Baking Tips and Tricks

Enjoy a dozen sweet treats that start with a box of white cake mix but end up looking like anything but!

In this post I’m going to give you all of my favorite brown butter recipes–everything from frostings to cookies to cake. All you have to do is click on the pictures of the linked recipes to find everything you need to hit the road running!

Enjoy this master list of baking substitutions from Out of the Box Baking.com. You’ll find a host of tips and tricks.

Baking with mayonnaise is a terrific idea. It’s the secret ingredient that makes your baked goods turn out perfect every time! Whether you’re making cake, bread, or biscuits. . .adding …

Bisquick is a versatile product, capable of baking a variety of things–from biscuits, to dumplings, to pancakes, to waffles. . .and more! With prices going up, you might be tempted to skip it when you’re at the store. Now you can do that with a clear conscience! You can make your own DIY Bisquick Mix for pennies on the dollar. And, guess what? It’s just as good (maybe more so)!

What’s inside of the cupcake is important, but what’s on top of the cupcake is just as critical. Decorate with style and folks will be tickled to dive right in! Cupcake decorating has come a long way in recent years, and it all comes down to having the right tip and knowing how to use it. In this practical tutorial I’m going to show you seven of my favorite decorating techniques using two Wilton tips–the 1M and the 6B

Enjoy 20 great recipes you can make from a simple box of white cake mix. You can (literally) tweak and change a simple white cake mix into whatever you like. And these days, when life is so complicated? It’s nice to start with something easy.

Cupcakes are the perfect choice for any special occasion. They’re easy to bake, simple to transport, and sanitary to serve. Best of all, they’re incredibly versatile. You’ll find them at fancy, high-end weddings, at a toddler’s birthday party, and even at your local farmer’s market. In this post you’ll learn all of the tips and tricks you need to whip up the perfect cupcakes for your event!

If you want to learn the zebra stripe cake technique, you’ve come to the right place! In this tutorial I’ll give you all the tools you need to learn how to add layers of color to the inside of your cake.

You were absolutely sure you would eat those bananas before they started going bad. But here you are, facing a bunch of bananas that are completely speckled and you don’t know what to do with them. Oh, sure, you could make banana bread. Everyone says you should. But you’ve done that a zillion times and you’re ready for something different. . .something more.