Cakes and Cupcakes · Patriotic Recipes for Memorial Day and 4th of July

4th of July Cake Pops

4th of July Cake Pops These adorable cake pops are decorated for the 4th of July, but they could really be decorated and used for any occasion under the sun.  I especially like to do cake pops for parties, bridal showers, and baby showers.  Ingredients:1 plain white cake (or any kind of cake you want to use)… Continue reading 4th of July Cake Pops

Breakfast · Cakes and Cupcakes

Blueberry Swirl Cake

Blueberry Swirl Cake This is just about THE most moist cake I have ever made.  A delicious lemony cake is filled with a homemade blueberry swirl of fresh berries and then topped with a lemony syrup and finished off with a lemon glaze.  There are lots of steps, but they are all easy, anybody could… Continue reading Blueberry Swirl Cake

Desserts

Strawberry Cream Tarts

Homemade Strawberry Cream Tarts I just sort of came up with these because I had some cream cheese I wanted to use up, and some homemade strawberry jam and they were sooooooo good! I will definitely be making these before my next tea party!  The pastry is crisp and flaky, filled with a sweet cream… Continue reading Strawberry Cream Tarts

Breakfast

Homemade Strawberry Jam

Homemade strawberry jam This scrumptious homemade strawberry jam takes only minutes to make and is so delicious!  Why buy store bought jam when you can make your own in 10 minutes and it’s cheaper and a million times better?  This jam has no pectin in it, so it needs to be refrigerated and used within… Continue reading Homemade Strawberry Jam

Patriotic Recipes for Memorial Day and 4th of July

Red, White, and Blue "Cheesecake" Strawberries

Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Strawberries These yummy strawberries require no baking, no fuss, and very little prep time.  Plus, they are so gorgeous, you will look like you worked really hard!  A strawberry is essentially filled with a cheesecake filling and then topped with a fresh blueberry.  So good. Ingredients:24 strawberries6 oz cream cheese (room… Continue reading Red, White, and Blue "Cheesecake" Strawberries

Cakes and Cupcakes · Patriotic Recipes for Memorial Day and 4th of July

Patriotic Cake

Patriotic Cake I’m going to feature some different desserts for the 4th of July for the next few days.  Got to give everybody some ideas BEFORE the actual holiday! This is a simple white cake, but the different layers are colored red, white, and blue, and it is frosted in between and on top with… Continue reading Patriotic Cake

cookies

Butterfinger Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

Butterfinger chocolate chip peanut butter cookies Who wouldn’t want to eat a peanut butter cookie filled with chocolate chips and Butterfinger candies?  Originally from Sweet Pea’s Kitchen Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup chunky peanut butter1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup sugar,… Continue reading Butterfinger Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies