Whipped Up Whimsy
All Sweets Savory Cocktails
Whipped Up Whimsy
By Ariel Blankinship
ariel

There once was a girl from the sea...

Or Northern California (but my name is Ariel so just go with it). This is serious business.

This is my treasure trove of recipes. You'll find most of my recipes are for sweets, but occasionally we'll branch out into the world of savory indulgences. While I try to stay healthy with a balance of exercise and portions, I always make room for dessert. 

I live in San Francisco, California with three awesome and active roommates. I'm an Office Manager by day and self-taught baker and chef by weekend. I've got a penchant for the feminine aesthetic, am Harry Potter obsessed, hooked on Sriracha, and in love with all things luxurious. We're in for a roller-coaster ride of recipes, guys, so get ready. 

From hot pies and gooey brownies, to mile high cakes and velvety ice cream, here's hoping my experiments can help you on your baking quests!

For food and prop styling inquiries please reach out via www.arielblankinship.com 

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Brown Butter Biscuits
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…

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Almond Poppyseed Coffee Cake
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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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Cake
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…

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Butter Cake
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
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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