Part of the Milkbar class I took this past January taught us the principles of combining flavors and choosing ingredients that are complimentary. We were challenged to take what we learned in making the famous birthday cake and make our own creation with the help of the given base recipes. I always liked the show …
Coconut Cake
Crazy for coconut? I am! This is the ultimate coconut cake, from the coconut cream cheese frosting topped with shredded coconut all the way down to the coconut flour used in the cake. You could serve this cake any season, but it feels especially festive in the winter because it’s reminiscent of a snowball. So …
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes
I used to love eating raw cookie dough and any dessert that had cookie dough in it. Im not sure if I have ever met some who didnt like Cookie Dough. Which is why both the cupcakes and frosting are both cookie dough flavored. You can never have too much ! These have been a …
Easy Strawberry Bundt Cake
It’s summertime and that means lots of fresh fruit! My mom and I are both big fruit fans, especially berries. When I was visiting recently and she requested I make a special dessert for dinner I knew I could whip something up with the fresh strawberries she had in the fridge. Since I was in …
Funfetti Cupcakes with Simple Cream Cheese Frosting
Sprinkles make everything feel fun and like a cause for celebration. Birthday or not this super moist cupcake recipe will make any desert time feel fun and festive. This recipe comes together quickly and is paired with a simple cream cheese frosting, which doesn’t require the finesse and expertise of preparing a typical buttercream. It …
Brownie Cheery Cherry Bombs
This recipe was a quick hit! With the help of a grocery store brownie mix you can elevate the normal, boring brownies into a taste explosion. More over deborah, with your store bought brownies. These are the hot new dessert on the block. And its rather simple to make. First we make the traditional box …
Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies
These are one of my favorite Christmas cookies to make and eat (even though I’m not suppose to). They are chocolate, with a secret burst of cherry which adds as a refreshing pick me up. The frosting is a 3 ingredient wonder that reminds me of homemade truffles. These are the first Christmas cookies that …
Cookies and Cream Cupcakes
Cookies and Cream is one of the best dessert combinations ever. So its only natural that we turn this classic combination into a cupcake. I tend to make cupcakes as opposed to cake because its easier to portion out based on number of people. Additionally it doesn’t carry the guilt of taking too big of …