Pretzels and cheesecake are a match made in heaven. I stumbled upon this recipe on Facebook and I had so many people telling me to try it out! Of course, I didn’t refuse! Salted caramel desserts have been very popular lately, especially in the fall and winter season. This recipe boasts about the sweetness of…
Simple Ways to Spruce Up Classic Recipes
Classic recipes are classic for a reason. They’re delicious and are a crowd favorite time and time again. These recipes have become the foundation for all other desserts. These are the desserts that will bring you back to specific memories. The recipes you will share with your family. The memorable moments spent between you and your loved…
How to Make a Fondant Name Plaque
A custom-made name plaque adds a personal charm to your cakes. With a few basic tools, you can make endless variations of this professional-looking name plaque. Change the fondant color, plaque cutter, and accent decorations to customize this plaque for any special occasion. This is what you’ll need: (Click on links for details) Work surface…
5 Ingredient Cheesecake Oreo Cookies: Tasty or Terrible?
Every week on CakeJournal we will explore the credibility of “5 ingredient (or less) desserts”. These dessert recipes boast delicious results with few ingredients and minimal time required. Pinterest is overflowing with these easy recipes and it’s practically impossible not to be sucked into an article about how you can make delectable treats with a fraction…
4 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookies: Legendary or Ludicrous?
This week on five ingredient (or less) baking, we will be exploring whether cake mix, vegetable oil and eggs can make delicious cookies or not. Apparently, I have been living under a rock for longer than I thought, because cake mix cookies are a real thing! Dozens of websites boast about them. They claim they…
Easter Themed Cake Pops
Easter is a beautiful reminder of the wonderful season headed our way: spring! Easter and springtime are a reminder of new life and the revival we all could use from a cold, harsh winter. The upcoming holiday is filled with treats and sweets and here at cakejournal.com we want to join the fun! Celebrate the…
5 Ingredient Desserts: Fact or Fiction?
I spend a lot of time on Pinterest. A lot of time. While perusing the myriad of boards and pins (P.S. Follow cakejournal on Pinterest) I’ve come across many recipes claiming to be extremely delicious despite only having 5 or less ingredients. I’m very skeptical of this. There’s no way a dessert can be scrumptious…
How to Make a Fondant Cross Cake Topper
This beautiful, standing cross is a versatile and in-demand cake decoration. It is ideal for a Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, or even a wedding. The color and design can be customized to your special occasion. This is what you need: Work surface Pink fondant Gumpaste Cornstarch and small brush Stick tool Edible glue or water First Impressions…
How to Make A Lego Harry Potter Cake Topper
This photo tutorial walks you through the steps to make a sitting Harry Potter Lego figurine out of fondant. It could be customized to create any Lego character. This particular topper is Lego Harry Potter. This is what you need: Work surface Corn starch Fondant smoother Rolling pin Rolling cutter Toothpick Wooden skewer Fine-tip edible…