ALL RECIPES

What better way to start your day than by eating a massive cinnamon roll cake? I’ve been requested to make this, and I’m so happy I did because it looks so cool! Jump to the recipe! In all honesty, I’m not a big fan of cinnamon rolls. At least in my school, the cinnamon rolls they give out always taste brittle and dry. However, I’ve been converted to a cinnamon roll fan. All that was missing was a GOOD recipe. This cinnamon roll cake is fluffy and full of flavor. I think my f

I saw this ube tiramisu on my TikTok recently, and I got inspired to recreate it! It’s an easy-to-make variation of the classic tiramisu. Jump to the recipe! I feel like I’ve been finding all of my recipes through social media these days, because I’ve been trying to branch out beyond the average funfetti or chocolate cake. I want to try new recipes from around the world, and I love how this cake is a fusion between Italian and Filipino cuisine! Ube is a kind of sweet yam and

I keep seeing carrot cake at all the restaurants I go to. However, the cakes there usually contain walnuts or pecans, both of which I am allergic to. Jump to the recipe! I decided to make a sheet cake version of carrot cake without any nuts because it’s an easy way to enjoy such a delicious dessert. Carrot cake just feels so fitting, especially since Spring has begun and the sun is out. Plus, I think it’s perfect for an Easter treat. I think piping little carrots on the top o

Can you believe it’s been 100 weeks of my cakes around the world challenge? I sure can’t. This time flew by; I can’t even admit that I’ve been working on this project for almost two years now. Jump to the recipe! I’ve been wanting to make this zebra cake for a long time, because I think the stripes are so mesmerizing to look at. Plus, the design is fun and playful, perfect for 100 weeks of baking. Now that I’m done baking this cake, I’m also thinking of experimenting with ube

I’ve always struggled to make the perfect lava cake that oozes out in the middle. That’s why, in the past, I’ve gravitated to my deep-dish lava cake recipe. Jump to the recipe However, I think it’s so fun to be served your own individual lava cake. So, I set off on a mission to bake the best molten lava cake. My favorite chocolate cake is from a place called Hot Cakes in downtown Seattle. I always eat mine with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and it’s chef's kiss. But Hot Cake’

Although ricotta in cake may not be the first flavor combination you would consider, the cheese really complements the almond flavor. Jump to the recipe! When I first heard of ricotta cakes, I was definitely skeptical. Obviously, I had had cheese in cakes, like in cheesecake. But that’s cream cheese, not ricotta. However, I think ricotta is my new favorite way to make a cake lighter and fluffier. It also adds a rich, tangy flavor that’s very unique. Plus, the addition of almo

This week, I based the inspiration for my cake on my English class’s book, Their Eyes Were Watching God. Jump to the recipe! For those who haven’t read it, Janie, the protagonist, often compares her ideation of love to a pear tree. Her main romantic interest in the book is named Tea Cake, and so I wanted to center the cake around Janie’s relationship with him. I did this by incorporating pears and honey into the “tea cake” because they are motifs that come up throughout the

I recently visited Boston and tried Mike’s Pastry. It specializes in cannolis, and trust me, it’s totally worth the hype. Jump to the recipe! I’ve tried two cannolis from Mike’s Pastry: the pistachio and the chocolate chip. Both were so good, but I really liked the chocolate chip flavor. I wanted to try recreating the flavors of the cannoli in cake form, especially after seeing recipes like it on my TikTok. With the flavors still fresh in my taste buds, I am excited to report

I love a good olive oil cake; it’s easy to make but so rich and decadent. The strawberries add a burst of flavor that will make you want seconds. Jump to the recipe! The strawberries in this cake are curing my seasonal depression. Nothing beats a lemon and strawberry combination on a summer day. Plus, the olive oil adds an extra layer of flavor to this cake. It complements the strawberries so well, and I think it makes the cake feel more elevated. I can’t wait to make this ol

A blueberry crumb cake is the perfect way to start your Saturday off. It’s my new favorite breakfast treat! Jump to the recipe! If you aren’t a big fan of blueberries, you can try it with strawberries or raspberries. Looking back, they might’ve been a better choice of fruit on Valentine’s Day. But no regrets! I’m not the biggest fan of blueberries, but this cake fully converted me. They add a burst of flavor in every bite. If you want to elevate this cake to the next level, w

I love bundt cakes because they are so easy to make, and they turn out looking so sophisticated and fancy. You don’t even need to frost them. Jump to the recipe! Can’t pick between chocolate and vanilla? A marble cake is your best choice. It’s truly the best of both worlds! Make sure to use a knife to swirl the batter around right before you bake the cake. This way, the cake will have the desired marble effect. If you want, you can decorate this cake with a chocolate ganache

Tiramisu is probably one of my favorite desserts, and I order it every time my family goes to an Italian restaurant. Jump to the recipe! However, as a South Asian myself, I have always thought of how delicious a chai tiramisu would be. Today, I tried it for the first time, and trust me, it is so worth it. I may never go back to the classic espresso tiramisu again. This chai tiramisu is packed with spices and flavor, and the tea rusk is a fun twist on the usual ladyfingers. Te

What’s better than the most decadent caramel chocolate cake you’ll ever have? It’s topped with rich buttercream frosting and made with the fluffiest cake base. Jump to the recipe! I have been planning on making this combination for so long. I’ve never tried it before today, but I just knew it would taste so good. The best part is that you don’t even need to make your own caramel sauce. I just used caramel from the grocery store to make this cake quick and easy! This caramel c

I was thinking back to my Jeremiah's $750 Dream Wedding Cake, a chocolate raspberry cake, and I decided to make a spin-off with vanilla instead. Jump to the recipe! Not only is this cake easier, with fewer components and less time or effort required, but it’s also perfect for people who aren’t big fans of chocolate. I think by letting the cake stay simple with only vanilla whipped cream and cake layers, the raspberry flavor is able to shine. If you don’t love raspberries, no

I love a good coffee cake to start off my morning on a rainy Seattle Saturday. This chocolate chip banana coffee cake was no exception. Jump to the recipe! Banana bread on its own is great, but I think the texture of a coffee cake makes the dessert even more irresistible. The chocolate chips are optional, but I personally can’t get enough of chocolate chip banana bread, so I added them to the recipe. Not only is the cake topped with crumble, but it’s also filled with a cinnam

Just because the holidays have come to an end doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy gingerbread anymore. Jump to the recipe! I made this delicious gingerbread tiramisu, and it is the perfect treat to make in the cold winter season. It’s such a fun spin on the classic tiramisu. You can use real gingerbread cookies, but I prefer ginger snap cookies since they hold their shape better. This recipe comes together in an instant, and in my opinion, I think it’s even better than classic

Today I baked a rawa Tutti Frutti cake with my grandmother in India. It was a fun experience and an opportunity to try a new recipe! Jump to the recipe! Rawa is also known as semolina flour. So, not only does the cake not contain any gluten, but it also doesn’t contain eggs. This cake is very easy to make and is perfect for a sweet breakfast or afternoon snack. It tastes great when served with tea. You can omit the Tutti Frutti, but if you can find it in an Indian grocery sto

It’s the perfect time to bake up some delicious holiday treats, starting either this peppermint chocolate bundt cake. Jump to the recipe! Nothing screams winter than peppermint and chocolate. It’s such a decadent combination. I love how this cake is made in one bowl. It comes together so quickly; it only takes an two hours maximum. Plus, by serving this cake in a bundt cake, it looks so fancy and elevated. It's an essential holiday winter dessert! RECIPE: INGREDIENTS: Cake: 1

Chocolate crunch cake is a popular cake that’s trending on social media right now. However, there aren’t that many recipes on it, so I wanted to share my attempt at baking it! Jump to the recipe! You can use either feuilletin for the crunch or cornflakes. I think they both taste great, but cornflakes are much more accessible. Coco Pebbles are also another amazing crunch topping. Especially since the cake itself is chocolate-flavored. I think this is such a fun dessert to make

Chocolate cake on its own is always delicious. But adding orange? It elevates the flavour to the next level. Jump to the recipe! This cake is special because it doesn’t have any flour, making it gluten-free. The only ingredients are butter, chocolate, eggs, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder. You probably have all the ingredients right in your pantry. There’s no excuse you can find to not bake this cake! I also love this cake because it’s made in one bowl. You barely have