My name is Susan, and I live in Washington, D.C.
I'm passionate about developing and sharing original recipes as well as dessert decorating tutorials, tips, and tricks.
I hope that the recommendations you read here will help you create the desserts of your dreams!

Starting this Blog
I landed on this blog name after realizing that I literally always bring dessert to a gathering.
Whether it’s making a decadent chocolate strawberry layer cake for a special occasion or simple fruity crumble for brunch, "dessert provider" is the unofficial role I’ve played for years.
Coworkers, friends, and family have benefited from this and so have I! I love that the worlds of baking, desserts, and decorating sweets are truly limitless.
I did have an Easy-Bake Oven as a kid (I bet you did, too!), but my love for baking really blossomed during the pandemic.
It was also when I dove headfirst into the world of cake decorating. April 2020 jumpstarted a newfound interest. I’d made cakes before, but something that spring was different. In the midst of hard times, baking and making cakes for friends and family was a way to connect and celebrate them. I suddenly wanted to figure out how to make cakes look professional, like the ones you’d find in a bakery.
How It Started vs. How It's Going
The photo on the left below comes from the spring of 2020, while the chocolate raspberry Bundt cake on the right is from spring 2024!
Since the spring of 2020, I've dug deeper into other sweets. I've invested in many a dessert cookbook and spent hours watching cake-decorating videos. I've also taken online courses in food blogging, cake decorating, and food photography in order to make this blog the best resource that it can be for you.
Hopefully my deep dive into baking gives you recipes and ideas to make your mealtimes a sweeter experience.
✨ My Personal Favorites
While I have so much fun with all the recipes here, there are some that bring me extra joy to make. They're also beginner-friendly.
Cakes:
- My 4-inch mini birthday cake is my go-to recipe for the birthdays and celebrations of family and friends. The batter comes together without a mixer and is full of sprinkles!
- The cake above got me ISO a chocolate counterpart, which is how my chocolate sprinkle cake came to be.
Cupcakes:
- If I'm looking for a classic, easy recipe to make for a small group, I go for my small batch vanilla cupcakes. It uses pantry staples you likely already have on hand.
- For a slightly more involved recipe that's still not too difficult, my raspberry almond cupcakes are a must. They bring a fun burst of color and flavor.
Cookies:
- I have so many cookie recipes that it's hard to choose. But my Oreo funfetti cookies are so cheery, they're an easy favorite. Can you tell I love sprinkles? 😂
- My big batch chocolate chip cookie recipe has been a family favorite for over a decade. It's the cookie I make whenever I can't decide what to make. It's reliable and makes nearly 40 cookies! Love me some leftovers.
Frostings:
- I love my almond buttercream frosting for decorating all kinds of cookies (like wreath sugar cookies at Christmas or bunny cookies during spring). It's also great for stacking between cake layers are on top of cupcakes.
- This small batch chocolate buttercream frosting is a current favorite; I amped up the cream to give it a ganache-like texture. It is insanely good so prepare yourself to want to eat it solo!
What's In Store
This site is home to my original recipes and cake tutorials.
You can expect:
- Various baking techniques, tips, and ideas throughout every post
- Step-by-step process shots and instructions to guide you
- Impressive dessert recipes anybody can make from scratch (no pastry degree necessary!)
Let's Start Baking!
- Chocolate Cookies and Cream Cookies
- Apple Pear Bread with Cinnamon Spice
- Small Batch Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
- Chocolate Sprinkle Cake
Say hello!
I love meeting new folks and talking all-things desserts. Please say hi in the comments of these posts or on my Instagram (@susanbringsdessert). Thank you for being here!