Desserts by Vanessa

Desserts by Vanessa Professional Pastry Chef 20+ yrs. Recipes, Tips, Techniques. Teaches classes & consults

50th birthday parties call for a little something extra!This Great Gatsby inspired two tiered cake was a showstopper for...
12/12/2024

50th birthday parties call for a little something extra!

This Great Gatsby inspired two tiered cake was a showstopper for sure.

This is a four layer 4 inch cake on top of a six layer 8 inch cake. For ease of serving I always split the six layer into two 3 layer cakes.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!8 months ago, I have 200 followers on this account. Now there are almost 28,0...
11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!

8 months ago, I have 200 followers on this account. Now there are almost 28,000 of you!!

I’m so thankful for all of you who have joined me on this crazy journey of sharing my love of pastry.

❤️ Vanessa

💫Galaxy 40th Cake 💫8” Chocolate cake filled and iced in Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream.Gold hand painted moon, stars...
11/23/2024

💫Galaxy 40th Cake 💫

8” Chocolate cake filled and iced in Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream.

Gold hand painted moon, stars and 40 .ice fondant. Mini white sprinkles, and gold stars from . I got the most amazing deep colors by always using gel colors.

✨Pro Tip: When using dark colors to ice your entire cake. Fully ice your cake in the flavored buttercream. Then come back and do a final thin coat with your dark colors. Your guests and clients will notice and thank you.

‼️No one wants to have a weird colorful mouth at a party, except if you are 10 and under. 😂

This Apple Almond Tart is perfect for fall and winter.Almond cake baked into a Pâte Sucrée tart shell. Layered with Gran...
11/08/2024

This Apple Almond Tart is perfect for fall and winter.

Almond cake baked into a Pâte Sucrée tart shell. Layered with Granny Smith apples baked and brushed with spiced apple cider butter sauce. Served with mulled wine reduction and vanilla whipped cream.

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The funnest kids cake I’ve made for a very special little man turning 5!Bowl of  isn’t complete without a  milk! Both ca...
11/06/2024

The funnest kids cake I’ve made for a very special little man turning 5!

Bowl of isn’t complete without a milk!

Both cakes are vanilla cake filled with cookies and cream buttercream, and iced in Swiss meringue buttercream.

Mini vanilla cupcakes with cookies and cream, buttercream and Apple Jacks garnish.

The cutest little ghost s’more cookies ever!Perfect for any Halloween party.Graham cracker cookies, dark chocolate ganac...
10/28/2024

The cutest little ghost s’more cookies ever!

Perfect for any Halloween party.

Graham cracker cookies, dark chocolate ganache, toasted vanilla bean marshmallows.

🕷️ Nightmare Before Christmas Sugar Cookies with Skelton Jack 🕷️I’m not the best with royal icing so I cut  fondant circ...
10/24/2024

🕷️ Nightmare Before Christmas Sugar Cookies with Skelton Jack 🕷️

I’m not the best with royal icing so I cut fondant circles out, used edible markers to draw the face, and set them on top of American buttercream.

🎃 Such an easy way to make a Halloween treat! 🎃

Fall colors make the prettiest cakes.This is one my favorite flavor combinations, pumpkin cake iced and filled with masc...
10/23/2024

Fall colors make the prettiest cakes.

This is one my favorite flavor combinations, pumpkin cake iced and filled with mascarpone cream cheese icing.

It’s ridiculously good!!

Mermaids aren’t just for kids!Elevating this mermaid cake to the next level with what else but gold ✨Chocolate mermaid t...
10/21/2024

Mermaids aren’t just for kids!

Elevating this mermaid cake to the next level with what else but gold ✨

Chocolate mermaid tails and shells were hand painted in gold, macarons were filled to look like a oysters, piping was added for depth.

Every super kid needs a super hero birthday!!Spidey is just hanging out with his best friends, fighting crime.          ...
10/19/2024

Every super kid needs a super hero birthday!!

Spidey is just hanging out with his best friends, fighting crime.

Fall menu dropped  this past week.  It embraces all that is fall.  A few additions are:The Crow’s Nest:Coffee mousse, ca...
10/16/2024

Fall menu dropped this past week. It embraces all that is fall. A few additions are:

The Crow’s Nest:
Coffee mousse, candied almonds and coconut, with a chocolate cookie and chocolate pearls

Apple Almond Tart with Mulled Wine Reduction and Vanilla Whipped Cream

Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust and Vanilla Whipped Cream

Blackberry Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream

Great Scott this was a Great Cake to make!!4 layer 6” cake on top of a 4 layer 8” cake.Covered in blue fondant, hand pai...
10/15/2024

Great Scott this was a Great Cake to make!!

4 layer 6” cake on top of a 4 layer 8” cake.

Covered in blue fondant, hand painted lightning bolts, with edible image graphics.

Fondant: .ice
Board
White food gel
Car

🔥 When a cake is too hot to handle!! 🔥Usu no pallet knifes to create flames is one of my favorite looks.                ...
10/14/2024

🔥 When a cake is too hot to handle!! 🔥

Usu no pallet knifes to create flames is one of my favorite looks.

When you have a tiki party, you need a cake equally as cool.  This 5 tiered waterfall cake even has a grotto. It wouldn’...
10/11/2024

When you have a tiki party, you need a cake equally as cool. This 5 tiered waterfall cake even has a grotto. It wouldn’t be complete without a tiki head on top.

The rocks and sea shells were made from fondant, while the flowers were made from gum paste. My favorite part are the tiny torches.

This caramel drip is everything!   If you are looking for flavor this Vanilla hazelnut caramel cake is where it’s at!! V...
10/10/2024

This caramel drip is everything!

If you are looking for flavor this Vanilla hazelnut caramel cake is where it’s at!!

Vanilla sponge cake with layers of hazelnut and caramel buttercream. Finished with this beautiful caramel drip. Garnished with toasted hazelnuts, caramel pieces, , and cookies

Baked Chocolate Mousse was one of the first desserts I learned to make  as a pastry cook.  I’ve paired it with a Hibiscu...
10/09/2024

Baked Chocolate Mousse was one of the first desserts I learned to make as a pastry cook. I’ve paired it with a Hibiscus Pour, Raspberries, Whipped Chocolate Ganache, Stracciatella Meringue, and Vanilla Microwave Sponge Cake.

Fall flavors are my favorite flavor combinations.We can see and feel the season change with colors of golden yellows tur...
10/06/2024

Fall flavors are my favorite flavor combinations.

We can see and feel the season change with colors of golden yellows turning to reds, there is a crispness in the air, that feels like a fresh start.

The warmth of spices, notes of caramel, and pop of citrus bring such a vibrancy of flavors.

Pumpkin cheesecake, served with toasted marshmallow, cranberry jam, caramelized whipped ganache, almond tuile, toasted pepitas and flowering mint.

I stepped out of my comfort zone with this one.  I used a stencil for the very first time, I definitely have more learni...
10/04/2024

I stepped out of my comfort zone with this one. I used a stencil for the very first time, I definitely have more learning to do. Send all the tips my way, please!

This is a two tier 6 layer 6 inch cake stacked on top of a 6 layer 8 inch cake.

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