I’m a sucker for fruit in the summer. These Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes are delicious by themselves, but with this strawberry frosting (naturally colored and flavored) this cupcake is simply heavenly. Stunned by the bright pink frosting that’s naturally colored? Find out my secret! The Story: “It’s dirty.” I used to think that poppy seeds…
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Peanut Butter S’more Bars
Who can resist Golden Grahams? No one. And Golden Grahams paired with Cocoa Rice Crispies, peanut butter and marshmallows is a no brainer! Summer time means s’more time! Now, if you love peanut s’more treats, be sure to check out my incredible No-Bake Peanut Butter S’more Bars from a few weeks ago! And if there’s…
Oreo Cake
Today I’m giving you another glimpse into my new cookbook Make it with a Cake Mix with this heavenly Oreo Cake! Cream cheese frosting, chocolate cake, cookies & cream filling… what more could you ask for? Oh I know, an easy way to decorate it! I have that too!! Because when I started into the “layered…
Chocolate Cake Batter Muddy Buddies
I feel like I’m becoming “Your Cup of Muddy Buddies.” I have so many recipe for this puppy chow/muddy buddy stuff! My favorite has been my Peanut Butter Brownie Puppy Chow and my reader’s love the Red Velvet Puppy Chow the best. So here’s a new fabulous recipe perfect for any party! You can always add…
Pineapple Cream Cupcakes
Don’t these just look like summer? Pineapple cake with cream cheese frosting–so simple but so delicious. Dress them up with a slice of pineapple and maraschino cherries! Okay, okay you might recognize these from last year’s Pineapple Cupcakes, but they were so popular on the blog I wanted to include them in my new book…
Cinnamon Blueberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
It’s no secret that I love blueberries. I grew up in a house surrounded by blueberry bushes and eating them until my fingers turned purple. Camping all summer long meant mornings waking up to Grandpa’s famous blueberry pancakes on the griddle. And Blueberry muffins hot from the oven is the only summer snack I ever…
Blueberry Pineapple Cake
Who said a cake mix can’t be glamorous? This yellow cake mix was transformed into into a piece of heaven using crushed pineapple, blueberries and some whipped cream. Happy Mother’s Day! Now, my dear sweet (and gorgeous) mother sometimes likes to think that I make fun of her on my blog and portray her as…
Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Quick Lemon Mousse
I love my “Quick Mousse” or what I sometimes call Pudding Frosting! I’ve used it on my Red Velvet White Chocolate Cupcakes and my Chocolate Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes, so good! Not gonna lie… I struggled with these photos. But they looked so cute, the lighting was just off. I love these liners from Sweets…
Easy Oreo Cake and Signed Cookbook Giveaway
Oreos are a total weakness for me. After the end of a long day (or after a terrible date) all I need is a few Oreos, a mug of cold milk and a spoon. Well this Oreo cakes basically from heaven. Easy chocolate cake made with a cake mix, a chocolate pudding layer, Cool Whip…
Heath Muddy Buddies
You know I love a good Puppy Chow/ Muddy Buddy recipe! I mean I’ve made more than 20 recipes! These are definitely chocolatey and borderline dangerous because they’re so addicting. Heath Bars alone are incredible, so you know this combo is irresistible! Also, it’s the last day to enter my $100 giveaway so head over and…
Brownie Batter Cupcakes
Is there anything better than brownie batter licked from the bowl? Maybe not, but these cupcakes sure come close! The cake is a double chocolate cake and the frosting is made with brownie mix. The flour and salt from the mix keep is from getting too sweet and once it’s topped with some brownie pieces,…
Pineapple Bundt Cake with Sweet Strawberries
Bundt cakes are the way to go. So incredibly easy and absolutely gorgeous with fresh fruit. Turn your yellow cake mix into a Hawaiian vacation with pineapple rings and some strawberries tossed in sugar. Who’s ready for a beach trip? Me. The Story: Every summer I’d get shipped off to Girls Camp for a week….
