German Chocolate Cake – Gato Facile

German Chocolate Cake – Gato Facile

  This classic German Chocolate Cake combines rich chocolate cake layers with a sweet coconut pecan filling and a dreamy chocolate buttercream. I am fascinated with the history behind some recipes. The origin of the German Chocolate Cake is not at all what I expected it to be, not even close! German Chocolate Cake was…

Butterbeer Cake (Harry Potter Cake)-Gato Facile

Butterbeer Cake (Harry Potter Cake)-Gato Facile

  Harry Potter fans, this Butterbeer Cake is for you! Butterscotch cake, cream soda, and marshmallow all in one spellbinding dessert. The perfect Harry Potter Cake! I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to do a Harry Potter themed recipe. I am a huge fan of the books and movies, so the fact that…

How to Make Pastry Cream (Creme Patissiere Recipe)-gatofacile

How to Make Pastry Cream (Creme Patissiere Recipe)-gatofacile

  This easy Pastry Cream (Creme Patissiere) recipe is simple and delicious. A rich and creamy vanilla custard you can use in a variety of decadent desserts. Pastry cream is one of those recipes that you’ll want to have in your repertoire. It’s super easy to make and very versatile. Today, I’m going to walk…

The Best Vanilla Cake Recipe (Reader Favorite!)-GatoFacile

The Best Vanilla Cake Recipe (Reader Favorite!)-GatoFacile

  This Classic Vanilla Cake recipe pairs fluffy vanilla cake layers with a silky vanilla buttercream. The perfect cake for birthdays, weddings, and holidays! This classic Vanilla Cake is one of the most beloved recipes on Liv for Cake. I always thought that there were so many of these recipes out there that I’d stick to…

How to Make Edible Cookie Dough-GatoFacile

How to Make Edible Cookie Dough-GatoFacile

    This easy edible cookie dough recipe is the perfect sweet treat! Eggless cookie dough with heat-treated flour makes it safe for everyone to eat. It’s pretty much been all cakes around here lately, because they are truly my fave to make and share, but I would be remiss not to share with you…

Simple Vanilla Buttercream (American Buttercream Recipe)-GatoFacile

Simple Vanilla Buttercream (American Buttercream Recipe)-GatoFacile

  The best Vanilla Buttercream you will ever make! Four simple ingredients are all you need to make this classic American buttercream recipe. I made my own birthday cake. I think this is pretty standard for bakers, and I’m totally ok with it. I was actually not going to make a cake at all, since I…

Eggnog Cheesecake Cookie Cups –  GatoFacile

Eggnog Cheesecake Cookie Cups – GatoFacile

  These Eggnog Cheesecake Cookie Cups are the best treat for the holidays! Chewy gingerbread cookie cups filled with a fluffy eggnog cheesecake. The holiday season is in full swing and I’m oddly more prepared for it than I’ve ever been in my life. All of my holiday shopping has been done for over a…

Chocolate Peppermint Cake -GatoFacile-GatoFacile

Chocolate Peppermint Cake -GatoFacile-GatoFacile

  A classic holiday flavor combo in one delicious cake! This Chocolate Peppermint Cake combines rich chocolate cake layers with a silky peppermint frosting. This recipe has been years in the making. Years! I first planned to make it two years ago, then again last year, but it kept getting pushed aside. I actually love…

How To Make Ganache (Dark, Milk, & White Chocolate)-GatoFacile

How To Make Ganache (Dark, Milk, & White Chocolate)-GatoFacile

  Everything you ever wanted to know about making Ganache! A simple, two-ingredient recipe for a delicious frosting, filling, drip, or glaze. Ganache and I have a love/hate relationship. As simple as it is to make, I have had my fair share of split and grainy ganache incidents. It’s usually due to me rushing or…