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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"4 Easy Ideas for Infused Water" main blog image - background is of two glasses of infused water.
Kitchen Tips

4 Easy Ideas for Infused Water

By adding fruits, herbs, or spices to your water, you’re not just making it prettier; you’re giving your body the nutrients it needs to hydrate better. Infused water is a gentle, daily wellness ritual that’s easy to stick with and is guaranteed to elevate your hydration game.

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Sprinkle Cake Roll - lemon cake roll on metal serving tray, covered in sprinkles
Decorating

Sprinkle Cake Roll

Add some glamor to your dessert table when you serve a Sprinkle Cake Roll. This tender, lemon-flavored cake has fun, festive flair in every slice. It’s the ultimate treat for the ultimate sprinkle lover that you can create in your very own kitchen. Now, making a gorgeous dessert for your next celebration will be a piece of cake.

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A basket of Chocolate Apple Cake Balls surrounded by various school supplies.
Recipes

Chocolate Apple Cake Balls

These bite-sized desserts are fun, festive, and surprisingly simple to make. Shaped like little red apples and made with a rich Chocolate Crème Cake Roll, they’re perfect for lunchbox treats, classroom parties, or thoughtful gifts for teachers.

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Kitchen Tips

Should You Wash Eggs Before Using Them?

Whether you pick them up from a grocery store or a farmers’ market, washing your eggs the wrong way (or at the wrong time) can increase your risk of foodborne illness or shorten their shelf life. Want to learn more? Let’s crack the facts.

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What is Tupelo Honey? main blog image - background is of a jar of honey.
Kitchen Tips

What is Tupelo Honey?

Discover what makes Tupelo honey so special, and why it is the perfect topping for your favorite breakfast staples and delicious desserts.

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Entertaining

What’s Your Flower Flavor Match?

In the spirit of summer, sunshine, and sweet treats, we’re combining two of our favorite things in order to help you discover your perfect cake roll flavor based on your favorite flower!

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6 mini dessert cups on a tray: 2 Lemon Parfaits, 2 Chocolate Strawberry Parfaits, and 2 Strawberry Shortcake Pudding Cups.
Recipes

3 Best Mini Dessert Cup Recipes

These mini dessert cup recipes are the perfect solution; they’re easy to assemble, full of flavor, and almost too cute to eat. From chocolate-covered strawberry to bright and tangy lemon, there’s something for everyone in these delicious little cups.

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DIY Pressed Flower Jars plus needed materials and a plate with two slices of Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Roll.
Entertaining

DIY Pressed Flower Jar

This DIY project is quick, inexpensive, and adds the perfect unique touch to your space. Whether you’re looking for a cute way to repurpose empty jars or want to try your hand at working with pressed flowers, this is a great little weekend project to get you started.

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Recipes

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Made with a soft, fluffy, and simple homemade cake batter, a layer of Lemon Crème cake, and a beautiful topping of caramelized pineapple and maraschino cherries, this Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is the perfect blend of nostalgia and contemporary.

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Easy Picnic Desserts You Can Pack and Go - Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Roll on cutting board next to to go containers.
Seasonal

Easy Picnic Desserts You Can Pack and Go

Pack that picnic blanket, gather your people, and don’t forget the cake roll! Whether it’s a last-minute hike or a well-planned lake day, Dutch Apron® Bakery is here to make your summer sweeter, one slice at a time.

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Red, White, and Blue Trifle on a cake stand. A slice of the trifle is on a plate next to the stand. There are various plates and utensils and several 4th of July themed decorations.
Holiday Inspiration

Red, White, and Blue Trifle

This Red, White, and Blue Trifle is a light, no-bake dessert layered with fresh raspberries, blueberries, mascarpone cream, and cubes of Lemon Crème Cake Roll. It’s easy to assemble and perfect for summer celebrations.

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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.