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Spooky Stuffed Halloween Cupcakes

Nut FreeVegetarian

What’s more fun than these stuffed halloween cupcakes with a hidden spooky surprise? This recipe is sure to please kids and adults alike.

Fun Halloween Desserts Recipe Idea - DIY Stuffed Halloween Cupcakes with Bones and Eyeballs! A great Halloween food party treat!

Now that Labor Day and summer are officially behind us, it’s time to start thinking forward to Halloween! Are you planning a Halloween party this year? I feel like every year I end up working at the children’s hospital and I wouldn’t have it any other way! Halloween at the hospital is a joyous day, filled with costumes, trick-or-treating, and decorations.

Get the recipe and watch the video after the jump…… Read More »

September 14, 2022  â€¢  Filed Under: Cakes & Cupcakes, Desserts, Halloween Recipes, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes 9 Comments

Best Strawberry Cupcakes EVER

Vegetarian

Tried and tested, this is the best strawberry cupcakes recipe! Banish mushy cupcakes and read on for the secret to perfect strawberry buttercream frosting.Best Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

The internet is full of bad recipes for strawberry cupcakes. This watery fruit is a tricky one to bake with as it releases all that water into your cake or cupcake making it totally mushy. Most of the recipes out there are either soggy because of this or they skip the real strawberries altogether and use some variation of strawberry extract or flavoring…. Read More »

August 20, 2018  â€¢  Filed Under: Cakes & Cupcakes, Desserts, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Summer Treats 5 Comments

Upcycled DIY Cake Stands for $5

These gilded DIY Cake Stands are the prettiest way to display sweets. This upcycled DIY only costs a few dollars to make and is great for weddings or gifts!
Anthropologie Target Inspired DIY Upcycled Cake Stands Gold Lettering

This post has been sponsored by Oui™ by Yoplait®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Do you have certain routines or rituals that you use to begin your day?

On hospital work days, 90% of my mornings start the same way: an early workout followed by piping hot coffee and a cup of yogurt. Enjoying this simple breakfast gives me a few moments of calm to help me start the day in a good mindset.

Read on for the upcycled cake stand DIY!

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August 13, 2018  â€¢  Filed Under: DIY, Party Ideas 6 Comments

S’mores Cupcakes Recipe with Toasted Marshmallow Frosting

Nut FreeVegetarian

Drop everything and make this stuffed s’mores cupcakes recipe topped with toasted marshmallow frosting. The graham cracker cupcake is stuffed with chocolate ganache making every bite a bit of heaven.

Stuffed S'mores Cupcakes Recipe with Toasted Marshmallow Frosting

I’m the queen of s’mores. You’ll find s’mores recipes everywhere on my blog, from s’mores milkshakes to s’mores cheesecake. I even have a Pinterest board dedicated to s’mores!… Read More »

June 1, 2018  â€¢  Filed Under: Appetizers, Cakes & Cupcakes, Desserts, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Summer Treats No Comments

Easy Superbowl Football Cupcakes

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You’ll love these amazing Superbowl football cupcakes topped with mini footballs and edible grass frosting. Easy to make, can be made ahead and they are sure to be a hit at your tailgating party!Easy Superbowl Football Cupcakes with Piped Grass Frosting

The Super Bowl is nearly here! Whether you’re watching for the touchdowns or tuning in for the commercials (or watching the puppy bowl?), I have a football cupcake recipe that I know you’ll love! Not only are they amazingly delicious, they are also fun to make and to eat…. Read More »

February 1, 2018  â€¢  Filed Under: Cakes & Cupcakes, Desserts, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Snacks 4 Comments

Candied Rose Petals for Cupcakes & Cakes

Candied Rose Petals are a perfect upgrade for homemade or store-bought cupcakes and cakes. Yes, they are actually edible and they take just minutes to make!How to Make Edible Sugared or Candied Rose Petals

One of the things I love about baking is that there are always new techniques to try. From the perfect pie crust to a French macaron with feet, there’s always something new to learn. Making candied rose petals has been on my list for far too long.

Many people don’t realize that rose petals are edible, and they actually taste amazing! They are the perfect addition to many desserts, from cakes to cupcakes to cookies…. Read More »

January 30, 2017  â€¢  Filed Under: Breakfast/Brunch, Cakes & Cupcakes, Desserts, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes No Comments

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