Art portfolio and blog of Isabel Honkonen
cupcakes and other cakes
Yes ... Tiramisu Cheesecake, why not, I have been on this Mascarpone trip recently and can't get enough. So, I had a package of Alessi Brand Lady Fingers that I was planning on making Tiramisu but I had this brilliant idea that I could make a cheesecake with a Lady Finger crust then, I thought … Continue reading Tiramisu Cheesecake
As I mentioned on one of the previous posts that I had family staying over and I was making a cake for my daughters birthday so, here's what I ended up making. My daughter has had whey protein allergies since she was 4, she is now 14, it has been a challenge for her to … Continue reading Baked Alaska
Yes, they are! Really they are, they're the love child of a moist Brownie and a Tiramisu, they are absolutely delectable and best of all...they are super easy to make. I used my favorite brownie recipe that I have been using now for about 15 years and simply added an additional step to make these … Continue reading The Best Mascarpone Brownies.
Yep, It was cake time for me again and this one had to be a Monster High theme cake. So I was thinking fondant covered, fondant logo, easy peasy, let's say I am glad it's done, not perfect but my daughter, the customer is satisfied. Here are the pics, again not perfect but after cutting … Continue reading Monster High???
I just finished assembly the hulk cake for my son's b-day and I think a came about pretty decent considering the my children were screaming like crazy people all morning and I could not get a grip of my nerves. Cake Recipe: equal weighed amounts of: whole eggs granulated sugar all purpose flour - I … Continue reading “Hulk Smash” cake – done
As I mentioned in my previous post that there is a birthday cake that needs to be completed this weekend, I have started creating the components to the "Hulk Smash Cake". I used the rice crispy treat recipe to create the rocks and hand and they have been covered in fondant, see below. … Continue reading Hulk Cake on the way…
It's been very cold and I needed something to lift the spirits of my little ones and myself so, what better than a delicious treat. I had one of these a Fresh Market a few months ago and I did have the recipe but could not find it. I had to make it. I found … Continue reading Butter Cake, anyone?
It's been a very productive week for me. I will be posting later on today some pics. of my latest painting and drawing that I am working on simultaneously. I recently got really inspired and I am riding that wave. And no, I have not painted my art room yet 😦 I am thinking of doing … Continue reading Unfinished business…
I know another carrot muffin recipe but these muffins are going to make you feel like gold. They are packed with carrots and other nutritious ingredients and the best thing about it is you can make them as healthy as you like by substituting ingredients. I really hope you try these they are really good … Continue reading kt. Muffins
Why is it that something so plain, so vanilla is so difficult to master? The crusade for the perfect vanilla cupcake, we all have been looking for that perfect plain cupcake that has the perfect balance of texture, sweetness and flavor. I hate vanilla cupcakes that the texture or the density of the cake makes … Continue reading Looking for the perfect vanilla cupcake.
