Peanut Butter Brownie Puppy Chow
Chocolate Lemon Cakes
Lemon Neapolitan
Your Cup of Cake Cookbook

Chocolate Pistachio Cupcakes

Chocolate Pistachio Cupcakes

The Story: When people flip through the pages of my cookbook, they comment on the photos, the creative recipes and the work that must have gone into it.  But when I flip through it, I don’t see recipes.  I see all the stories behind every single photo.  I remember painting backdrops, running around the house… Get the Recipe »

Lemon Mascarpone Cupcakes

Lemon Mascarpone Cupcake

The Story: Alright, I think Tay-Swift would agree with me that certain songs can remind us of certain boys.  But what about food?  Well, food is my life so let’s see who matches with what… Cold Stone = Jeff Thai = Eric/Kyle Sushi = Ryan Hot Chocolate = Brian Chorizo = Clark Hershey’s “Hugs” =… Get the Recipe »

Lemon Cadbury Puppy Chow

Lemon Cadbury Puppy Chow

The Story: “What happens when two bloggers meet in the woods?” I don’t know, but what happens when two bloggers go on a date?  Interesting things happen…. I met his grandpa, we went swing dancing in the kitchen, he attempted to flip me over, and somehow I still ended up covered in flour baking for… Get the Recipe »

Minty Rice Crispy Treats

Thin Mint and Andes Mint Rice Crispy Treat

The Story: When people find out I bake, they always say want to come and help. But let’s be real, they don’t want to help, they want to “help.” They want to sit there at the counter, watch me, distract me, taste everything so much there’s nothing left for photos, give me baking advice, tell… Get the Recipe »

Thin Mint Puppy Chow

Thin Mint Puppy Chow Recipe

The Story: I was a girl scout. I did the campfires, the badges, the pledges, you name it.  But I did not look nearly as cute in my little Brownie vest as my neighbor Francesca or Laura up the street.  They both had the sleek hair with matching bows perfectly placed on top.  And me?… Get the Recipe »

Cookbook for pre-order!

Your Cup of Cake Cookbook

The Story: My first cookbook “Your Cup of Cake” is now officially available for pre-order on amazon! How did I find out?  My publisher?  My mother?  My own self-stalking?  Nope. Through a tweet of a fan.  Needless to say, I love my readers!   Go and buy it, it’s on sale for $13.59! Click on… Get the Recipe »

Strawberry Colada Cupcakes

Strawberry Colada Cupcakes

The Story: As an official 23-year-old I thought I was all grown up and too good for sunscreen.  Yes, me and my ghostly pale skin.  So there I was on the beaches of San Diego basking in the sunlight with no protection.  A light breeze, the surfer boys running by in their wetsuits and the… Get the Recipe »

Strawberry Cream Cheese Brownies and Giveaway!!!!

Strawberry Cream Cheese Brownie

The Story: Birthdays are always filled with presents and cake.  But what sort of cake do you like to have on your big day?  I grew up thinking that yellow cake and chocolate frosting was the dream combo.  But since I bake all the time now, cake has sort of lost it’s special feeling.  But… Get the Recipe »

Happy Valentine’s Day…or not

Happy Singles Awareness Day Cupcake

The Story: Alright, anyone who is doing something really lovely and romantic tonight probably isn’t reading this. But I figure I should post SOMETHING cutesy today because this is a cupcake blog and it’s a day for love. So here is a photo for all you happy, ooey-gooey people and a photo for everyone else…. Get the Recipe »

“So What? I’m Single.” Cupcakes

So What I'm Single Cupcakes