Seasons & Holidays

Fall is officially here, and that means it’s time for pumpkin everything! Whether you’re a pumpkin latte lover or you live for pumpkin pie, I’ve got a new pumpkin favorite …

This small batch recipe for gluten-free Pumpkin Cookies makes cookies that are soft, sweet, and full of warm spices. The coconut sugar perfectly complements the pumpkin, creating the ultimate fall …

Pumpkin pie trifle is a cool and creamy spin on a classic Fall dessert. With alternating layers of thick pumpkin pudding and fluffy whipped cream, this pie-inspired dessert is easier …

Apple Pie Pancakes are an easy way to add some fun Fall festivity to breakfast time! Packed with sweet and tangy applesauce and warm spices, these moist and flavorful pancakes …

I’m so excited to participate in this Valentine’s event (again). This is the sixth year of our event and we want to continue to make a difference in the fight …

Decadent, rich, and delicious homemade hot chocolate by JavaCupcake.com

My New Year's resolution was to make healthier life choices, but in small, manageable places.   The first new choice I made was to change my breakfast from sugar cereal topped …

Using whole wheat flour, seeds, and oil, this "healthyish" Banana Nut Bread is a guilt-free alternative to a traditional banana bread recipe. I was provided products from OXO for this …

Looking for something a little less tradition for Valentine's Day? Try these super adorable Valentine's Day Cat & Fish Cookies made with sugar cookies and buttercream! I have no reason for …

Show those around you that you love them by making and sharing these deliciously adorable Valentine's Day Sugar Cookies. Photos by: Frenchly Photography It seems as though every holiday my …

Simple to make, this overnight oatmeal in a jar is a healthy, delicious breakfast that is easily customized for any taste for the busy woman who wants to fuel her body …

Tart and sweet is the perfect combination of flavors to make small batch Rhubarb Strawberry Jam out of this world delicious! There is just something about fresh fruit and making …

Spice up your Spritz!  With lots of cinnamon flavor, these buttery Cinnamon Spritz Cookies are a fun twist on a classic. OXO has supplied me with the tools to make …

Nestled on a cozy side street of Rome, Italy and close to the River Tiber and the Piazza Navona, the Made Creative Bakery is a delicious retreat for both tourists …

If you're looking for a delicious cupcake in Washington DC, look no further than Sprinkles Cupcakes! It only took me two weeks of being back in the USA to start …

Why, hello there, Java Cupcake readers! It's been some time since we have hung out and I can't wait to catch up with all of you. For those of you …

The holidays are about dressing up and making memories with the ones you love.  This season, I created a festive & fun holiday outfit for under $100 that is just …

Earlier this year, Germany began receiving thousands of refugees fleeing Syria and the surrounding countries in the middle east.   Many of these men, women, children and families began being …

Take your banana bread to the next level by making this simple, delicious Pumpkin Banana Bread with a Chocolate Glaze!  It's moist, flavorful and so easy to make! I've teamed …

With the holiday cookie season right around the corner, these traditional chocolate German cookies called Schokokipferl, will make the perfect addition to your cookie baking this season! I love holiday baking …

food to add to your rotation, give these cookies a try. Every fall, I try to come up with at least one new (to me) recipe whose main ingredient is …

Each fall, hundreds of thousands of pumpkins are displayed in the gardens of a palace in Ludwigsburg, Germany.  The Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival is the largest of its kind in the …

I've never really been a big fan of carving pumpkins.  It's a huge mess and I really don't think they're all that cool.  Yes, jack-o-lanters are a traditional part of …

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes Pumpkin season has officially arrived, and for me that means one thing: baking. These Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes aren’t just dessert—they’re a little piece of fall comfort. Back …

Buttery, flaky free-form crust filled with fresh plums and raspberries makes this Plum Raspberry Galette the perfect dessert to take you into Fall! I've been seeing gorgeous photos of galettes …

This is a guest post from Roxanna at The Red Eye Baker.  Roxanna has been helping me behind the scenes with blog maintenance and I've been helping her learn to …

Andrut is a traditional Polish dessert made with layers of crispy wafer, delicious fillings, and topped with chocolate.   Big thanks to my friend Roxana for this recipe. Make sure …

Fresh tomatoes, cilantro and lime make this ready-in-minutes homemade tomato salsa the perfect side to your next taco night or Mexican fiesta!

We celebrated Matty's 3rd birthday with a Minion Birthday Party! It was so much fun to plan and put together that I decided to share some of the details with …

I know, I know... Valentine's Day is over.  But really, how many of us still have a box or two of conversation hearts in our house?  I know I do. …

Right before Thanksgiving,my friend Chrissy asked me to make cupcakes for her daughter Liza's birthday.  Chrissy said Liza liked zebras, mustaches, Paris, Yogerette chocolate bars, and hates fruit and her …

In the spirit of togetherness and inclusivity, we bring you a delightful twist on a holiday classic: Gluten-Free Spritz Cookies. While the original recipe has been a favorite for years, …

Fresh ginger, ground ginger and lemon juice make these Mini Gingerbread Lemon Loaves packed full of undeniably delicious flavor and charm! They are perfect as gifts for the holiday season! Every …

You just can’t go wrong with soft buttery cookies loaded with chocolate candies and sprinkles.  Kick things up a notch for the holidays by baking these Easy Holiday Chocolate Chip …

Whether you're looking for a basic sugar cookie and buttercream recipe or a unique dessert to wow your family, The JavaCupcake Holiday Baking Guide will help you discover recipes perfect …

Zulily.  I loved the small size and shapes of them and found myself using them in the kitchen all the time.  I did a bit of research about Core Home …

As I sat down at my computer today to do my Black Friday shopping, I realized that I was buying from the same online retailers that I was last year …

Food has always been a big part of my life. Some of my earliest and fondest memories are of sitting in the church hall with my family, enjoying coffee and …

Ripe, sweet, juicy plums are one of my favorite fruits in the Fall. Here in Germany, the most delicious cake is make from these dark purple pitted fruits, Plum Cake! …

You may  not believe it when I tell you this, but I've never made a traditional cheesecake before this one.  Maybe it's because I'm not actually a fan of cheesecake... …

Enjoy your morning coffee with these chocolate dipped peanut butter biscotti!  Perfectly crunchy and full of peanut butter and chocolate flavor! A couple years ago, I made my first two …

Red velvet cinnamon and chili cupcakes infused with Red Hots syrup topped with Red Hots buttercream make these Red Hot Velvet Cupcakes a spicy, sweet treat perfect for Valentine's Day... …