Happy Hippo Blog

Spice up your baking with these irresistible Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins — the perfect blend of savory, slightly spicy, and sweet! 🌶️🧈 Baked to golden perfection, these moist, fluffy muffins are packed with fresh jalapeño slices and pair beautifully with a dollop of rich, creamy honey butter. Whether you're hosting a summer BBQ, prepping for a cozy family dinner, or simply craving a bold twist on classic cornbread, this easy, homemade recipe delivers mouthwatering flavor in every bite. Learn tips for getting the perfect texture, customizing your spice level, and making the dreamiest whipped honey butter topping.

Celebrate iconic Texas flavors with this rich and nostalgic Dr Pepper Chocolate Cake—plus other Southern favorites like pecan pie cookies, Blue Bell ice cream cake, and a spicy twist on Texas sheet cake. These bold, bakery-ready recipes are perfect for BBQs, birthdays, and sweet Texas cravings.

Discover bold and nostalgic Texas-inspired bakes featuring iconic ingredients like Fredericksburg peaches, Dr Pepper, and jalapeños. These Lone Star desserts are perfect for summer, BBQs, or your next bakery menu!

Looking for custom cakes or desserts near you? This post walks you through how to order sweet treats from our home bakery — including pickup, delivery, and personalization!

Discover easy Easter baking ideas for kids and families! From resurrection rolls to Easter bread and carrot cake cupcakes, these simple recipes bring tradition, flavor, and fun to your spring celebration.

Discover the best spring baking recipes using fresh seasonal produce! From strawberry shortcakes to carrot cake, these easy, kid-friendly baking ideas will bring fun and flavor to your kitchen. Get tips for involving young bakers of all ages in these delicious spring treats!

Looking for fun baking activities for kids? Get your little ones involved in a cookie tournament with taste tests, decorating, and family-friendly baking fun!

Discover how baking with your kids can be a fun, educational experience—right here in Hutto, Texas!

If you’ve ever followed a baking recipe, you’ve probably seen it call for unsalted butter—but what about salted butter? Can you use them interchangeably? Does it really make a difference?

Running a home bakery is a labor of love, but let’s be honest—it’s also a LOT of work! Between baking, marketing, managing orders, and handling customer service, it can feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day. That’s where AI assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini come in! These powerful tools can save you time, boost creativity, and help grow your bakery business—without taking away the personal touch that makes your baked goods special.

Baking is both an art and a science—and sometimes, it’s a bit of a challenge! Whether you’re trying to perfect a new recipe, figure out why your bread didn’t rise, or get inspired for your next dessert, AI assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini can be a game-changer in the kitchen.

Amazon Prime Days are here and while I *know* deep in my heart that they're just a push to get me to spend more money on Amazon, I also know that I fall for it every time! This year I thought I'd round up all my favorite deals as a baker and toddler mom in case you're wondering how to give the giant your money this week also. *nervous laughter*