theamateurbaker

Hi, I’m Liza, an amateur baker passionate about creating delicious treats in my cozy kitchen. By day, I work as a software engineer / enterpreneur , but when the sun sets, you’ll find me whipping up cakes, pastries, and desserts in a sea of flour and sugar. While I may not be a professional baker, I embrace the mess, the learning process, and the joy of seeing a beautiful cake come to life—even if there’s a bit of dough spilled along the way.

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Foolproof Vegan Ermine Frosting for Cakes and Cupcakes

Whether you’re following a vegan lifestyle or fasting in preparation for the Christmas holidays, this easy vegan frosting recipe has you covered. It’s perfect for decorating cupcakes, cakes, or even a festive brownie. This frosting is not just plant-based—it’s also ideal for those observing religious fasts common across Europe during this season. With a smooth, […]

red velvet cake decorated with pink hearts made of white chocolate
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The Perfect Red Velvet Cake

The Origins of Red Velvet CakeRed velvet cake has a storied history that blends culinary tradition and clever innovation. It first gained popularity in the early 20th century, with roots tied to the Victorian era, when “velvet” cakes were celebrated for their fine, soft crumb achieved by using cocoa powder and acidic ingredients. The original

vanilla cupcakes decorated with buttercream
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Easy Vanilla Cupcakes

Who doesn't love cupcakes? I had been looking for a vanilla cupcake recipe for a while now. I don't know if it's just me but for some reason whenever I was making vanilla cupcakes they tended to be on the less fluffy side compated to chocolate ones. That was until I stumbled on this recipe.

Rich, moist chocolate vegan cupcakes—easy to bake, 100% plant-based, and perfect for any occasion. Indulge in chocolatey goodness without eggs or dairy!
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Chocolate Vegan Cupcakes

Indulgent Chocolate Vegan Cupcakes Chocolate lovers, rejoice! These chocolate vegan cupcakes are everything you could want—rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey, all while being completely plant-based. Whether you follow a vegan diet or just want to try something a little different, this recipe proves that you don’t need eggs or dairy to create cupcakes that are

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Lemon Curd Layer Cake

A Bazaar Baking Challenge When a friend who volunteers for a local organization reached out, asking if I could make some cakes for an upcoming fundraising bazaar, I was excited to help out! The idea was simple: bake anything I wanted, and all proceeds from the sale would go towards supporting the organization. This gave

chocolate chip cookies close up
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Chocolate Chip Cookies (American Style)

The Irresistible Charm of Fresh Chocolate Chip Cookies Who doesn’t love warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies fresh out of the oven? There’s something truly magical about that first bite—the slight crisp on the edges, the soft center, and the melty chocolate that makes every bite irresistible. This recipe is not only ridiculously easy, but it’s

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How it all started

As a kid, I loved cooking and baking. Yes, I was the kind of kid who could create a mess in the kitchen in no time. Whenever I was bored at night, I remember experimenting by mixing ingredients that didn’t go together. Even as a student, I knew how to cook and make desserts—I was

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