Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream

August 1, 2016

My beloved friend Shannon had a birthday last week, so I made her my triple chocolate cake with a special twist. Instead of frosting it with (American) chocolate buttercream frosting, I opted for a chocolate swiss meringue buttercream. Swiss meringue buttercream is... Continue reading →

Matcha Banana Cream Pie

July 18, 2016

Pie, I love. Matcha, I love. So it was about time I brought these two together. And because I had bananas that were ripening faster than the speed of light, I made matcha banana cream pie. Trial one was a delicious... Continue reading →

Strawberry Rhubarb Loaf Cake

April 11, 2016

Sunday is my blogging day, as I like to keep Saturday open for other fun activities such as cleaning my room, photographing little toddlers, bathing Ellie, and losing in a game of chess. This past weekend, I found myself in... Continue reading →

Blueberry Custard Cake

March 4, 2016

I am one of those people who love other people’s birthday more than their own. I cringe at the thought of being sung happy birthday to and envy those who can just bask in the glory. Karl’s birthday was yesterday, and I... Continue reading →

Almond Braid Sweet Bread

February 25, 2016

About half a year ago, Karl and I won the golden ticket (sort of) and were assigned a date to tour the Steinway Factory in Astoria/Queens! After months of waiting, our date finally arrived. In the wee hours of the... Continue reading →