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Cake Decorating for Beginners

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Cake Decorating for Beginners is the perfect book for anyone wanting to learn to bake and decorate cakes! It includes super easy step-by-step photos that will guide you through cake decorating techniques, like smoothing or texturing frosting, handling a pastry bag, piping rosettes, creating a drip effect, hand lettering, and much more.

I’m so incredibly excited to share with you news that I’ve kept secret for months!! This past summer, I wrote a cake decorating book:

Cake Decorating for Beginners

And if you preorder the book through my link, you’ll get a FREE exclusive printable bundle from me as a bonus! Find all the details at the bottom!

I’ve always said writing a book was on my bucket list. But I honestly never really thought or believed it would happen. But now it has. And I could not be more thrilled and excited to share it with you!!

Sorry (not sorry) for all the exclamation (!!!) points… I’m just bouncing off the walls!!!!

Mint Green Buttercream Cake with Pink Roses — This cake is not in the book but you could *totally* make it with skills taught in the book!

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Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

This Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust is so creamy and delicious! It’s perfect topped with Reddi-wip® and really puts me in the mood for all of the coming winter holidays!

A couple of weeks ago, when challenged with the idea of using eggnog in a wintery dessert that featured Reddi-wip®, I just knew I wanted to combine it with a cheesecake. But I have confession about this dessert…

Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust by Rose Bakes

You see, cheesecake is one of my most favorite desserts. But eggnog? Not so much. I’ve always loved the smell of eggnog – the cinnamon and nutmeg… it’s rich creaminess appeals to me. And I’ve tasted it a couple of times where it was pretty good, but generally, it’s not something I seek out.

I usually feel like it’s too strong – the flavors overwhelming and I just don’t care for it. But I knew if I could find the right combo in a recipe … bringing out the best flavors of eggnog in a rich, creamy cheesecake… it would be perfect!

Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

And I was right! The minute I tasted this amazing Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust, I messaged my friend Susan and told her it was THEBOMB! I’m not even kidding.

I would never have dreamed I’d love an eggnog dessert so much. At the risk of being cheesy and using an over-used word… this cheesecake is ahhh-mazing!

Even my husband who is not a big sweets eater made me promise to save him a piece for when he got home from work the next day. As if I’d eat a whole cheesecake. In a day. I mean, I wouldn’t. I didn’t. Promise 😉 Maybe…

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DIY Sprinkles Ornaments

These DIY Sprinkles Ornaments are fun and easy to make, and they are a perfect use for all those extra sprinkles! They are a perfect craft for kids to make for Christmas!

I don’t know about you, but I have at least a million-zillion extra sprinkles in my cake room and I’m not sure I’ll ever have a use for all of them.

Every year I try to do one or two or even three crafts/traditions with my kids for the holidays. But three only happens when I’m really ambitious (ie., crazy) 😜 …

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Old Fashioned Green Beans with Bacon & Brown Sugar

These Old Fashioned Green Beans with Bacon & Brown Sugar are delicious. The green beans are baked with a sweet soy sauce and crispy salty bacon that make for a perfect combination and this recipe will feed a crowd!

Getting ready for Easter last week, my Mama asked what I’d be bringing to our big family get-together and I immediately knew I wanted to make these Old Fashioned Green Beans with Bacon & Brown Sugar. I hadn’t tried a new green bean recipe in a long time, but this one is a keeper for sure!

Someone in our family had made something similar a couple of years ago – except they used the whole green beans and wrapped the bacon around them then poured the sauce over the top. My friend Susan said she makes them the same way. But this recipe sounded so much easier… no wrapping required! The main flavors are the sweet brown sugar and salty soy sauce plus fried bacon!

Green Beans with Bacon, Brown Sugar & Soy Sauce

And did you know you can get canned green beans on Amazon by the case (example here)? Sometimes they’re even cheaper than Walmart and they’re shipped to my house for FREE with Amazon Prime! That’s my kind of shopping for sure! (Try Amazon Prime for FREE here!)

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Plus… how can you go wrong with bacon and brown sugar? Another thing I really love is that the recipe makes a huge pan, perfect for a crowd! It was perfect for our family of 24 for our Easter dinner!! Actually, we ran out of beans, so it might not be quite big enough :-0

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Original & Stainless Steel Bosch Mixers on SALE + FREE STUFF!!

Ohmygosh, ohmygosh, ohmygosh!! The new Black & Stainless Steel Bosch Mixers on SALE and you can get a FREE Baker’s Pack when you order!!

Last year I shared with you why I quit buying Kitchenaid Mixers. If you read that first post, you know that for the past 4 years, I’ve been using a Bosch mixer and I’m hooked! If you missed the post – go read it here.

Bottom line: no more powdered sugar clouds in my kitchen when making frosting (scroll down to the bottom for the video ⬇⬇). No more stripped gears or bogged down beater blades. And triple batches of cake batter at ONE TIME. Need I say more?

Today I’m sharing TWO deals where you can get a FREE Baker’s Pack OR a FREE Vacuum Blender + FREE Shipping. This applies to either a white or black/stainless steel Bosch Mixer – whichever you like best! These deals are only good with affiliates like me – not in stores or on Amazon

I love nothing more than finding out Bosch Mixers are on sale and sharing with my readers!

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French Bread with a KitchenAid Mixer

Last week, I wanted to make some bread to go along with a new pasta dish we were having. I bake alot, but usually my baking involves desserts, not bread. However, I wanted to give it a try and see if I could find a new recipe and that’s when I found the French Bread with a KitchenAid Mixer recipe.

As soon as I saw that I could make bread with my Kitchenaid Mixer – I knew I had to go for it.

I love my Kitchenaid Mixer… love, love, love it! The mixer didn’t play a huge role in this recipe, but I got to use that nifty dough hook that I don’t use otherwise, so it was fun!

Note: for those of you who skim recipes (like me)…be sure to read all the way through before starting. I somehow missed the “let rise for another hour” and we ended up having bread after supper because it wasn’t done in time to eat with supper! I should have listened to a friend who told me so! Oh well…it was delicious when we finally got to eat it!

loaves of French Bread made with Kitchenaid Mixer on a cookie sheet on a table

P.S. Because I’m a dork and apparently don’t know the difference between long and short…I rolled form the short ends of the rectangles and ended up with short fat loaves vs. long elegant ones.

I wondered why they didn’t quite seem right…but by the time I figured it out, they were all rolled up and rising again! It still tasted good, but I recommend being smarter than me! Let me know if you try this and check out other recipes I’ve posted here!

French Bread with a KitchenAid Mixer

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4.5 from 2 reviews

Author: Rose
Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Yield: 30 slices 1x

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Description

French Bread with Kitchenaid Mixer – perfectly soft and easy bread, perfect with any meal! #frenchbread #freshbread #bread #kitchenaid #french

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Ingredients

2 packages active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups water (105°F to 115°F)
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon melted butter
7 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 egg white
1 tablespoon cold water

Instructions

This recipe is best when you can use a Kitchenaid Stand Mixer (or similar mixer). Dissolve the yeast in warm water in a mixing bowl. Next, add salt, butter, and flour. Attach bowl to mixer and use the dough hook to mix and knead for about 3 minute on Speed 2. The dough will be sticky, but that’s okay!
Transfer the dough to another greased bowl and turn it to coat with oil. Cover and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for about an hour (or until doubled). Punch dough down and divide in half. Roll each ball on a floured surface into a 12″ x 15″ square. Roll each rectangle up tightly (from the longest side), tapering ends if desired.
Grease baking sheets and dust with corn meal. Cover and let rise for another hour (or until doubled) in a warm, draft-free environment. Cut diagonal slices in the top of each loaf with a sharp knife. Bake at 450°F for 25 minutes, then remove from oven. Beat egg white and water together; brush each loaf with the mixture. Bake another 5 minutes. Allow to cool and serve with butter, garlic, cheese, etc.

Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: french bread, fresh bread, bread, kitchenaid, french, french bread with kitchenaid mixer, kitchenaid mixer french bread

Red Velvet Cake Mix Recipe with Cream Cheese Buttercream

This Red Velvet Cake Mix recipe with cream cheese buttercream is cake mix based but doctored up to taste like it came straight out of a bakery! It’s easy, delicious and beautiful.

slice of red velvet cake on a plate with pinterest text overlay

Last week I made the Red Velvet Cake with Ganache and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries and since that was my very own recipe, I thought I’d share it. I worked from 3 different recipes/cookbooks in coming up with my final recipe.

Before you get started, please note that this is a cake mix based recipe. I prefer to start with a yellow cake mix, but I often use white as well. Bottom line, it’s not totally from scratch. For those that are opposed to doctored cake mix recipes, this is not for you.

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Pumpkin Bread Bottom Cheesecake

This Pumpkin Bread Bottom Cheesecake Recipe will be the most impressive dessert you make for Thanksgiving! With a moist, delicious pumpkin bread bottom then creamy traditional cheesecake on top, you cannot go wrong!

You’ve probably all seen the recipes for Cheesecake Stuffed Pumpkin Bread, right? I had it one time and it was so incredibly delicious. But honestly, I needed a little more cheesecake and a little less pumpkin bread.

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Naked Cakes with Fruit

Naked Cakes with Fruit – Lots of ideas for any occasion! These cakes are simple, pretty and really popular! Naked Wedding Cakes are perfect for the trendy rustic wedding themes! However, I’ve also done Naked Cakes for birthdays and baby showers that included fruit and they’re always a hit.

Naked Cake with Fruit on a cake stand with Pinterest overlay text

Naked Cakes are/were one of the trendiest cake designs of 2019 and seem to still be going strong. In the last few weeks alone, I’ve done a handful of them and the orders just keep rolling in. Just for fun I thought I’d share some of my recent designs and give you a few details.

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Broccoli Cheese Cornbread

Broccoli Cheese Cornbread is a classic combination of broccoli and cheese mixed into a sweet, delicious cornbread. It’s also a great way to get extra veggies into your meal!

This is one of the first recipes I shared on Rose Bakes way back in 2010. It’s a true family recipe that I’ve been making since I got married 23 years ago and my Mama made it when I was a child. Maybe they have it in other parts of the country but in my heart and mind, this is true southern comfort food.

Recently I was told that the thought of mixing cornbread with broccoli and cheese sounded very strange, but seriously, if you enjoy these foods on their own (or maybe even if you don’t), please try this recipe!

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Cake Decorating for Beginners

Cake Decorating for Beginners

Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

DIY Sprinkles Ornaments

Old Fashioned Green Beans with Bacon & Brown Sugar

Green Beans with Bacon, Brown Sugar & Soy Sauce

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Original & Stainless Steel Bosch Mixers on SALE + FREE STUFF!!

French Bread with a KitchenAid Mixer

French Bread with a KitchenAid Mixer

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Ingredients

Instructions

Red Velvet Cake Mix Recipe with Cream Cheese Buttercream

Pumpkin Bread Bottom Cheesecake

Naked Cakes with Fruit

Broccoli Cheese Cornbread

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