Curious Cat Bakery Blog

How to make cookies without eggs and butter

One of the most common questions I get asked as a vegan baker is hands down “how do you bake without eggs?”. My answer is always the same: “Baking is... Read more...

What are the basics of vegan baking?

So maybe you’re vegan and craving some cookies. Maybe your friend or co-worker who’s vegan just asked you to make them a birthday cake. Maybe you’re new to this whole... Read more...

What vegan milk is best for baking?

With so many options out there when it comes to plant based milks, it can be hard to decide which one you should use when baking. Different vegan milks have... Read more...

This is why your vegan buttercream is melting

If your vegan buttercream is falling apart, odds are it’s a problem with your recipe. And today on Ask a Vegan Baker we’re talking about exactly what could be going... Read more...

My secret to the best chocolate chip cookies ever

When it comes to baking, there's nothing more classic than a perfect bite of a chocolate chip cookie. Soft, crunchy, with big chocolate chunks or lots of smaller chocolate drops,... Read more...

Are baking pans all the same?

There are all kinds of pans out there in different colors, shapes and finishes. Does it even make a difference which one you use? Absolutely! I know it sounds crazy... Read more...

Is it ok to use honey in vegan baking?

A lot of people wonder if honey is ok to use in vegan baking or even just a vegan diet. If you’re vegan, odds are you’ve heard “oh, but not... Read more...

The secret to the perfect vegan brownie

In the almost 10 years I’ve been a vegan I have eaten A LOT of bad vegan brownies. Dry brownies, greasy brownies, healthy tasting brownies. All bad, just bad. I’ve... Read more...

The difference between AP and self rising flour

So the supermarket is out of all purpose flour or you mistakenly bought self rising flour instead. Can you still make your recipe and pretend it’s all the same thing?... Read more...

Do I need a stand mixer?

It's the question every baker has asked themselves at least once: do I need a stand mixer? They sure look pretty amazing on those baking TV shows, don't they? And... Read more...

Do all plant-based milks work for vegan baking?

Soy, almond, hemp, cashew. There are so many plant-based milk options out there but do they all work for vegan baking? And is there an option that's better than the... Read more...

Do I need to mix dry and wet ingredients separately?

Most recipes will tell you to mix your dry ingredients in one bowl and your wet ingredients in another but is that really necessary? The thought of having extra cleaning... Read more...