This mini cupcake army was destined for a joint-surprise office birthday party! Apparently, it’s all about surprises this year it seems š
Almond cake with chocolate cream cheese frosting and a toasted almond slice on top <3
Monthly Archives: March 2016
Homemade Almond Roca
I used my candy thermometer for the second time and pulled off this batch of homemade almond roca! Bubbling candy is a little scary to work with, I can’t deny, but I’m happy with how this almond roca turned out and was proud to hand it over š
Birthday desk surprise
Friends at work have gotten into the fun tradition of decorating each others’ desks for birthdays! My favorite part is dreaming up personalizedĀ andĀ specialized themes that are fun and fit the person we are celebrating, and seeing what we all bring and how it comes together. The latest was a collection of vignettes that included Easter, candy, chocolate, cute, minis, marathon runners, gluten-free, snow sports…
I baked this gluten-free chocolate cake from Bob’s Red Mill, and decorated it with fluffy vanilla “snow” frosting, coconut, mini skaters, daring skiiers, a marshmallow snowman and a cute gingerbread house!