I can’t get enough of the unicorn theme – the colors and sprinkles make everything so festive and adorable! I’ve made cupcakes, cake, and cookies with this theme – now it’s time for Unicorn Brownies! First of all, I started with 2 box brownie mixes, to keep things simple. Most […]
Just in time for Easter! I first made these little birds nest cupcakes while my Elegantly Sweet Shoppe business was in full swing. I had many occasions during those 4 years, to showcase a wide variety of my cupcakes – weddings, wedding and baby showers, birthdays, retirement parties, women’s business […]
I’ve been making this banana cake for years now. It’s the most requested cake when I’m asked to bake for a birthday! I tend to keep the design simple, since the cake is amazing all by itself. But I thought that a few changes might actually improve the flavor profile […]
Not sure how my grandchildren seem to be growing faster than my own children did! Just one more reason to savor every moment! This is my first attempt at a unicorn cake. It’s all the rage with 6 year old girls – so this is a true HAPPY BIRTHDAY to […]
I came up with this cake design for my son in law’s birthday. The best way to plan a cake, is to start with the recipient’s favorite flavors. So for this cake design, vanilla, caramel, and white chocolate came together in a very special birthday cake for him! I also […]
I’ve made my Mom’s sugar cookie recipe for decades – and love them in their original “vanilla” form. But I wanted to see how easy (or not) it may be to make a CHOCOLATE version of them. What could be better – my favorite cookie on the planet – and […]
I LOVE to bake, design, and decorate cakes. I also love to share my knowledge and skills with others. I get to share this passion on my blog site, which just hit it’s 1 year anniversary in January! In the last year, I have posted 145 recipes/tutorials on my site, […]
I made yet another version of my delicious raspberry red wine chocolate cake recipe – I just can’t get enough of this one! I turned it into individual servings that are perfect for Valentine’s Day! You can find individual pans in most baking sections of stores. I found these cute […]
Just when I thought I had tried every cupcake recipe that children would love – I found this pinata cupcake idea that is truly over the top! My grand babies loved these! I let them guess what was inside of them – and even that didn’t stop their joy when […]
There is something about a muffin that says “warm”, “cozy”, and “homemade” to me. That is what I envisioned with these delicious muffins. They are moist, from the fresh bananas and coconut, crunchy from the walnuts, and just the right amount of “chocolate” from the chocolate chips. The perfect breakfast […]
Chocolate Cake (makes 2 8-inch layers) For more layers, or to make 9 inch layers, you should double this. Ingredients: 3 oz. bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped.1/3 c Dutch processed cocoa powder1/2 c hot coffee2 large eggs1/3 c vegetable oil1/2 c red wine (raspberry dessert wine)1 c all purpose flour1 […]
Remember those little Drake’s Coffee Cakes your Mom packed in your lunch as a kid?? They were first introduced in 1930, but I remember having these, and their fellow cake companions “Ring Dings”, “Devil Dogs”, and “Yodels”, throughout my childhood. Although my Mom baked desserts several times a week, she […]
Many loaf-type breads are topped with a glaze, which is added to sweeten the bread. It also makes them look beautiful on the outside. But this citrus poppy seed bread recipe has a lovely sugar “crust” on top, made with the flavors of lemon and orange. It compliments both the […]
Honey walnut shrimp is my favorite dish to order when going out for Chinese food. Yu’s Mandarin is the BEST – but that’s a 40 minute drive! Of course you have to like shrimp – but if you do, you will love this dish! It is pretty similar every where […]
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