Macarons, not to be confused with macaroons, are a delicate French cookie, made from egg whites, sugar, and almond flour. They are filled with delicious buttercream frosting. I can barely ice a cake smooth...
Coconut almond cake is a moist and delicate cake, but bold with coconut flavor. It’s perfect for any occasion. As I was preparing for this week’s class on stacking cakes, I couldn’t help but...
Birthday cakes are fun to make when there’s just one birthday to celebrate. But two birthdays, and two birthday cakes, are even more fun to celebrate! This week, Mr J’s nieces were celebrating their birthdays...
Fondant is a tasteless, thick paste, made of sugar and water. It can be colored and flavored, so it is often used for decorating cakes. I just completed Course 3 of the Wilton cake...
Valentine’s Day is in the air, and it is all about hearts. Chocolate heart cookies, red velvet hearts, and red and pink hearts!! Cupid’s symbol all over. Here at A Classic Twist, it is also...
Be warned, this is not a post about football. It is about a chocolate cake recipe. I just used the Superbowl as an excuse to bake and decorate a cake (like I need an...