I’ve always liked the flavor orange. While other flavors like raspberry and strawberry have usually reigned supreme in most flavor face-offs, goodies like orange skittles, orange-flavored water spritzers, and orange sherbet have always proven tasty for my sweet tooth. However, out of all ...
Margarita Cake for Cinco de Mayo
Last night was full of all my favorites: Good friends, good food, good booze. Mmmmhmmm. Once the clock struck 5:00, we fired up the margarita machine and toasted to the Cinco de Mayo festivities. To make the margaritas, I used some good ‘ol tequila, along with this Sinless Margarita ...
Neapolitan Cupcakes with Ice Cream Frosting
These Neapolitan Cupcakes with Ice Cream Frosting are easy to whip up, thanks to the use of a box mix for your base, combined with a delicious, homemade frosting! ************** Sorry that I’m not sorry for the outrageous amounts of cupcakes you’ve been seeing on here this week. Things got ...
Raspberry Devil’s Food Cupcake with Raspberry Almond Buttercream
You know that saying “You are what you eat?” Well if it were changed to say “You are what you bake,” it’s very possible that I may turn into a cupcake pretty soon. Welcome to my morning! Raspberry Devil’s Food Cupcake with Raspberry Almond Buttercream I’m gonna let you all in on a ...
Jelly Filled Doughnut Cupcakes
Okay, so you all know I’m kind of in love with cupcakes. I love baking them…and I love eating them. Another favorite of mine? Doughnuts. Granted, they aren’t exactly the healthiest option out there, so I try to enjoy them sparingly. However, something about making a cupcake into a doughnut just ...
Buttermilk Chocolate Cupcakes (with White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting and Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting)
5:00am wakeup call and this awesome workout DONE! Time to tackle today! But first…some sweet treats and a few recipes for you all on this lovely morning! *********** As many of you already know, I took part in a little cupcake baking this weekend! When my mom asked if I could make some ...
“If You Like Pina Coladas”…and Cupcakes
Or just eating cupcakes flavored like them…but more on that in a minute. ;) Tonight was a pizza kinda night! And when one can’t choose which kind to make, easy solution: make ‘em all! We bought 2 whole wheat pizza doughs, one of which we split into two; those puppies went on the ...
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes
These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes are forever a favorite of mine. They may take a little extra time to prep, but they are WELL worth every minute! ************ Combining the idea of a cookie and a cupcake into one really just is the best of both worlds, isn't it? Especially when you take ...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting just can't be beat! The rich, silky, sweetness of chocolate combined with the smooth, creamy, subtly sweet & nutty peanut butter: well, it’s simply, a match made in heaven. Try to tell me any other combination that is more ...
Strawberry-Filled Lemon Cupcakes & Cream Cheese Frosting
This recipe came out of a marathon baking day. Do you ever have those? Where you're just inspired to get in the kitchen and mix up a bunch of batters to see what comes out of them? This cupcake recipe was one that just kind of came together at the end, after seeing what I did (and didn't) ...