Recipe/Tutorial: (Sailor Moon Dessert Series, Pt. 9) Michiru’s Lime and Sea Salt Opera Cake

by Katharina // February 16, 2015 // 9 Comments

I absolutely adore Michiru. She is a incredibly perfect example of grace and elegance. I mean, even WITHIN the universe, everybody’s jealous. None of us can be as classy as Michiru. I really wanted to incorporate the Deep Aqua Mirror. In addition to being... Continue reading →

Introducing Beepboop!

by Katharina // February 13, 2015 // 2 Comments

Guys, I am super crazy pee-my-pants happy to introduce Pretty Cake Machine’s new mascot! Look at that sweet pastry robot face. Officially he (she?) is named Macarobo, but I just call the little squirt Beepboop. In any case, Beepboop... Continue reading →

Recipe: Picard Truffles (Bitter Chocolate, Earl Grey Ganache and Lemon Cream)

by Katharina // February 9, 2015 // 6 Comments

Today’s entry is unofficially titled, “The Trouble with Truffles.” Groan all you want; I welcome your hatred. It felt appropriate to do some chocolates for Valentine’s day, and it wasn’t long before I was dead set on them being Picard-themed.... Continue reading →

Recipe/Tutorial: (Sailor Moon Dessert Series, Pt. 8) Haruka’s Yuzu, Ginger and Honey Opera Cake

by Katharina // February 2, 2015 // No Comments

I’m going to be honest… Haruka’s dessert was the most difficult for me so far. I had the flavor profiles set pretty early, but her aesthetic was simultaneously so specific and so hard to pin down that I just could not figure out... Continue reading →

Recipe: Oma’s Black Forest Cake/Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte.

by Katharina // January 26, 2015 // 9 Comments

Let me tell you, I have wanted to do this entry for months. I could write multiple pages about Black Forest cake. As a child it was my absolute favorite, and no birthday passed without a request to my Oma for this... Continue reading →