White Chocolate Coconut “Tom Cruise” Cake

Have you heard about the Tom Cruise cake? It's the Doan's Bakery Bundt cake that Tom Cruise sends all his friends every Christmas. It's a rich coconut-flavored butter cake filled with chunks of white chocolate, covered with cream cheese frosting and shredded coconut. Several of Cruise's famous friends have gleefully admitted to looking forward to … Continue reading White Chocolate Coconut “Tom Cruise” Cake

You’ll Never Believe It’s Gluten (and Sugar) Free: Double Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes

Upon being put on a restricted diet, one of the things I missed the most was chocolate. So once I could tolerate baked goods once again, I set out to find safe but chocolatey treats. I first turned to my new favorite gluten-free baker, deciding to convert her small batch chocolate cake into cupcakes, so … Continue reading You’ll Never Believe It’s Gluten (and Sugar) Free: Double Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes

You’ll Never Believe It’s Gluten-Free: Orange Drizzle Cake

Did I lose you on that term, gluten-free? I don't blame you; it's been horribly abused and vilified. A gross percentage of GF treats are bland, claggy, dry, and generally awful. But what if I told you they didn't have to be? Most of our current baking habits, knowledge, and training are based on our … Continue reading You’ll Never Believe It’s Gluten-Free: Orange Drizzle Cake

Homemade Marshmallows and Peanut Butter Banana S’mores

Until now, I was intimidated by the idea of making marshmallows from scratch. Candy making can seem so precise and scary. Turns out, it's not that complicated! The heat and mixer do all the work. My two tips: Make sure you have a candy thermometer so you know just when your syrup is ready. Go … Continue reading Homemade Marshmallows and Peanut Butter Banana S’mores