Hey, I’m Hassna!
A self-taught cake specialist with a deep passion for savory home cooking. From the science behind the perfect crumb to flavor-packed family dinners, I share reliable, tested recipes to help you master every meal of the day
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What You Can Expect on Hassna Recipe
1.Simple, reliable recipes—both sweet and savory—that I’ve triple-tested in my own kitchen. I hope they become staples in your home!
2.A weekly newsletter where I share fresh recipes, baking science secrets, and a little peek into my daily life.
3.Custom-designed meal planners and printable menus dedicated to helping you simplify your cooking routine and organize your kitchen.
4.Practical baking tips and the “science” behind the sweets, ensuring you understand the why behind every recipe so you can bake with confidence.
5.All of my must-have kitchen equipment recommendations (if you don’t have a digital food scale yet, please go get one! It will truly change your baking forever).
Let’s Start from the Beginning…
I grew up soaking in the sun of San Diego, California, where my love for food wasn’t born in a culinary school, but at my family’s dining table. While other kids were at the beach, I was often found in the kitchen, covered in flour, obsessively trying to perfect a vanilla sponge cake. I didn’t have fancy equipment—just a hand mixer and a stubborn determination to make every birthday cake taste better than the last.
While Hassna Recipe started with my quest for the perfect buttercream, living in California taught me that fresh, flavorful meals are the fuel for a happy life. I realized that as much as I adore baking, I couldn’t survive on sugar alone! That’s why this blog evolved. It’s a reflection of my real life: the show-stopping cakes I bake for celebrations, and the quick, savory dinners I cook to feed my family on busy weeknights.
During my teenage years, I was the quiet perfectionist who loved organizing recipes as much as cooking them. I spent hours analyzing cookbooks to understand the “chemistry” of baking. Later, I fell in love with food photography, learning how to capture the texture of a crumb or the gloss of a sauce. Today, I use those skills to give you step-by-step visuals that make even the most complex cake feel achievable in your own kitchen!
A Budding Interest in Baking…
When I left for college in San Diego, I turned my tiny apartment kitchen into my personal sanctuary. While my roommates were surviving on instant noodles, I was stress-baking vanilla bean cakes and experimenting with homemade pasta sauces! That cramped kitchen is where I realized that my love for food wasn’t limited to sweets—I wanted to master the art of a delicious dinner just as much as the perfect dessert.
I actually majored in Chemistry (which explains my obsession with the science of baking!), but I quickly realized I didn’t want to analyze molecules in a cold lab; I wanted to create flavors in a warm kitchen. So, I took a leap of faith to become a full-time recipe developer and food photographer. I turned my own home into a test kitchen, teaching myself how to perfect everything from delicate cake layers to hearty family meals, and realized that helping you find success in the kitchen is where my heart really belongs.
Banana Berry Protein Smoothie
Believe it or not, this smoothie was my most-made recipe in 2025 (with my recipe testing coming in a close second)! I had it for lunch almost every day, & I’ll definitely continue to in 2026! 😋 – Hassna
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go-to recipe
I believe in balance! You’ll always find a stash of frozen Swiss Meringue Buttercream (for last-minute cake orders) right next to a batch of homemade pasta sauce for easy weeknight dinners.
weekend activity
Scouring the local San Diego Farmers Markets. I love hunting for the freshest seasonal berries to inspire my next cake filling, then grabbing a fish taco by the ocean to recharge!
way to unwind
After a messy day in the kitchen, I love challenging my husband to a game of Chess (my analytical brain never turns off!) while relaxing on the patio with our Golden Retriever, Biscuit.
More About Hassna & the Blog
Why do you share savory meals if you are a “Cake Specialist”?
It’s all about balance! My background in Chemistry draws me to the precision of baking—I love the science behind a perfect crumb. But at the end of the day, I still need to put dinner on the table! Living in San Diego, I’m surrounded by incredible fresh ingredients that inspire me to cook. So, I share my world with you: the scientifically perfected cakes for your celebrations, AND the flavorful, easy meals that fuel my real life.
Do I need professional equipment to make your recipes?
Absolutely not! Remember, I’m self-taught, not a factory. Every recipe on Hassna Recipe is developed in my standard home kitchen right here in California. I don’t own industrial mixers or massive ovens. My goal is to prove that with a simple hand mixer, a digital scale, and the right technique, you can achieve bakery-quality results at home.
I’m a total beginner. Where should I start?
Welcome to the lab (aka the kitchen)! For a confidence boost, start with my “Fail-Proof Vanilla Sponge”. I’ve simplified the chemistry so you get a moist cake without worrying about over-mixing. On the savory side, try my 30-Minute Sheet Pan Chicken—it’s vibrant, healthy, and requires almost zero cleanup!
I’m looking for a baking challenge. What do you recommend?
If you want to channel your inner food scientist, try making French Macarons. They are the ultimate test of precision and patience! Mastering the “macaronage” technique and understanding oven humidity is tricky, but I’ve written a detailed guide to help you nail it. The feeling of seeing those perfect “feet” rise in the oven is unmatched.
Do you offer vegan or gluten-free recipes?
My baking expertise is rooted in the traditional chemistry of butter, eggs, and wheat flour because that’s what I know best. I rarely alter that structural formula. However, my savory section is a different story! You’ll find plenty of naturally gluten-free and veggie-packed dinner recipes inspired by the fresh produce here on the West Coast.
Can I suggest a recipe for you to make?
I would love that! I view recipe development as solving a puzzle. If there’s a nostalgic dessert you can’t quite recreate or a restaurant dish you want to master at home, let me know. Send me an email or DM me on Instagram—I might just turn your request into my next kitchen experiment!