While we strongly believe any day is a good day for cake, we love the idea of taking an entire day to honor one of the most magnificent cakes of all time. That’s right, National Chocolate Cake Day is January 27th, so we’ve gathered eight of the most delicious chocolate cake ideas to celebrate!
Rugelach is a beloved Jewish pastry whose Yiddish name can roughly translate to “little twists.” These cute, crescent-shaped desserts are usually made with sour cream or cream cheese doughs and can be filled with whatever fruits and nuts you like. Our version includes the tasty crunch of pecans and the tartness of cranberries for a truly dynamic flavor.
Give this Israeli favorite a try and let us know how it turns out. L’chaim!
Peppermint and the holidays go together like hot cocoa and a snowy winter day. Whether it’s candy canes, peppermint bark, or one of the great recipes here at Wilton we have what you need to make every holiday “mo-mint” special. Don’t forget to view all of our Christmas projects for great baking and decorating ideas.
Create some new Christmas peppermint classics for your holiday gatherings with classic flavors that are “mint” to be with Wilton! (more…)
If there’s one shining star of the early fall harvest season, it just might be the humble tomato.
A steadfast hero of many dishes, tomatoes spend the long summer days soaking up the sun on the vine until they’re ready to harvest as summer comes to a close. And just in time to ring in autumn on the last official day of summer, we’re bringing out a simple yet fresh Italian flatbread recipe. Studded with juicy tomatoes and sprinkled with fresh rosemary, this Italian focaccia bread is the perfect addition to any pasta dinner, or with a simple salad out on the porch while you soak up those last few rays of the summer sun. (more…)
As if we needed a reason to celebrate cheesecake! Monday is National Cheesecake Day — so in honor of this momentous occasion, we’re talking about all things that involve tangy cream cheese, toppings and a graham cracker crust. A versatile dessert for any time of the year, cheesecake is the perfect blank slate to decorate with just about anything you can dream up — from a classic cherry compote to finely ground coffee beans. Read on to explore our favorite cheesecake recipes of the moment!
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While Cinco de Mayo may be a low-key military victory celebration in Mexico, it’s America’s favorite way to celebrate Mexican culture, food, traditions and cocktails — so what better way to celebrate this festive day than with a platter of margarita cupcakes? Whip up these little beauties alongside the real deal to complete your table spread.
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and this year we decided to swap green food coloring for this rich, velvety chocolate Guinness cake. The perfect adult-pleasing treat for St. Paddy’s Day, this cake strikes a delicious balance between the complex caramel and coffee flavors of the Guinness-based cake and the sugary sweetness of the lager-infused icing. We’re confident even non-drinkers will enjoy this decadent dessert. Read on for our recipe!
The holidays are the best time to indulge in desserts. If you’re looking for the perfect sweet treat to serve at your Christmas party that will leave your guests in awe, you can’t go wrong with cheesecake. Here are six creamy cheesecake recipes that will delight and spread holiday cheer this season.
Earlier this fall, I was walking out of our church and happened upon several friends gathered around a table of sweets overflowing with little bags and bundles of various treats from oatmeal cookies and chocolate brownies to rice cereal squares and another cereal sweet snack fondly known as “puppy chow” (my daughter’s favorite). I learned that the bake sale was inspired by a few teens who wanted to send relief to the victims of Hurricane Harvey.
The word spread quickly, resulting in an abundant selection of family favorites begging for a buyer to support the teens’ mission. A familiar scene no doubt was happening outside churches, schools, fields and store fronts in many towns across the nation, raising money not only for hurricane victims, but soccer teams, marching bands, class trips, dance troops, football teams and a myriad of other causes, banking on the draw of yummy, home-baked sweets and the big hearts of friends and neighbors.
Fall is a time for baking up treats that have warm, rich flavors. As cooler temperatures arrive, it’s a great time to step up your baking game experiment with different flavor pairings. Check out these recipes below and add some new favorite dessert recipes to your collection.