Cakes + Tortes

Vintage Carrot Cake Like Mama Used To Make

October 11, 2019
Autumn, Breakfast + Brunch, Cakes + Tortes, Desserts, Fall, in an Armenian Kitchen, Recipe Box, Thanksgiving
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Pumpkin Spice Gooey Butter Cake, St. Louis style

November 22, 2018
Autumn, Breakfast + Brunch, Cakes + Tortes, Dessert Bars, Desserts, Fall, Pies + Tarts, Recipe Box, Thanksgiving
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Wild Blueberry + Orange Breakfast Bread Recipe

November 2, 2015
Breads + Savory Pastries, Breakfast + Brunch, Cakes + Tortes, Desserts, Quick Breads, Recipe Box
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A Vintage Inspired Southern Hummingbird Cake Recipe

January 27, 2015
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le Shoppe | Old-Fashioned Southern Red Velvet Confetti Cake

August 10, 2014
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Greek Carrot + Walnut Cake | Keik Me Karota

June 26, 2014
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Real Parties | 30th Birthday Soiree in Black, White and Gold

February 3, 2014
Cakes + Tortes, Cookies, Dessert Tables, Entertaining, Food + Drink Styling, Made by Me, Party Ideas, Themed Party
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I baked the cake and decorated cookies for a 30th birthday party.

It was so exciting because I got to work with my favorite colors: black, white and gold. What an elegant soirée; the guests arrived at the cocktail party dressed up in the semi-monochromatic color scheme. The theme was shown through various elements – gold Chiavari chairs, sparkly sugar rimmed champagne flutes, textured gold frosted decanters full of wine on tray tables, sequin tablecloth, a mid-century modern bar set-up, Kate Spade gold foil confetti coasters, old gold party ware, dainty looking hors d’oeuvres and pretty mini desserts just to name a few.

Pumpkin Almond Pound Cake

November 30, 2013
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THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Desserts + Sweet Treats

November 22, 2013
Autumn, Cakes + Tortes, Cookies, Custards + Puddings, Desserts, Entertaining, Holiday Cooking, Thanksgiving
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For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

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Pumpkin Almond Pound Cake Recipe

November 24, 2012
Cakes + Tortes, Desserts, Fall, Gatherings, Made by Me, Recipe Box, Thanksgiving
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Gateau Amandine | Almond Pound Cake Recipe

August 2, 2012
Cakes + Tortes, Desserts, Recipe Box
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A dense, sweet, fine-textured almond flavored pound cake that is soft on the inside and hard on the outside.

Tiramisu | Tuscan Trifle Recipe

June 22, 2012
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