A collection of yummy cake recipes that are tried and tested and easy to make
This simple and elegant Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart can be topped with anything you like, from a sprinkling of sea salt to Dulce de Leche or fresh berries. The Liv for Cake kitchen has more than it’s fair share of baking mishaps. Despite my seemingly endless research and planning, sometimes recipes just flop. Most recently it Continue Reading
Seared scallops make a simple, yet elegant meal. Tender, buttery and delicious, these pan seared scallops are ready in 15 minutes! Served with a delicious pan sauce! One of my favorite dishes in the world is a plate of simple seared scallops. Bright, buttery, delicate, and so tender, I always make sure to order them Continue Reading
The only oatmeal cookie recipe you will ever need! Soft and chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies loaded with oats and chocolate chips! I’ll admit that oatmeal cookies are not usually high on my list of cookies. I usually prefer the traditional chocolate chip cookie, or peanut butter chocolate chip, or Nutella chocolate chip. Do you see a Continue Reading
This tutorial on how to make Swiss Meringue buttercream is the only resource you’ll need to make the smoothest, silkiest frosting! The topic of Swiss meringue buttercream comes up regularly in my Baking group on Facebook and in comments on some of my recipes here — how to make it, but more often how to deal Continue Reading
Classic Pot Roast is an easy comfort food that is an absolute favorite. A one pot meal made easy in the oven, slow cooker or Instant Pot! My family loves a great roast. It makes a regular appearance at our supper table and as much as I love to make balsamic roast beef and Dr. Continue Reading
This delicious Chicken Noodle Soup is a classic soup ready in minutes! It’s an incredible homemade chicken noodle soup loaded with tender chicken and fresh vegetables! Instant Pot and Stovetop instructions included! There is just nothing as comforting to me as a big bowl of chicken noodle soup. It takes me back to those afternoons Continue Reading
This Key Lime Pie Recipe is deliciously tart, airy, light and refreshing! An easy, updated version of a classic recipe, this is simply the best key lime pie ever! Such an elegant dessert that is always a favorite! Key Lime Pie is one of my husband’s favorite pies. For years, I professed that I didn’t Continue Reading
The best Vanilla Buttercream you will ever make! Four simple ingredients are all you need to make this classic American buttercream recipe. I made my own birthday cake. I think this is pretty standard for bakers, and I’m totally ok with it. I was actually not going to make a cake at all, since I was Continue Reading
This Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe makes a quick, delicious meal! It also has roasted nuts for the best chicken salad recipe and makes a great chicken salad sandwich too! Chicken salad has to be one of the most perfect dishes for an easy meal at home or to take to a picnic or potluck. Continue Reading
