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.
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Pumpkin Carving Tips for the Whole Family
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
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.

Easy and Creative Cake Decorating Ideas for National Cake Decorating Day
In honor of National Cake Decorating Day, we’ve put together a deliciously creative list of some of our favorite cake roll decorating ideas. No matter which one you choose, you’re guaranteed to end up with a beautiful dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

8 Food Safety Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making
When it comes to cooking and baking, food safety isn’t the most glamorous topic, but it’s one of the most important. Check out this list of eight common food safety mistakes you might be making in your kitchen without even realizing it and how to fix them.

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.