Bring The Garden To Your Table

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Bring the garden to your table this Summer with these lovely floral bundt pans! Find all of these beauties on our website! Keep scrolling for information and tons of delicious recipes!

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1. Blossom Bundt Pan – $38

One of our favorites – this pan brings lovely organic shapes from the garden indoors to your table. The petals will capture a dusting of confectioners sugar or drizzled glaze for beautiful effect. Heavy cast aluminum ensures uniform baking and browning to enhance our unique and beautiful designs. Oven safe to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 10-cup interior capacity. Covered by a lifetime warranty.

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Gluten Free Blackberry Yogurt Bundt Cake

Yield: 10-12 servings
Recipe and photo thanks to Nordic Ware!
Use with our Blossom Bundt Pan!
Ingredients:
  • – 2 cups butter, melted, and softened
  • – 1 1/2 cups gluten free all-purpose flour
  • – 1 tbsp baking powder
  • – 1 tsp salt
  • – 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • – 1 cup butter
  • – 5 large eggs, room temperature
  • – 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • – 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • – 1 3/4 cups yogurt
  • – 1/3 cup milk
  • – 1 1/2- 2 cups blackberries (cut in half if large)

Glaze: (optional)

  • – 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • – 2 tablespoons yogurt
  • – 4-5 crushed blackberries
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Melt butter and set aside to cool before prepping pan.
  2. Combine gluten free flour, baking powder, and salt in bowl and set aside. Using a mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together sugar and butter until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and vanilla. Combine yogurt and milk in a medium bowl. Slowly add half of flour and yogurt-milk to sugar-butter mixture. Then add the other half of flour. Mix well and scrape sides of bowl. Fold in blackberries.
  3. To prepare pan, brush cooled butter to lightly coat the details of the pan and evenly dust with gluten free flour (avoid forming clumps if possible). Pour batter into prepared pan and tap gently on counter to remove air bubbles. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before unmolding. Cool cake completely before serving.
  4. After cake has cooled, combine all glaze ingredients in bowl to the desired consistency and pour onto cake.
  5. *Gluten Free Flour: We recommend using Bob’s Red Mill Baking 1:1 Flour, Cup 4 Cup Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour (not whole grain), or King Arthur Flour’s Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour.

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Strawberry Lemon Bundt Cake

Recipe thanks to consumer queen.com!
Use with our Blossom Bundt Pan!
Ingredients:
  • – 1 c. butter salted, softened
  • – 2 c. sugar
  • – 3 eggs large
  • – 3 tbsp lemon juice divided
  • – 1 tbsp Lemon zest approximately 1 lemon
  • – 2 1/2 c. flour divided
  • – 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • – 1/2 cup 7Up soda
  • – 12 oz. strawberries diced, fresh

Glaze: (optional) *Note: Cake is pictured without glaze

  • – 1 3/4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • – 3/4 c. powdered sugar
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 10-inch bundt pan. Set aside.
  2. Sift together 2 1/4 c. of flour and baking soda. Mix in the zest of 1 lemon and set aside.
  3. Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time then add the lemon juice. Alternate adding the flour mixture and 7Up, mixing just until incorporated.
  4. Toss the strawberries with 1/4 c. of flour and gently mix into the batter.
    Pour the batter into the bundt pant and place in the oven. Reduce temperature to 325°F and bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Allow to cool for 20 minutes in the pan then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  6. **Optional Glaze: Whisk together 1 3/4 tablespoons of lemon juice with the powdered sugar and drizzle over the cake.

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2. Magnolia Bundt Pan – $38

Shapely leaves surround an open blossom in this new botanical beauty! Add glaze or dust with confectioner’s sugar for a sweet finish. Heavy cast aluminum ensures uniform baking and browning to enhance our unique and beautiful designs. Oven safe to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 10-cup interior capacity. Covered by a lifetime warranty.

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Grapefruit Bundt Cake

Recipe and photo thanks to Nordic Ware!
Yield: 10-12 servings
Use with our Magnolia Bundt Pan!
Ingredients:
  • – 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • – 2 tsp baking powder
  • – 1 tsp salt
  • – 1 cup vegetable oil
  • – 2 cups sugar
  • – 3 large eggs
  • – 1 cup milk
  • – 1 tsp vanilla
  •  – zest of one grapefruit

Syrup:

  • – 1/2 cup grapefruit juice
  • – 1/3 cup sugar

Glaze (optional):

  • – 1 cup powdered sugar
  • – 1-2 tbsp grapefruit juice
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare Magnolia Bundt Pan with baking spray containing flour or shortening and flour. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream oil and sugar together. Add eggs one at a time until thoroughly combined. Add half the flour mixture and half the milk. Blend and repeat with second half of flour and milk. Stir in vanilla and grapefruit zest. Pour batter into prepared pan, no more than 3/4 full. Gently tap pan on counter top to remove air bubbles. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack.
  2. For Syrup: Bring juice and sugar to simmer in a small saucepan, stirring constantly. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. After cake is unmolded, slowly pour or brush syrup onto cake’s surface and let cool completely.
  3. For glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and grapefruit juice, starting with 1 tbsp and adding more as needed to reach desired consistency. Pour over cooled cake and serve.

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Earl Grey Lemon Bundt Cake

Recipe and photography by blogger Mei Yee (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwmiz8Ohx8L/)Blog: https://nmmeiyee.com/

Yield: 10-12 servings
Use with our Magnolia Bundt Pan!
Ingredients:
  • – 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • – 1 1/2 cups sugar of choice
  • – 2 tsp baking powder
  • – 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • – 1/4 tsp salt
  • – 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • – 1/2 cup dairy free yogurt
  • – 1 1/2 cups oat milk
  • – 3/4 cup coconut oil or vegetable oil
  • – zest of 2 lemon
  • – 10 earl grey teabags
Instructions
  1. Place oat milk in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat then add the teabags and leave to brew, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove the teabags and squeeze out all the liquid.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (180° C). Grease Bundt pan using baking spray and set aside.
 In a mixing bowl, sift flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and mix well. In a separate bowl, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, oil, yogurt, and Earl Grey tea milk. Add wet ingredients into dry and mix until smooth. Pour batter into a greased pan. Bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour.
 Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes in the pan, then turn the cake out onto a plate.

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3. Wildflower Loaf Pan – $36

Ferns and flowers form a vibrant array atop this fresh & lovely loaf. For any occasion where flowers are appropriate (which is always)! Premium non-stick coating for easy release of your baked loaf. 6 cup capacity.

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Lemon Honey Lavender Floral Loaf

Recipe and photo thanks to Nordic Ware.
Yield: 8-10 servings
Ingredients:
  • – 1 1/2 cups flour
  • – 1 tsp baking powder
  • – 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • – 1/4 tsp salt
  • – 2 tsp dried lavender flowers
  • – 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • – 1/2 cup sugar
  • – 1/4 cup honey
  • – 2 eggs
  • – 1/2 tsp lemon extract
  • – 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare Wildflower Loaf Pan with baking spray containing flour and use a pastry brush to evenly coat the all the details of the pan.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lavender in a bowl and set aside. Using a mixer, cream butter and sugar on medium speed. Add honey and blend until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
  3. Mix in lemon extract. Reduce mixer to a medium-low speed and add half of dry mixture and half of milk. When combined, mix in the remaining flour mixture and milk until fully incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan, filling only ¾ full.
  4. Gently tap on a counter top to remove air bubbles. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean. Cool cake in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack.

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Rose Loaf Cake

Recipe and photo thanks to Nordic Ware.
Yield: 8-10 servings
Ingredients:
  • – 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • – 1/2 cup almond flour
  • – 1/3 cup plus 3 tbsp bread flour
  • – 1/2 cup finely ground pistachios
  • – 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • – 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • – 1/8 tsp salt
  • – 10 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • – 3/4 cup sugar
  • – 2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • – 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • – 1/2 tsp finely grated fresh lemon zest
  • – 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • – 1 tbsp rose water
  • – 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

Rose water whipped cream:

  • – 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, well-chilled
  • – 1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
  • – 1 tbsp sugar
  • – 1 tbsp rose water

Rose water glaze:

  • – 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • – 3 tbsp rose water
  • – 1/4 cup sugar
  • – 1 tbsp butter

For serving:

  • – 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
  • – dried edible rose petals (if desired)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 6 cup loaf pan by brushing with melted butter and dusting in flour, or by using a baking spray that contains flour. Do not use regular cooking spray. Use a pastry brush to spread out any excess oil. Combine the first 7 dry ingredients for cake in a medium bowl, and set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugars 2-3 minutes on medium speed with an electric mixer. Scrape down sides, then add eggs and mix to combine. Fold in dry ingredients with a spatula, taking care not to over-mix. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, rose water, and vanilla extract, stirring to combine. Pour batter into pan, taking care to fill only 3/4 to the top edge. (The amount of creaming of the butter, as well as humidity and temperature, can affect the volume of the batter, so if there is excess, you may bake off as a cupcake with a liner, or simply discard). Using a cutting board or dish towel as protection, firmly tap the pan a dozen or so times on the counter to ensure batter gets into every nook and cranny of the pan’s design. Bake on a middle oven shelf, 40-50 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  3. For rose water whipped cream: Using rotary beaters, whip cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in crème fraiche, vanilla, rose water, and sugar. Refrigerate until needed.
  4. For rose water glaze: Heat all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until butter is melted and sugar has dissolved, then remove from the heat. The consistency will be runny, which is ideal.
  5. Once cake is finished baking, cool cake in pan 5 minutes. While cake is cooling, use a wooden skewer or fork to gently poke several dozen holes into the back side of the cake, then brush with rose water glaze, which will soak into cake. Remove from pan onto a cooling rack; while cake is still warm, brush top side with glaze repeatedly until all glaze is used up. It will soak into the cake and give added flavor and moisture.
  6. To serve, slice cooled cake into 1” thick slices, top with a spoonful of rose water whipped cream, and sprinkled with pistachios and rose petals, if using.

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4. Lotus Bundt Pan – $35

Inspired by the legendary water lotus, the smooth and dreamy symmetry of this new Bundt is truly lovely. Accommodates half of a full Bundt recipe or a 6-cup mix.

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Vanilla Bean Pound Cake with Brown Butter Glaze

Recipe and photo thanks to Nordic Ware.
Yield: 6-8 servings
Use with our Lotus Bundt Pan!
Ingredients:
  • – 1 3/4 cup sifted flour
  • – 1/2 tsp salt
  • – 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • – 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • – 1 cup sugar
  • – 3 large eggs
  • – 1 vanilla bean, cut lengthwise, scrape out seeds, discard pod

Brown butter glaze:

  • – 1/4 cup butter
  • – 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • – 2-3 tbsp milk
  • – 1/2 vanilla bean, cut lengthwise, scrape out vanilla seeds & discard pod
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F degrees. Prepare Lotus Pan with baking spray or butter and flour.
  2. Combine flour, salt and baking soda, and set aside. In bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle, cream butter and sugar at medium speed until light. Add eggs one at a time, mixing between each addition. Add vanilla. Slowly add flour mixture and combine thoroughly. Pour into pan. Tap on counter to release air bubbles. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack.
  3. In saucepan, over medium heat melt butter and continue cooking until browned. Pour butter into shallow bowl and place in freezer for 5-10 minutes. Slowly mix in powdered sugar and vanilla. Add milk to desired consistency. Pour over cake and top with pistachios (optional).

25 Fun Crafts with Paper Straws

Guest Post by Fancy Flours Employee Lindsey G.

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The creativity of people astounds me. How did the Wright brothers think to connect bicycles to creating an aircraft? Or how did the artist go about chiseling the Winged Victory statue? Or how did all these wonderful modern artists below create such unique items from something as simple as paper straws?

Yes, they’ve transformed these versatile little tubes into anything from cake pop sticks to light fixtures. The best part is they’ve created instructions to make it easy for you to take your straw game to the next level.

1. Cookies and Milk

Have your cookies and milk, too! Add an extra touch to this cute idea by cutting cookies in a shape to fit your theme. Then just stick the straw through! With over 900 cookie cutters on hand, Fancy Flours has something for every occasion. Our No-Fail Sugar Cookie recipe is great to use so cookies hold their shape.

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Art and photo by weddingideasmag.com

2. Cupcake Toppers

Make personalized cupcake toppers with sprinkle packs. Because who doesn’t like to decorate their own cupcakes? With our large supply of sprinkles, you can mix and match to create a special pack for each person.

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Thank you Icing Designs for this kid-friendly idea and photo.

3. Placecards

Don’t let guests loose their place by setting out these adorable placecards. Stand straws in spools as shown, bottles, votives or anything else you have around the house. Try our washi tapes for back-to-school, Paris, general decorative and Christmas themes.

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Art and photo by Helena Schaeder Söderberg of Craft and Creativity.

4. Wreaths

Make a wreath for any occasion or add a mirror and some metallic spray paint for an everyday fascinator.

4th of July wreath by Polka Dots on Parade. Blue and red straws here and here.

Halloween wreath by Tater Tots and Jello. Orange straws here.

Mirror featured on Style Me Pretty by Oak and Owl.

5. Vase Wrap

Update an old vase with a solid color or throw on a pattern for extra fun.

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Art and photo by Amy Krist.

6. Flower Wands/ Bouquets

Create a glittery flower wand for your (or your kids’) inner fairy. Or make several for a cute everlasting bouquet! Check out our light green, kelly green and dark green straws for the stems.

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Art and photo by Icing Designs Online.

7. Confetti Sticks

Make homemade confetti sticks for your guests to shower you with at your wedding or for a party favor. We love the glitter details on the ends! Try neutral colors like gray or get creepy and crawly for Halloween with spiders. Fill with unique sprinkles for extra fun!

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Art and photo by Best Friends for Frosting.

8. Rice Krispie Snacks

Quickest dessert ever! We have pre-made Rice Krispie sheets, colored chocolate melts, piping bottles, sprinkles and, of course, straws to make this your go-to dessert for every occasion.

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Art and photo by Life, Love and Sugar .

9. Cupcake Liner Flower Straw Toppers

Love flowers and baking? Then these cupcake liner flower straw toppers are just what you’re looking for! Bring something new to the table for your luau or just to brighten your summer drinks.

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Art and photo by The 36th Avenue.

10. Party Blowers

Party blowers are time tried and tested. They’ve lasted as party favors since their inception because they are just too fun! Make your own and give the gift of a laugh to your friends and family.

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Art and photo by Made to be a Momma.

11. Paper Garland

Add a colorful garland to your photo booth, party décor or just to hang around the house for some color.

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Art and photo by Tell, Love and Party.

12. Geometric Mobile

We’ve all seen the Himmeli art in stores lately. Traditionally, it’s a Finnish Christmas ornament made of straw, but it’s making its way into everyday décor. Now you can make your own for a tenth of the price! Start small with a bunting or go all out with this gorgeous mobile.

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Art and photo by Brittany Makes.

13. Easel Displays

Mini anything is adorable. Baby animals, kid’s clothing and now easels! Use them to display your special cookies or hold placecards for guests.

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Art and photo by Wants and Wishes Designs.

14. Flameless Candles

These couldn’t be more simple for a quick and sophisticated addition to a birthday treat. This would be ideal for a 1st birthday party! Go pink, blue or neutral with yellow or green straws. Don’t forget the matching cupcake liners!

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Art and photo by Icing Designs Online.

15. Cake Topper

Top your cakes with a little banner! This is a simple design for Halloween, but get creative and write on the little triangles or change up the colors. We have almost every color of straws, twine and little sugar decorations to add some pizzazz.

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Art and photo by Cake Journal.

16. Photo Booth Props

Create some classy photo booth props using straws as sticks. Photo booths have become a big hit for weddings, with most vendors printing two of each photo. This leaves one as a favor for the guests and one to put in the guest book. Add speech bubbles and hats and you and your guests will have a wild time!

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Created by indie crafter Toffee Mag.

17. Wall Art

Make a sweet piece of art with nothing but a hot glue gun, straws and some ribbon. This artist chose a heart, but feel free to branch out! Try a star for New Year’s, an egg for Easter with our pastel collection or a wintery tree with our holiday set. Add a sweet note or saying with cardstock for a personal touch.

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Wall art found in Paper Crafter Magazine, issue 78.

18. Picture Frame

Can’t decide which picture is your favorite? Feature family and friends in a sweet homemade frame that uses a glittery clip for easy photo switching.

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Art and photo by Nicole Samuels of American Crafts.

19. Cupid’s Arrows

Play cupid (or Katniss) with these adorable paper arrows.

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Art and photo by Your Home Based Mom.

20. Color Pop

I’ve found myself putting flowers in cute old glass bottles a lot lately. There’s just something homey and comfortable about the look. This idea is a perfect way to add some extra color! Just stick the stems in the straw and you’re done.

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Art and photo by Sara Lee of Sweet Little Gals.

21. Pop Sticks

Of course, we can’t forget about using them as cake, lollipop and popsicle sticks! Paper straws make it easy to match the colors of your party or wedding!

Smoothie pops by Pop Sugar.

Marshmallow pops by Honey and Lime.

22. Mini Tiered Cake Stands

For those of you looking for something to wow, this mini tiered cake stand is certainly the way to go! Fill the “trays” with teenie tiny cookies like this artist, or use small candies for a quicker addition. Try our Fluted Round Cookie Cutter Set to make them as large or small as you like or taper with several sizes.

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Art and photo by Bakerella.

23. Pixie Sticks

Pass out homemade pixie sticks at your kid’s next party! These are handmade with real fruit and sugar. So easy!

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Art and photo by Brittany from Edible Details, featured on Amanda’s Parties to Go.

24. Wrap Bracelet

Try your hand at jewelry making with this easy shabby chic design.

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Art and photo by Mamma Miss.

25. Fondue Sticks

Throw a fondue party and include a variety of fun straw colors so guests remember which is theirs! Fold and glue a paper flag at the end with names for more personalization. This artist used bananas for their toppings, but you can go savory with cheese or sweet with angel food cake or Rice Krispies.

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Art and photo by Bakers Royale.

Bonus:

I couldn’t resist this ad from Nestea because it is just amazing! As I said at the beginning, I think people are so creative and it’s wonderful that they can come up with complex creations like this. We’d love to see what you come up with. Comment your ideas and photos below or send us an email: info@fancyflours.com.

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Photo featured on Buzzfeed.