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...
This weekend was a busy one. One of my best friend’s sisters was in town, and it was her birthday. She loves strawberries, and even though it’s the middle of winter, I decided to...
These vanilla cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are moist, light and crumbly. It is a simple and classic cupcake recipe everyone needs! I am always looking for a great vanilla cupcake recipe since I...
It is that time of the year to reflect on the past 365 days that have gone by. This year was a year of milestones for me. A year of firsts, a year of...
Holiday baking is a fun part of any holiday season, and a great way for families to make lasting memories together. Using this royal icing recipe, you can decorate beautiful cookies to eat or to...
Hello Blogging world! Let’s start with a confession. I have a few ‘mis’ conceptions about blogging and I should confess before I embark on this adventure. I think blogging is for creative, artsy and...
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