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CHOCOLATE GANACHE

3/25/2022

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INGREDIENTS:

1 Cup Heavy Cream
1.5 Cups Semi Sweet Chocolate
1 Tsp Vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Boil the Heavy Cream in a small/medium sauce pan.
2. Once boiling, remove from heat.
3. Add your chocolate to the boiling cream. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes.
4. Mix until fully incorporated. (Should take 3-5 minutes). It should be a smooth, creamy finish.
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CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING

3/25/2022

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INGREDIENTS:
2 C Soft, Unsalted Butter 
1 1/2 C Creamy Peanut Butter
3 lbs Powdered Sugar 
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract 
1 C - 1 1/2 C Heavy Cream



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Instructions: 
  1. In a stand mixer, use your paddle attachment and cream your butter. Mix on medium/high speed for 2-3 minutes. Or until creamy. (Make sure there are no clumps) 
  2. Once creamy, add in peanut butter. Mix until fully incorporated.
  3. Turn mixer down to low speed and add in your vanilla extract
  4. Add in all of your powdered sugar, let mix for about 1 minute. 
  5. Scrape down bowl to make sure everything is incorporated. 
  6. Add in your heavy cream and mix for about 5 minutes or until creamy. (Add cream AS NEEDED. Don’t use all of it if you don’t need it. Too much cream will make your frosting runny) 
  7. Once fully mixed, take off stand mixer and mix your frosting with a wooden spoon and get out any extra air pockets and create a smooth creamy finish. 
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Super moist Chocolate Cake

3/25/2022

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INGREDIENTS: 
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract



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INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Prepare pans with butter or non stick spray. 
  • Mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a stand mixer using a low speed until combined.
  • Add eggs, buttermilk, warm water, oil, and vanilla. Beat on a medium speed until smooth. This should take just a couple of minutes.
  • Divide batter among the three pans.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes in a 350 degree oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 15-20 minutes and then place cakes on cake board and remove the cake pan.
  • Place cake layers in freezer, let cool for 3-5 hours. Once solid, fill and decorate. 
  • Enjoy! 
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    Hi, Im Whitney Berge

    Aka, The Blonde who Bakes,
    I am a wife and mom of 3, and a self- taught baker. I did not attend any formal culinary training, but I believe that nothing compares to learning as you go.
    Being in the kitchen baking is something that has always been special to me, and I knew that I could use my business knowledge as well as my baking experience to bless others with some delicious desserts, but also teach them that they can do it as well.
    About 15 years ago, I made the decision to not continue in my schooling for Sports Medicine and jumped in to selling my cakes and desserts.
    My clientele grew steadily, and I had some very loyal customers. So I made the decision to open up a brick and mortar bakery. 
    a few years into the bakery, I had my first child. Though it was difficult trying to navigate being a new mom and business owner, I pushed though and continued with my dream. 3 months later, I had a very big surprise that I was pregnant again with baby boy #2. This is when I had to re-evaluate and make the hard decision to close my bakery. Little did I know, that was the best decision I could have ever made. 

    1 year after closing my bakery doors, I wanted to get back to my passion for baking 
    I knew that I needed to change my business strategy because I wanted to be at home with my 2 boys, yet still be able to be Whitney and continue to grow as an entrepreneur. After many long nights of trying to figure out how I could change my business structure yet do what I love.
    I knew that I still wanted to bake desserts for people, but I wanted to focus a lot more of my energy on teaching others how to bake and create delicious and beautiful things. 

    ​And that my friends, is when The Blonde who Bakes came to be. 

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