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Sweet Treats

  • A saffron and pistachio babka wreath styled on a rustic green backdrop. Pistachios are scattered around, and the scene is styled with saffron and holiday accents.

    Saffron and Pistachio Babka Wreath

    December 3, 2025marissajmakes
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  • A caramelized banana cake, styled in a warm, rustic setting with hazelnuts.

    Caramelized Banana Upside Down Cake with Hazelnuts and Brown Butter

    October 2, 2025marissajmakes
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  • A slice of peach semolina upside down cake, on a wooden plate. The slice of cake is styled on a pale pink wooden table, with slices of peaches and cutlery surrounding it.

    Peach Semolina Upside Down Cake

    August 28, 2025marissajmakes
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  • A cake adorned with raspberries and flowers, with light pink buttercream frosting.

    Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Mousse

    July 21, 2025marissajmakes
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  • A frangipane tart topped with pink apples, styled with sliced apples and ranunculus flowers scattered around.

    Apple Frangipane Tart

    February 22, 2025marissajmakes
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This time between Christmas and new years always feels bit odd to me and I never quite know what to do with myself 😅 So I’m leaning in to the cozy comfort of winter, and working on several crochet projects I’m making as gifts for loved ones, as well as some baking and cooking for my little family 🥰 Do you have any special new years plans?

Happy monday, dear friends! I have new recipes heading your way soon!!
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#tart #chocolatetart #pastryart #tartsofinstagram #chocolovers

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This time between Christmas and new years always feels bit odd to me and I never quite know what to do with myself 😅 So I’m leaning in to the cozy comfort of winter, and working on several crochet projects I’m making as gifts for loved ones, as well as some baking and cooking for my little family 🥰 Do you have any special new years plans?

Happy monday, dear friends! I have new recipes heading your way soon!! 
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#tart #chocolatetart #pastryart #tartsofinstagram #chocolovers

A very merry Christmas, from my little family, to yours 🩷 The recipe for this gingerbread cake with brown butter mascarpone buttercream will be up on the blog this weekend! It’s a very stormy and rainy day here, and I’m cozied up under a blanket, baking bread and finishing up the last of my handmade gifts. A very merry Christmas indeed 🥰
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to you all my lovely friends
#layercake #gingerbread #cake #gingerbreadcake #cakecakecake

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A very merry Christmas, from my little family, to yours 🩷 The recipe for this gingerbread cake with brown butter mascarpone buttercream will be up on the blog this weekend! It’s a very stormy and rainy day here, and I’m cozied up under a blanket, baking bread and finishing up the last of my handmade gifts. A very merry Christmas indeed 🥰
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 to you all my lovely friends
#layercake #gingerbread #cake #gingerbreadcake #cakecakecake

Saffron and pistachio babka wreath 🫶🏻

Happy Tuesday, my dear friends! Friendly reminder that this delicious and festive recipe is up on the blog and ready for all your holiday baking needs 🩷
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#babka #babkawreath #breadwreath #bread #saffron

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Saffron and pistachio babka wreath 🫶🏻

Happy Tuesday, my dear friends! Friendly reminder that this delicious and festive recipe is up on the blog and ready for all your holiday baking needs 🩷
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#babka #babkawreath #breadwreath #bread #saffron

An oldie but a goodie 🫶🏻

This year I really feel like the holidays snuck up on me, so I’m scurrying around as fast as I can to finish up personal photoshoots and recipes, gifts for loved ones and friends, and random things around the house before the new year. We have a big storm coming over Christmas, and I have to say I’m very excited for a super cozy holiday 🥰 Happy monday, my dear friends!
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#gingerbreadhouse #holidaybaking #gingerbread #holidaycookies #wintermood

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An oldie but a goodie 🫶🏻

This year I really feel like the holidays snuck up on me, so I’m scurrying around as fast as I can to finish up personal photoshoots and recipes, gifts for loved ones and friends, and random things around the house before the new year. We have a big storm coming over Christmas, and I have to say I’m very excited for a super cozy holiday 🥰 Happy monday, my dear friends! 
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#gingerbreadhouse #holidaybaking #gingerbread #holidaycookies #wintermood

A loaf cake from a few years ago 🫶🏻

Happy Tuesday my dear friends! I can’t believe how quickly this month is flying by. There’s so much I want to do before the year’s end— fingers crossed I can get it all done! I have a few more holiday bakes coming your way soon 🩷
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#loafcake #spicecake #cake #loafcakes #cakecakecake #cranberries #cakesofinstagram #dessertgram #dessertsofinstagram #inseasonnow #eatprettythings #alliseeispretty #aseasonalshift #toodphotography #foodphotographyandstyling #foodstyling #foodartblog #foodartproject #hautescuisines #imsomartha #mypinterest #foodwinewomen #eeeeeats #myquietbeauty #rusticstyle #cottagecore #cozyvibes #shareyourtable #onmytable #winterdessert

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A loaf cake from a few years ago 🫶🏻

Happy Tuesday my dear friends! I can’t believe how quickly this month is flying by. There’s so much I want to do before the year’s end— fingers crossed I can get it all done! I have a few more holiday bakes coming your way soon 🩷
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#loafcake #spicecake #cake #loafcakes #cakecakecake #cranberries #cakesofinstagram #dessertgram #dessertsofinstagram #inseasonnow #eatprettythings #alliseeispretty #aseasonalshift #toodphotography #foodphotographyandstyling #foodstyling #foodartblog #foodartproject #hautescuisines #imsomartha #mypinterest #foodwinewomen #eeeeeats #myquietbeauty #rusticstyle #cottagecore #cozyvibes #shareyourtable #onmytable #winterdessert

Persimmon cake from years past 🫶🏻
Happy Thursday, my dear friends! I’ve just wrapped up the last of my 2025 client work, so now I can set my sights on finishing up the personal projects I hope to complete before the end of the year. I always struggle this time of year with wanting to rush along with the holiday craziness, but also craving deep rest and quiet. I’m hoping to find a happy medium 😌
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#bundtcake #persimmons #cake #persimmoncake #cakecakecake #bundtcakes #cakesofinstagram #dessertgram #dessertsofinstagram #inseasonnow #eatprettythings #alliseeispretty #aseasonalshift #foodphotography #foodphotographyandstyling #foodstyling #foodartblog #hautescuisines #imsomartha #mypinterest #foodwinewomen #eeeeeats #myquietbeauty #rusticstyle #cottagecore #flatlaytoday #shareyourtable #onmytable #winterbaking #cozymood

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Persimmon cake from years past 🫶🏻
Happy Thursday, my dear friends! I’ve just wrapped up the last of my 2025 client work, so now I can set my sights on finishing up the personal projects I hope to complete before the end of the year. I always struggle this time of year with wanting to rush along with the holiday craziness, but also craving deep rest and quiet. I’m hoping to find a happy medium 😌
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#bundtcake #persimmons #cake #persimmoncake #cakecakecake #bundtcakes #cakesofinstagram #dessertgram #dessertsofinstagram #inseasonnow #eatprettythings #alliseeispretty #aseasonalshift #foodphotography #foodphotographyandstyling #foodstyling #foodartblog #hautescuisines #imsomartha #mypinterest #foodwinewomen #eeeeeats #myquietbeauty #rusticstyle #cottagecore #flatlaytoday #shareyourtable #onmytable #winterbaking #cozymood

Star bread 🫶🏻 Another holiday classic. We’ve been slowly but surely getting all of our holiday decorations up, and I’m just loving how cozy our home is in the winter. Today I’m working on a bunch of paper chains, and I’ll also be starting in some decorations made with orange slices. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend, my dear friends! Any special plans for the week?
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#starbread #homemadebread #sweetbread #breadbaking #breadmaking #winterbaking #cozymood #dessertgram #dessertsofinstagram #inseasonnow #eatprettythings #alliseeispretty #aseasonalshift #foodphotography #foodphotographyandstyling #foodstyling #foodartblog #foodartproject #hautescuisines #imsomartha #mypinterest #foodwinewomen #eeeeeats #myquietbeauty #rusticstyle #cottagecore #pistachios #shareyourtable #onmytable #foodflatlay

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Star bread 🫶🏻 Another holiday classic. We’ve been slowly but surely getting all of our holiday decorations up, and I’m just loving how cozy our home is in the winter. Today I’m working on a bunch of paper chains, and I’ll also be starting in some decorations made with orange slices. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend, my dear friends! Any special plans for the week?
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#starbread #homemadebread #sweetbread #breadbaking #breadmaking #winterbaking #cozymood #dessertgram #dessertsofinstagram #inseasonnow #eatprettythings #alliseeispretty #aseasonalshift #foodphotography #foodphotographyandstyling #foodstyling #foodartblog #foodartproject #hautescuisines #imsomartha #mypinterest #foodwinewomen #eeeeeats #myquietbeauty #rusticstyle #cottagecore #pistachios #shareyourtable #onmytable #foodflatlay

Saffron and Pistachio Babka Wreath ✨

When I think of the winter holidays, I automatically think of a bread wreath centerpiece. This saffron and pistachio babka wreath is festive and flavorful, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table. It’s sweet, but not too sweet, and filled with nutty and earthy flavors from pistachio and saffron. The @oonihq Halo Pro Spiral Mixer has been an absolute game changer in my kitchen, and makes preparing this beautiful babka wreath a breeze. The Halo Pro uses dual kneading action via a rotating bowl, and classic spiral attachment. The rotating bowl helps to maintain a cool and consistent temperature during the kneading process, and to evenly develop the dough. Traditionally, this dual action technology is only found in commercial kitchens, so it’s a huge advantage to have it within a compact machine that fits perfectly and sleekly on my kitchen counters at home. You can get the recipe for this babka wreath via the link in my bio, and check out the Halo Pro via my affiliate link!

 #OoniCreator #HaloProMixer
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#babka #babkawreath #breadwreath #bread #saffron #homemadebread #breadbaking #pistachio #flatlaytoday
#inseasonnow #eatprettythings #alliseeispretty #aseasonalshift #foodphotography
#foodphotographyandstyling #foodstyling #foodartproject #imsomartha #mypinterest #foodwinewomen #eeeeeats #aslowmoment #rusticstyle #cottagecore #shareyourtable #onmytable #myquietbeauty #breadbaker

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Saffron and Pistachio Babka Wreath ✨

When I think of the winter holidays, I automatically think of a bread wreath centerpiece. This saffron and pistachio babka wreath is festive and flavorful, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table. It’s sweet, but not too sweet, and filled with nutty and earthy flavors from pistachio and saffron. The @oonihq Halo Pro Spiral Mixer has been an absolute game changer in my kitchen, and makes preparing this beautiful babka wreath a breeze. The Halo Pro uses dual kneading action via a rotating bowl, and classic spiral attachment. The rotating bowl helps to maintain a cool and consistent temperature during the kneading process, and to evenly develop the dough. Traditionally, this dual action technology is only found in commercial kitchens, so it’s a huge advantage to have it within a compact machine that fits perfectly and sleekly on my kitchen counters at home. You can get the recipe for this babka wreath via the link in my bio, and check out the Halo Pro via my affiliate link! 

 #OoniCreator #HaloProMixer
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#babka #babkawreath #breadwreath #bread #saffron #homemadebread #breadbaking #pistachio #flatlaytoday
#inseasonnow #eatprettythings #alliseeispretty #aseasonalshift #foodphotography
#foodphotographyandstyling #foodstyling #foodartproject #imsomartha #mypinterest #foodwinewomen #eeeeeats #aslowmoment #rusticstyle #cottagecore #shareyourtable #onmytable #myquietbeauty #breadbaker

Happy December, my dearest friends 🩷 I’m fully leaning in to the holiday season now, after a lovely Thanksgiving spent with family. I just finished planning all my recipes for December, including a write up for the recipe of this gingerbread cake with brown butter mascarpone buttercream that I’ve been teasing for a few years now 🫣 I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and weekend, and I wish you all a peaceful month ahead full of prosperity and love 🫶🏻
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#layercake #gingerbread #cake #gingerbreadcake #cakecakecake #cranberries #cakesofinstagram #dessertgram #dessertsofinstagram #inseasonnow #eatprettythings #alliseeispretty #aseasonalshift #foodphotography #foodphotographyandstyling #foodstyling #foodartblog #foodartproject #hautescuisines #imsomartha #mypinterest #foodwinewomen #eeeeeats #myquietbeauty #rusticstyle #cottagecore #cozyvibes #shareyourtable #onmytable #winterdessert

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Happy December, my dearest friends 🩷 I’m fully leaning in to the holiday season now, after a lovely Thanksgiving spent with family. I just finished planning all my recipes for December, including a write up for the recipe of this gingerbread cake with brown butter mascarpone buttercream that I’ve been teasing for a few years now 🫣 I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and weekend, and I wish you all a peaceful month ahead full of prosperity and love 🫶🏻
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#layercake #gingerbread #cake #gingerbreadcake #cakecakecake #cranberries #cakesofinstagram #dessertgram #dessertsofinstagram #inseasonnow #eatprettythings #alliseeispretty #aseasonalshift #foodphotography #foodphotographyandstyling #foodstyling #foodartblog #foodartproject #hautescuisines #imsomartha #mypinterest #foodwinewomen #eeeeeats #myquietbeauty #rusticstyle #cottagecore #cozyvibes #shareyourtable #onmytable #winterdessert

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