Pumpkin Dream Cake

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This Pumpkin Dream Cake turns a Dutch Apron® Bakery Pumpkin Cake Roll into a beautiful layered dessert filled with fluffy cream cheese frosting and finished with crushed graham crackers. It’s creamy, perfectly spiced, and surprisingly easy to put together, making it a great dessert for fall.

Beyond Pumpkin Spice: Fall Flavors We Love All Season Long

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Pumpkin spice may be the flavor everyone talks about when fall arrives, but it’s far from the only delicious taste of the season. From crisp apples and buttery pecans to rich caramel and cozy maple, fall is full of flavors that make desserts warm, comforting, and unforgettable.

How to Make Any Dessert Feel Like Fall

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It doesn’t take a brand-new recipe to bring the flavors of fall to your favorite desserts! So, we’re sharing some simple ways to give your desserts an autumn-inspired twist, along with our favorite topping ideas for Dutch Apron® Bakery Cake Rolls.

Why Toasting Nuts Makes Every Dessert Better

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Toasted nuts may seem like a small detail, but they can completely transform a dessert. Whether you’re topping a cake, mixing them into cookie dough, or sprinkling them over ice cream, taking just a few extra minutes to toast your nuts brings out richer flavor, a better crunch, and an irresistible aroma.

Dessert Shortcuts Every Busy Baker Should Know

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Short on time? You can still make a dessert that looks homemade!⁠ This blog is packed with simple shortcuts every busy baker should know—from time-saving tricks and make-ahead ideas to easy ways to elevate everyday desserts.⁠

How to Properly Store Cakes, Cookies, and Bars

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Did you know the way you store your desserts can make all the difference? Whether it’s keeping cookies soft, cakes moist, or brownies fresh for days, a few simple storage tips can help your favorite baked treats stay just as delicious as the day they were made.

Fresh vs. Frozen Fruit in Baking: When to Use Each

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Fresh fruit and frozen fruit both have a place in baking, and knowing when to use each can help you get the best results in your favorite recipes. Choosing the right type of fruit can make a big difference in texture, flavor, and even baking time.

Lemon Cake Pops

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These cake pops are a great bite-sized dessert; they’re creamy, and surprisingly easy to make. They’re portable, fun to decorate, and somehow disappear from the dessert table in a blink of an eye.

Summer Desserts that Are Trending Right Now

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Summer desserts just hit different. They’re lighter, brighter, a little more playful, and, honestly, a lot more fun. And, to help you celebrate the new season, we’ve got the scoop on 5 of the summer’s hottest dessert trends for you to bring to your kitchen.

Homemade Pistachio Cream Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 c. raw, unsalted pistachios, shelled
  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3/4 c. whole milk or cream, divided
  • 4 oz. high-quality white chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add pistachios and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Rub pistachios in the towel to remove the skins. Discard the skins and let the pistachios dry completely.
  3. Melt butter with 1/4 c. milk until hot. Add white chocolate and stir until fully melted.
  4. Add pistachios to a blender with powdered sugar and salt. Pour in the melted chocolate mixture.
  5. Blend until a paste forms. Slowly add remaining milk, a few tablespoons at a time, until smooth and creamy.
  6. Blend on high for 30-60 seconds, scraping sides as needed.
  7. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Homemade Whipped Topping Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.