Articles by Damask

We've all been there before. Our cake pans are prepped and greased, the oven has been preheated, and the cake mix is ready for mixing. And then you realize you forgot to remove the butter from the fridge so it could come up to room temperature. Couldn't you just use cold butter? Well, the baking police won't show up at your door and tell you not to. But like everything in baking, doing it the correct way guarantees the success of your bake. That's why we're giving you three easy ways how to soften butter.

Whether it's your first time, or you're a seasoned pro, making cake pops with the right tools not only makes the process easier but that much more fun! But what happens if you don't have a cake pop stand or simply don't want one because there's only so much real estate in your kitchen? (Do I really need another kitchen gadget?) Don't worry! Below are 3 simple cake pop stand ideas for creating your own cake pop stand.