Author: Katelyn Helgevold

Mixed Berry Shortcakes

Three glasses of Mixed Berry Shortcakes with berries on the granite table and a cloth napkin.

This Mixed Berry Shortcake recipe is a true celebration of summer’s bounty, combining juicy berries, sweet Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Roll slices, and whipped cream in one convenient glass.

Chocolate Ice Cream Cake

Chocolate Ice Cream Cake

Made from layers of Chocolate Crème Cake Roll slices, cookies and cream ice cream, hot fudge, whipped topping, and crushed cookies, this treat is a symphony of sweet flavors and textures.

Birthday Cake Charcuterie Board

Birthday Cake Charcuterie Board - wooden board with cake roll slices, sprinkles, candies, cookies, popcorn balls, and cotton candy

A Birthday Cake Charcuterie Board is a stunning display of cake roll slices, cookies, candies, popcorn balls, and more all arranged on a gorgeous wooden board for maximum visual appeal. Not only is it a feast for the eyes, it’s an opportunity to showcase your creativity!

Oatmeal Cranberry Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups

Oatmeal Cranberry Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups

Oatmeal Cranberry White Chunk cookies pair perfectly with the refreshingly tart lemon curd filling and sweet meringue topping to create a cookie that is light, fluffy, and impressive to look at.

Strawberry Donut Cake Pops

Strawberry Donut Cake pops on drying rack next to bowl of sprinkles.

Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Roll on the inside and donut decorations on the outside, these cake pops are the sweetest summer treat around. Simple, sweet, and whimsical, these cake pops are the glazed, sprinkle-topped treats of your dreams.

Easter Egg Petit Fours

Easter Egg Petit Fours on a cake stand next to napkins in a bunny-shaped napkin holder

This Easter, we thought the traditional carrot cake could use a bit of a makeover. That’s why we decided to turn our Carrot Cake Cake Roll into these vibrant, flavorful Easter Egg Petit Fours.

Lemon Blueberry Trifle

Lemon Blueberry Trifle next to bowl of blueberries and lemon slices

Bursting with color and flavor, this easy, no-bake Lemon Blueberry Trifle is elegant and delicious. It’s made with layers of light Lemon Crème Cake Roll pieces, fresh blueberries, and lemon pudding.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars on wooden serving tray with chocolate chips scattered around them

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are soft and chewy; they have the perfect crunchy edges and are filled with an abundance of semisweet chocolate chips. Who wouldn’t want more treats like that in their life?

Mint Chocolate Green Ombre Cake Roll

Mint Chocolate Green Ombre Cake Roll on green cake stand surrounded by chocolate coins

On St. Patrick’s Day, it’s important to go all out with color and flavor, so we crafted the Mint Chocolate Green Ombre Cake Roll as our tribute to this festive spring holiday.

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.