A Side of Sweet

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Vanilla Bundt Cake with Rosewater Buttercream Frosting & Flowers

A vanilla Bundt cake recipe that is moist, dense and perfectly sweet topped with rosewater buttercream frosting. Decorating it with roses, sliced fruits and rose petals is so easy even a beginner can do it. Cake pairs perfectly with a glass of rosé wine.

Vanilla Bundt Cake Recipe with Rosewater Buttercream Topped with Edible Flowers

Mother’s Day is almost here and your mama deserves the world. Why not spoil her with a cake that could grace the table even the fanciest of weddings? (Spoiler alert – it’s actually super easy to make.)

Even if you’re not a culinary whiz, this gorgeous cake is still totally achievable. I’ve also added halfway homemade substitutions based on your cake decorating skill level and time commitment you are looking for.

Read on for the vanilla bundt cake recipe, rosewater buttercream and a suggested wine pairing!

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Blood Orange Curd Topped Vanilla Bean Pavlovas

This mini pavlovas recipe with blood orange curd have individual vanilla bean pavlovas and a tart and sweet blood orange curd. They look fancy, but are so easy.Vanilla Bean Pavlovas + Blood Orange Curd Recipe

After the first bite of these mini vanilla bean pavlovas with blood orange curd, Pat pronounced them one of the best desserts he has ever had.  I can’t make this stuff up folks!  Given how easy these were to whip up, it’s safe to say I’ll be making pavlova more often…. Read More »

Lemon Tartlets with Lemon Curd

An easy recipe for lemon tartlets with lemon curd. Sweet pastry shells make the perfect container for the best lemon curd ever – it’s so silky and smooth.Meyer Lemon Tartlets with Lemon Curd Recipe for Bite Sized Desserts

As Spring approaches, I just wanted to squeeze (no pun intended!) in one more lemon recipe! This was another recipe that I shared at a recent dessert night (remember those lemon curd pavlovas?).

You’re telling me you don’t have dessert nights? You should definitely make them a regular thing – there’s nothing better than catching up with friends over sweet treats…. Read More »

Easy Superbowl Football Cupcakes

You’ll love these amazing Superbowl football cupcakes topped with mini footballs and edible grass frosting. Easy to make, can be made ahead and they are sure to be a hit at your tailgating party!Easy Superbowl Football Cupcakes with Piped Grass Frosting

The Super Bowl is nearly here! Whether you’re watching for the touchdowns or tuning in for the commercials (or watching the puppy bowl?), I have a football cupcake recipe that I know you’ll love! Not only are they amazingly delicious, they are also fun to make and to eat…. Read More »

Molten Chocolate Lava Cake for Two – Valentine’s Dessert

The perfect molten chocolate lava cake recipe for two just in time for Valentine’s day! Can be made ahead for easy serving as a romantic Valentine’s day dessert.Molten Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe - Valentine's Day Dessert for Two

Mmmm, is there anything more decadent than a chocolate cake with warm runny chocolatey goodness on the inside? Talk about heaven in every bite!… Read More »

Perfectly Chewy Vegan Oatmeal Cookies

These 200 calorie chewy vegan oatmeal cookies make me feel like a world without butter could be a world I could get used to. Almond flour adds the perfect texture and keeps them moist and a dollop of jam is the perfect finish.

You may have noticed that I’m not vegan.

Not even a little. (Ahem, spicy bacon caramel popcorn anyone?)  I love vegan food though and am always looking for ways to reduce my consumption of animal based products. Vegan desserts though never seem to live up to the real thing.

My friend Nalini brought these chewy vegan oatmeal cookies to a Monday Macro dinner in Palo Alto (unfortunately now defunct) and they blew.my.mind.  Soft and tender goodness topped off with a dab of homemade jam.  Talk about amazing – no bacon (or butter for that matter) needed. I demanded the recipe on the spot…. Read More »