Chocolate + Cinnamon = Best Friends Forever

I, unlike most women, am not a chocoholic. However, chocolate is always hard for me to resist when it's coupled with the warm flavor and fragrance of cinnamon. Yum. Below is a chocolate butter cake with luxuriously smooth cinnamon pastry cream, enjoyed for a November birthday.

Imagine how difficult it is for me not to eat all of the cinnamon pastry cream right out of the bowl! The design on this cake, geared toward fall colors on a light chocolate buttercream, was inspired by a beautiful print from a coffee mug. Inspiration comes from everywhere!

Unfortunately, the deadline has passed to order a cake for Christmas, but you can always consider ringing in the New Year with something sweet from Pure Bliss Confections!

Apple Tarts

I love tarts, if you didn't already know. They're beautiful, and always seem just a little more feminine, a little lighter, and a just a bit french. I made a delicious apple tart for our Thanksgiving celebration. I used the best Golden Delicious and Cortland apples and they did not disappoint. I'm not one who thinks apple pastries should be relegated to the summer and fall. We should enjoy these goodies all year long!

With perfectly ripe apples, a dusting of sugar, a lightly sweet and buttery crust, and hey, a nice dollop of vanilla whipped cream, there will be thanksgiving for this tart any day of the year.

Thanksgiving with Cupcakes

Nothing says "I appreciate you" quite like tasty treats. Consider treating your co-workers or friends with cupcakes for a birthday, holiday celebration or to brighten up a Monday!

Who would turn down a cutie like this? Add a flower or note for extra personality.

Did someone say German Chocolate??

Indeed, someone did. This light chocolate cake covered in gooey and sweet pecan-y goodness tops quite a few favorite lists.

Speaking of favorites, featured below is someone-near-and-dear-to-me's favorite pie, Key Lime. I have a feeling that this pie, with its perfect, buttery graham cracker crust and creamy and delectable key lime filling topped with light meringue is a favorite of many of yours as well. And if it's not, maybe you should give this pie a try! You'll be headed to Florida to pick your own key limes in no time!

Blossoms for Every Season

I made this Pear Blossom cake last spring to celebrate the new season. The sugar flowers are as yummy as they are pretty. I have also adapted this cake with bright colors for summer and orange to welcome fall, making this cake infinitely customizable for your event.

The blossom cake is simply beautiful with a touch of whimsy. Imagine your favorite colors in bloom.

A Little Mocha

Yesterday, I delivered the birthday cake for Covenant Classical School's monthly celebration. I knew the cake was good, but the reception was even better than I could have expected. Of course, top anything with chocolate-covered coffee beans, and you're going to get a favorable response.

This is a 10" vanilla buttermilk cake with espresso pastry cream filling and mocha buttercream. Yum!

Little Cakes

Six inch cakes are a joy forever. Have them for a "smash" cake, an intimate party, or (just between us) a party of one. Even a small celebration calls for dessert!