BAKED by Lola

This weekend should have been the “That Takes the Cake” cake show and competition but, like so many other things, it was cancelled due to COVID. Here is a flashback to the 2019 competition with the theme of “Wild Wild West”. I attempted new things and thankfully it went really well. I won 6 medals! Three in the Tasting Divisions and three in the Decorating Divisions (adult beginner). It is always stressful, but also always a lot of fun as well. I hope the cake show can return one day, I would like to compete again.

Happy February birthdays to all the fine folks of Experian! I hope ya'll enjoyed your 15 dozen Donut Muffins! It was a pleasure baking for you!

It’s National Pie Day! So many pies, so little time! What to do?How about 3 pies in 1? That’s right! Here we have CHERRY 🍒 PIE, APPLE 🍎 PIE, and BLACKBERRY PIE baked all together! Oh hapPIE days!

December 8th is National Brownie Day! I made these Chocolate Brownies with a Chocolate Frosting. Twice the chocolate, twice the fun! This Brownie is full of so much chocolatey goodness, you might think you’re eating fudge!

It’s National Peanut Butter Fudge Day! So, to celebrate, I made some. This is a creamy Peanut Butter Fudge that was first drizzled with Peanut Butter and then Dark Chocolate. It is melt in your mouth delicious!

🍏🍎It’s National Apple Cider Day 🍎🍏 I made Apple Cider Cookies (stuffed with caramel and then rolled in cinnamon sugar) topped with an Apple Cider Glaze.🍎🍏🍎🍏

It’s National BAKLAVA day! Thank you to Chef Michael Symon and the Food Network for the recipe - it was a huge hit! What’s not to love? 32 flaky, crispy, and buttery layers of phyllo dough with both pistachios and walnuts layered in between. It’s baked until it’s golden brown and then bathed in a local Texas honey and sugar syrup! Then you have to wait at least 6 long and torturous hours until you can dive into this big ‘ole pan o’ deliciousness! But, once you do... you’ll be singing 🎵🎶 “How about a little more BAKLAVA...”🎶🎵

If you can’t come to BAKEDbyLOLA, then sometimes BAKEDbyLOLA can come to you. Like these Red Velvet Whoopie Pies with Chocolate Marshmallow Cream Filling that flew to Ohio today (compliments of my husband and daughter who are off to visit family). These Whoopie Pies are better traveled than I am!

Hello friends, I’m late to the Instagram game, but I’m playing now! Follow along, if you will, I’d appreciate it! Thank you! 🙏 😊 ❤️🧁

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Mmmmm..... Whoopie Pies!

Now what starts with the letter C?
Cookie starts with C
Let's think of other things
That starts with C
Oh, who cares about the other things?

C is for cookie, that's good enough for me
C is for cookie, that's good enough for me
C is for cookie, that's good enough for me
Oh, cookie, cookie, cookie starts with C!

I’ve been sharing several of these on Instagram, but not here. Time to change that.

Wow! What a great evening I’ve had. I hosted a small contest for the Veterans in my neighborhood (please read my post below for details). I just got home a bit ago from delivering the cupcakes to the winners. Except, it turns out, I’m the real winner. I met two amazing couples/neighbors (and I hope now friends)! I got to hear just a little bit about their lives and what they’ve been through. You truly never know what’s going on with someone just by looking at them. Everyone has a story. Take the time to listen. Oh the things you can learn. I am so grateful for this experience. Thank you to Chad & Natasha (your daughter is beautiful) and Leon & Lilo (I fell in love with your dog, Tina Turner 😁) for your service and for graciously welcoming me into your homes. Y’all are amazing! And thank you to all of the Veterans and their families. You are appreciated, respected, brave, and strong. Thank you. Cheers and ❤️, Lola

Gearing up for next year. 104 days to go!

Updated “menu” and price list coming soon.

It’s National Vanilla Cupcake Day! To celebrate, I made Vanilla Cupcakes using vanilla bean paste (you can see the vanilla bean speckles in the cupcakes) topped with a vibrantly colored and silky smooth Vanilla Buttercream. The world record for eating cupcakes is 72 in 6 minutes (that’s 1 every 5 seconds)!!! I think I’d rather take my time and savor my cupcakes.

🎃 🎃 🎃 Happy Halloween to the hardworking Experian employees! 15 dozen cupcakes in 4 flavor combos (chocolate cupcakes with chocolate buttercream frosting, chocolate cupcakes with vanilla buttercream frosting, vanilla cupcakes with vanilla buttercream frosting, and vanilla cupcakes with chocolate buttercream frosting)! I hope y’all had a great party! 🎃 🎃 🎃

Happy birthday, Marjorie! I hope you enjoyed your 4 layer Pumpkin 🎃 Cake 🎂 with Maple 🍁 Buttercream. May all your birthday wishes come true!

Happy birthday, Ally! I hope you enjoyed your Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting. May all your birthday wishes come true!