Multitasking Your OvenThis is a page about multitasking your oven. Once your oven is hot, there may other foods you can bake to save time and energy.
Food Decorating with Ziploc BagsThis is a page about food decorating with ziploc bags. You don't have to have special cake decorating tools to create unique icing decorations on your cake.
Making FrostingThis is a page about making frosting. Finish a cake, cupcake or sweet roll with a creamy icing for a delicious treat.
Cake Sinks in the Middle?This is a page about cake sinks in the middle. Determining the reason your cake sinks in the middle can help prevent this mishap in the future.
Simple Cake DecoratingThis is a page about simple cake decorating. You don't have to be a graduate of a cake decorating class to simply and beautifully decorate your next cake.
Keeping Cookies CrunchyThis is a page about keeping cookies crunchy. Some cookies are best soft, and some just have to be crisp.
Flouring Baking PansThis is a page about flouring baking pans. Flouring your baking pans is one way to prevent sticking.
Making a Castle CakeThis is a page about making a castle cake. Fulfill your child's princess or knight fantasies with a delightful castle cake for their next birthday or other special occasion.
Tips for Baking Quick BreadsHaving sweet bread ready in about an hour generally doesn't take much prep time, but there are things to learn to make sure it turns out perfect. This page is about tips for baking quick breads.
Buying and Using Yeast for BakingThis page is about buying and using yeast for baking. Active dry baking yeast comes in a variety of sizes. You want to be sure the amount you buy, retains its freshness and remains active.
Thickening Canned Fruit Juice?I have looked high and low, and can't find (or discover through trial and error) a method of cooking and thickening, the canned fruit juice to then use in a cobbler. If you do nothing, it's just too runny.
Birthday Cupcake Ideas and RecipesIndividual cakes can make serving dessert for birthday lots of fun and a lot easier. This page contains birthday cupcake ideas and recipes.
Nightmare Before Christmas Baby...This page contains Nightmare Before Christmas baby shower cake. A Tim Burton's animated classic can make a fun cake for a baby shower.
Pie Crust Tips and TricksHaving a good crust is an important part of making delicious homemade pie. Use these idea to ensure your next pie crust is perfect. This is a page about pie crust tips and tricks.
Preventing Soggy Pie CrustThis page is about preventing soggy pie crust. Enjoying the perfect piece of pie is always the goal.
Baking With NutsThis page is about baking with nuts. A wonderful addition to all kinds of baked desserts and breads is nuts.
Making Homemade MuffinsThis page is about making homemade muffins. Having your muffin batter ready can make baking muffins for breakfast a snap.
Making Cookies in a Toaster OvenThis page is about making cookies in a toaster oven. When the weather gets hot or you want to save energy, a small amount of baking can be done in a toaster oven.
Decorating Cupcakes at a Birthday PartyIf you are looking for a fun birthday party activity, have the guests decorate their own party cupcakes. It is both an activity and the birthday cake. This is a page about decorating cupcakes at a birthday party.
Choosing the Right Cake PanThis is a page about choosing the right cake pan. Depending on what type or size cake you are baking, choosing the right pan can help ensure a great outcome.
Toasting CoconutMany recipes call for toasted coconut that can be prepared at home. This page is about toasting coconut.
Making Peach Cobbler for a Large Group?This is a page about making peach cobbler for a large group. Fruit cobblers are an excellent dessert choice if you are serving a large group.
Making Biscuits From ScratchWe have become so used to canned, frozen, and convenience mix biscuits, that making them from scratch may seem time consuming and difficult. You can easily make your own biscuits from scratch. This is a page about making biscuits from scratch.
Making a Lion CakeThis page is about making a lion cake. A themed cake can be made for a birthday or special occasion.
Baking a Cake With Boxed Cake MixThis is a page about baking a cake with boxed cake mix. Boxed cake mixes can help anyone bake a great cake.
Making Rainbow CupcakesThis is a page about making rainbow cupcakes. Brightly colored cupcakes are very easy to make and sure to delight your family or guests.
Making a Layer Cake?This is a page about making a layer cake. Making a perfect layer cake can be more challenging than you may think.
Using Frozen Blueberries Instead of Fresh for Baking?I am planning on making a cake recipe that calls for fresh blueberries. I have a big bag of frozen ones and would prefer to use them up.
Difference Between a Muffin and a Cupcake?This is a page about the difference between a muffin and a cupcake. We know that they are different, but what is the difference between a muffin and a cupcake?
Saving Money on CookiesThis is a page about saving money on cookies. The savey cook and shopper is constantly on the lookout for ways to save money on food.
Chocolate Chip Cookies Come Out FlatIt is frustrating and upsetting to bake up a batch of cookies only to have them all turn out flat. This is a page about chocolate chip cookies come out flat.
Making an Angry Birds CakeMake your child, or anyone who enjoys playing the game, this delightful cake for a birthday or other special occasion. This is a page about making an Angry Birds cake.
How to Get Dough to RiseThis is a page about getting dough to rise. An important step in baking breads, rolls, and other recipes using yeast dough, it letting the dough rise.
Making Self Rising Flour?This is a page about making self rising flour. Your recipe calls for self rising flour, but you don't have any. You don't have to race out to the store. You can make it simply at home, with ingredients you probably already have.
Baking With Self Rising FlourThis page is about baking with self rising flour. A flour that has leavening and salt already added to it.
Improving Boxed Brownie MixesThis is a page about improving boxed brownie mixes. Boxed brownie mixes are convenient to use and often inexpensive to buy. You can doctor up these basic mixes with additions to improve their taste.
Muffin Tin BrowniesThis is a page about muffin tin brownies. A great way to make single serve brownies is to use your muffin tin.
Tips for Decorating Cakes and CookiesThis is a page about tips for decorating cakes and cookies. Tips from experienced bakers can help make your own experience more successful.
Making A Soccer CakeA soccer ball shaped cake may just what your want for an upcoming birthday or athletic banquet event. This is a page about making a soccer cake.
Making Rolled CookiesThis page contains tips for making rolled cookies. When preparing rolled and cutout cookies, it is best not to handle the dough too much.
Homemade Cheesecake Tips and TricksThis page contains homemade cheesecake tips and tricks. Making this dessert at home can take some practice before you feel really confident.
Keep Cheesecakes From Splitting?Don't let a split cheesecake surface mar your finished dessert, there are ways to prevent it. This is a page about how to keep cheesecakes from splitting.
Russian Black Bread?This is a page about Russian black bread. There are many recipes available for making Russian black bread.
Making Consistently Sized CookiesThis page is about making consistently same sized cookies. Forming same-sized cookies ensure equal portions and bake in the same amount of time.
Rolling Dough Tips and TricksThis page contains rolling dough tips and tricks. Having the proper tools and experience helps a lot when working with dough.
Baking Fruit PiesBaking fruit pies is generally quite easy, there are a few tips that can help make the outcome even more successful. This is a page about baking fruit pies.
Bread Machine Loaf Size?I have a West Bent 41030 and I do not know how to tell if it is a 1 1/2 or a 2 lb loaf.
Keeping a Cake from Falling?This is a page about keeping a cake from falling. It is so disappointing to see that beautiful cake fall when you take it out of the oven.
Baking Cupcakes in Ice Cream ConesThis page is about baking cupcakes in ice cream cones. Having cake baked in a cone can add delicious fun for parties.
Packets of Yeast in a Case?How many packets of yeast are in a case? These are the small packets of about 2 1/4 tsp.
Using Silicone BakewareThis is a page about using silicone bakeware. Silicone bakeware is easy to clean and store making it a must for many cooks.
Making a White Chocolate Cake from Box Mix?Can you take a white cake mix and add white chocolate chips (melted) to the batter and make it taste good? Or is that just a waste of time and effort?
Cutting Cake LayersThis is a page about cutting cake layers. Cutting cake layers can be frustrating if they tend to crumble rather than have a nice clean cut.
Birthday Cake TipsThis is a page about birthday cake tips. Creators of homemade birthday days often have some tips to share.
Organizing Cake Decorating SuppliesThis is a page about organizing cake decorating supplies. If you are an avid cake decorator you probably have quite a few supplies in your pantry.
What can I Bake with These Ingredients?I have eggs, vanilla extract, flour, and brown and white sugar.
Greasing Baking PansThis is a page about greasing baking pans. Many recipes call for greasing your baking pans.
Reducing the Size and Cooking Time of a Recipe?If I have a recipe for a pudding for eight people, how do I gauge cooking time if I half the size?
Making a Plants vs. Zombies CakeThis is a page about making a Plants vs. Zombies cake. Fans of the game, Plants vs. Zombies, will love to have a cake decorated after the game.
Making a Gender Reveal CakeThis page is about making a gender reveal cake. An entertaining way to share whether you are having a boy or a girl is in a cake.
Making Pie Crusts for the Freezer?This is a page about making pie crusts for the freezer. You can make and freeze pie crusts for future baking using your favorite recipe.
Making Pie Tips and TricksThis is a page about making pie tips and tricks. Making the perfect pie is almost an art form.
Tips for Greasing PansThis is a page about tips for greasing pans. There are a number of tried and true methods for greasing your baking pans.
Apple Pie Tips and TricksThis is a page about apple pie tips and tricks. Bake this American favorite tonight.
Reusing Butter WrappersThis is a page about reusing butter wrappers. Don't toss those butter wrappers, they generally have a bit of butter still on them.
Baking Cookies - Tips and TricksWhen making cookies there are things to keep in mind so they turn out perfectly. This page is about making cookies.
Making A Googly Eye CakeLooking for a fun Halloween party or birthday cake idea? Make a googly eye cake, it will make you smile. This is a page about making a googly eye cake.
How to Make Confectioners...This is a page about how to make confectioners (powdered) sugar. You don't need to run to the store to buy powdered sugar for the recipe you are making; make your own.
Baking Pan Conversion?This is a page about baking pan conversion. Sometimes when following a baking recipe you may need to use a different size pan or alter the size of one you have.
Making Character CakesThis is a page about making character cakes. Delight your children, or even adults, with character cakes for birthdays and other special occasions.
Shopping for Royal Icing Decorations?Where can I buy royal icing flowers and decorations at a discounted price?
Cake Decorating Tips and TricksThis page contains cake decorating tips and tricks. There are many creative ways to decorate that special cake.
Baking Tips and TricksThis page contains baking tips and tricks. Baking can be a fun, rewarding experience for the beginner and the expert.
Homemade Biscuit RecipesThis is a page about making homemade biscuits. Homemade biscuits are delicious and easy to make.
Decorating Cakes With FondantThis is a page about decorating cakes with fondant. Decorating cakes with fondant is all the rage now.
Save Cookie Crumbs For Ice Cream ToppingThe next time you bake cookies and use a wire rack to cool them on or you have some that have fallen apart, keep all those loose cookie crumbs. Be sure to store them all in an airtight container.
Calibrating an Electric OvenThis page is about calibrating an electric oven. To make sure your foods cook and bake perfectly, it is important to check that the temperature of your oven matches what you set it at.
Frugal Cake Decorating IdeasThis is a page about frugal cake decorating ideas. A beautifully decorated cake is the centerpiece for celebrations such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and many more.
Use Lemon Juice in Recipes?I want to try the following recipe, but want to know if anyone can tell me what the lemon juice is there for? Does it matter? Should it be fresh or bottled? Any help will be appreciated!
Frozen Bananas Watery?I pulled my bananas out of the freezer and let them sit out overnight. The next day they were watery; can I still use them for banana cake?
Getting Organized to BakeThis is a page about getting organized to bake. From measuring cups and spoons to the variety of ingredients you will be using, there is a lot to keep track of when you are baking. Getting organized before you bake anything will help the process go much more smoothly.
Blueberry Nuggets (Muffins Without Baking Soda)Did you ever wonder what would happen if you forget to put the baking powder into your homemade blueberry muffins? You get Blueberry Nuggets!
Using Candy Melts Without a Mold?I want to make a dinosaur skeleton for my son's birthday cake that will lay in the cookie crumb topping like it's a dinosaur dig. It was suggested to me that I use candy melts to pipe bones out on wax paper. If I'm not using a candy mold, will it just run all over or spread?
Halloween Cupcake IdeasThis is a page about Halloween cupcake ideas. Cupcakes are a great treat that can easily be decorated to fit any holiday. There are many ways to decorate cupcakes for Halloween.
