DIY Christmas Tree Napkin Fold

DIY Christmas Tree Napkins

This DIY Christmas Tree Napkin is festive, elegant, and easier than it looks; perfect for adding a little extra holiday cheer to your table (especially when placed next to a Dutch Apron® Cake Roll slice)!

White Chocolate Champagne Fondue

New Year's Eve Desserts - White Chocolate Champagne Fondue with plate of goodies for dipping, confetti, and napkins

Made with rich, creamy white chocolate, heavy cream, and just a little champagne, this recipe is a delicious way to ring in the new year. The fondue may be the star of the show, but, remember, it isn’t complete without fresh fruit and indulgent cake roll slices for dipping.

How to Fold Turkey Napkins for Your Thanksgiving Celebration

Turkey Napkin - napkins folded to look like a turkey on a Thanksgiving table with the Dutch Apron Bakery logo.

Add the perfect finishing touch to your Thanksgiving table with these adorable turkey napkin folds. They’re easier than they look and sure to wow your guests!
All you need are a few napkins and a little creativity to turn your place settings into festive turkeys.

How to Make Potpourri for Fall

Fall potpourri displayed in a gold dish on a decorated table.

You don’t have to spend a fortune to fill your space with that quintessential autumn charm. With just a few ingredients – most of which you likely already have in your pantry or backyard garden – you can make your own DIY fall potpourri that’s as beautiful as it is fragrant.

Pumpkin Carving Tips for the Whole Family

"Pumpkin Carving Tips & Hacks for Carving with Kids" - main blog image - background is made up of four images each one showing a different pumpkin carving tip.

Whether you’re carving with little ones or looking to have a little decorating competition with your friends, these pumpkin carving hacks will help you turn ordinary pumpkins into glowing works of art.

Halloween Pumpkin Cake Pops

Jack O' Lantern Cake Pops

Made with a Pumpkin Cake Roll and cream cheese frosting to give them a pop of fall flavor, just add the orange coating and draw on their signature faces for a traditional Halloween look. With these in your cauldron of goodies, you are sure to be the must-visit house this October 31st.

Salted Caramel Snickers Apple Cake Roll

Caramel Apple Snickers Cake Roll on a granite serving platter.

A rich Chocolate Crème Cake Roll is covered in creamy peanut-nougat frosting, draped in silky chocolate ganache, and finished with ribbons of homemade salted caramel, chopped peanuts, and mini caramel-dipped apples on top. Sweet, salty, and completely irresistible!

11 Ways to Use Parchment Paper

"11 Amazing Ways to Use Parchment Paper in Your Baking and Beyond" - main blog image - background is of a container lined with parchment paper and filled with Carrot Cake Donuts.

While it’s a classic for lining cookie sheets and cake pans, parchment paper’s versatility goes far beyond that! From making cleanup a breeze to crafting perfect pastries, parchment paper is your secret weapon for effortless baking.

The Secret to Storing Brown Sugar

"The Secret to Storing Brown Sugar" - main blog image - background is of a cup of brown sugar.

How can you keep brown sugar soft and scoopable for baking all your favorite recipes? The answer comes down to how you are storing your brown sugar. So, we’re here to provide a little guidance on which containers work best for storing this must-have baking ingredient.

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.