CAKES & PIES
Welcome to “Pastry with Me,” where pure joy comes from pies and cakes! Our recipes for rich, frosted treats and light sponge cakes, as well as artisanal pies with flaky crusts and rich fillings, are perfect for any occasion. Savor classic desserts like chocolate cake or apple pie, or try out bold flavors like lemon tart or spiced pumpkin cake. Your table will look better thanks to our easy yet delicious desserts that are made with love and a dash of humor. Grab your baking ingredients and begin making mouthwatering confections!
Sicilian Whole Orange Cake
March 16, 2026
Amazing Sicilian Whole Orange Cake Sicilian Whole Orange Cake is a bright, tender cake that smells like sunshine and memory—zest, warm citrus, and a sticky-sweet glaze. I still remember the first time I baked this: the kitchen filled with orange perfume and my kids peeking over the counter for that first sticky slice. It’s simple
Ultimate Chocolate Cake
March 15, 2026
Amazing Moist Homemade Chocolate Cake Recipe Moist Homemade Chocolate Cake Recipe is the kind of cake that fills the kitchen with warm chocolate aroma and invites everyone to grab a fork. This cake reminds me of rainy afternoons when my grandmother would pull a warm cake from the oven and we’d slice it while it
Vanilla and Speculoos Crêpe Cake
March 15, 2026
Amazing Vanilla & Speculoos Crêpe Cake Vanilla & Speculoos Crêpe Cake is the kind of dessert that fills a kitchen with warm spice and vanilla-scented comfort. Picture paper-thin crêpes stacked with pillowy speculoos cookie butter cream — it’s cozy, show-stopping, and somehow simple enough for a relaxed weekend bake. I first made this for a
Soft, Moist Vanilla and Chocolate Marble Loaf Cake
March 15, 2026
Amazing Cozy Vanilla and Chocolate Marble Loaf Cake Vanilla and Chocolate Marble Loaf Cake is the kind of simple, comforting loaf that smells like home the minute it comes out of the oven. The crackly top, the soft, tender crumb, and the streaks of chocolate running through vanilla batter make it a hug on a
Mint Buttercream Frosting
March 15, 2026
Amazing Mint Buttercream Frosting Mint Buttercream Frosting is a bright, silky spread of cool peppermint that turns any plain cupcake or cake into something festive and comforting. I remember frosting batches in my grandmother’s tiny kitchen, the smell of peppermint and butter wrapping the room like a cozy winter sweater. This buttercream is buttery, smooth,
Chocolate Hazelnut Buttercream Frosting
March 15, 2026
Easy Chocolate Hazelnut Buttercream Frosting Chocolate Hazelnut Buttercream Frosting is pure, cozy decadence — the kind of frosting that smells like toasted nuts and Sunday mornings. I still remember my first time spreading this on warm chocolate cupcakes; the kitchen filled with a nutty, chocolatey steam that made everyone hover. It’s rich without being heavy,
White Chocolate Mocha Cake
March 15, 2026
Delicious White Chocolate Mocha Cake White Chocolate Mocha Cake is a cozy, sweet-espresso layered cake that tastes like your favorite coffeehouse treat baked at home. The first bite greets you with silky white chocolate, a gentle coffee kick, and a tender crumb that melts on your tongue perfect for slow Sunday mornings or a special
White Chocolate Raspberry Dream Cake
March 14, 2026
Amazing White Chocolate Raspberry Dream Cake White Chocolate Raspberry Dream Cake smells like sunshine and Sunday afternoons — it’s rich, fruity, and downright comforting. This White Chocolate Raspberry Dream Cake is a soft, buttery layer cake filled with a bright raspberry jam and wrapped in a silky white chocolate buttercream. I first made a version
Simple Vanilla Cake
March 14, 2026
Amazing Simple Vanilla Cake (One Bowl & No Electric Mixer) Simple Vanilla Cake (One Bowl & No Electric Mixer) is the kind of cake that smells like Sunday morning—warm, buttery, and a little nostalgic. I remember mixing this in my grandmother’s tiny kitchen, whisk in hand, while the radio played softly and the house filled
Japanese Strawberry Sponge Cake
March 14, 2026
Easy Japanese Strawberry Sponge Cake — Cozy Japanese Strawberry Sponge Cake (Strawberry Shortcake) is a light, tender layer cake that melts in your mouth and tastes like a spring picnic. The first bite is all pillowy vanilla sponge, lightly sweetened whipped cream, and a bright pop of strawberry — pure comfort. I remember making this
