My baby boy turned one this weekend. For me, it is a time of both sadness at him getting big so quickly, and relief that the older he gets, the more things he can do for himself (like walk, and wipe his own butt.) Charlie’s big 0-1 bash was dinosaur themed this year. I did… Continue reading Perfect White Cake with Coconut Cream Frosting
Here is a list of the things in life that stress me out the most: Flying on airplanes and riding in elevators A dirty or cluttered house (if it’s mine) Running out of butter Trying to watch children my in a crowded play area that is surely full of kidnappers Automated customer service robots who… Continue reading Banana Pudding Cake
Hot Chocolate. 4th only to pie, chocolate peanut butter ice cream, and cereal as the things that contributed most to me gaining 60 pounds each time I was pregnant. So of course, when I saw it in cupcake form, with… wait for it… Marshmallow buttercream… I was in. I was sooooooooo in. I will admit… Continue reading Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow Buttercream
This super easy recipe uses ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry, and is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Easy, easy, easy. Sweet, moist pumpkin cake topped with a crunch streusel…and topped with a cream and brown sugar glaze. What’s not to like about this? Recipe adapted from Pretty Good Food Ingredients… Continue reading Pumpkin Crunch Cake
I love sparkling cider. Not only has it successfully carried me through two holiday seasons pregnant, but the very look and smell of it reminds me of fall, my favorite season. When I saw this great idea for Sparkling Cider Pound Cake on Chef in Training, I couldn’t wait to try it out. The sparkling… Continue reading Sparkling Apple Cider Cake with Sparkling Cider Glaze
If you are a pumpkin lover, quick! Avert your eyes. Don’t look at this recipe because once you do, you’ll want to make it, and once you make it, you won’t be able to stop eating it. Sweet, pumpkin cake, drizzled and swirled with sweet, buttery cinnamon and sugar, and topped with a creamy glaze.… Continue reading Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake
Easiest. Thing. Ever. This isn’t really a recipe, it’s a technique. Such an easy technique, in fact, that your toddler can help you do it. My two year old was my assistant today, although she kept calling them either “pancakes” or “muffins” instead of cupcakes. 🙂 These cupcakes are so easy and fun, and all… Continue reading 4th of July (or Memorial Day) Cupcakes
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