My Favorite Cakes
A few simple, reliable cakes I make often—whether it’s a slow morning, something sweet to have on hand, or an easy dessert for gathering.
Lemon Celebration Cake
The cake I made for my son's engagement party—a simple lemon layer cake filled with lemon curd and finished with a light cream cheese frosting.
Bacardi Rum Cake
A classic, buttery cake with a hint of rum—simple, nostalgic, and always a favorite.
Cherry Crunch
A favorite from my mom's cookbook. Pure 1970s—easy, unfussy, and made with a handful of ingredients.
Blueberry Lemon Layer Cake
Fresh blueberries, bright lemon, and a light cream cheese frosting make this one of those cakes that feels special without being complicated.
Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
Everything we love about strawberry shortcake in a simple cupcake. Fresh strawberries, soft vanilla cake, and lightly sweetened whipped cream.
Banana Brunch Cake
A simple, well-loved cake—what my brother calls “rotten banana cake,” where the uglier the bananas, the better.
A few of the simple kitchen tools that make cake baking feel a little easier — dependable basics that help with even baking, beautiful texture, and those little details that make homemade cakes feel special.
Cake Making Essentials We Love
Cake Pedestal
A simple cake stand instantly makes even the most everyday homemade cake feel a little more special.
Kitchen Aid Mixer
One of those well-loved kitchen tools that tends to stay on the counter for good reason — dependable, timeless, and lasts a lifetime.
9x13 Baking Dish
One of those reliable kitchen staples that works for everything and a must to have on hand.
A Little Baking Wisdom
Over the years, we gather little bits of wisdom from mothers, grandmothers, favorite cooks, handwritten recipe cards, and quiet moments spent in the kitchen beside someone who knew exactly what they were doing. These are a few of our favorites.
Always let cakes cool a bit before removing them from the pan. Patience in baking is key.
A cake pulled from the oven one minute too early is easier to save than one left in too long.
Room temperature ingredients really do matter more than most people think.
Measuring flour too heavily can make cakes dense — a lighter hand creates a softer crumb.
Vanilla may seem simple, but in baking, simple ingredients are often the ones people notice most.
Cakes don’t always need a heavy frosting. Usually, less is more.
A few more favorites will find their way here soon —
a small collection, thoughtfully growing.