Christine’s Test Kitchen

Christine’s Test Kitchen I enjoy trying new baking recipes and techniques. This is a page where I can share them with you.

I had the BEST meet-up with some local bakers yesterday! It’s so nice to connect in person with new friends. These ladie...
06/14/2026

I had the BEST meet-up with some local bakers yesterday! It’s so nice to connect in person with new friends.

These ladies are super talented. Check out their work!
- Mrs. G’s Whisky Business
- Cristina’s Cookie Creations
- flour & miller (Instagram)
- My Cookie Therapist
- Sunset Sugar

We just got back from some taste-testing in San Diego! Which one would you try?
06/06/2026

We just got back from some taste-testing in San Diego! Which one would you try?

I spy with my little eye… a cake to go with those cupcakes! 🌊🐚🌺Ruth did an excellent job with transport and setup for he...
06/01/2026

I spy with my little eye… a cake to go with those cupcakes! 🌊🐚🌺

Ruth did an excellent job with transport and setup for her daughter’s birthday cake! Thank you so much for sending photos!

Pictured: Three layers of 7-inch round orange creamsicle cake with orange cream cheese filling, accompanied by a dozen orange creamsicle cupcakes. Decorated with graham cracker “sand”, white chocolate seashells, and handmade fondant plumeria flowers.

I didn’t have time for a photo session today, but I’m loving how these cupcakes turned out! 🥰😍🤗 🌊🌺🐚
05/29/2026

I didn’t have time for a photo session today, but I’m loving how these cupcakes turned out!
🥰😍🤗 🌊🌺🐚

Great news! I just registered to sell refrigerated baked goods in Texas. Here’s our first scratch-made strawberry shortc...
05/22/2026

Great news! I just registered to sell refrigerated baked goods in Texas. Here’s our first scratch-made strawberry shortcake!

Leave the baking and dishes in my kitchen while you celebrate!

Ordering: By referral only, please contact me directly. Openings available after June 12th.

To make your own, here’s the recipe link:
https://scientificallysweet.com/strawberry-shortcake-cake/

Birds up! Time to celebrate Alberto on his UTSA graduation. Congratulations, Berto! 🤩👏👏Alberto’s Graduation Cake Picture...
05/17/2026

Birds up! Time to celebrate Alberto on his UTSA graduation. Congratulations, Berto! 🤩👏👏

Alberto’s Graduation Cake
Pictured:
Three-layers of 8-inch round vanilla cake filled with a fresh made strawberry reduction and covered in mock vanilla swiss merengue buttercream.

Recipes:
- Cake: https://divascancook.com/best-vanilla-cake-recipe/
- Filling: https://sugargeekshow.com/easy-buttercream-frosting/
(reduce extra, remove seeds with sieve, and add a little cornstarch slurry near the end for added stability)
- Frosting: https://sugargeekshow.com/easy-buttercream-frosting/

- Edible Image: Sheer Celebrations
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qRmYDHTKt5zEfv1t6?g_st=ic
- Fondant: Satin Ice (8.8 oz Navy, 4.4 oz White)
https://amzn.to/4dNimAh
- Board: O’Creme
https://amzn.to/4dNimAh
- Color: Americolor Soft Gel Paste (Orange+super red) and (Royal Blue+black). Use immersion blender stick to quickly deepen color.
https://amzn.to/3RKrxsI
- Assembly: Me and a little Wilton Dab-and-Hold
https://amzn.to/4dfi314

These cupcake toppers and cake were so unique and fun to make for this grad celebration. Congratulations Dr. Garza on y...
05/16/2026

These cupcake toppers and cake were so unique and fun to make for this grad celebration. Congratulations Dr. Garza on your achievement!

Pictured:
- Three layers of 7-inch round vanilla cake and a dozen chocolate cupcakes, both covered in vanilla mock swiss buttercream.
- Decorations are handmade with fondant, tylose (cmc) powder for strength, and a little edible adhesive.
- Cupcake toppers are white chocolate melted into discs covered in edible sugar images. Place the cut image (face down) in a silicone mold, then pour melted chocolate on top. Place in fridge for about 15-20 minutes, then remove from mold and store discs in a dry place.

Shop:
- Edible images and TMP silver luster dust from Sheer Celebrations (San Antonio, TX)
https://share.google/C7C4pKQKl74hJZ7G2
- Cupcake liners: Party Hippo (Amazon)
https://amzn.to/493KVa2
- Cake drum board: Cakebon 12”
https://amzn.to/4nBioPc
- Fondant: Satin Ice (Michael’s) and Cake Craft (Walmart)
- Edible adhesive: Wilton (Amazon)
https://amzn.to/4uSIbVx
- Color solution: The Sugar Art (Buy Direct or from Sheer Celebrations)
https://www.thesugarart.com/products/the-color-solution
- Oreo mold to make discs: https://amzn.to/4nAF5mv
- Circle cutter for toppers, 2”: https://amzn.to/49Av0Ac

Graduation week activated! 🤩
05/15/2026

Graduation week activated! 🤩

I did a thing this week! Here’s to celebrating a first birthday Where The Wild Things Are. I’m loving the gold from Oh S...
04/26/2026

I did a thing this week! Here’s to celebrating a first birthday Where The Wild Things Are. I’m loving the gold from Oh Sweet Art! too.

Pictured:
Three Layers each, one 8-inch round and one 5-inch round. Larger cake is yellow/chocolate marble cake with caramel buttercream encased in chocolate fudge buttercream and chocolate shards. Smaller cake is vanilla with fresh-made strawberry reduction filling and vanilla mock swiss buttercream. Crowns are made of fondant with tylose powder and gold luster dust (mixed dust with lemon extract for painting).

Links:
Oh Sweet Art! Crown Gold Highlighter Dust - https://ohsweetart.com/product/crown-gold-2/

Making Chocolate Shards:
https://youtu.be/-gB5WO4WiTU?feature=shared

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18603 La Cantera Terrace
San Antonio, TX
78256

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