A few weeks ago I was strolling through Wal-Mart looking at some new cake decorating items when I noticed they had several new brands of cake making goodies on the shelves. One of which included some new melting chocolate in flavors! Finding products you love to use in fun new flavors is kinda like Christmas for bakers, I might have done a little happy dance right there in the aisle...and that was ... [ read more... ]
Easy School Spirit Cupcakes
With our oldest now in school it's hard not to start thinking about all the treats I'll be baking for her. Bake sales, PTO meetings, class room parties...the list goes on. A few weeks ago this all came to a reality as she brought home a PTO meeting invitation and her very first fundraiser. Luckily our move date was prior to the fundraiser so she couldn't participate, she was devastated- I was ... [ read more... ]
Slimy Cupcakes
Remember earlier this week when I said anything goes in October? Well today I'm back with another one of those crazy only in October treats! Last year I shared with you guys these Ooey Gooey Slime Filled Cupcakes and they were such a hit. As weird as it is...they might be my favorite cupcakes I've ever made! Ever since I've wanted to try some more "slimy" treats so the very second I thought I ... [ read more... ]
Monster Munch + FREE Printable!
You know what I love about October? Anything goes. You want to fill your cupcakes with slime - perfectly normal. Serve zombie brains to you're guest - well who wouldn't?! Tossing caramel corn and candy ants together - totally allowed. It's it fun? It's my absolute favorite time to create silly treats because anything goes, and people really love it! Try these things in July and well....you're sure ... [ read more... ]
Zombie Brain Truffles Over At Skip To My Lou!
Looking for a perfectly creepy -yet totally delicious- treat for the next Zombie apocalypse? These will do the trick...and maybe for all those Halloween bashes too! ;) Don't let the creepy shell fool you, these little guys are stuffed with Oreo truffle filling! Head on over to Skip To My Lou where I'm hanging out and showing you just how to make these creepy little treats! ... [ read more... ]
Sweet Stars Trip To Duncan Hines!
I am so excited to finally share with you guys my recent trip to the Duncan Hines Test Kitchen - an amazing once twice in a lifetime experience. In case your just tuning in, last year I had the chance to visit Duncan Hines as a winner of their frosting creations baking challenge! It was an incredible trip - but it didn't end there! If you remember this post from the spring I told you guys I was ... [ read more... ]
High Hat Pumpkin Cupcakes
I have quiet the treat for all you pumpkin fans out there...Pumpkin Spice High Hat Cupcakes, I'm in love! These little babies consist of pumpkin spice cupcakes, filled with creamy pumpkin icing, topped with buttercream, and dipped in pumpkin chocolate. Pretty much...the ultimate pumpkin cupcake - oh yea. This past weekend I had the incredible chance to visit the Duncan Hines test kitchen for ... [ read more... ]