From our kitchen
Everything we are asked at the counter, written down: ordering timelines, serving sizes, wedding cakes, storage in the Texas heat and the stories behind our European classics.
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Both are cream-based and served cool, but a baked cheesecake and a mousse cake eat very differently. Here is how they compare on texture, richness, temperature and slicing, and which one suits your occasion.
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Guess too small and the last guests get crumbs. Guess too big and you are eating cake all week. Here is how we size a cake for a party, from a family tea to a wedding.
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Macarons are the one dessert that works as a small gift, a wedding favor and a party centerpiece. Here is how we build the box, how many to order, and how to keep them fresh.
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Every cake we make is baked to order, so timing matters. Here are the lead times we actually work with, from a three-day standard cake to a wedding cake that needs two to three weeks.
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A cake that leaves the bakery perfect can still arrive at the party in trouble after fifteen minutes on a hot seat. Here is how to store, time and carry a cake so it looks and tastes the way we made it.
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The right cake depends on the age as much as the theme. Ideas from first birthdays to tweens, flavors that please the whole party, and the practical details for the day.
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Our roots are in Lithuania, and the habits of that kitchen shape what we bake in McKinney today. Here is where the Napoleon, the curd cake, the honey layers and the raisin ring come from.
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A mirror glaze cake is a thin, glossy shell poured over a chilled mousse cake. Here is what it is made of, why it needs mousse underneath, and how to slice and serve it so the shine survives the party.
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The Napoleon cake is a stack of thin puff pastry layers and custard cream that softens overnight into one tender cake. Here is where it comes from, how it differs from a mille-feuille, and how to serve it.
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Wedding cakes need the longest lead time of anything we bake. Here is how to plan the order, size the cake, choose flavors for a long evening, and arrange delivery and setup.
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