I can’t believe it is already the third week in August! I apologize to everyone for my silence in the virtual world these last couple of months. I have had a busy summer with little time for baking and even […]
Tutorials
Pie Crust Basics – Part 3: The Lattice Top Pie
Today I’m going to finish up my Pie Crust Basics series with this final tutorial on making a lattice topped pie. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 for information and techniques on making crust for single and double crust […]
Pie Crust Basics – Part 2: The Double Crust Pie
Today I am continuing on with Part 2 in my series on pie crusts basics. Last week’s tutorial, titled Pie Crust Basics – Part 1: The Single Crust Pie included my pie crust recipe and techniques for making a single […]
Pie Crust Basics – Part 1: The Single Crust Pie
Let me start this out by saying that the following information is by no means the only way to make pie crust. There are a lot of different recipes and different methods out there that will produce fantastic results, this […]
Southern Comfort Apple Pie: My new favorite pie
As much as I love decorating cakes, I have to admit that I prefer a piece of pie over cake any day. And when it comes to baking, I can’t think of anything I would rather bake than a homemade […]
Cake Pops and Cupcakes for Carrot Cake Lovers
Last week I had to bake carrot cake for both a wedding cake as well as some cupcakes I was giving away as a gift. I also had company coming over for dinner and needed a dessert. My first thought […]
Anniversary Cake and Gumpaste Bicycle Tutorial
Copyright 2013 – Sweet Dreams Cake App/Michelle Davis – All Rights Reserved A few weeks ago a friend of mine celebrated her one year anniversary with her boyfriend. She asked me if I would make a special cake for them […]
The Mystery Behind Joconde Cakes
I have seen different joconde cakes over the years and have always been amazed at how beautiful and mysterious they are. “What is a joconde cake?” you ask; it is basically a decorative almond flavored sponge cake that is wrapped […]
Cat Poop Cookies for April Fool’s Day
If the above picture hasn’t completely grossed you out yet, then you must have a sick sense of humor like me so continue reading. Everyone knows that Easter is less than a week away but did you also remember that […]
Classic Creme Brulee – A Family Favorite
The term “crème brulee” literally means “burnt cream.” I don’t know about you but that doesn’t sound very appetizing to me. Fortunately I don’t speak French so whenever I hear the term “crème brulee” all I think of is […]