Sometimes, you just want something that’s easy and tastes great. You don’t want fancy layers. You just want a simple sheet cake. Sometimes, a family favorite like carrot cake fits the bill just perfectly. We know what you’re thinking. What makes this carrot cake so special? Well, it’s a tried and true recipe. It’s been [...]
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About nikki
Nikki is the creative force behind Tikkido.com and Tradewind Tiaras, Inc. She loves Irish dancing, Old English language and archaeology, and decorating cakes.Author Archive | nikki
Classic Lemon Bars
You might associate lemons with sultry summer days and tall glasses of lemonade, but here in the southwest, we know that lemons are actually in season in the first few months of the year. Why not take advantage of in-season produce and bring a little extra sunshine into your life with the vibrant flavor of [...]
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Malted Pretzel Peanut Crunch
We’re thrilled to share this amazing salty-sweet snack with you today. It’s incredibly easy to make and impossible to resist. There’s something magical that happens during the 75 minutes it takes to bake in the oven. A few simple ingredients turn into the most wonderful snack. The malt powder adds an incredible depth of flavor [...]
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Salted Caramel and Chocolate Shortbread Hearts
Nikki from Tikkido here today to bring you a recipe sure to melt your heart–Salted Caramel and Chocolate Shortbread Hearts. Think Twix bar. But these are homemade, and I guarantee these are yummier. And with a kiss of salt to balance out the rich, buttery, sweet goodness of the shortbread and caramel, these cookies might [...]
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Elegant Impressive Doboschtorte Recipe
Hi everyone! Nikki from Tikkido here with a real show-stopper of a dessert: the Doboschtorte. This Viennese confection is rather involved, but holy cow is it delicious! This incredibly decadent dessert is perfect for a party. With a pound and a half of butter and 12 eggs, this cake so rich that guests won’t be tempted to go [...]
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Raspberry Fool Recipe
It’s Nikki from Tikkido here again, and this time with a seriously simple dessert. It’s called a Raspberry Fool, and it’s a gorgeous pink color. And if that’s not enough to tempt you, it’s insanely easy to make and absolutely delicious! A quick note on Instant Clear Gel: I have a lifetime-and-then-some supply from an Amish grocery store [...]
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How to Make Peppermint Swirl Cupcakes
Hello! It’s Nikki from Tikkido, here show you two easy ways to make extra-fancy looking peppermint swirl cupcakes. A chocolate cupcake alone is great, but topped with swirly-twirly red and white peppermint spirals? That’s my idea of holiday heaven! What I love about these techniques is that they look so involved, but are so incredibly easy [...]
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Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing
The sweet flavors of fall are hitting kitchens all over the world. We’re ready to get to our fall baking! The flavors of pumpkin and maple are calling our names, and Nikki from Tikkido is ready to share one of her favorite fall recipes. Here is what Nikki has to say: I absolutely love an [...]
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