cookies, sweet, Sweets, dessertAriel KolliparaOctober 14, 2021cookies, brown butter, Ted Lasso2 Comments

Brown Butter Biscuits

BISCUITS WITH THE BOSS!!! Hello, my name is Ariel and I am a member of the Ted Lasso fan club. I am also a fan of biscuits.

When I first started watching Ted Lasso while visiting my friend, Lauren, I knew I had to get my hands on some of the delicious looking cookies Rebecca devoured on screen. *Spoiler Alert - I knew I had to BAKE those biscuits myself when…

cookies, sweet, Sweets, dessertAriel KolliparaOctober 14, 2021cookies, brown butter, Ted Lasso2 Comments

breakfast, sweet, SweetsAriel KolliparaMarch 30, 2021donut, donuts, pistachio, doughnuts, breakfast, sweetComment

Pistachio Bomboloni

Buongiorno! A couple weeks back I was daydreaming of trips to Tuscany and scrolling through old pictures of my 2018 trip to Florence when I stumbled upon a little inspiration and immediately started salivating. While strolling around the Piazza del Duomo before our tour, we stepped into a touristy cafe for a quick bite and espresso. Behind the steamy glass pastry case, I spotted…

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cake, breakfast, dessert, sweetAriel KolliparaMarch 02, 2021cake, breakfast, almond, poppyseedComment

Almond Poppyseed Coffee Cake

Good morning, bakers! Or good evening? Whatever time of day it is where you are I’d like to introduce you to the Almond Poppyseed Coffee Cake. Breakfast cake, snack cake, any time of the day cake; I’m here for it. I don’t know who made the rules, but somehow cake without frosting is appropriate at any time and coffee cake is truly an underrated classic.

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cake, dessert, sweet, SweetsAriel KolliparaFebruary 05, 2021cake, chocolate, oreo, peanut butter, nutellaComment

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Cake

I won’t wax poetic on the trials and tribulations of 2020, but I do want to say that due to these “unforeseen circumstances,” I’ve been baking a heck of a lot more than I did while staying keto. For better or worse, I’m enjoying more carbs and loving being able to get creative in the kitchen. And cake is comforting. Period. A lot has changed since I last blogged but my love for cake has not…

cake, dessert, sweet, SweetsAriel KolliparaFebruary 05, 2021cake, chocolate, oreo, peanut butter, nutellaComment

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Autumn Apple Cake

Imagine you wake up one morning, open the window and a cool breeze floats in through the window. The yellow sun is streaming through your curtains as you pull your comforter up for more warmth. Autumn has officially arrived, and with it all of the cravings for comfort…

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cake, dessert, sweetAriel KolliparaFebruary 22, 2020cake, butter, dessert, vanilla, warm2 Comments

Butter Cake

Who would’ve thought something non-chocolate could be so delicious?! The outside of this dessert has a chewy, caramelized crust and once you break into the inside you’re greeted with a warm, vanilla, not-too-sweet, buttery cake. It’s unlike any other cake I’ve ever tasted; no frosting necessary.

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Strawberry Dream Clouds

After a couple months of what seemed like non-stop rain in Orange County, my oven and baking kit were calling my name so that brings us here. Strawberry Dream Cloud Cookies. I literally dreamed of these sweet little babies and had to put my imagination to work.

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Éclairs a l'Érable

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Cherry Chip Cake

Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-CHERRY BOMB!

Well my my my, this post has been a long time coming. I have to admit these photos have been sitting in my memory card for a couple months now. I don't have any excuse! I'm sorry for leaving you hanging but I assure you this Cherry Chip Cake was worth the wait...

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Cotton Candy Cake

It's filled with everything I love. Sprinkles, glitter, hearts, CoCoNuT, and too much butter. It's delicious. Dense but not too dense. Fluffy but not too light. Creamy but not overwhelming.

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Hawaiian Paradise

Sit back in your chair. Relax. Close your eyes and imagine you are drifting... WAIT, don't close your eyes because then you can't read.

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Love Bug Cake

Anywho, let's talk L-O-V-E. We need some more of it right now, am I right?

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Chilling Chocolate Orange Cake

Happy Halloween, witches! It's been to long my ghouls and goblins. Since moving to San Francisco and having a full time job again, my blogging schedule isn't what it used to be. I've also had a few... distractions?

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Glitter Winner Cookies

Helloooooo GLITTER! In lieu of the Summer Olympics, I wanted to create something reminiscent of the season. Pool blue and sparkling gold. The USA Swim Team would be proud.

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Circus Animal Cookies

"All eyes on [these], in the center of the ring, just like a CIRCUS!"- Britney Spears referring to these cookies that are basically a circus for your mouth.

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SweetsAriel KolliparaJune 27, 2016cake, dessert, summer, coconut1 Comment

Coconut Creme Cake

Now that summer is in full swing, I decided it was about time I whipped up a seasonal cake to celebrate the season. Nothing screams summer like coconut. Well... maybe ice cream but we'll save that for another week.

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Cheery Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream

I am about to change your life. Sure, Cheery Cherry Cheesecake is a cheek-full but you need to understand the richness and decadence this concoction will bring to your life. And your mouth. But mostly your life. It's that good. Change your life good. And since your life is changing...

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Traditional Tiramisu

I can't pronounce this italian dessert for the life of me but I can put it in my mouth and that's all that matters. Sweet baby Jesus. This is delicious. It might be my favorite thing to eat this month.

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Easter Delight Cake

Happy Easter? Alright, so I am a little late to the party, but... actually I do not have an excuse for delaying the post of this fabulous, pastel, Easter-wonderland of a cake. Or at least not a legitimate excuse.

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Sprightly Shamrock Shake

Happy St. Patrick's day! While I am not Irish, well, at least not that I know of, I can still celebrate the holiday. To be honest it's entirely unavoidable in New York but I ain't hatin'. Who couldn't use a little bit of leprechaun luck?

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Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas

Some may say it's too early in the week/day for a cocktail but I am in vacation mode people. I leave for Greece today! Ahhhhh! Before departing I figured it was the right time to bring vacation vibes to you. Chase those winter blues away, baby...

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Dark Heart Panna Cotta

This chocolate panna cotta is all the love I need. Or all the love I have or whatever. I don't care. CHOCOLATE. CHOCOLATE. CHOCOLATE. ACK!

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Grapefruit Cake

All morning I have been day dreaming, slightly inspired by the fictional adventures of Walter Mitty and otherwise inspired by this mouthwatering cake.

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Red Red Rose-wood Cupcakes

I've got a secret, can you keep it? Swear this one you'll save... because these cupcakes are freaking delicious!

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