This is one of the first cakes that I made, and shared with neighbors, that led to people asking me to make cakes for their special occasions. Family and friends have all really loved the combination of raspberry and chocolate, and many had not even tasted a meringue buttercream before. The freeze dried fruit adds a very raspberry flavor, as well as, natural color, and is light and rich, without being overly sweet. It’s such a great balance with a deep, dark chocolate cake. P

Don’t worry, I have taste-tested them alllll so you don’t have to, haha! This blondie recipe is just too good. It’s lightly adapted from Duff Goldman’s recipe in his book, “ Super Good Baking for Kids .” His book is awesome for bakers of all levels! Blondies are usually the first recipe I will make in any cookbook, and are my go-to for casual gatherings, because they are so customizable. This recipe centers around brown butter which, as always, takes the flavor next level ama