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

Growing up, I was never a fan of fruit desserts, such as pie or cobbler. (I am, since, reformed.) But, I never felt that fruit belonged in dessert.  I missed out on so much, right?! I mean, I got by: I always gravitated towards the chocolate-y things…the gooier the better. So, now my grown-up self, has created a hybrid dessert, based on one that is traditionally a fruit-centric treat, and made it with a chocolate base and a sweet cream drop biscuit topping, but kept the simpl

Craving something homemade for family brunch? Celebrating a loved one with cake? Signed up to bring cookies for the soccer team? It's a Tuesday and you want banana bread?! I got you covered! Please email me at hello@sugarkanekitchen.com  to discuss any order requests. (South Charlotte, NC)