Buttercream Battles & Cupcake Art: NuNu Baking Essentials x Koya’s Creations

If you’ve ever wondered how to whip up the perfect buttercream or wanted to see two bakers blend their styles in the kitchen, this one’s for you.

I’m Tamika, founder of NuNu Baking Essentials, and today I’m joined by someone whose creativity, precision, and warmth have made her a standout in the baking community — Koya from Koya’s Creations.

Koya isn’t just a baker; she’s a true dessert artist.
Known for her beautifully crafted cakes, clean designs, and flawless buttercream work, she has built a brand rooted in passion, detail, and genuine love for the craft. Whether she’s creating celebration cakes, teaching techniques, or designing dessert tables for special events, Koya brings a level of artistry that instantly elevates every creation. Her work is polished, elegant, and always full of personality — much like the woman behind the piping bag.

On top of her talent, Koya has an energy that lights up every room she enters. She teaches with kindness, laughs with her whole heart, and makes even the trickiest baking techniques feel fun and achievable. It was an honor to bring her into the NuNu kitchen for this episode.

In today’s video, she walks me through how to create an adorable mini sheet cupcake cake — just 12 cupcakes transformed into one gorgeous design — all while we put the NuNu Essentials Mixer to the test. And of course, we dive deep into the classic kitchen debates every baker knows well:
Salted vs. unsalted butter? Clear vs. dark vanilla extract? Does adding salt really make a difference?
Spoiler: it does!

This collab is full of learning, laughter, and proof that bakers shine brightest when we learn from one another.

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🍰 Putting the NuNu Essentials Mixer to Work

From whipping silky-smooth vanilla buttercream to mixing the perfect base for cupcake cakes, the NuNu Essentials Mixer keeps everything light, airy, and consistent.

Whether you’re:

• A home baker experimenting with new techniques

• A business owner completing custom orders

• Or someone learning the basics

…having the right tools turns baking into a joy instead of a chore.

The NuNu Essentials Mixer delivers the power, speed, and control every baker needs to get professional-level results — every time.

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🎉 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

🔸 How to make vanilla buttercream using the NuNu Essentials Mixer

The method, consistency tips, and the exact moment when buttercream is “just right.”

🔸 Salted vs. unsalted butter — the debate that never ends

Koya shares her take, her preferences, and why the choice matters.

🔸 Clear vs. dark vanilla extract

How it affects color, flavor, and the final look of your buttercream.

🔸 Baking tips for balancing sweetness

Simple adjustments that can transform your desserts.

🔸 Behind-the-scenes fun with Koya & Tamika

Featuring the hilarious “glove police” moment 😂

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⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 – Meet Tamika & Koya from Koya’s Creations
0:35 – What we’re baking today (sheet cupcake cake)
1:10 – Ingredients for vanilla buttercream
2:00 – Salted vs. unsalted butter debate
2:40 – Clear vs. dark vanilla extract
3:05 – The “glove police” moment 😂
4:00 – Putting the NuNu Essentials Mixer to work

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❤️ Why This Matters

Baking is so much more than measuring ingredients — it’s a community built on creativity, shared experiences, and passing down little tips that make a big difference.
Every baker has their own unique style, and when we collaborate, we grow.

Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this episode is a reminder that there’s no single right way to create — just the way that brings joy, connection, and delicious results.

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📲 Connect With Us

Instagram: @NuNuCakesATL
Order & Shop Baking Essentials: https://nunusbakingessentials.net/
Follow Koya: @koyas_kre8tions