Why I Made This I was craving something that isn’t just sweet but makes my kitchen smell alive. Lemon zest, fresh strawberries, yogurt — textures that squish and burst. I didn’t want complicated. Been running on autopilot lately, so I pulled together things I already had. Honestly, I forgot how much a good pound cake … Read more

I’m not kidding—I’ve never thought much about the crust on a cake until recently. Turns out, that crumbly edge, that slightly salty bite, can make or break a strawberry cake. It’s not just about the juicy berries or the fluffy layers. It’s those crunchy, buttery edges that crackle when you bite in. Maybe it sounds … Read more

Why these cupcakes caught me off guard I didn’t plan to make watermelon cupcakes. Honestly, I was just looking for a way to use up that pile of leftover watermelon that’s been sitting in the fridge. I thought, “Maybe I’ll just blend it into my smoothies,” but then I remembered an old recipe I once … Read more

I didn’t set out to make cupcakes that taste like you’ve bitten into a perfectly ripe watermelon—but somehow, these do it without that sticky mess or seedy inconvenience. It hit me one afternoon, pushing through a pile of watermelon chunks, that I could harness that sneaky, subtly salty-sweet flavor into something small and portable. No … Read more