Recipes — Poetry & Pies

Cinnamon Spice Buttercream

This holiday frosting pairs fluffy, creamy American buttercream with a hint of cinnamon and spices. Perfect for a wide variety of cakes and cupcakes, this buttercream is ideal for any fall or wintery treat!

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Peppermint White Chocolate Buttercream

This holiday frosting uses melted white chocolate to deliver a rich, not-too-sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with a hint of peppermint. Perfect for peppermint bark inspired desserts, this buttercream is ideal for any wintery treat!

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Peppermint Buttercream

Creamy buttercream with the perfect amount of peppermint to top all of your holiday treats. Adding high quality peppermint in small amounts helps create the perfect flavor that is refreshing and wintery!

Maple Spice Buttercream

Simple, smooth buttercream with perfectly balanced flavors of maple and cinnamon. This frosting is the perfect addition to any fall cake or cookie sandwich, adding just the right amount of sweet and spicy with that wonderful hint of maple.

Browned Butter Buttercream

Delicious buttercream with the deep, caramelized flavor of browned butter. This buttercream pairs well with just about any cake, but especially with earthy, fall flavored cakes like apple, pumpkin, or spice cake.

Chai Spiced Apple Pie Filling

Classic apple pie filling transforms into a lovely, earthy treat with the simple addition of cardamom. Chai spices make this a fun twist for all of your fall and winter desserts!

Sturdy Raspberry Buttercream

Silky smooth and perfectly sweet, this buttercream uses freeze dried fruit to bring a vibrant raspberry flavor without compromising the texture, making it ideal for tall cakes, soft fillings, piping, or even cakes that will be out in high heat. Plus, that gorgeous color will brighten up any dessert!

Coffee Buttercream

Smooth, perfectly creamy buttercream with a sweetness balanced by the bold flavor of coffee. This recipe is easily customizable—light coffee flavor or strong hints of espresso, decaf or fully loaded! It pairs wonderfully with a variety of cakes and is perfect for all coffee lovers!

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Tart Cherry Pie Filling

Perfectly tart and sweet cherry pie filling to use up those late-summer cherries. This filling is luscious, packed with cherries, and lets that natural flavor shine. Use this in a pie, Black Forest cake or trifle. Or, store it for later so none of those delicious, freshly picked cherries go to waste!

Old Fashioned Chocolate Mousse

Silky, rich chocolate mousse that is light yet creamy. This family recipe requires you to whisk quickly but is simple and sooooo delicious. Perfect for a date night, Galentine’s Day, or just about any day, any time of the year!

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Vanilla Bean Buttercream

Perfect for just about any cake, this buttercream is silky smooth, perfectly sweet, and has a deep vanilla flavor. The vanilla bean paste creates a well-rounded flavor that pairs with any flavor—from chocolate to spice to lemon!

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How to Make Rainbow Swirl Buttercream

Creamy, perfectly sweet buttercream with a stunning rainbow swirl. Use this to top cupcakes or create unique rosettes on a cake. Add a little edible glitter and you will have a showstopper dessert!

Strawberry Basil Buttercream

Smooth buttercream with bright strawberry flavor complemented by hints of savory basil. Give your cakes and cupcakes a little something extra with this delicious, perfectly summery buttercream.