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How to Make a Watercolor Cake with Recipe
Cupcakes & Cake ➤ February 16, 2020

How to Make a Watercolor Cake with Recipe

Watercolor art is a very powerful way to express your feelings. In this post, you will learn how to make a Watercolor Cake that will encourage you to tap into your inner artist in order...

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Mocha Cookies and Cream Cake
Frostings, Fillings, & Jams ➤ April 18, 2018

Mocha Cookies and Cream Cake

This post has been sponsored by Coffee-mate® Creamer. All thoughts and opinions are my own. cake on a stand in a kitchen” data-pin-description=”Mocha Cookies and Cream Cake is rich layers of chocolate cake infused with...

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How to make Buttercream Succulents
Cupcakes & Cake ➤ May 4, 2017

How to make Buttercream Succulents

Spring has sprung and succulents are everywhere!  Not only can you grow these beauties, but you can learn how to make buttercream succulents with this simple tutorial!  Most of you know I’m originally from Seattle...

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Candy Cane Oreo Cupcakes
Cupcakes & Cake ➤ December 21, 2016

Candy Cane Oreo Cupcakes

Rich chocolate cake baked with chunks of holiday OREO cookies topped with whipped peppermint buttercream loaded with candy cane chunks makes my Dairy Queen Blizzard inspired Candy Cane Oreo Cupcakesthe perfect holiday treat! No, I didn’t...

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Blueberries and Cream Layer Cake
Cupcakes & Cake ➤ August 5, 2016

Blueberries and Cream Layer Cake

Your favorite vanilla cake layered with fresh blueberry compote and topped with buttercream make this Blueberries and Cream Layer Cake the perfect cake for any occasion! My friends who work at the USO Warrior &...

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Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
Cupcakes & Cake ➤ July 22, 2016

Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

Are you looking for a delicious summer treat?  These Strawberry Shortcake cupcakes are packed full of fresh berries and topped with a delicious whipped cream and are prefect the perfect dessert for summer! It’s been...

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Vanilla Buttercream
Frostings, Fillings, & Jams ➤ June 14, 2016

Vanilla Buttercream

Busy moms, look no further for the ultimate Vanilla Buttercream that’s sure to make your child’s birthday treats the talk of the neighborhood! This recipe is a game-changer, giving you: You’ve got this! With this...

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Minecraft Sword Pull-Apart Cupcake Cake
Cupcakes & Cake ➤ May 6, 2016

Minecraft Sword Pull-Apart Cupcake Cake

Minecraft Sword Pull-Apart Cupcake Cake Crustable Buttercream ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature) ¼ cup shortening (I used Crisco) 1 lb powdered sugar 1 Tbsp vanilla extract pinch of salt ¼ cup heavy whipping cream...

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Princess Pull-Apart Cupcake Cake
Cupcakes & Cake ➤ May 3, 2016

Princess Pull-Apart Cupcake Cake

This pull-apart cupcake cake is perfect for the princess loving kid in your life! My friend Amy has twins who needed cakes for their joint birthday party.  Emily and Jakob requested cakes for their birthday this...

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Flower Pot Cupcakes
Cupcakes & Cake ➤ April 4, 2016

Flower Pot Cupcakes

Spring is here and these Flower Pot Cupcakes will make the perfect dessert for a garden party or Spring soiree! I subscribe to Cake Style on YouTube and one of their recent videos featuring piped...

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Pipeable Cream Cheese Frosting
Cupcakes & Cake ➤ March 8, 2016

Pipeable Cream Cheese Frosting

Rich, thick, delicious cream cheese frosting that's the perfect consistency for piping on cupcakes!

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Deluxe Butterfinger Cupcakes
Cupcakes & Cake ➤ November 17, 2015

Deluxe Butterfinger Cupcakes

Rich chocolate cake filled with creamy chocolate ganache topped with decadent peanut butter Butterfinger buttercream and a chocolate Butterfinger candy make these Deluxe Butterfinger Cupcakes a Butterfinger lovers dream! Inspiration for new cupcakes flavors and...

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White Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes
Cupcakes & Cake ➤ September 17, 2015

White Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes

White chocolate cake filled with white chocolate ganache topped with whipped Nutella buttercream make these cupcakes the perfect cupcake to satisfy your sweet tooth! A  couple months ago, my husband Dave transitioned into the Warrior...

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Guinness Bailey’s Biscoff Chocolate Cupcakes – The Most Epic Cupcakes Ever!
Cupcakes & Cake ➤ May 13, 2015

Guinness Bailey’s Biscoff Chocolate Cupcakes – The Most Epic Cupcakes Ever!

There’s really no other way to describe these Guinness Bailey’s Biscoff Chocolate Cupcakes than by just calling them what they are… The Most Epic Cupcakes Ever! My friends Christy and Stefan live a few hours from away from us...

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Chocolate Chip Mint Cupcakes
Cupcakes & Cake ➤ August 14, 2014

Chocolate Chip Mint Cupcakes

These Chocolate Chip Mint Cupcakes are so simple to make yet are packed full of flavor with a moist chocolate cake topped with a whipped mint buttercream.  So good! You may remember the Mint Chocolate...

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Cookies and Cream Macarons (With Oreo Buttercream Filling!)
Cookies & Bars ➤ May 22, 2014

Cookies and Cream Macarons (With Oreo Buttercream Filling!)

Endulge yourself in these Cookies and Cream Macarons made with an Oreo buttercream filling sandwiched between two decadent dark chocolate macaron shells. Heaven in every bite! These are the perfect food to enjoy when you...

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Frosted Sugar Cookies
Cookies & Bars ➤ November 26, 2013

Frosted Sugar Cookies

Traditional sugar cookies frosted with buttercream and dressed up for the holiday make these Frosted Sugar Cookies the perfect Christmas treat! I love making cookies at Christmas time! I make so many that there’s always...

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The Only Chocolate Cupcake Recipe You’ll Ever Need!
Cupcakes & Cake ➤ September 4, 2013

The Only Chocolate Cupcake Recipe You’ll Ever Need!

Your search is over.  You don’t have to look on Pinterest or Google anymore… because yes, you’ve finally found it.  The only chocolate Cupcake recipe you’ll ever need! You might be thinking that is an...

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Peanut Butter Monster Cookie Cupcakes
Cupcakes & Cake ➤ August 15, 2013

Peanut Butter Monster Cookie Cupcakes

These peanut butter monster cookie cupcakes are chalked full of peanut butter, chocolate and candy!  It’s a monster cookie… no, it’s a cupcake! I was craving something today, but  I wasn’t sure quite what it...

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Candy Bar Cupcakes – 4 Ways!
Cupcakes & Cake ➤ August 12, 2013

Candy Bar Cupcakes – 4 Ways!

Rich dark chocolate cupcakes made into four very different, extremely delectable, incredibly delicious candy bar-inspired cupcakes! This past weekend I went to a  BBQ with some soldiers & families from my husband’s platoon… and of...

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Root Beer Cupcakes with Bourbon Vanilla Cream Buttercream
Cupcakes & Cake ➤ June 2, 2013

Root Beer Cupcakes
with Bourbon Vanilla Cream Buttercream

I’m going on vacation next week.  Yup… 6 days away from home with my soldier and our beautiful kids.  We are driving North to Berlin visit the Berlin Zoo, Barbie Dreamhouse,  Starbucks, Hark Rock Cafe,...

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{Tutorial} Spring Cupcakes
DIY ➤ April 25, 2013

{Tutorial} Spring Cupcakes

Vanilla cupcakes don’t have to be… well, vanilla! They can be fun and exciting and beautiful too!  Just think of a vanilla cupcake as a blank canvas for creating any color or theme to match...

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Get Ready to Wow with Royal Icing Flowers
Cupcakes & Cake ➤ April 7, 2013

Get Ready to Wow with Royal Icing Flowers

You don’t have to be a professional baker to create stunning and sophisticated desserts! All you need is a little creativity, a few simple ingredients, and this step-by-step guide to making Royal Icing Flowers. Get...

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Tutorial: Sesame Street Cupcakes
DIY ➤ April 3, 2013

Tutorial: Sesame Street Cupcakes

My son celebrated his 1st birthday three times… I may have gone a little bit overboard.  But hey – you only turn 1 once! In February we celebrated with a birthday photo shoot with my...

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Buttercream Rose Sugar Cookies
Cookies & Bars ➤ March 24, 2013

Buttercream Rose Sugar Cookies

I had never intended for these Buttercream Rose Sugar Cookies to be their own post…  But, after I piped on the roses I just thought they were too pretty not to share!These Buttercream Rose Sugar...

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Basic Chocolate Buttercream
Cupcakes & Cake ➤ March 20, 2013

Basic Chocolate Buttercream

I needed my recipe for basic chocolate buttercream today and as I went to look for it on my blog, I realized I haven’t dedicated a post just to this frosting!  I didn’t feel like...

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Peanut Butter Buttercream
Frostings, Fillings, & Jams ➤ February 7, 2013

Peanut Butter Buttercream

Are you ready for a peanut-buttery adventure? Let me tell you, I have discovered the ultimate recipe for peanut butter lovers – peanut butter buttercream! Yes, you read that right. The velvety, creamy, and nutty...

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Peanut Butter Buttercream (The Best You’ll Ever Taste!)
Frostings, Fillings, & Jams ➤ February 7, 2013

Peanut Butter Buttercream (The Best You’ll Ever Taste!)

If you’re looking for the best creamy peanut butter buttercream recipe ever…or really, the perfect frosting to go on literally anything…STOP!  Look no further, you found it! Using only 5 ingredients you can easily whip...

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Tagalong Peanut Butter Buttercream Sandwiches
Frostings, Fillings, & Jams ➤ January 18, 2013

Tagalong Peanut Butter Buttercream Sandwiches

Imagine the rich, creamy peanut butter buttercream, its smoothness enhanced by the crunchy texture of the Tagalongs. This combination is so good, it’s almost dangerous. Each bite is a perfect blend of sweet and savory,...

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Happy Halloween! {Ghost & Pumpkin Cakes}
Autumn ➤ October 31, 2012

Happy Halloween! {Ghost & Pumpkin Cakes}

Happy Halloween! With a few simple steps, you can create two different cakes decorated as a ghost or pumpkin for your next Halloween party! Today is the spookiest day of the year!!  Are you dressing...

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