Back to Baking Basics:

The Cake It or Leave It Way

Introducing Back to Baking Basics: The Cake It or Leave It Way—the modern e-guide for bakers who want more than just recipes.

What began as a late-night kitchen hobby transformed into a thriving business. Now, it’s your turn to learn the buttercream secrets behind it all.

Inside, you'll discover:

  • Baking Essentials: The tools, ingredients, and techniques that truly matter.

  • Tips & Tricks: Time-saving hacks you'll actually use.

  • Recipes: Flavors that never flop.

  • Decorating Basics: Clean edges, smooth stacks, and total confidence.

This guide isn’t sugar-coated—it’s real, relatable, and full of flavor.

🔥 For bakers who dream big and frost bigger—welcome to your next chapter.

Here, we don’t half-bake; we Cake It or Leave It.

Cake-obsessed clients

A woman in a black dress holding a heart-shaped cake decorated with red ribbons, leopard print, and red and gold accents, celebrating a special occasion.

Experience a one-on-one virtual or in-person class with Tanisha Hargrove, the creative force (and buttercream queen) behind Cake It or Leave It.

She’ll walk you through every step—mixing, frosting, designing, and creating edible art that demands attention.

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