November 18, 2012 by Nina Spezzaferro
My goodness, is this a gorgeous cake! I’m proud of this one. I’m not a huge fan of strawberry shortcake, but as I’ve mentioned in weeks past, when a friend with a birthday makes a special request, I’m forced to bake outside of my chocolatey, nutty, caramelized box. And I have to acknowledge that not EVERYONE loves a good sugar coma. (more…)
Category 52 Cakes | Tags: cool whip,strawberry | 1 Comment
August 11, 2012 by Nina Spezzaferro
It was Fourth of July and I was having my annual gathering of friends over for an indoor barbecue and to watch the Macy’s fireworks on the Hudson. (more…)
Category 52 Cakes | Tags: blueberry,cool whip,cream,cream cheese,raspberry,strawberry,vanilla wafer | No Comments
July 1, 2012 by Nina Spezzaferro
This is my Piña Colada Cake, or as a friend renamed it – Niña Colada Cake. =) I think I like the latter name better. (more…)
Category 52 Cakes | Tags: bundt,coconut,pina colada,pineapple,strawberry | 6 Comments
June 30, 2012 by Nina Spezzaferro
I’ve got to admit, this cake didn’t taste great, but it sure does look pretty. This cake was the second of two I baked with my friend, Joe. For the first, see: Week 21: Gooey Butter Cake. (more…)
Category 52 Cakes | Tags: buttercream,chocolate,layer cake,strawberry,tomato | 4 Comments
April 22, 2012 by Nina Spezzaferro
This cake was neither easy as pie nor a piece of cake. But it was a mini strawberry pie baked into a coconut cake. (more…)
Category 52 Cakes | Tags: coconut,pie,sprinkles,strawberry,whipped cream | No Comments
February 29, 2012 by Nina Spezzaferro
Since I started this project, the cake recipe that generated the most enthusiasm was my Dr. Devil’s Food Cake aka Diet Soda Cake. I could see why. It’s easy, cheap, low calorie, and more importantly, delicious! I was pleased when so many friends tried the recipe for themselves. (more…)
Category 52 Cakes | Tags: bundt,cake mix,diet soda,ginger ale,strawberry | 2 Comments