Curious Cat Bakery Blog

How to make cookies without eggs and butter
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...
Making Disney Inspired Desserts
Making Disney Inspired Desserts
It's no secret that I'm a Harry Potter dork but what I'm an even bigger dork over is Disney. Main Street USA is my happy place. If I'm having a... Read more...
Veganizing Candace Nelson's Skillet Cookie
Veganizing Candace Nelson's Skillet Cookie
Have you ever craved something after seeing it somewhere? That's what happened to me recently after I saw 2 of my favorite people to follow online — Candace Nelson and... Read more...
What are the basics of vegan baking?
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?
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...
What's the best vegan egg wash?
What's the best vegan egg wash?
When you’re baking bread, the whole thing is not quite complete without that shiny, golden coat over it, right?One problem with that is the way you get that shiny golden... Read more...
This is why your vegan buttercream is melting
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
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...
My Frozen inspired dessert
My Frozen inspired dessert
Ever since I can remember I have LOVED Disney so it only made sense for me to make some desserts inspired by Disney movies. Read more...
Are baking pans all the same?
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...
My Star Wars inspired cake
My Star Wars inspired cake
Happy Star Wars day! In honor of May the Fourth I decided to do a galaxy cake with a mirror glaze and some resistance cupcakes like the rebel scum that... Read more...
The secret to the perfect vegan brownie
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...