow cake layers with a cinnamon oat crumble, peach filling, and whipped vanilla bean buttercream. Peach Crisp Cake My Peach Crisp Cake with cinnamon oat crumble has been on the blog for over 5 years, but needed a little updating to match the updates in …
The Best Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting for Cake I LOVE peanut butter. I could honestly eat it with just about anything. And I am always looking to see what it would taste good with! So, you can imagine how happy I was when I created such a delicious and smooth …
Want an easy and delicious recipe to whip up for breakfast or snacks? My Banana Bread recipe with mini chocolate chips is just the one for you! You are going to love the flavor, as well as the ease, of making this yummy bread. Easy Banana Bread Recipe I have …
The Best Way to Fill a Cake with Raspberry Filling I have made a lot of cakes using raspberries, so I’ve learned a thing or two about raspberry filling! If you follow these simple tips, you’ll soon know how to fill your cakes with the most delicious raspberry filling. This …
The Best Strawberry Buttercream Frosting for Cake It is strawberry season and we all know what that means! We need to bake as many strawberry-flavored cakes as possible! Or at least a few so we can soak up all the best flavors that strawberries give us when they are in …
You are going to love this fluffy white cake with peanut butter buttercream, chocolate ganache, and peanut butter toast crunch. It’s my Reese’s Toast Cake and I have a feeling I’ll see it on your dinner table this weekend! What is Reese’s Toast Cake? As commedian and social media content …
5 Easy Lemon Cake Recipes From Scratch So many lemons, not enough time! Just kidding, there is ALWAYS enough time for cake. Today I am spotlighting several of my favorite lemon cakes to help celebrate this season! These are pretty easy to put together and they taste absolutely amazing. I …
3 Amazing Chocolate Cake Recipes from Scratch I could never stop talking about chocolate. No, scratch that, I could never stop talking about cake. So, when it’s chocolate cake, I am in heaven! I have created SO many delicious chocolate-based cakes, and I want to showcase 3 of them with …
How to Decorate a Cake with Raspberries This post is dedicated to all my bakers who love raspberries. Raspberries are so beautiful to look at and probably one of the most delicious berries to eat. And they have the perfect flavor to pair with cakes. I have made so many …
Top 5 Favorite Strawberry Birthday Cakes I have quite a few strawberry cake recipes that I absolutely love! Chocolate and strawberry are usually my go-to flavors whenever I’m picking out a dessert to try. Needless to say, I had fun reminiscing on all of these cakes as I put together …
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake – Tender and light lemon poppy seed cake layers with lemon cream cheese frosting and fresh raspberries. Lemon Poppy Seed Cake This Lemon Poppy Seed Cake has been a favorite for years, but as I worked on my cookbook, I tweaked a few things to make …
Easy Nutella Buttercream Frosting Recipe I thought it was about time to put together a post dedicated to Nutella! If you all have been here a while, you know my love for peanut butter. It’s pretty hard to beat. But Nutella is definitely a close second, or maybe even a …
In today’s Tip Tuesday, I’m sharing with you all my tips and tricks on how to make the best buttercream frosting! The goal for your buttercream should be a smooth, silky, easily spreadable consistency. It’s this amazing consistency that makes smoothing out your buttercream while decorating so much easier. For …
The Most Delicious Life-Changing Chocolate Cake – rich, moist, and decadent chocolate cake layers with a silky smooth chocolate buttercream. The Best Chocolate Cake of Your Life I don’t know how on earth I’ve gone six years without putting a basic chocolate cake recipe on my blog. I mean, I …
If you love a sweet and salty combination, you’ll be head over heels for my new Reese’s Potato Chip Cake. The dark chocolate cake layers, paired with the peanut butter filling, potato chip filling and chocolate buttercream are a truly decadent and memorable combination! Reese’s Potato Chip Cake I’m not …
How to Make the Best White Chocolate Ganache for Drip Cake If you’re reading this post you may be ready to try a drip cake. I’m so excited for you! Drip cakes do not have to be intimidating. If you learn these few simple tips it should help your experience …
Buttercream Rainbow Tutorial: A step-by-step tutorial for creating the perfect buttercream rainbows. So many rainbow cakes, so little time! This St. Patrick’s Day inspired cake is probably my favorite I’ve ever done and I’m so excited for you to try out. These darling rainbows are so easy to create and …
Coconut Key Lime Pie Cake – Layers of coconut lime cake, coconut buttercream, key lime curd, toasted graham cracker, and toasted coconut. Coconut Key Lime Pie Cake Resharing my Coconut Key Lime Pie Cake as green is in the air with St. Patrick’s Day around the corner and this pop …
This light and fluffy fresh mint chocolate chip cake made with fresh mint leaves and mini chocolate chips makes for a subtle but distinct and delicious flavor combination that’s sure to be a hit for your St. Patrick’s Day dessert or spring gathering! Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Cake I grew …
The perfect soft and chewy brown butter chocolate chip cookies to warm your soul and bring a smile to your face! There’s no point in holding these back another day. I teased you enough with the recipe development on my Instagram stories! Plus, we could all use a win right …
Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Cake – Rich, dark chocolate cake layers with mini chocolate chips and mint buttercream. Mint Chocolate Chip Cake My Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Cake is the first mint cake I made about 5 years ago and recently decided to give it a bit of …
This Mocha Banana Chocolate Chip Cake is a delicious combination of sweet, bitter and tangy flavors thanks to the tender banana cake layers, mocha buttercream, and mascarpone chocolate chip filling. Banana Cake With the weekend upon us, it’s time for a new recipe! I know you probably have a cake …
These Homemade Heart-Shaped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are the cutest little Valentine’s Day treat and super easy to make! In fact, my kids liked them better than the real thing! No need to stop at the store for your chocolate fix. These homemade Reese’s peanut butter cups are easy to …
My new Twix Cake is the ultimate chocolate lover’s dessert. With layers of milk chocolate cake, chocolate caramel buttercream, shortbread cookie crumbs, and homemade salted caramel, it’s impossible to resist. Twix Cake Talk about the kind of cake that becomes the talk of the town! This Twix cake is the …
Olive Oil Ricotta Cake with Strawberry Basil Compote – layers of lemon olive oil ricotta cake, strawberry basil compote and mascarpone frosting. Inspiration A few years ago, when I was in New York for the Today Show, Ryan and I were able to join my dad and stepmom (who were …
Chocolate Strawberry Nutella Cake – Rich chocolate cake layers with fresh strawberries and Nutella frosting. Love for Nutella By now you know my slightly obsessive love for peanut butter. It’s always been my go-to spread, dip, add-on, add-in… you get the point. For decades now, nothing has been able to …
Strawberry Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake – Rich dark chocolate cake layers with fresh strawberries, strawberry buttercream and chocolate ganache. Strawberry Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake Another favorite cake around here for the Valentine’s Day is my Strawberry Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake. This decadent dessert is made with my moist and …
5 Soft & Chewy Cookie Recipes You’ll Love Is it just me or does a cookie craving never go away? There’s nothing better-tasting than a soft and chewy cookie, still warm from getting baked in the oven (well, except for cake!). If you’re looking for a delicious cookie recipe to …
This no-bake Dulce de Leche Cheesecake with Golden Grahams cereal crust is so easy (and so delicious), an 8-year-old could make it. Actually, my 8-year old did make it! One of our favorite activities as a family is our weekly (or mostly weekly) Family Food Wars. It started about a …
5 Romantic Cake Recipes for Valentine’s Day Happy Valentine’s Day! How will you be celebrating the holiday? My husband Ryan and I don’t normally do anything too special to celebrate, but you know I’ll never say no to cake. These are 5 romantic cake recipes for Valentine’s Day. I may …
Red Velvet Cake with Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting – A new spin on the traditional red velvet cake. Made with red velvet emulsion, toasted marshmallow filling and chocolate sour cream frosting. Red Velvet Addict I have a confession to make. Red velvet cake used to be my top favorite …
Homemade Peanut Butter Monkey Bread – sweet roll dough baked with a brown sugar and cinnamon coating and a peanut butter drizzle. If cinnamon rolls and peanut butter toast on white bread joined forces – this gooey homemade peanut butter monkey bread would be the delicious result. Avery had one …
5 Classic Chocolate Cake Recipes You’ll Love There’s never a wrong time to eat cake, especially if it’s chocolate. I’m reminiscing on this post with 5 classic chocolate cake recipes you’ll love. These are some of my absolute favorite cakes, some I’d even say are life-changing! I hope you enjoy …
5 Fun Valentine’s Day Cake Ideas – With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I’ve put together my top 5 Valentine’s Day cakes for you. What are your plans for this Valentine’s Day? My husband Ryan and I don’t normally celebrate Valentine’s Day, but I still love to create some fun …
This pound cake recipe is not only deliciously moist and tender, thanks to the addition of sour cream, it’s a breeze to whip up! The start of a new year is always busy, with a lot of to-dos and new resolutions and goals. I’m hoping one of your goals this …
Chocolate Sour Cream Cake – rich and fudgy chocolate sour cream cake with a chocolate sour cream buttercream. Happy Tuesday, friends! I hope the start of the new year hasn’t felt too stressful and you’re ready to dive into cake. Chocolate Sour Cream Cake Today’s cake is one of my …
Tips and tricks for getting your cake layers to bake tall and evenly. How Do I Bake Cake Layers That Rise Well? It’s a question I get asked all the time and one worth going over frequently. These are tips and tricks you don’t want to forget. There are a …
Everything You Need to Know About Buttercream Frosting How do you feel about buttercream frosting? For me, I absolutely love it. (But you probably would have guessed that.) I just can’t get over how it tastes incredible AND can make a cake look amazing too. I’ve had a lot of …
How to Live Purposefully as a Busy Mom I had the amazing opportunity to chat recently with Marilee Killpack and Jessica Eraso of Gathre. They shared their tips on how to live purposefully as a busy mom. Their business, Gathre, makes incredibly beautiful products that are completely functional and perfect …
A soft and chewy gingersnap cookie is one of my favorite cookies on the planet. You are going to love the flavor and texture of these best ever soft and chewy gingersnap cookies, and it’s perfect for the holidays. Gingersnap Cookies I have a great love for cookies. It’s not …
These festive and delicious white chocolate raspberry Biscoff cookies are sure to be a hit at your holiday parties. Best part? They’re incredibly easy to make! White Chocolate Raspberry Biscoff Cookies For me, this time of year is the cookie-making season! Every December, my mom would spend hours and hours …
Sticky Toffee Pudding Bundt Cake – a moist, spice and date filled bundt cake with a delicious toffee sauce. I hate that December goes by so quickly! It’s my favorite time of the year to bake and I feel like there’s not enough time to make everything on my list. …
5 Ways to Navigate Life’s Wins & Losses As we all know, life is tricky and keeps us on our toes. We’re constantly making decisions–big life decisions and all the small daily ones in between. Having the agency to make choices is such a gift, but it sometimes can be …
Lemon Gingerbread Cake – Gingerbread cake layers with lemon curd filling and whipped lemon mascarpone frosting. The idea for this cake came from my mom. She recently told me that one of her favorite holiday desserts is gingerbread cake with warm lemon sauce. I was actually surprised to find …
As seen on today’s episode of the Kelly Clarkson Show – Lemon Gingerbread Mini Trifles with gingerbread cake, lemon curd and lemon mascarpone frosting. How to Make Lemon Gingerbread Mini Trifles Whether your cake is a cake-fail or you don’t have time to decorate a layered cake, a regular trifle …
White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Cake – white chocolate peppermint cake layers, white chocolate peppermint pretzel filling, and white chocolate peppermint buttercream. Costco White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels It’s that time of year again! You know, that time of year when Costco sells those addicting white chocolate peppermint pretzels… and because I …
How to Make Family Dinners for Busy Weeknights I had the amazing opportunity recently to chat with a long-time friend of mine, Kelsey Nixon. If you’re a fan of Food Network or Cooking Channel, you’ll know exactly who this is! Kelsey has been on one amazing journey (with her career …
My 5 Favorite Caramel Cakes If you’ve been having a caramel craving lately, my 5 favorite caramel cakes will hopefully do the trick! The first one on my list is the most delicious caramel cake and the rest feature different combos with the caramel that taste magical on every bite! …
Bundt Cake Recipes for Every Occasion There’s something special about a bundt cake. They are pretty simple and quick to make, but the look of them is pretty unique. And once you try my bundt cake recipes for every occasion, the tastes will be pretty memorable too! The five recipes …
Salted Caramel Honeycomb Cake – caramel honeycomb cake layers with salted caramel buttercream, caramel drizzle and crunchy pieces of homemade honeycomb. Salted Caramel Honeycomb Cake For this cake, I made caramel cake layers and folded homemade honeycomb. You’ll notice the honeycomb melts a bit and creates “craters” in the cake. …
Ginger Pear Cake – Tender and moist ginger honey cake layers with pear buttercream and pear jam. Ginger Pear Cake My new Ginger Pear Cake is going to be a new holiday favorite. I’m sure of it! These cake layers are so flavorful and so moist, but you may notice …
How to Embrace Life’s Course Corrections Where do you find yourself when your life changes unexpectedly? Do you feel stuck or maybe even upset that things didn’t go as planned? It can be challenging to know what next step to take when a reality check steps in that you weren’t …
This easy to make Homemade Honeycomb recipe makes the most delicious salted caramel candy that can be added to cake, ice cream, cookies, or even coated in chocolate for the perfect holiday neighbor gift! Ingredients You Need for Honeycomb Candy This easy to make Homemade Honeycomb Candy is made with just a …
With chocolate and peanut butter in the tender, thick cake layers and in the silky, smooth buttercream, this Ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake is the real deal! Chocolate and peanut butter are my love language! Separate or together, there’s really no day or time I’ll say no to either. Put …
Gingerbread Latte Cake – Gingerbread cake layers with a latte frosting, salted caramel and toffee bits. Santa Monica Days There’s a restaurant in Santa Monica I used to frequent with my mom on our “girls’ days” called Cafe Montana. The food was always delicious, but the one thing I looked …
Butternut Squash Gingersnap Cake – Layers of moist butternut squash cake, gingersnap cookie and maple cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Getaway Weekend Ryan and I both travel quite a bit for work. Sometimes, we’re both on the road or working so much that it’s hard to find time for each other. …
Triple Chocolate Pecan Pie Cake – caramel cake layers baked on top of a shortbread crust, with a triple chocolate pecan filling, drizzled dark, milk and white chocolate, and a caramel buttercream. Triple Chocolate Pecan Pie Time to introduce another Thanksgiving Pie Cake: my Triple Chocolate Pecan Pie Cake. This …
French Apple Pie Cake – apple cider cake layers with shortbread frosting, apple pie filling, streusel crumble and vanilla bean buttercream. Thanksgiving Pie Cake Finishing up my Thanksgiving Pie Cake series with my French Apple Pie Cake. Today’s Thanksgiving cake is inspired by my mom’s Apple Pie. She is a …
Friends! I could not be more excited to share with you my new cookbook! Pre-orders start today on Shop.CakebyCourtney.com. Years in the making, my cookbook is finally here! I’m so excited to share my favorite recipes with you in 8 chapters of delicious goodness! You’ll also find all my go-to …
Get ready for an inside-out birthday cake! Milk chocolate cake layers with chocolate chip cookie dough filling and cake batter buttercream. This is such an easy chocolate cake with the most delicious cake batter buttercream! This inside-out birthday cake was so fun to make to help celebrate the 100th birthday …
5 Delicious Holiday Cookie Recipes Halloween is just around the corner and after that we are in full swing with holiday baking! (Unless you’ve already started like we have at my house.) Cake obviously means a lot to me, but cookies are pretty high up on my sweet treat list …
How to Create Unity Where it Matters Most I have not been able to get the word “unity” off my mind lately. It seems the world is on this endless ride of drifting farther and farther apart, quite dramatically. Tensions are high and opinions are vastly different. All of this …
Snickerdoodle Cake – tender cinnamon cake layers with a crunchy cinnamon sugar spread and white chocolate ganache filling and cinnamon sugar frosting. Snickerdoodle Cookies The kids and I made snickerdoodle cookies the other day and I was reminded how much I love a classic snickerdoodle! They’re so easy to make …
The most delicious chocolate peanut butter Butterfinger cookies filled with Butterfinger candies and peanut butter chips. Chocolate Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies My favorite candy at Halloween time is a Butterfinger bar. I don’t eat it any other time of the year. Just Halloween. For some reason, it just tastes better …
Dive into fall with this delicious and easy-to-make Biscoff Bundt Cake with cookie butter and white chocolate drizzle. Biscoff Bundt Cake My love of Biscoff runs deep. It started years ago with Rockwell Ice Cream in Provo, Utah. They have a Biscoff ice cream that’s to-die-for and my brother begged …
Living On Purpose with Tanya Dalton How often do you take a pause and reflect on how you’re really doing and question how you feel? If you’re like me, probably not often enough. Tanya Dalton, best-selling author, speaker and productivity expert shares her thoughts on this very thing and gives …
It’s Halloween-time on The Kelly Clarkson Show this week and today I’m joining Kelly, Erin Andrews and Freida Pinto to make my mini bundt cake pumpkins. Mini Bundt Cake Pumpkins on the Kelly Clarkson Show I love this time of year! The fall colors, the fall flavors, the fall scents …
With the holidays around the corner, sugar cookies are a go-to classic treat to make for neighbors and friends to celebrate any occasion. Make sure you have the best cookies on the block with the Best Buttercream Frosting Recipe for Cookies and my favorite sugar cookie recipe. Best Buttercream Frosting …
Best Ever Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe – moist, dark chocolate cake with mini chocolate chips and chocolate ganache. The Best Chocolate Bundt Cake You’ll Ever Have Truly. This is the best chocolate bundt cake you’ll ever have. When I say I cried over this cake, there is literally no exaggeration …
My Top 6 Favorite Christmas Cakes I LOVE Christmas time. I love how magical everything becomes and of course I love all the Christmas desserts–especially cake. I’ve had a lot of fun inventing different Christmas flavored cakes, and I put together my top 6 favorite Christmas cakes I think you’ll …
10 Tips for Navigating Divorce While Strengthening Family Relationships This blog post is written especially for one of my followers who requested this topic for my podcast episode. Her parents have gone through a divorce recently, and since I know what that feels like, I promised I would touch on …
Finding Strength in Community and Mindset If you’ve ever experienced infertility or just the feeling of wanting something so badly that it hurt, this special blog post is for you. My friend, Jenica Parcell, is the owner of The Slice of Sun, a company created to support women with infertility. …
Chocolate Spice Cake – chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream, filled with fall-inspired spices. Chocolate Spice Cake Happy Monday, friends! Kicking off this snowy week with a new cake that is bound to warm your soul from head to toe! Yes, cake can actually do that – especially when it’s a …
5 Tips for Navigating Social Media with Your Teens An internal study done by Facebook was recently released in The Wall Street Journal as part of the series known as, “The Facebook Files.” This is a collection of studies performed by internal researchers of the Facebook company. The findings have …
Get ready for your new favorite fall cookie! My new melt-in-your-mouth Butter Pecan Caramel Cookies are packed with flavor! Butter Pecan Caramel Cookies While I was baking my new Pumpkin Butter Pecan Cake (recipe coming soon), I started snacking on caramel baking chips. To balance the sweetness of the chips, …
5 Pie-Inspired Cakes You’ll Love OK, I had to showcase just a few more pie-inspired cakes because the Thanksgiving ones cover just a small amount of all the delicious cakes! Here are 5 pie-inspired cakes you’ll love. These are some of my most popular recipes, so I know you’ll find …
Toasted Oatmeal Brown Butter Toffee Cookies – soft and chewy cookies, filled with toasted oatmeal, brown butter and toffee bits. Toasted Oatmeal Brown Butter Toffee Cookies I am SO excited for you to try my new Toasted Oatmeal Brown Butter Toffee Cookies. And yes, you read that right! This cookie …
How to Have a Brightness of Hope How’s your hope been doing lately? In today’s world, it can be hard to hold onto hope, but if we change our focus to Jesus Christ, our hope can be renewed into something stronger than we’ve ever had before. In this post, I …
Apple Almond Caramel Cake with Almond White Chocolate Buttercream – apple spice cake layers with layers of almond white chocolate frosting, salted caramel, and candied almonds. Apple Almond Caramel Cake I love finding inspiration for new cake flavors from other types of desserts. I’ve been inspired by ice cream, sweet …
Caramel Apple Cake – Inspired by the popular Rocky Mountain Chocolate Apple Pie Caramel Apple, my new Caramel Apple Cake is made up of caramel cake layers, apple pie filling, salted caramel, white chocolate buttercream, and a light dusting of brown sugar and cinnamon. Cake Flavor Creations The other day …
Life is What You Bake it From lawyer to baker, Vallery Lomas shares her story of baking and how she created her dream job to bake and sell her creations. She recently released her new cookbook, “Life is What You Bake it” where she shares recipes and so much more. …
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Dive into fall with my new Sweet and Savory Apple Ricotta Bacon Cake with maple buttercream. This unique cake flavor combination is made up of ricotta cake layers baked on tart green apples, layered with whipped ricotta filling, candied bacon and maple buttercream. Let the untraditional become your new fall …
7 Thanksgiving Cakes You Have to Try I love this time of year, for baker’s especially, because we get to try really warm and inviting cake flavors! As you all know, I’ve never been a huge fan of pies, so I’ve tried turning several different pies into cakes and have …
Sneak Peek of Tiffany Rosenhan’s book, “Girl from Nowhere” Have you heard about Tiffany Rosenhan’s new book, “Girl from Nowhere”? It’s an escapist fiction for young adults about a female character going on different adventures. It’s full of suspense, action, and more. The main character in the book has actually …
Snickers Cookies – these easy-to-make, irresistible Snickers Cookies are filled with peanut butter, peanuts, chocolate chips and chopped Snickers. Must-Make, Irresistible Snickers Cookies These cookies are a must-make recipe for two reasons: one, they’re incredibly delicious and two, they’re incredibly easy and fast to whip up. Plus, who doesn’t love …
Changing the Way We View Immigration Are you or someone you know an immigrant to the United States? Immigration is a hot topic in the United States, so I thought it would be interesting to talk to my brother, Christopher Carlston. He is an immigration lawyer in Dallas, Texas. He’s …
Banana Caramel Biscoff Cake – banana caramel cake, Biscoff filling and salted caramel frosting. The Banana Caramel Biscoff Cake You Can’t Live Without Excited to be sharing this unforgettable Banana Caramel Biscoff Cake with you today! The idea for this cake came after I made my Biscoff Ice Cream and …
Peach Upside Down Cake – caramelized peaches baked on tender yellow cake with a whipped cream topping makes this the perfect cake to wrap up summer with. The Perfect Summer Cake With summer winding down and the kids heading back to school, I couldn’t resist making one more summer-inspired cake …
8 Cute and Easy Halloween Cakes Who said Halloween cakes have to be gory? Not me! I definitely prefer the cutesy over the gory cakes, and my cutesy cakes are still full of Halloween spirit! Whatever you prefer, I have tons of ideas for cute and easy Halloween cakes that …
Coconut Cream Cake – Light and fluffy coconut cake layers with a creamy coconut frosting and toasted coconut. I love revisiting some of my older cake recipes and introducing them to so many of my new friends here. This coconut cake is a few years old and has been on …
Tonight Show Cake – Chocolate cake, caramel cake, chocolate chip cookie dough, chocolate cookie crumbs and whipped peanut butter frosting. Inspiration You know those moments when the most amazing idea hits you like a bolt of lightening? You’re not expecting it, and then, “BAM!,” the idea just pops in your head and you’re …
High Altitude Friendly Chocolate Cake – A rich, moist chocolate cake that won’t sink at high altitudes and still bakes beautifully at low altitudes. When I first moved to Utah nearly 10 years ago, the chocolate cake recipe I loved would sink as it baked. After several failed attempts, I …
Honey Pear Upside Down Cake – honey butter cake layers, baked with caramelized pears and filled and covered in a honey cream cheese frosting. Honey Pear Upside Down Cake I love fruit and cheese – separate and together. And even more? I love them together in a cake. I came …
Top 6 Fall Cake Flavors As we move into Fall we better have a cake or two to help us with the transition! Cake is just the thing we need for so many things. How could I honestly pick my top 6 Fall cake flavors? There’s SO many delicious cakes …
Graham Slam Cake – graham cracker cake layers baked on a graham cracker crust with graham cracker butter swirled in vanilla buttercream, covered in graham cracker buttercream. Graham Slam Cake Inspiration After celebrating Avery’s 8th birthday, it was time to celebrate her baptism. This is a very special occasion in …
Graham Cracker Butter – deliciously smooth graham cracker butter that you can use as a spread, a filling, or topping! Graham Cracker Butter from Scratch As I was creating my new Graham Slam Cake (to be posted later this week), I wanted to mimic an element of graham cracker I’ve …
Why The World Needs You Who do you think of when you hear the word “suicide?” Unfortunately, we either know someone personally or know a friend of a friend who has died by suicide. Ganel-Lyn Condie, author, motivational speaker, and tv host teaches on this subject along with mental health …
Today I’m sharing with you three of my favorite textured cake scrapers and how to use them. How to Use Textured Cake Scrapers While I love straight sides and a sharp edge on my cakes, I think it’s so fun to mix it up and add some texture or pattern …
Brown Butter S’mores Cookies – the most delicious soft and chewy s’mores cookies with a brown butter base. Brown Butter S’mores Cookies Are you ready for the most delicious s’mores cookies?! With summer coming to an end, this is the perfect cookie recipe to celebrate with. During our recent trip …
Butterbeer Cake – Tender butterscotch cake layers, with butterscotch frosting, butterscotch caramel sauce and marshmallow cream, make up this Harry Potter inspired Butterbeer Cake. Harry Potter Birthday Cake A few years ago, Ryan and I took the kids back home to Southern California for a much-needed family vacation. We spent …
Honoring Nurses with Kelsi Flygare We have quite a different outlook on healthcare workers after Covid-19 hit. One of my good friends, Kelsi Flygare is a pediatric nurse and she gives us some insight on what it was like when Covid hit the Utah area. Here’s a special post on …
Rich and Decadent Chocolate Blackberry Cake – Dark chocolate cake layers with blackberry compote and blackberry buttercream. Rich and Decadent Chocolate Blackberry Cake I’ve been wanting to make a blackberry buttercream for the longest time! My Gluten Free Cake with Mixed Berry Compote and Buttercream is one of my all-time …
Can you believe we’re already half way through the month of July? There’s no better time for ice cream inspired cakes than in the thick of summer! Taking a bite of ice cream and imaging how to turn it into a cake is my kind of challenge! I think these …
Rainbow Sherbet Cake – Tender yellow cake layers with raspberry lime curd and orange buttercream. Classic Yellow Cake A Classic Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting may be basic but it’s one of my favorites! I didn’t always love a yellow cake, though. It wasn’t until I teamed up with my …
Dole Whip Cake – layers of light and fluffy pineapple cake, pineapple curd, and pineapple buttercream. Disney Pineapple Dole Whip Cake Enjoying every bit of summer, especially with my new Dole Whip Cake to indulge in! This delicious pineapple cake with pineapple curd and pineapple buttercream is inspired by one …
Are fruit filled cakes a favorite at your house? They certainly are at mine! Fruit filled cakes are perfect for all kinds of events from weddings, to birthdays, to just because it’s a Friday 😉 Check out these 10 of my favorite fruit filled cake recipes! Strawberries and Cream Cake …
Biscoff Banana Bread – tender and moist Biscoff banana bread with swirls of Biscoff spread. Easy Banana Bread Recipe I know the heat is at an all-time high in some areas, but I hope you’re still getting a chance to bake! I’ll put together a list of my favorite no-bake …
Macadamia Nut Cream Cake – fluffy vanilla bean cake layers with toasted macadamia nut cream filling, toasted macadamia nuts and vanilla bean buttercream. Summer is already flying by thanks to our back-to-back family vacations. We didn’t intend to do them so close together, but both Ryan’s family and my family …
Scotcheroo Cake – caramel peanut butter cake layer with chocolate butterscotch buttercream, filled with the most delicious Scotcheroos. Best Scotcheroo Recipe Scotcheroos are a long-standing favorite at the Rich house. I was first introduced to them about 16 years ago, when I married into the Rich family and attended my …
How to make gorgeous red and blue buttercream that won’t stain your teeth! Black Buttercream Comparison Like black buttercream, getting true red and blue colors in buttercream can be tricky. In fact, I think it’s even harder to achieve than black buttercream. At least with black buttercream, you’re starting with …
Who’s ready for hot summer days, backyard BBQs, and delicious cakes to go with?! I know I certainly am. Nothing wraps a bow on a backyard BBQ party like a tasty cake after the hot dogs, burgers, and side dishes are gone. I’m quite certain that these cakes are the …
Sparkling Stars and Stripes 4th of July Cake – With the 4th of July around the corner, I wanted to share with you a new design idea you’ll be able to create with just buttercream, a little fondant, a cookie cutter and sparklers. Sparkling Stars and Stripes 4th of July …
Can you believe the 4th of July is just around the corner? I’m thinking of perfect summertime cakes that will be sure to please a full house. Each of the cakes has the patriotic summertime feeling that you’ve been looking for! Get ready to celebrate with any one of these …
5 Quick and Easy (Non-Cake) Desserts – short on time but looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth? I’ve got you covered! Today, I’m sharing 5 of my favorite quick and easy non-cake desserts you can whip up in no time! Summer is HERE!! And so are the pool …
Strawberry Pretzel Delight Cake – tender yellow cake layers with strawberry buttercream and a strawberry pretzel crunch filling. Summer Baking Fun I didn’t bake at ALL last week! I know, devastating and unbelievable. It’s been a long while since I’ve had a dry week like that. With end of the …
Strawberry Lemonade Cake – strawberry lemon cake layers, filled with homemade lemon curd and topped with a strawberry cream cheese buttercream – the perfect spring or summer cake. Making Lemonade Out of Lemons My mom just moved into a new home in Los Angeles. One of the best things about …
Father’s Day is around the corner, so it’s time to pick the perfect cake for main man! Best Cakes for Father’s Day With Father’s Day around the corner, I asked Ryan to pick his favorite cakes to celebrate the day with. No surprise to me, most of them are chocolate …
Did you know I have a podcast? If you’ve followed me in the past, you’ll know how much I love talking with people and learning their stories. After spending 10+ years as a focus group moderator for media companies, I discovered my love of baking cakes. Now, I’m a self-taught …
Sweet Laurel Bakery Fluffy Lemon Coconut Cake – gluten free lemon coconut cake layers, lemon curd and coconut whipped spread. Laurel Gallucci Imagine being told you’ll never be able to eat cake again! Maybe that doesn’t sound like the biggest deal, unless you’re me, but hearing something like this was …
Fluffernutter Cake – tender and fluffy white cake layers with banana cream filling, toasted marshmallow filling, and peanut butter buttercream. Do You Know What a Fluffernutter Is? If your family is anything like mine, fluffernutter sandwiches are a go-to favorite for lunches. I grew up on them and now my …
Do you love hearing inspiring stories? I know I to talk to people and hear how they have overcome adversity and hard times in their lives. That’s why I loved interviewing these guests on my podcast, “Courtney, Beyond the Cake”. If you haven’t heard these women’s stories, check them out …
Confetti Cake – moist and fluffy vanilla cake layers, lots of sprinkles and a whipped vanilla buttercream. Best Birthday Cake I’m not sure there’s anything more classic or more nostalgic than a classic Confetti Cake. Since the day Pillsbury came out with their hugely popular Funfetti Cake back in the …
Nanaimo Bar Cake – the most delicious chocolate cake layers baked on a graham cracker, almond, coconut, and chocolate crust, with a custard filing and covered in a chocolate fudge buttercream. Nanaimo Bars If you caught my last post, Nanaimo Bars , you learned that this delicious, Canadian, no-bake dessert …
Nanaimo Bars – a delicious, no-bake dessert bar filled with a graham cracker, almond, coconut, and cocoa crust, custard filing and chocolate ganache. What Is A Nanaimo Bar? It has been so fun talking about Nanaimo Bars on my Instagram the last couple of weeks. To be honest, though, I …
Turtle Pie Cake – tender and moist chocolate cake layers with salted caramel, toasted pecans, chocolate ganache and pecan buttercream. Turtle Pie Cake Hi friends! Getting back into the groove of weekly cakes and I’m so excited to share a new one with you today. I hope you loved the …
Disney’s Grey Stuff Cake – Oreo chocolate cake layers with a copycat version of Disney’s Grey Stuff, made with a whipped cream base. Hello, friends! I’m so excited to be back from spring break and here on the blog with you! I know it’s been a minute (ok, maybe more …
Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cake – pistachio cake layers with mini chocolate chips and a lime cream cheese frosting. Lucky Charms Cake A couple years ago, the kids and I made a Lucky Charms cake for St. Patrick’s Day. While they didn’t love the idea of me taking all the marshmallows …
With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, I thought I’d put together my 10 favorite St. Patrick’s Day Cake Ideas for you. Just hoping to make the creative process a wee bit easier for you 😉 Rainbow Swirl Cake First up is my personal favorite: my Rainbow Swirl Cake. If …
Coconut Chocolate Cake – tender and flavorful coconut cake layers with a chocolate coconut buttercream. Coconut Chocolate Cake Hello cake lovers! I’m excited to share not one, but two new recipes with you this week! The first cake recipe is my Chocolate Coconut Cake, made up of tender and flavorful …
Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies – deliciously soft and chewy peanut butter and banana cookies with chocolate chips, peanut butter chips and a sprinkle of peanuts and sanding sugar. How to Make Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies I love cookies because they are an easy and quick treat …
Tiramisu Cake with Mascarpone Custard and Coffee Buttercream- vanilla bean cake layers with a coffee and rum soak, creamy mascarpone custard and coffee buttercream. How to Make Tiramisu When I think of Tiramisu dessert, I think of New York and Broadway. The first time I went to New York was …
Citrus Olive Oil Cake – tender and moist ricotta olive oil cake, infused with lemon and orange. Don’t Miss This Happy Monday, friends! We’re less than two weeks away from Christmas and I still have a couple new holiday cakes to share with you. Today’s cake is simple and humble, …
Christmas Kransekake: A traditional Norwegian dessert, with a little Christmas flair for the holiday season. What is Kransekake? Kransekake is the signature cake of Norway, typically made for weddings and special occasions. This type of cake, which translates to “wreath cake,” is made by stacking 18 cookie rings into a …
Cannoli Cake – tender vanilla cake layers with a creamy, sweet chocolate chip ricotta filling and vanilla buttercream. Cannoli Cake With Christmas around the corner, I have holiday desserts on my mind nonstop. One of the Christmas desserts I grew up having was cannolis. As I mentioned in my last …
Homemade Cannolis – this crispy and flakey pastry shell, filled with a creamy, sweet ricotta filling is the perfect holiday dessert to share with your family and loved ones this season! Christmas Cannolis Have you heard of Christmas Cannolis? That’s ok! I don’t think most people have! Normally, cannolis are …
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, it’s time to nail down our menus and that always starts with dessert around here! Here are the all-time best Thanksgiving cakes you’ll love. Best Thanksgiving Cakes I grew up making pies with my mom every Thanksgiving. It was tradition. At least three …
Calling all CHOCOLATE LOVERS! My brand new cake class is just for you! And this one is extra sweet because I have not one, not two, but THREE brand new and cake class exclusive recipes for you. In this Chocolate Lovers Cake Class, we’ll be making: Chocolate Lava Cakes with …
Wassail Crumble Cake – apple and orange spice cake with an orange cinnamon crumble and an orange glaze. Holiday Desserts Happy Monday, friends! My apologies for skipping the last couple Mondays of new recipes! Life was a little bananas with Pinners Conference and getting things ready for holidays sales over …
Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Butter Rum Sauce – a moist and flavorful pumpkin cake with a butter sauce flavored with rum extract. As soon as fall arrives, it’s time to embrace all things cozy—warm spices, pumpkin-flavored everything, and, of course, baking! One of the best ways to capture the essence …
Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Cake – chocolate banana cake layers with peanut butter banana cream filling and chocolate and peanut butter buttercreams. Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Cake Happy Monday, friends! I hope you’re feeling happy and healthy today! I’m so excited to finally share with you my Chocolate Banana Peanut …
Biscoff Strawberry Cake – Biscoff cake layers with Biscoff filling and cookies, paired with a strawberry buttercream and fresh strawberries. Biscoff Strawberry Cake With summer coming to an end soon, I’m doing my very best to get a few more summer-inspired cake flavors in! Don’t get me wrong, I love …
Sweet and Salty Raspberry Pretzel Crunch Cake – raspberry Jell-O cake layers with a whipped cream cheese frosting and a raspberry pretzel crunch filling. Raspberry Pretzel Salad I love traditions! Whether it’s a simple one like family night on Mondays or big ones like yearly trips to San Diego for …
Angel Food Cake – a classic light and fluffy angel food cake with a hint of citrus flavoring and fresh whipped cream topping. Angel Food Cake You know I love my tall, decadent, layered cakes, but every once in a while it’s fun to switch things up and make an …
Chocolate Raspberry Swiss Roll – chocolate sponge cake with raspberry whipped filling and chocolate ganache. I don’t think I could have planned the timing of this cake and post any better! We just returned from a weekend at Bear Lake, Utah where all things raspberries are the talk of the …
I 100% thought I already had a post about how to prevent your cake layers from sinking, but apparently I don’t! What, the what?! For as much as I talk about it in my classes and on the Gram, you’d think it would have a home on here too. Well, …
Old Fashioned Cherry Chip Cake – a delicious, from-scratch version of the popular box cake mix, this from-scratch version is full of flavor and memories! Thank you, Betty Crocker There’s no way to start a post about Cherry Chip Cake without thanking the “first lady of food,” Betty Crocker, for …
Cinnamon Swirl Breakfast Loaf – a healthier, breakfast-approved version of my Churro Cake. Breakfast is by far my favorite meal of the day! I love all types of breakfast foods, including breakfast cakes. (Too obvious? Haha!) But seriously, when I can have cake for breakfast, I know it’s going to …
Mojito Cake – mint and lime infused light and fluffy white cake layers with lime curd and mint buttercream. Well, you’d have no idea it’s summer around here with the way our weather has been acting. One day it’s 90 degrees and the next it’s 60! Mother Nature may not …
Cherry Almond Cake – tender, almond cake with a cherry almond compote, buttermilk whipped cream, and toasted almonds. I’m excited to start a new week with a new cake. Today’s cake is inspired by another vintage recipe. I ordered a few more books from ETSY, and one of the collections …
Lady Baltimore Cake – tender and fluffy white cake layers with a fluffy divinity frosting and dried fruit filling. Vintage Cakes The next vintage cake in my vintage cake series is the Lady Baltimore Cake. This cake was first made in 1906 and became a popular cake in the south …
Peanut Butter Oreo Cake – chocolate cake layers, with an Oreo cream filling and peanut butter Oreo buttercream. Peanut Butter and Oreos It became a well-know treat thanks to the 1998 version of the Parent Trap with Lindsay Lohan, but dipping Oreos in peanut butter has been a thing in …
Florida Orange Flower Cake – light and fluffy orange cake layers with an orange flavored whipped cream filling and fresh oranges. Vintage Cakes Time for a little mid-week pick-me-up with my first Vintage Cakes post. When my friend, Alexis, first gave me a collection of used cookbooks from the early …
Triple Chocolate Banana Cake – chocolate, chocolate chip banana cake layers with banana cream filling and chocolate buttercream. Happy Mother’s Day! Happy Monday and happy belated Mother’s Day, my friends! I hope you all had an amazing day celebrating moms in some way. We had a quiet day around here, …
Seven Layer Bar Cake – layers of graham cracker crust, coconut chocolate chip cake layers, gooey coconut and pecan filling, butterscotch buttercream, and a chocolate drip. Seven Layer Bar Cake I know it’s not a Monday, but I couldn’t wait (and I don’t think you could either) for this recipe …
I’m so excited to announce the launch of my new podcast, “Courtney, Beyond the Cake.” In this new space, I won’t be talking much about cake layers and buttercream. Instead, I’m going back to my roots in broadcast journalism and doing something I’ve always loved to do – tell stories. …
Tres Leches Cake – vanilla sponge cake with a cinnamon milk soak, whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Tres Leches Cake With Cinco de Mayo just two days away, there’s no better time than the present to make a Tres Leches Cake. I have requests for this cake over and over. …
Mom’s Legendary Lemon Bars – a soft and chewy shortbread crust with a perfectly delicious, tart lemon filling. Mom’s Legendary Lemon Bars I’m excited to share with you a favorite family recipe today: my mom’s legendary lemon bars! My mom is a lover of all things lemon and, in my …
Hummingbird Cake – banana, pineapple spice cake with a pineapple curd, cream cheese buttercream and toasted, candied pecans. I’ve had a lot of cake in my life. Like, A LOT! But, believe it or not, I’ve never had Hummingbird Cake. Have you? To be totally honest, I didn’t even know …
Easy Baking Substitutions – today’s post is all about my favorite baking substitutions, specifically for cakes! Easy Baking Substitutions I think this post is long-overdue, but one that couldn’t be more timely! With everyone stocking up on emergency preparedness items, some of our favorite baking ingredients are hard to find …
Chocolate Malt Cake – tender, lightly flavored chocolate cake layers, chocolate malt buttercream, crushed malt balls and vanilla malt buttercream. Chocolate Malt Cake I thought I’d never love another chocolate cake after creating my go-to chocolate cake recipe. It’s the chocolate cake that you’ll see in nearly every single recipe …
Today I’m sharing all the details of my sister’s baby shower, including our menu, recipes, decorations, and so much more! Baby Shower A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to host a baby shower for my little sister, Kenzie. She’ll be having her first baby in less than a …
Classic Vanilla Cake – tender and flavorful vanilla cake layers with a light and fluffy vanilla buttercream. Classic Vanilla Cake Happy Monday, friends! Thanks for helping me decide which cake recipe to publish today! I’m excited to share with you my new Classic Vanilla Cake. I’d like to think this …
Golden Oreo Cake – vanilla cake layers with a whipped cream cheese and Golden Oreo filling and vanilla buttercream. Golden Oreo Cake Happy Monday, friends! I’m excited to kick off another week with another new recipe. Today’s recipe is my Golden Oreo Cake, inspired by my Cookies and Cream Cake. …
With love in the air, I’ve created some new and fun Valentine’s Day cake designs with cake decorating options for all skill levels. I’ve also selected my favorite cake flavors for a celebration of love. Valentine’s Cake Designs For this year’s Valentine’s Cake collection, I found color inspiration from a …
As many of you know by now, making cakes from scratch isn’t something that can be done in a hurry. One of the first tips I give new bakers is to plan out the baking process so they’re not trying to do everything in just a couple hours. Rushing the …
Grapefruit Poppy Seed Cake – tender and fluffy poppy seed cake layers with a grapefruit curd and cream cheese frosting. Grapefruit Poppy Seed Cake Time for another cake update! This Grapefruit Poppy Seed Cake has been on the blog for nearly four years and was in serious need of a …
Oreo Brownie Banana Caramel Trifle – layers of rich, dark chocolate brownie, banana cream filling, salted caramel, Oreo pie crust, Oreos and whipped cream. Cafe Montana One of my favorite restaurants to visit growing up was Cafe Montana. Located in the heart of Santa Monica, Cafe Montana was a must …
Peanut Butter Cake with Chocolate Buttercream – moist and rich peanut butter cake layers with a silky, decadent chocolate buttercream. The Cake That Started It All This past December marked my 10-year cake-iversary! TEN YEARS! I can hardly believe it was that long ago that I made my first cake …
Starting the new year off with a new series: Cake Basics. I know many of you are well-versed in cake baking by now, but I also know many of you are still trying to figure it all out. I want to help! There is a ton of content this month …
Winter Fashion Favorites – A roundup of my favorite clothing items for winter! Earlier this year I shared some of my favorite fashion pieces for fall. Since “What am I wearing?” is a constant question I am asked on social media, I thought I would start sharing this regularly. So …
So many cakes! So little time! Have you decided which flavor (or flavors) you’ll be making for your holiday party? To help you decide, I’ve narrowed it down to 10 cakes perfect for the holidays that will wow the crowds and bring joy to your table! CAKE BAKING FOR THE …
Alright, friends! It’s crunch time. Just two weeks till Christmas: which means just two weeks to finish up your Christmas shopping! If you have a baker in your life, or maybe you’re the baker, I’ve put together the best last-minute stocking stuffer and gift ideas for every type of baker …
Chai White Chocolate Raspberry Cake – tender chai flavored cake layers with a silky smooth white chocolate buttercream and fresh raspberries. Chai Cake I’ve been wanting to make a chai flavored cake for a while now. I’ve always loved chai spices and live for winters full of homemade chai steamers. …
It’s time to put the excuses aside and learn to bake cakes like a pro! As many of you already know, I just launched my new online cake course! I’m so excited about how many of you have already signed up and even more thrilled that so many of you …
Peanut Butter Graham Cake – graham cracker crust, graham cracker cake, peanut butter frosting, chocolate ganache and a chocolate shell. Celebration, Cake and a Pink Carpet We recently made a quick trip to Los Angeles to attend the Swan Princess 25th Anniversary Party, where I had the opportunity to judge …
Pie may be the traditional go-to Thanksgiving dessert, but these 5 delicious Thanksgiving cakes put a delightful spin on well-known flavors and textures that will have everyone questioning their old holiday traditions! Thanksgiving’s New Dessert I grew up learning to make pies from my mom and eating them with my …
Tips and Tricks for the Best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting – silky smooth and delicious, this chocolate buttercream will be a new favorite in no time! The goal for your chocolate buttercream should be a smooth, silky, easily spreadable consistency. It’s this amazing consistency that makes smoothing out your chocolate buttercream …
With Halloween just around the corner, I’ve created 5 new fun and easy Halloween cakes for all types of bakers. The Halloween Cake Roundup The Bat Cake First up on my list of easy Halloween cakes is my Bat Cake. This cake was the first one I sketched out and …
Marshmallow Moon Pie Cake (Updated) – Inspired by Ben and Jerry’s ice cream flavor by Jimmy Fallon, my Marshmallow Moon Pie Cake will make you think you’re biting into the classic junk food treat, a Moon Pie. Old Marshmallow Moon Cake Nearly two years ago I created my Marshmallow Moon …
Boston Cream Pie – classic yellow cake with a custard filling and chocolate ganache. Boston Cream Pie It’s a classic cake that has been long overdue for me to make! I’ve had this one on my list for a couple years now and it’s one you’ve been requesting quite a …
Taking over Brickyard Buffalo today to share with you some of my favorite finds from some of my favorite Utah business. You’ll find my favorites with links to each item in the sale below. Brickyard Buffalo Blouse First up on the my picks is this floral blouse from the Brickyard …
Blueberry Streusel Muffin Cake – Tender yellow cake layers with fresh blueberries, streusel filling and blueberry buttercream. Cake Inspiration Ryan’s dad makes a homemade blueberry muffin that tastes like it’s straight from a bakery. It’s light and fluffy, with fresh blueberries and a subtle buttery flavor that reminds me of …
My new Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treat Cake is made up of brown butter cake, brown butter frosting, marshmallow fluff and Rice Krispie Treats.
In a date night rut? I’m sharing some fun and definitely sweet date night ideas for foodies in today’s post. The Date Night Planning Challenge I’m going to be honest, and I’d love to know if you agree. Planning date nights is hard! First, you actually have to find the …
Four easy and cute animal themed cakes for any level baker. Happy Birthday, Avery! Today is my sweet Avery’s 6th birthday! Hard to believe time actually goes by as quickly as it does. This baby of mine is about to start 1st grade and finally has two front teeth! Slow …
Having a hard time picking which cake to make first? Today I’ve narrowed down my list of cakes to the five best cakes for beginner bakers. These five cakes are not only simple though, they taste amazing and will wow a crowd!
Putting a little cake-inspired twist on the classic treat!
Ice Cream Sundae Cake – chocolate and vanilla cake layers with vanilla buttercream, caramel sauce, chocolate ganache, roasted peanuts, sprinkles and cherries on top! Ice Cream Sundae Inspiration As I started dreaming up cakes for the summer, an ice cream sundae inspired cake was at the top of the list. …
Five patriotic desserts, worthy of any Fourth of July celebration! If you haven’t finalized your Fourth of July dessert(s) just yet, I’m here to help! I’ve got some perfectly patriotic cakes, and cupcakes, to really wow your guests and ignite your taste buds. Red, White and Blue Fireworks (Shag) Cake …
The Ultimate Chocolate Cake – dark chocolate cake layers with chocolate mousse filling, chocolate buttercream, and chocolate drip. Recipe Revisit It’s time for an oldie, but goodie recipe revisit! I first made this cake over three years ago for Westin’s 7th birthday and called it my Triple Chocolate Cake! It …
Welcome to CakebyCourtney.com, home of my recipes, tips and tricks to making the best tasting and best looking cakes, right from the comfort of your own home! As many of you know, I’ve been mastering my cake craft for the last 9 years. And for over three years, I’ve been …
Strawberries and Cream Cake – strawberry cake layers with fresh strawberries in a whipped cream filling and strawberry buttercream. Studio 5 at Hale Centre Theater Good morning, friends! I’m so excited to start the week with a new recipe. And not just that, but we’re starting the week with a …
Neapolitan Cake – Six layers of chocolate cake, chocolate buttercream, vanilla cake, vanilla buttercream, strawberry cake, and strawberry buttercream. Happy Birthday to Me Is it ok to wish myself happy birthday? I mean, I do make my own birthday cakes… so I’m going to say it’s ok to wish myself …
Magnolia Cookie Cake – Oatmeal chocolate chip cake layers with peanut butter frosting. Magnolia Cookie Happy Monday, friends! The weekend may be over, but the fun is just beginning. It’s the start of my birthday week and the day that I’m finally sharing my new cake, inspired by the Magnolia …
Inspired by the Magnolia Cookie at the Silos Bakery, these delicious cookies are filled with oatmeal, peanut butter chips and chocolate chips.
I’m back with another inside scoop! Here’s a look inside the heart of our home: part 2! I didn’t quite get to everything in that last post and want to show you a few more favorite areas in this baking happy place of mine. Finished Spaces As I’ve been working …
Welcome to My Home I think a welcome to my home is long overdue! Especially to my kitchen. You’ve been joining me in my happy place for three and a half years and I don’t think I’ve really ever shown you around. It’s changed a bit since I started Cake …
Ding Dong Cake – layers of dark chocolate cake, whipped cream filling and chocolate ganache. The Good Ol’ Days Oh how I miss the days of brown bag lunches filled with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a Capri Sun, Doritos and a Hostess Ding Dong. Yup, that’s kinda what …
Peanut Butter Dream Cake – Peanut butter cake layers, peanut butter marshmallow filling and peanut butter frosting. The Ultimate Peanut Butter Lover’s Cake Every year I get asked if I’m going to make my own birthday cake and every year the answer is the same, ABSOLUTELY! I love making my …
Black and White Cake – dark chocolate cake layers with a light and fluffy vanilla buttercream. Happy New Year! Happy New Year, my friends! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday break, filled with loved ones, good times and delicious food! We spent the holiday back home in LA …
Sweet and Simple Christmas Cakes – three Christmas cake decorating ideas for any type of baker. So many Christmas cake ideas, so little time… but, I’m getting in as many as I can! Today, I’m sharing three sweet and simple Christmas-inspired cake decorating ideas, all of which will also be …
Eggnog Cake – Browned butter, eggnog cake with eggnog buttercream and cinnamon chip ganache. Happy December, everyone! It’s time for a revisit of an old cake. This week, I’m sharing my Eggnog Cake. I first made this cake two years ago and while I loved it then, I knew …
Chocolate Peppermint Cake – rich, dark chocolate peppermint cake layers with peppermint buttercream. It’s another classic seasonal flavor turned into cake today! This Chocolate Peppermint Cake is a favorite around here, and I think it will be in your home too! Chocolate Peppermint Cake I’ve used my go-to chocolate cake …
Chocolate Pretzel Cake – Dark chocolate cake layers baked on a pretzel crust with chocolate chip cheesecake filling and chocolate frosting. Did You Know? Many of you may not know that in addition to making cakes and raising my two children, I also freelance in television research. What does that mean …
Pumpkin Pie Cake – six pumpkin cake layers with toasted marshmallow filling, pumpkin pie filling, shortbread crumbs and vanilla buttercream. Cake for Thanksgiving As most of you know by know, I’m not the biggest fan of pie. I know it’s shocking to some of you. And I’m pretty sure it …
German Chocolate Cake – Rich, dark chocolate cake layers, filled with a buttery, toasted coconut filling and pecan wafer crunch, topped with a classic chocolate buttercream. Converted I never thought I’d say this about a German Chocolate Cake, but I’m so excited about this cake! I’ll be honest, it’s one cake I’ve …
Fall Fashion Favorites – A roundup of my favorite clothing items for fall! Oh how I welcome fall with open arms every year! I absolutely love this season – not just because of the changing leaves, crisp autumn air and cooler temps, but I’m all about fall clothes! So today,I …
Easy and Delicious Black Buttercream That Won’t Stain Your Teeth! It’s true! You can actually make a black buttercream without the fear of staining all your guests’ teeth black! You’ve had that fear before, right? No? Just me? Black Buttercream Attempt #1 It actually wasn’t just a fear. I actually did dye …
Tip Tuesday: How to Make Buttercream Stripes Today’s Tip Tuesday is all about creating buttercream stripes on your cake. These cute, symmetrical stripes are a look we often see with fondant and are now starting to see a lot more with buttercream. With it becoming such a popular technique, I …
Halloween Cake Roundup – Five easy and fun Halloween cake ideas that are sure to wow your friends and family! Halloween Cake Roundup: Party Animal Cake I’m so excited to share with you my new Halloween cake ideas. The set of cakes above was inspired by the felt ball garland …
Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Cake – Chocolate chip cake layers with butterscotch frosting, chocolate cookie crumbs and butterscotch ganache. Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Cake One more cake for you to round out the week. This Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Cake is made with my light and fluffy white cake layers from my Classic …
Sweet and Savory Honey Fig Goat Cheese Cake – tender honey cake layers with a goat cheese filling, fig jam and mascarpone frosting. Mom’s Homemade Jam The idea for this Sweet and Savory Honey Fig Goat Cheese Cake stems from my mom’s homemade fig jam. She has a hill of …
Tip Tuesday: How To Turn Cakes Into Cupcakes Tip Tuesday: How to Turn Cakes into Cupcakes It’s Tuesday! Possibly my new favorite day of the week because it’s time for another cake tip. Today I wanted to answer one of the most frequently asked questions I get: “Can I turn …
The Stockplace Dress Collaboration: Transitioning to Fall Back in November of last year, my friends Megan and Brynlee, owners of The Stockplace, asked me to join them in designing a couple new dresses for their 2018 summer collection. I’ve worked with Megan and Brynlee for a couple of years now. …
For today’s Tip Tuesday, I’m sharing all my tips and tricks for how to properly stack a cake with a soft filling. No more wobbly cakes! It’s All About Structure The key to stacking and decorating a cake with a soft filling, without the filling oozing out the sides of …
Banana Peanut Butter Caramel Cake – Tender banana cake layers with banana cream cheese frosting, whipped peanut butter frosting and salted caramel. Inspiration A banana-based cake has been on my list for a while now, but I couldn’t decide what I wanted to pair it with. There are just too …
Tip Tuesday – Driving with Cake: Taking cake for a drive? It’s probably the most heart attack inducing task for any cake maker. Am I right or am I right? Well, it’s doesn’t have to be! While driving extra slow and having a second pair of hands to hold steady …
Strawberry Cake – Tender strawberry cake layers with fresh strawberries and cream cheese frosting. Inspiration A couple years ago, I was in Dallas for my consulting job and had some time to grab lunch with my older brother. I travel to Dallas quite a bit for work and Chris always …
Tip Tuesday: How to Fill Your Piping Bag This may not be a life-changing post for everyone, but for some, I think it’s gonna rock your world (and everyone matters!). Today’s “Tip Tuesday” is a quick and easy way to fill your piping bag without making a huge mess. Step-by-Step …
Tip Tuesday – How To Move Your Cake: Moving your cake around shouldn’t have to be nerve-racking! Today, I’m showing you just how easy it is to move your cake off the turntable and onto your beautiful cake stand. Tip Tuesday – How To Move Your Cake Tip #1: Use a …
Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cake – Rich, dark chocolate cake layers with dulce de leche filling, chocolate caramel frosting and salted caramel drip. Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cake A couple of years ago, on Ryan’s 33rd birthday, I asked him what kind of cake he wanted to celebrate. His reply …
Verdens Beste: The World’s Best Cake – layers of a buttery sponge cake, meringue, vanilla custard, toasted almonds and raspberries This post is sponsored by Ancestry Cake Inspiration I often get asked what inspires my cakes. To be honest, more often than not, I’m inspired by my own taste buds. …
Almond Joy Cake – chocolate almond cake layers with a coconut buttercream, toasted coconut and almond filling and chocolate ganache. Almond Joy Cake Almond Joy cake- I’m so excited to share this recipe! But, I have to preface it by saying I’m actually not a huge fan of the candy …
Taking things back to my childhood yet again with another cereal-inspired cake. My new Delicious and Flavorful Golden Grahams Cake is filled with layers of Golden Grahams cake layers, Golden Grahams crunch filling, and a “milk” vanilla buttercream. Cereal is Life As you probably know by now, my love of …
What do you get when you combine Black Forest Cake and Cherry Pie? My latest cake creation! Meet my Chocolate Cherry Pie Cake – layers of chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, pie crumbs, fresh cherry pie filling and mascarpone frosting. Brainstorming I’ve been wanting to make a Black Forest Cake for …
Fruit Pebbles Cake – Fruity Pebbles infused cake layers, with a Fruity Pebbles filling and vanilla buttercream. Inspiration I’ve had this Fruity Pebbles cake on my mind since trying the Fruity Pebbles macaron ice cream sandwich from Perfect Scoop in Las Vegas last month. I was obsessed with how well …
Meet my Banana Nutella S’mores Cake – layers of banana cake baked on top of graham cracker crust, filled with toasted marshmallow filling and Nutella buttercream. As if my Ultimate S’mores Cake wasn’t enough, I’m mixing things up and throwing banana and Nutella into this classic summer treat. I think …
Cake Scrap Treats If you’re like me, you often have leftover cake scraps from trimming cake layers. You might even have full cake layers that got overbaked or sunk in the middle. So what do we do with all this leftover cake? We turn it into cake scrap treats! Today …
My Traeger Baked Peach Crisp Cake is sure to wow your taste buds with browned butter yellow cake layers, smoked peach compote, cinnamon crumble and vanilla bean buttercream. It’s the first weekend of our summer vacation and I’m excited to be spending the day at the Gygi Grilling Gala in …
The classics never go out of style, especially when it comes to cake flavors. This light and fluffy classic white cake with whipped vanilla buttercream should be a staple in everyone’s kitchen. This classic white cake with vanilla buttercream was my very first post on Cake by Courtney. It was …
In honor of Wilton’s new birthday page, “Bake the Happiest Birthday Ever,” I’m breaking down all the steps of cake decorating to show you how to make the perfect birthday cake! The New Wilton If you’ve been in your local craft store, Wal-Mart, or even browsing Amazon for cake decorating …
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake – Rich, decadent, dark chocolate cake layers with whipped peanut butter frosting make this cake hands-down the best chocolate peanut butter cake you’ll ever have! That’s a promise. I love getting creative with my cake flavors and texture combinations, but there’s something about the classics that …
Watermelon Cake with Lime Curd – White cake layers doused in a watermelon simple syrup and layered with watermelon buttercream and lime curd. Summertime Who else is so ready for summer? Winter went on way too long around here and I’m not okay with it. To take my mind off …
Inspired by my childhood favorite ice cream bar, this Strawberry Crunch Cake is made up of my go-to strawberry and vanilla cake layers, strawberry crunch filling, whipped vanilla buttercream, and is covered in a shortbread cookie strawberry crunch. This late winter in Utah has me aching to bypass spring and …
Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Cake – Dark chocolate cake layers with homemade salted caramel frosting and a salted caramel drip. Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Cake This was one of the first cakes I ever made and posted on Cake by Courtney, but I always had the recipes listed separately on …
My new egg-free and dairy-free chocolate cake with chocolate frosting is as decadent and delicious as the real deal. It’s time for one more allergy friendly cake! My new Egg-Free and Dairy-Free Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting is just as rich and decadent as my regular chocolate cake and chocolate …
Grasshopper Pie Cake – mint chocolate cake layers baked on a mint cookie crust, filled with mint cream cheese and cookie filling and chocolate ganache, and covered with a mint buttercream. What is Grasshopper Pie? Grasshopper pie is a delicious dessert that combines the refreshing flavors of mint and chocolate …
Green Velvet Cake – Tender green velvet cake layers with a rainbow vanilla buttercream, and a special surprise inside. I got started on my St. Patrick’s Day cakes a little early this year and had so much fun making this Green Velvet Rainbow Cake – especially since I put a …
With Valentine’s Day just a day away, I’ve got all your cake decorating ideas taken care of with these 7 cute and easy Valentine’s Cake ideas! Valentine’s Cake #1: Strawberry Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake My Strawberry Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake is the perfect Valentine’s cake, both from the inside and …
Pink Velvet Cake with Raspberry Buttercream – Tender pink velvet cake with raspberry buttercream and fresh raspberries. After a successful red velvet bake off last year, I thought it would be fun to do another “velvet” cake for Valentine’s this year. But, instead of red, I went with pink velvet! Unlike …
Marshmallow Moon Cake – Inspired by the new Ben and Jerry’s ice cream flavor by Jimmy Fallon, my new Marshmallow Moon Cake will make you think you’re biting into the classic junk food treat, a Moon Pie. Cake Inspiration I’ve had this cake on my mind for the last few …
Inspired by the classic cookie, my new Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake is made up of tender and hearty oatmeal chocolate chip cake layers and filled with a cinnamon chocolate chip buttercream. I’m excited to share with you my first new cake of 2018! This Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake …
I just recently spent an afternoon at Fox 13’s The Place, sharing four easy and super cute Christmas cake decorating ideas. Nothing extravagant. Nothing difficult. Nothing time consuming. White Chocolate Peppermint Cake The first cake I shared with Brooke and Brittany was my new White Chocolate Peppermint Cake. This cake …
White Chocolate Peppermint Cake – White chocolate peppermint cake layers with white chocolate peppermint frosting and drip, filled and decorated with crushed peppermint candies. Tasty Tuesday with Albion Fit It’s so nice to be back home today, but before I get started in the kitchen, it’s finally time to get …
Taking a quick break from cake recipes today to get a little more personal. If you’re only here for the cakes, don’t run away just yet! They’ll be plenty more of those, but for today, I thought I’d answer in more detail a question I get asked nearly as much …
Kodiak Cakes Pumpkin Spice Cake with Toasted Marshmallow Filling – Tender and moist pumpkin spice cake layers with toasted marshmallow filling and cinnamon spice frosting. If I didn’t tell you, I’m fairly confident you’d have no idea this pumpkin cake with toasted marshmallow filling and cinnamon spice frosting is made …
Made up of citrus cake layers, cranberry compote and citrus buttercream, my Citrus Cranberry Cake is the perfect dessert for your holiday parties. Yes, I know I got started on this Citrus Cranberry Cake early, but I couldn’t help myself! I love, love, love the holidays! Thanksgiving and Christmas! I may …
These classic sugar cookies are soft and tender and make the perfect kid-friendly food craft for any holiday. Why is it so hard to find a good sugar cookie recipe? Over the years I’ve tried nearly a dozen recipes that all say something like, “the perfect sugar cookie recipe,” “sugar …
Tender pumpkin spice cake layers, filled with a maple cinnamon cheesecake filling and coated with a dark chocolate ganache. It’s officially Fall and there’s no better way to start the new season than with a new cake! This pumpkin cake with maple cinnamon cheesecake and chocolate ganache is a new …
Rich chocolate mocha cake layers with toasted mocha chip marshmallow filling, salted caramel and mocha frosting. As you can probably tell by now, I love creating cakes inspired by other types of treats. My recent Caramel Apple Cake was inspired by the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Apple Pie Caramel Apple. …
