by Emily Rapp | Jul 1, 2020 | Cakes + Cupcakes
As many of you may know, I just turned twenty-one this past January. I cannot explain how long I’ve been waiting to bake with alcohol. Sure, I could have had my parents buy some for me to bake with. But honestly, I wanted to experience shopping for this stuff on...
by Emily Rapp | Jun 16, 2020 | Brownies + Bars, Cakes + Cupcakes
If you’re not from St. Louis, it’s quite possible that this is your first introduction to gooey butter cake. Gooey butter cake is said to have originated during the depression when a baker in South St. Louis was trying to make a plain yellow cake. Somehow...
by Emily Rapp | Jun 16, 2020 | Cakes + Cupcakes
Not to brag, but I grew up smart. By smart, I mean I grew up loving chocolate, which is a very smart decision. It topped the charts in every area. Ice cream? Chocolate. Pancakes? Chocolate chip. Muffins? Double chocolate chunk. Birthday cake? Chocolate!! These classic...