Cake, Featured, Recipes, Seasonal, Valentines
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake
Chocolate covered strawberries are one of those desserts that feel instantly romantic and the flavors are so good together, I just had to make a cake inspired by them! Originally…
Cake, Featured, Recipes, Seasonal, Tutorials, Valentines
Pink Ombre Cake Recipe & Decorating Tutorial
With pink ombre buttercream on the outside and pink ombre cake layers on the inside, this is the ultimate pink cake! I used my bakery-style white cake as the base…
A Few of My Favorite Things (Winter 2026)
The weather is officially COLD and the times have been heavy this Winter, but I still have some favorite things to share that are bringing me joy these days. I…
Cake, Featured, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Seasonal, Valentines
Rich & Fudgy Flourless Chocolate Cake
I have been dreaming of an extra-fudgy, super decadent yet easy-to-make flourless chocolate cake recipe and after lots of testing, this recipe is THE ONE! It tastes like a dessert…
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Meet Whitney
I'm the baker, blogger, photographer, and longtime cake lover behind Sugar & Sparrow! Cake is my very favorite way to spread joy in the world and that's why I'm here – to share my go-to recipes, decorating tutorials, baking tips, and everything I learn about cake as I experiment in the kitchen. Whether you're new to baking or a total pro, my hope is that you would find delicious, dependable recipes here and everything you need to make pretty cakes that spread joy!
Valentine’s Day Recipes

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake
Chocolate covered strawberries are one of those desserts that feel instantly romantic and the flavors are so good together, I just had to make a cake inspired by them! Originally…

Pink Ombre Cake Recipe & Decorating Tutorial
With pink ombre buttercream on the outside and pink ombre cake layers on the inside, this is the ultimate pink cake! I used my bakery-style white cake as the base…

Rich & Fudgy Flourless Chocolate Cake
I have been dreaming of an extra-fudgy, super decadent yet easy-to-make flourless chocolate cake recipe and after lots of testing, this recipe is THE ONE! It tastes like a dessert…
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Small Batch Recipes

Small Batch Churro Cake
In honor of a trip to Disneyland next week, I’ve decided to make a small batch version of my favorite churro cake recipe! Just like the original recipe, this mini…

Small Batch Lemon Cake
This small batch lemon layer cake is a mini version of my all-time favorite lemon cake and makes just enough to serve 2-4 people. It has a super soft and…

Small Batch Raspberry Chocolate Cake
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I couldn’t help but continue this small batch cake series with a mini version of my favorite raspberry chocolate cake recipe! It’s a decadent chocolate…
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· In: Cake, Featured, Recipes, Seasonal, Valentines
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake
Chocolate covered strawberries are one of those desserts that feel instantly romantic and the flavors are so good together, I just had to make a cake inspired by them! Originally…

· In: Cake, Featured, Recipes, Seasonal, Tutorials, Valentines
Pink Ombre Cake Recipe & Decorating Tutorial
With pink ombre buttercream on the outside and pink ombre cake layers on the inside, this is the ultimate pink cake! I used my bakery-style white cake as the base…

A Few of My Favorite Things (Winter 2026)
The weather is officially COLD and the times have been heavy this Winter, but I still have some favorite things to share that are bringing me joy these days. I…

· In: Cake, Featured, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Seasonal, Valentines
Rich & Fudgy Flourless Chocolate Cake
I have been dreaming of an extra-fudgy, super decadent yet easy-to-make flourless chocolate cake recipe and after lots of testing, this recipe is THE ONE! It tastes like a dessert…

Millionaire Cake (Inspired by Disney World)
Inspired by the $22 slice of Millionaire Cake from The Cake Bake Shop at Disney’s Boardwalk (Disney World), this homemade version features layers of decadent chocolate cake, thick caramel filling…

· In: Featured, Seasonal, Valentines
24+ Valentine’s Day Dessert Ideas
Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, Singles Awareness Day – no matter what you’re celebrating this month, I’ve got the perfect dessert recipes to make it all the more special! I’ve gathered…

· In: Cake, Featured, Holiday, Recipes, Seasonal, Winter
Hot Cocoa Cake with Homemade Marshmallow Filling
I know I’m not alone in saying that a mug of hot cocoa with marshmallows on top is downright nostalgic. This cake captures that warm feeling and will satisfy any…

How to Quickly Bring Ingredients to Room Temperature
In a baking recipe, you’ll often see that certain ingredients (like butter, milk, eggs, and other dairy ingredients) need to be at room temperature before you get started. Organically, it…

How to Price a Cake (a Guide for Home Bakers)
One of the most frequent questions I get from cake business owners is “how should I be pricing my cakes?” I totally get it, because when I ran my custom…

· In: Cake, Featured, Holiday, Recipes, Seasonal, Winter
Peppermint Mocha Cake Recipe
This peppermint mocha cake is based on one of my favorite festive coffee drinks! The layers of moist and decadent peppermint chocolate cake filled and frosted with coffee buttercream make…








