Recipes + Desserts

Take it from us, baking an impressive dessert can be difficult. So, we handle the trickiest part: providing a canvas for your individual creativity. With our products, the entertaining possibilities are endless. Get inspired with recipes, decorating tips, and more from the Dutch Apron® Bakery Recipes & Desserts blog.

Which recipe will you try today?

Jack O' Lantern Cake Pops
Holiday Inspiration

Halloween Pumpkin 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.

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Caramel Apple Snickers Cake Roll on a granite serving platter.
Decorating

Salted Caramel Snickers Apple Cake Roll

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!

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"7 Easy Ways to Keep Apple Slices from Turning Brown " - main blog image - a bowl of red apples with sliced apples on the side.
Kitchen Tips

How to Prevent Apples from Turning Brown

While brown apples are still safe to eat, they’re not always the most appealing. Luckily, there are simple, foolproof ways to slow down the browning process. You probably already have at least one of these ingredients in your pantry!

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Unicorn Cake Roll on platter that's on a table with party decorations and bunting
Decorating

Unicorn Cake Roll

This Unicorn Cake Roll is made with a moist Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Roll, sweet buttercream frosting, and a dash of brightness from the multi-colored rosette mane. Complete with a golden horn, this magical dessert is fit for princes and princesses of all ages.

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"What to do With All of Those Leftover Egg Yolks " - main blog image - Kitchen counter full of baking ingredients including an open carton of eggs
Kitchen Tips

What to Do with Leftover Egg Yolks

Don’t let leftover egg yolks go to waste! Instead, check out this list of some of our favorite ways to give leftover egg yolks a second life and even some ideas to pair with your favorite Dutch Apron® Bakery Cake Rolls for a next-level dessert spread.

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"Does Honey Expire? " - main blog image - background is of several jars of honey on a shelf.
Kitchen Tips

Does Honey Expire?

How long is honey actually good for? Does it ever really expire? If you’ve ever pulled out a jar that looks a little grainy or thicker than you remember, you might have asked yourself the same thing. So, let’s break it down.

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"Frosting Vs. Icing: What's the Difference? " - main blog image - background is an image of a variety of kitchen supplies that are used to make both frosting and icing.
Kitchen Tips

Frosting vs. Icing: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to topping cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, bakers have debated one sweet question for years: frosting or icing? While the terms often get tossed around interchangeably, there’s actually a big difference. This guide will help you decide which one will best suit your needs.

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"Tips for Hosting an Outdoor Birthday Party for Kids" - main blog image - background is an image of kids celebrating at an outdoor birthday party.
Entertaining

Tips for Hosting an Outdoor Birthday Party for Kids

Pulling off a backyard bash that feels joyful instead of stressful takes a little strategy. So, we’re sharing six of our best tips for hosting an outdoor birthday party for kids; each one is fun, simple to execute, easy on the budget, and guaranteed to make your little one feel like the star of the day.

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"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.
Kitchen Tips

11 Ways to Use Parchment Paper

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.

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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.