Baker's Dozen: A Batch of Sweet Links

Because it's candy corn season! Candy Corn Boston Cream Pie! (CakeSpy archives) 

10 types of condiments from around the world. Savory, not sweet, but interesting. (Craftsy)

Pumpkin cheerios marshmallow treats. I am delighted. (We are Not Martha)

Pumpkin cheesecake bars. Into it. (A Treats Affair)

Cinema LED light. This is not food at all. But I love it. (Urban Outfitters) 

Apple butter dumplings. (Chocolate Moosey)

Salty mixed nut cookies. (Bake or Break)

These matcha and banana crepes are awfully pretty! (Runnin Sri Lankan)

Pumpkin spice truffles. (Sally's Baking Addiction) 

Hummingbird cake. One of my faves! (Spiced)

This idea for waffle cupcakes is actually pretty darned easy (and cute!). (Buzzfeed)

DIY gummi bears! OMG! (Craftsy)

Chicken breast pudding. Not kidding. It's a thing in Turkey. (About)

What's your favorite apple type for making pie? Here are some of my picks. (Craftsy)

Book of the week: My second book, The Secret Lives of Baked Goods. Why? Well, two reasons. First, it's a great book. Second, National Boston Cream Pie Day is coming up on October 23, and you need time to buy my book, learn about the history of this dessert, and then make it for the big day.

Baker's Dozen: A Batch of Sweet Links

Creative uses for stale bread. I hope yours goes stale really soon! (Craftsy) 

Guinea pigs talking about Pumpkin Spice Everything. HA! (Daily Liked)

Blueberry grunt. Sounds ugly, looks messy-pretty, but tastes delicious. (The Culinary Chase)

How to bake a level cake. (I am Baker)

Steps to follow when converting a cake recipe to cupcakes. Handy! (The Kitchn)

You've never experienced wine pairing like this. (Craftsy)

Berry and halvah ricotta brick toast. OMG. (Sun Diego Eats)

Kitchari! It's not sweet, but it's so good. Check it out! (Craftsy) 

"How to make a pie that turns into a cake". I am fascinated by this. (Instructables)

Scientific proof why you should eat a slice of pie, crust-first. (Popular Science)

Chocolate pumpkin cream filled cupcakes. You've got to see them! (Inside BruCrew Life)

Also not sweet, but I am FEELING these vegan zucchini fritters. (Love is In My Tummy)

Caramel cream filled snickerdoodles. (Sweet ReciPEAS) 

Object of the week: this shirt. Yoga and unicorns and humor all at once. It is everything! 

Baker's Dozen: A Batch of Sweet Links

You've gotta check out my latest coloring book calendar page! (via Craftsy) 

Homemade cinnamon raisin bagels. (My Gorgeous Recipes)

No-bake salted caramel cups. (Pinch of Yum)

Snickers cheesecake. Well, that's just food porn. And I want it. (Basil and Bubbly)

Good ideas for kids and adults alike: 30 after-school snack ideas. (Craftsy)

Homemade candied figs. I'm gonna try this! (About.com)

Watermelon agua fresca. It's still summer!! (Smart Little Cookie)

No-bake butterscotch pretzel bars. Yes. (Beyond Frosting)

How to dry herbs in the microwave. Interesting! (View from Great Island)

and on the same site...Death by chocolate zucchini bread. This looks great! (View from Great Island)

Mascarpone cheese scones. Awesome! (Call me PMC)

I'm a featured blog in this roundup of "Blogs You Must Read". Well, duh! (YouQueen)

Why we crave sugar and caffeine, and why it's so hard to resist. Interesting. But I'm not going to stop eating doughnuts! (Psychology Today)

Object of the week: This unicorn tank top. I own this, and whenever I wear it to yoga I am the star of the class. People are always asking me where I find my awesome clothes so here you go! 

Baker's Dozen: A Batch of Sweet Links

How to draw more expressive cartoon faces. (Craftsy)

Fluffy birthday cake muffins. Into it. (Brooklyn Farm Girl)

I enjoyed reading more about the life of Fannie Farmer (and seeing her picture!). (Notable Biographies)

Toasted marshmallow fruity pebbles milkshake. (Pumpkin n Spice)

Great Lakes Crisp. Yum! (Joy in My Kitchen)

Orange dream bars. In case you ever wondered what a creamsicle and lemon bar's baby would look like. (Crazy for Crust)

Anyhow, peanut butter mousse pie. (The Little Kitchen) 

Blackberry buttermilk ice cream sandwiches. Yes! (Love & Olive Oil)

I want to make saltwater taffy. (Exploratorium)

Coconut pudding trifles. (Glorious Treats)

A visual guide to fruit desserts. Handy! (Craftsy)

Carrot zucchini bread. Great idea! (Cookazido)

Savory, but I am still interested: a history of fry sauce, Utah's favorite condiment. (Eater)

Book of the week: Science Experiments You Can Eat. These are really fun - designed for kids but even at age 34 I am having a ball with it. 

Baker's Dozen: A Batch of Sweet Links

Happy birthday...to CakeSpy! This website turned 9 (!) on August 1. (read more!)

One hour honey almond crunch rolls. YUM. (The Food Charlatan)

These chocolate eclairs look spectacular. (Little Box Brownie)

Strawberry cream Swiss roll. (Unicorns in the Kitchen)

Mocha hazelnut Nanaimo bars. (Flirting With Flour)

Coffee Nanaimo bars. (My Evil Twin)

Peanut butter swirl ice cream. My fave! (Kitchen Joy)

I own this unicorn dress, and get compliments every time I wear it. (Amazon)

Hedgehog shortbread cookies! Too cute! (Six in the Suburbs) 

Tips for making the best cheesecake possible. (CakeSpy for Craftsy)

Heart shaped cherry doughnuts. Not just for valentine's day, in my opinion! (Hoosier Homemade)

Banana cream pie "like grandma's". I wish my grandma's had been like this! :-) (Dine and Dish)

Because you have to warm up for dessert somehow: baked eggplant parm. (Love & Olive Oil)

In my opinion, the best birthday cake recipe in the world. (CakeSpy for Craftsy)

Book of the week: The Unicorn Coloring Book. Join the leagues of extraordinary colorers who have already discovered this amazing book I created! 

CakeSpy is 9 Years Old

On August 1, 2007, I made my very first posting as CakeSpy. I know. 9 years. There are functioning small people in society who haven't even been alive for that long, like my nephew.

NINE YEARS! THIS BLOG HAS BEEN ALIVE AND KICKING FOR 9 YEARS!

Since August 1 is my "blog birthday" and August 26 is my human birthday, I like to claim the whole month for ME.

Want to celebrate ME? Start by looking back at nine incredible moments from the 9 years I've had this site. No particular order, and by no means the only 9 incredible moments, but gosh, it's fun to revisit these. 

Nine amazing moments in the life of CakeSpy

1. When I dissed Martha Stewart but embraced the Pillsbury Doughboy. 

The first time I attended the Pillsbury Bake-Off, Martha Stewart was the host. Everyone wanted a photo with Martha. Not me, man. I totally played it cool. I was gonna be fine without a Martha Stewart photo, because I'm not bowled over by celebrities.

And then the Pillsbury Doughboy walked by. "I NEED A PHOTO WITH THIS DOUGHBOY!" I shrieked, and then promptly almost broke the costume by clutching him too hard. It was truly a glorious moment, and I think you can the true joy in my face.

2. When I got a bunch of book deals and wrote a bunch of books.

There is no feeling like getting a book deal - it truly is truly a Big Life Moment, and I am so fortunate to have gotten not one, not two, but three book deals. I have published two books of my own: CakeSpy Presents Sweet Treats for a Sugar-Filled Life, The Secret Lives of Baked Goods, plus a Unicorn Coloring Book, and now I am at work on a third cookbook, along with Andris of Baking Steel. I feel so fortunate to have been able to share my talents with the world in the printed form. My blog has been the gateway to making the books possible -- so thanks, CakeSpy!

3. When I got to meet Jay and Silent Bob, and they ate my Nanaimo bars.

On my first book tour, I was booked on a morning TV program in San Francisco. The other guests on the show? A bunch of zombies from Six Flags (it was around Halloween), Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek, and JAY AND FREAKING SILENT BOB. Being from New Jersey, these two are like royalty to me. Now, the former two sets of guests (me and the zombies) were less big deals, so we had our own mini green room, whereas the Actual Stars had an Actual Green Room. However, I asked the green room attendant if he would be willing to tell Jay and Silent Bob that a fan from the Jersey Shore wanted to say hi, and they immediately said yes and I was granted entry. Antonio and Salma were having their segment, so I didn't get to meet them, but seriously, who cares? I GOT TO MEET JAY AND SILENT BOB! 

4. When I had a store. 

It's hard to believe sometimes, but I actually owned a CakeSpy Shop for a while! It was a little gallery in Seattle, in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. It was a sweet little spot, and I had such great customers. I had to close when I decided to move to Philadelphia following a breakup, which was bittersweet. I still think fondly of my customers and my sweet little storefront on 415 E. Pine Street. It was the site of my book launch, it was the site of my 30th birthday party, there was even a wedding there once. It's in my heart forever. But I don't miss the over $2,000 per month rent!

5. When I quit my job. 

When I started CakeSpy, I had no idea what it was going to be or how it would evolve. But very quickly, I gained the support and following of some very cool people, who bought stuff from my online shop and clicked on my site so I was able to generate ad revenue. When I started my blog, I had a full time job at a refrigerator magnet company; in less than a year, I quit my job to pursue full time freelancing. 

Well, it's been 9 years of CakeSpy and 8+ of full time freelancing, and I have done all sorts of stuff, from painting murals to teaching baking classes to kids and then some...and I haven't looked back! Yes, I make less money, but the benefits outweigh that many times over. 

6. When I mailed an ice cream cone to myself.

Sometimes, I impress even me. I made myself laugh so hard working on this experimental post that it remains a high point of my blogging career. Full post here.

7. When I nailed the Whole Foods style chocolate cake. 

My sweetheart loves Whole Foods' flourless chocolate cake. I do too, but I don't love paying $30 for it. So I made a version myself, and it came out even better than theirs, if I do say so myself. It was a very proud moment as a baker. Recipe here.

8. Becoming an eating disorder recovery activist. 

In 2014 I wrote an article which talked about CakeSpy's role in my ongoing eating disorder recovery. The post was well-received, and acted as the gateway for me starting a section of my site called Unicorn Love (you can see it on the top panel under the website header) in which I talk about eating disorder recovery. 

While the readership for that part of the site is small, it's a very meaningful project for me, because I know that it has the ability to help people. I'm very thankful that in a weird way, my desert blog has led me to become an eating disorder recovery activist of sorts. 

9. My Ben & Jerry's adventure.

I was invited to Vermont, where I got to kick it with Ben (sorry, Jerry was out of town), try snowshoeing for the first time, and got to meet the real, live, actual cows which help create Ben & Jerry's ice cream. It was magical, and I feel so fortunate that I have had that life experience! 

Are you ever amazed at how far you've come in the past 9 years? I sure am!

Baker's Dozen: A Batch of Sweet Links

I 100 percent need these shoes. (above; ModCloth)

And while I'm shopping...Someone buy me this unicorn-themed dress, please. (ModCloth)

Dessert cheese ball. Love this! (Recipe for Perfection)

No churn cherry cheesecake ice cream. I'm feelin' it. (Pumpkin n Spice)

Amazing sculpted horse cakes. (Craftsy)

Unicorn ice cream. Yes please. (Big Bear's Wife)

Food scandals, exposed. Some of these are appalling! (Sputnik News)

All. Hail. Scotcheroos! (Pie and the Boys)

Not sweet, but very handy: How to freeze bok choy for udon soup. (Brooklyn Farm Girl)

No-bake zebra cheesecake. Lovely, just lovely. (My Ginger Garlic Kitchen)

Did you know that in addition to being a minor internet celebrity, I also teach yoga in Asheville, NC? Here's where to find me teaching. (CakeSpy) 

Chocolate caramel butter bars. Into it. (Kevin is Cooking)

Funny and clever (but not savory): cupcakes on the half shell. (Cupcake Project)

Book of the week: Japanese Dessert Recipes. I am simultaneously fascinated by, and intimidated by, Japanese desserts. I am buying this book in hopes that it will demystify them for me, and of course so that I can gaze lovingly on photos of mochi and green tea cakes!

Baker's Dozen: A Batch of Sweet Links

Horchata boba. You're welcome. (Love & Olive Oil)

Overnight oats, four ways. I like options. (Heather's French Press)

Pop-tart stuffed biscuit donuts. (CakeSpy archives)

Homemade Dunkaroos! (Gringalicious)

What is spumoni? (Bon Appetit)

18 things that ONLY bakers will understand! (Craftsy)

I'm very curious about this Brazil nut cake. (Easy Brazilian Recipes)

Breakfast contains the history of the world. Cool! (TIME)

Iced oatmeal cookie apple cobbler. Yass. (Culinary Concoctions by Peabody)

Thelma Lou's cashew fudge (love it). (Just a Pinch)

Strawberries and corn cream layer cake. Interesting! (Fine Cooking)

DIY Doubletree cookie recipe. YAASSSSSS. (The Little Kitchen)

Mint chip ice cream pie. SUMMER! (Cookie Rookie)

Next up on my "to bake" list: peanut butter Texas Sheet Cake. (Gooseberry Patch)

Book of the week: Birthday Cakes: Recipes and Memories from Celebrated Bakers. Learn how James Beard, Julia Child, and Alice Water enjoy sweetening their birthday! This book is a love letter to all of the different unique cakes (and desserts) that make birthdays special. 

Baker's Dozen: A Batch of Sweet Links

Anyhow, listen to me on an awesome podcast! (The Dinner Special)

Four ingredient homemade Mounds hack. Awesome! (Back for Seconds)

Cake batter fudge recipe showdown. Love it. (Clockwork Lemon)

Mini cheesecake bites featuring hazelnut and chocolate. (Peanut Butter & Co)

OOH! Homemade Lemon Drops. (Southern Fatty)

First donut in space! (Youtube)

This sounds good: avocado ice cream! (Avocado Central) 

Like brownie meets fudge. (Confessions of a Baking Queen)

How to assemble and fill a piping bag. (Crafty Baking)

Chocolate-banana snack cake. YUM! (Betty Crocker)

Homemade TWINKIES! (CakeSpy for Craftsy)

Speaking of Twinkies....homemade Funfetti Twinkies! (Studio DIY)

Strawberry banana bread. INTO IT. (Warm Vanilla Sugar)

Book of the week: No-Bake Treats: Incredible Unbaked Cheesecakes, Icebox Cakes, Pies, and More. Written by Julianne of Beyond Frosting (OMG go there now), this book is the perfect investment for the summer, and for easy-bake (er, no-bake) desserts. 

Baker's Dozen: A Batch of Sweet Links

Now that's interesting: a smoothie made with apple and coconut. (Wolf it Down)

Chocolate sheet cake. Plain and simple. (Bakers Royale)

I'm into these caramel churro Chex Mix cookies. (Christmas Stuffz)

Lemon energy bites. I love recipes like this! (Texanerin Baking) 

Skittles cake. I need this in my life! (Cookies Cupcakes and Cardio)

I love this creative "indoor camping" recipe roundup. (Heather's French Press)

I have to make this: old fashioned butterscotch cake with penuche frosting. (Taste of Home)

German buttercream. It's like a homemade version of the middle of Nanaimo bars. (CakeSpy for Craftsy)

Le Creuset platter in "caribbean". I need this thing, you probably do too. (Amazon and in stores)

Chai spiced oatmeal raisin bars. I would omit the raisins, but otherwise am all over this. (Minimalist Baker)

Sweet pea cake with lemon buttercream. Yum! (Nothing In the House)

My friend Dorothy has a new dessert e-book available. You should probably buy it. (Crazy for Crust)

Japanese cake recipe. This is an interesting one! (CakeSpy for Craftsy)

Book of the week: Betty Crocker's Cookbook. Buy an older edition if you can. This book is awesome, comprehensive, and features the BEST retro photos. I grew up loving this cookbook and still love it today!

Baker's Dozen: A Batch of Sweet Links

NEW! Free coloring book page download. (pictured above). (Craftsy)

Want more coloring? I also have a free coloring book calendar page to download. (Craftsy)

Peanut butter honey pretzel balls. YES! (Cook Nourish Bliss)

Coffee panna cotta. I'd hit that. (Backroad Journal)

Vanilla bean custard doughnuts. Perf. (Supper in the Suburbs)

Coffee walnut layer cake. Into it. (The Breakfast Drama Queen)

Rhubarb crisp unicorn cake. You had me at unicorn. (Sweet Style CA)

Dark chocolate pistachio butter cookie bars. OMG. (Kevin & Amanda)

Chocolate peanut butter peanut clusters. ADDICTIVE-LOOKING. (Sweetest Menu) 

Now that is pretty amazing: bacon lattice pie crust. (Pure Wow)

Why you should eat pie crust-first. (Popular Science)

A guide to candy shelf lives. Nope, it doesn't last forever. (Candy Warehouse)

How to make coconut whipped cream (vegan). (Minimalist Baker)

I'm such an interesting person to interview. (Practico Goods)

How to make edible fondant rose petals. (The Flavor Bender)

Object of the week: I designed a necklace alongside with Danger!Awesome. It features a necklace that says "hello" but the "O" is a donut. You need this necklace! Check it out here.

Baker's Dozen: A Batch of Sweet Links

One of my favorite prints of all time! (above). (Etsy)

Cake decorator name generator! Too fun to miss. (Craftsy)

Hooray for creative ice cream cones! (People) 

Key lime cheesecake shots. Yes please. (Sprinkle Bakes) 

Cake mix confetti cookies. (Seasonal Cravings)

If you draw, you'll relate: 18 things only those who draw understand. (Craftsy)

Giant rose cake. Too cool! (Sugar Hero)

Sweet treat cupcake toppers made from tootsie rolls. I can't even. (Dollhouse Bake Shoppe)

SURPRISE! These brownies are stuffed with Snickers. (Unicorns in the Kitchen)

Cool idea: color your cookies! (Eleni's)

I'm very curious about this cream cheese pie crust recipe. (Epicurious)

Macadamia nut cream pie. Next up on my to-bake list! (Polynesia.com)

Homemade strawberry soda. (Baking Bites)

Book of the week: The Southern Cookie Book. Personally, I think of cakes more readily than cookies when I think of the Southern US. But this cookie book is worth seeking out! It offers a great primer on cookie basics and supplies, then delivers some really tasty recipes. I've got my eye on the "Smoky Mountain Snowcaps"--little mountains of goodness featuring nuts, white chocolate, and copious amounts of confectioners' sugar. 

Baker's Dozen: A Batch of Sweet Links

Right up there? A t-shirt I created. Buy it! (Society 6) 

Roasted Strawberry and coconut popsicles. Wow. (Avocado a Day)

What is pastillage? Educate yourself. (Craftsy)

This "Mondrian" cake is the loveliest thing I've seen this week! (La Receta de la Felicidad)

Definitely not sweet, but I am sort of in love with this: Spam Fries. (Fuss Free Flavours)

What's your secret cake decorator name? A fun game. (Craftsy)

How to make brigadeiros! (CakeSpy)

How to mix acrylic paint: hacks, tips, tricks. (Craftsy)

Monster cookie snack mix. I'm into it. (Glorious Treats)

Neapolitan cream cheese bars. I want them. (Betty Crocker)

Neapolitan popsicles! I also want. (Cooking Classy)

Brown butter bourbon walnut chocolate chip cookies. OMG. (Feast+West)

Also, Feast+West interviewed me, and I must say, I sound pretty darned cool. (Feast+West)

Book of the week: The Secret Lives of Baked Goods. Can you believe it's been three years since my brilliant second book came out? 

Baker's Dozen: A Batch of Sweet Links

Olive Oil crumb cake. Believe it! (Colavita)

An illustrated guide to candy making stages. A great and cute reference! (Craftsy)

Cookie Crisp cookies. Yes. (Nerdist)

Sour cream chocolate cake. Looks great! (5 Boys Baker)

Modjeska: a candy with a stalker story. (CakeSpy) 

Ever heard of Esterhazy Torte? (Wien.info)

Are you familiar with the different types of cake? (Craftsy)

All hail rainbow pudding pops! (Sandy Toes and Popsicles)

Homemade hemp milk. (What She Ate)

How do we all feel about Cheez-it cookies? (Bite the Biscuit)

I've got to say, these little cupcake undies are awfully cute. (Etsy) 

Baci di dama cookies! Yum. Pictured top. (Perugina)

And on the flip side, homemade salted caramel Frappuccino. (Crunchy Creamy Sweet)

Book of the week: The Unicorn Coloring Book! I just had a new batch printed. Have you bought it yet?!?!

Baker's Dozen: A Batch of Sweet Links

Check out the latest calendar coloring book page I designed for Craftsy! (Craftsy)

Texas. Sheet. Cake. (Alwayz Bakin')

Mexican chocolate custard cake with spiked marshmallow whipped cream. Into it. (Host the Toast)

Thanks for recognizing me as the #1 cake blog! (Creativui) 

Luxardo cherry trifle. Crave-alert is on high! (Coco Cooks)

Salted butterscotch bars. Definitely need. (Inside BruCrew Life)

The best t-shirts for cake decorators! (Craftsy)

Chocolate chip meringue cookies. (Eva Bakes)

Be a baller. I mean, use your melon baller in different ways. (Tasting Table)

Chocolate peanut butter cheesecake cake. Whoa. (Shugary Sweets)

Easy homemade flavored finishing salts. (Love & Olive Oil)

OMG. Caramel olive oil sticky buns with chocolate glaze. (Perugina)

Almond cheesecake. Need this, yo. (Eat Me Blog)

Book of the week: SPRINKLES! Recipes and Ideas for Rainbowlicious Desserts. 'nuff said, huh? 

Baker's Dozen: A Batch of Sweet Links

Free coloring book page with a knitting design! (Drawn by me). (Craftsy)

A chocolate subscription service tailored to YOU, wonderful YOU. (Chococurb)

Melty mint sugar cookie cups. Love! (Wishes and Dishes)

How to make chocolate ganache WITHOUT cream. (CakeSpy)

Twinkie ice cream cake. Yes! (Frugal Upstate)

Um...have you bought The Unicorn Coloring Book yet? (Amazon)

Carrot coffee cake. This combines aspects of crumb cake, cheesecake, and carrot cake. That is to say, OMG. (Eazy Peazy Mealz)

Lemon souffle pudding cakes. (Merchant Baker)

No bake chocolate chip cookie pudding pie. Yasss. (Crazy For Crust)

In case you missed it: how to make salted caramel sauce with milk instead of cream. (CakeSpy)

Raw chewy chocolate squares. These look delicious. (La vie quotidienne)

Crunchy bite-sized bacon tots. Not sweet but I love the creativity here. (West via Midwest)

Chocolate espresso pots with Baileys. Whoa. (Vodka and Biscuits)

Challah cinnamon rolls. YUM! (Heather's French Press)

Book of the week: The Hot Chicken Cookbook. No, it's not dessert, but I am really interested in regional food, and this is a great book dedicated to a Nashville specialty that is still relatively little-known outside of the region. This book offers recipe, regional flair, and some interesting history--I say it's a winner!

Baker's Dozen: A Batch of Sweet Links

Chubby hubby-style dessert cups. OMG. Pictured above. (Perugina)

Vegan almond butter and dark chocolate breakfast cookies. Yum. (Warm Vanilla Sugar)

Chocolate chip cookie dough brownies. These look great! (Marsha's Baking Addiction)

How to draw a (unicorn-themed) zentangle! (Craftsy)

Chocolate chip cheesecake bars. Yummmmmm! (Food Fanatic)

Mogador vertical cake. Classy, in the way that only the French can pull off. (Delices d'orient)

This cherry buttercream frosting looks off the hook. (Girl Inspired)

Japanese melon bread. I am intrigued! (Chopstick Chronicles)

Very cool: how to make geode cake pops! (Craftsy)

Chocolate chip snickerdoodles. Happy dance! (Crazy for Crust)

Lemon olive oil cake. Refined! (Beyond Frosting)

Crunchy chocolate milkshake ice cream cake. OMG, people. (Sweetest Menu)

Make your own evaporated milk! (Craftsy)

Book of the week: Artisan Caramels. If you love caramel but are kind of scared to make it, this book is rather handy to have around! First, learn the basics of caramel-making (including some really good troubleshooting), then use your perfect caramel to make candies, and recipes infused with caramel filling/sauce/etc. 

Baker's Dozen: A Batch of Sweet Links

Happy National Empanada Day, btw!!

Food packaging, and why we're so attached to it. (Irish Times)

Freaking amazing: olive oil cupcakes with white chocolate mascarpone buttercream. (Colavita)

Chocolate babka. Let's do this thing. (Eva Bakes)

Butter tart bars. YES! (The Kitchen Magpie)

Peanut butter marshmallow chocolate rice krispie squares. OMG. (15 Spatulas)

Lumberjack plaid cake. Love! (Boing Boing)

Chocolate curry coconut cake. Very interesting! (My Dish is Bomb)

I want to eat every one of these interesting Japanese desserts. (How I became Texan)

Vegan meringues. Fascinating! (Cooking is Messy)

Healthy....salad....cakes? (News.com)

Lemon Welsh cakes with honey ginger whipped butter. Breakfast, yes. (Giraffes Can Bake) 

The "I want chocolate" cake. I want this! (Smells Like Home) 

Cornmeal olive oil cookies. (Colavita)

Book of the week: The Unicorn Coloring Book. Wait, wasn't this the book of the week LAST week? Yes, it was. But it's still my favorite book so it's retaining this spot. 

Baker's Dozen: A Batch of Sweet Links

Happy National Lobster Newburg Day. I'm really not going to link to that, but if you're into it, enjoy today. :-) 

How to mix millions of colors using just primary color paint. (Craftsy)

Hot cross buns. Beautiful. (Cooking Weekends)

Is it brunch? Is it dessert? Is it a cocktail? Yes, and I want it. (Cookie Named Desire)

What is sous vide? Discover it here. (Craftsy)

So cute: chocolate mini nest cupcakes for Easter! (Waffle and Whisk)

Homemade black and white cookies! (Colavita)

DIY animal crackers! I love these. (Craftsy)

Hydrangea cupcakes! So sweet. (Food and Suppers)

Cadbury creme egg filled donuts. (Homemade Hooplah)

Download my latest coloring book / calendar page! (Craftsy)

The history behind your chocolate eggs. Easter learning! (Irish Times)

Easter cake ideas. Alarmingly adorable! (Craftsy)

A year ago this week: my delicious adventure with Ben & Jerry's! (CakeSpy Archives)

3 ingredients, 2 minutes. That's all you need to make fudge sauce. (Charlotte's Lively Kitchen)

Slow cooker lemon blueberry bread. Intriguing! (Heather's French Press)

Book of the week: 

Looking for Easter. This is a picture book that was illustrated by my amazing mom, and it would make a great Easter gift or an addition to an easter basket. What kind of daughter would I be if I didn't suggest this book? It's just as sweet as cake! 

Baker's Dozen: A Batch of Sweet Links

Vanilla cupcakes with Baci buttercream. OMG. (Perugina)

Just saying: tomorrow is national Chocolate Caramel Day. A few of the links here will reflect that. (Craftsy)

Dulce de leche ice cream cake. Whoa. (Travel Cook Tell)

Cadbury creme egg-stravaganza! (Delish.com)

Turtle Poke Cake. If you love turtle candies, this cake is for you. (Mom Loves Baking)

St. Patrick's Day was yesterday, but my mom's Irish Soda Bread still tastes good today. (CakeSpy)

Chocolate stout cupcakes with Irish cream buttercream doused in caramel. Yes. (Butter be Ready)

This "Black Velvet" cocktail has me intrigued. (Feast+West)

Tahini date caramel cups. I'm rather fascinated by this "superfood" recipe that looks like white chocolate peanut butter cups (but is not). (Strawberry Chocolate Concoction)

Chocolate and brown butter madeleines. YUM. (Heather's French Press)

"Better than Anything" cake trifles. They look better than most things. (I wash...you dry)

Ever heard of cassata? This version is extra special. (Colavita)

Easter egg rocky road. I am in love with this recipe! (Sweetest Menu)

Soft pretzels with cream cheese glaze. OMG. (Averie Cooks)

Book of the week: Cake: A Slice of History. I am not too far into this book yet, but already I can tell you it is worth buying. It explores the history of cake with the context of culture and technological development, and if you love books that combine food and history like I do, you'll love learning what this book has to teach you.