One of the best things to emerge out of the current pandemic (trying to look at the bright side here!) is the emergence of food trends. We are all spending the vast majority of our time at home, so those who like to experiment in the kitchen are taking this opportunity to do just that….
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Chocolate Madeleines
If you’re like me, you want a little variety in your dessert and cookie diet from time to time. I took a dive into making chocolate madeleines for the first time recently and, I have to say, they are quite delightful! These chocolate madeleines are light, with just enough chocolate flavor and a soft, buttery…
Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Whipped Mascarpone and Macerated Berries
Who woulda thunk that using olive oil in a cake, of all things, would work out so beautifully and deliciously?! Certainly not me! I’m a huge fan of olive oil. In savory dishes. But…. this Lemon Olive Oil Cake changed everything I thought I knew about how and when and where to use olive oil….
Vietnamese Coffee Swiss Roll Cake
Swiss Roll cakes pop up all over the place during the holiday season. And it’s easy to see why! They make for beautiful centerpieces with their light and fluffy cake swirls and thick layers of sweet filling. And a slice of a Swiss Roll makes for a delicious bite after a big holiday meal. I…
Halloween Cakesicles
I’m all about celebrating Halloween with an equal amount of spooky goodies and fun whimsical treats. These Halloween Cakesicles are super fun to put together and will bring a good amount of whimsy to any Halloween celebration. Break out the Halloween sprinkles and candy googly eyes to add loads of character to these cake pops.
Salted Honey Pie
It’s just about time for pie season and I’m rejoicing! So many different and wonderful flavors of pie to choose from. And, I’m adding a new pie flavor to the mix this year for the holidays. It comes in the form of Salted Honey Pie. Can you think of anything better sounding than Salted Honey…
Banana Snack Cake with Salted Caramel Buttercream Frosting
Typically, having a bunch of overripe bananas lying around my kitchen means only one thing. Bananas Bread is acomin’! But, I decided to switch it up recently and make an easy Banana Snack Cake. And I am oh-so-glad that I did! Oh, and did I mention I topped it with a thick layer of Salted…
Butter Cake with Rum Glaze
Just the idea of a cake that’s centered around the main ingredients of butter and rum sends me swooning. I mean, these are two fantastic ingredients, am I right? This Butter Cake with Rum Glaze tastes like buttery rich heaven with a kick of something special. The perfect marriage of flavors, if you ask me!
Classic Pumpkin Roll
Bring on all the pumpkin Fall and Holiday flavors! Pumpkin Roll has become a staple in our house over the last few years and it’s easy to see why – it pretty much rocks in all ways. Let us count the ways that this Pumpkin Roll recipe is so freaking good: It has a sweet,…
Applesauce Cake
This is Fall baking at its finest. Apple flavor aplenty in this moist and simple Applesauce Cake. It makes great use of homemade applesauce and makes for the perfect after school snack. As many home bakers and cooks do, I like to use the flavors and produce of the season as much as possible. I’m still…
Thank you so much for visiting me at kickassbaker! I'm Kim. I'm a working mom and home baker who's constantly in search of a life in balance. Come join me in baking up some sweet treats mixed in with the occasional healthy and savory recipe. Thanks for joining me on my journey called everyday life!