Baking Soda vs. Baking Powder

Baking Powder vs. Baking Soda - measuring spoons filled with baking powder and baking soda.

Baking soda and baking powder might look similar, but they don’t work the same way in your recipes. If you’ve ever wondered why a recipe calls for one over the other, this quick read will clear it up.

Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake Banana Pudding

Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake Banana Pudding in a baking dish on a cooling rack. Around it are gold spoons, bananas, banana slices, and egg shells.

This Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake Banana Pudding layers creamy homemade pudding with ripe bananas and soft cubes of Dutch Apron® Bakery Carrot Cake Cake Roll for a dessert that feels familiar and comforting. Finished with a light, golden meringue, it’s easy to make & perfect for sharing.

7 Fun Winter Desserts Kids Will Love

"Winter Desserts your Kids Will Love!" - main blog image - background is of four different images featuring kids making/enjoying a variety of different winter-themed desserts.

Winter days are the perfect excuse to get a little creative in the kitchen with your kids. From no-bake treats to decorate-your-own desserts, these ideas turn sweet treats into fun family moments.

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

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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.

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.