New photo from my cookbook “Your Cup of Cake” The Story: Blueberry pancakes were a staple summer food when I was a kid. Every family reunion we would go camping for a week and breakfast was always Grandpa’s Blueberry Pancakes. I have over 50 first cousins, so the line was always incredibly long, but…
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Cinnamon Swirl Cupcakes
The Story: One of my mother’s friends made an order last week. “No chocolate and no berries.” That’s all she said. So this little beauty is what came of that. Cakes: French Vanilla or Vanilla Cake Mix 3 eggs ½ cup oil 1 cup sour cream…
Date Cupcakes with Maple Cinnamon Buttercream
The Story: My brother came and visited me this past weekend. I asked for cupcake suggestions, and of course he gave me a crazy idea. He texted me back, “Have you ever had sweet date cake?” My first thought was “Okay Lizzy, never ask him for another suggestion again and what is my…
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
The Story: First of all, a gigantic thank you to Jordan Barendse who created my logo. He is a miracle worker. The site may change a little bit over the next few weeks until I get the colors and styles that I want. If you have any advice, feel free to let me know!…
White Chocolate Cinnamon Pretzels
White Chocolate Cinnamon Pretzels are the most delicious little things you’ll ever taste! They’re a perfect sweet snack for goody bags, lunches or hikes! The Story: It has been a very busy month with school and baking. I have so many new recipes and photos to share! A few weeks ago, I was…
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Muffins: 1 ½ cups chopped apple 1 ½ teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup sour cream ½ cup butter, melted and cooled 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla 2 cups flour 3 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt Cinnamon Chips Topping: 1/3 cup sugar 4 tablespoons flour or graham…
Banana Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Buttercream
Banana Cakes: 3 ripe bananas (1 ½ cups) 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 ¼ cup sugar ¾ cup tablespoons butter, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 eggs 3 cups four 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups butter milk (I use 1 ½ cup milk and 1 ½ teaspoon lemon juice) Cinnamon…
Snickerdoodles
The Problem: I felt like boyfriend’s brother didn’t really like me. The Thought Process: He is a man. Men like food. Baked goods got me a boyfriend, it should work on the brother too right? The Solution: Find out what his favorite baked-good is and make it for him. The Best Solution: Contact…
Apple Raisin Bread Pudding with Maple Caramel Sauce
The Story: We made WAY too many rolls this year for Thanksgiving. So with some of the last ones that were getting a little old, I decided to hop back on the bread pudding train, add an apple, and go to town. Apple Raisin Bread Pudding: 10 slices day old bread (15 rolls)* ¾…
Almond Bread Pudding
The Story: Yesterday, I flew to Texas to see my family. I usually just sit on airplanes and doze off or just people watch. I always bring my ipod convinced that I will use it, but I never do. This time, I decided to do the cliché thing and get a magazine to read. …
Eggnog Cranberry Cupcakes with White Chocolate Spiced Buttercream
The Story: I have been wanting to make eggnog cupcakes since I saw the cartons of eggnog lined up next to my 1% milk at the store. I have been looking around for recipes but didn’t seem to find any that made me too excited. But eggnog muffins are quite popular. Being my…
Snickerdoodle Cupcakes
The Story: I needed to make a thank you treat this morning. When I asked the friend what kind of baked goods she liked, she said snickerdoodles, oatmeal raisin cookies, Funfetti cake, and chocolate cake. I didn’t have any raisins on hand and I knew that her mother makes fabulous snickerdoodle cookies, so there…