The Yellow Apron

Creating recipes for everyday.

Friday, August 31, 2018

Lemon Ombré Cake

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Again with the patience.  This one actually required more patience than the strawberry rosette , to make something that looked like an unb...
Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Whipped Cream Frosting

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So, it appears there are a few ways to make a stable whipped cream frosting that won't melt too fast.  Only one uses cornstarch, as I ...
Saturday, August 25, 2018

Lemon Layer Cake

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This is the last of my recipe testing for the wedding, but I still have techniques to work on and a blackberry cake to remake.  I do have ...
Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Strawberry Ombré Rosette Cake

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This is everyone at work's favorite cake so far, and Cousin Smurf likes the rosette design.  I'm not into frou-frou cake decoratin...
Sunday, August 19, 2018

Swiss Meringue Buttercream

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Be prepared to have leftover egg yolks.  Fortunately, I was going to make some lemon curd anyway.  If I make this again, there will be a ...
Thursday, August 16, 2018

Strawberry Cake (frozen fruit)

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Comparing this recipe from NPR to the one I used for the blackberry cake , I immediately saw the difference in the amount of moisture.  I...
Monday, August 13, 2018

Cherry Oven Pancake

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This has been a good year for cherries.  I bought too many because they were cheap and looked good, and I'm still resisting the urge t...
Friday, August 10, 2018

Blackberry Ombré Cake

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This is more my style of decorating.  I like clean, classic lines.  That's why I find fondant so attractive, despite its taste.  Then ...
Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Pipeable Cream Cheese Frosting

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A lot of berry cakes (and red velvet) call for cream cheese frosting.  Decorating with it can be difficult because of its consistency.  Ha...
Saturday, August 4, 2018

Blackberry Cake (frozen fruit)

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Now we're starting on the cake recipes I plan to use.  Up first is a blackberry cake.  Being a chocolate-cake person, I didn't rea...
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Lurker Smurf
Southern California, United States
I am a baker and freelance caterer who enjoys a cooking challenge. Using the stray items that collect in a pantry, fridge, or freezer has become my specialty. I like to take my inspiration from any cuisine I sample, even if my tweaking produces a less-than-authentic result.
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