Adorable ghost mini cupcakes made with chocolate chips are the easiest little Halloween treat! A really fun treat to make with the kids or just for yourself! Ok, these are basically the easiest Halloween treat I have ever made. The trickiest part is keeping your fingers out of the frosting. Which is actually a tricky part. Something that helps-kitchen tweezers. … Read More
Applesauce Cupcakes
Applesauce cupcakes are tender spiced cupcakes under a blanket of tangy cream cheese buttercream. The perfect fall treat! Here in the Mid-west, fall is in the air. Which means that it has gotten cold and dark. What do we do? We break out the warming spices. Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves-everywhere (hello, PSL). These cupcakes are no exception. Chalk full of these … Read More
Football Cupcake Toppers
What better way to celebrate your favorite team during football season than with hand piped royal icing football cupcake toppers? I made these football toppers for my nephew’s birthday party the exact same way I made these unicorn cupcake toppers. The biggest key to success is to allow yourself enough time for them to dry nice and hard. How to … Read More
Unicorn Cupcake Toppers
Unicorn cupcake toppers hand piped with royal icing make the perfect addition to any unicorn birthday party! Last weekend, I had the opportunity to make cupcakes for my niece’s birthday. We were traveling a couple hours to get to the party and so I knew my cupcake toppers had to be sturdy for the trip. While I love the unicorn … Read More
One Bowl Zucchini Pineapple Crumble Top Muffins
Too much zucchini on your hands? Zucchini pineapple crumble top muffins are the perfect way to eat all that summer bounty. Zucchini is one of those garden plants that always seem like a good idea to plant until you’re harvesting 4-5 a day with no end in sight. I personally love pan frying my zukes with a little bit of … Read More
What Kind of Pan Should I Use?
Ever wonder which kind of pan to use for a baking project? Well, wonder no more. Read below for how to choose the right kind of pan. *This post contains some affiliate links that pay me a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks for helping to keep me in flour and sugar. See my disclosure policy here. … Read More
Key Lime Pie Ice Cream
Key lime pie ice cream is all of the tangy sweetness of key lime pie but in a cool, creamy ice cream. Pieces of homemade Graham cracker crust add the perfect amount of crunch! Last weekend here in the Midwest things got HOT. And sticky. It was totally “do not turn on your oven” weather. So, naturally it became “let’s … Read More
How to make a tiered cake while working full-time.
Making a tiered cake while working full time without losing your mind is quite a feat. In this article I’ll give you some of my best tips to help keep you sane and produce a gorgeous cake for those you love. I’m not sure when big beautiful cakes became common for birthday parties. Maybe (probably) Pinterest has something to do … Read More
No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Pie
This easy no-bake cherry cheesecake pie is the perfect summer treat for potlucks and family picnics. You only need 15 minutes and a mixer! Originally published all the way back in 2010. Everybody needs a good no-bake pie recipe in their back pocket. This is the kind of pie you whip up when your grandma invites you last minute to … Read More
Cake Truffles
Cake truffles are the tiny, highly customizable treat perfect for your next party. White chocolate coats a cake and buttercream filled bite sized sweet! For Father’s day this past weekend, my dad requested “orange cake with cream cheese frosting.” This means he specifically wanted orange cake made from a mix. I happened to have one in my cupboard. Fast forward … Read More