Have you guys ever had this epic idea BUBBLING up inside that you just couldn't barely wait to make happen. It doesn't have to be cake. It can literally be anything. You got it? That one thing that was the BUBBLES to your ocean? This was totally that cake for me. I had this epic idea and in my head it was perfect. It was going to be the cutest, pinkest, bubblyest, 2 year old lovingest (yea I'm ... [ read more... ]
Banana Split Cake
There's one baking lesson that I know so well, yet just can't seem to learn. Don't ask the hubs to chose a baking flavor. Just don't. Even when I'm seriously at a fork...just...don't...do...it. No matter what the circumstances I will always end up even more confused, and potentially frustrated at the end of the conversation. Second lesson: don't bake cakes in the middle of the night. Let me ... [ read more... ]
Cafe Mocha Cake
Today I have good news, a little secret, and a cake to share! The good news is…I recently found out after moving to Europe that I do not have an addiction to coffee. That’s right! I actually have an addiction to cream and sugar. Ha! Seriously though, ordering coffee here is like can I have a cup of coffee and like 24 creams and sugars please? They like their coffee dark, strong, and tiny. Which is ... [ read more... ]
Spring Velvet Butterfly Cookie Cake
Recently we celebrated two little birthdays in the Maison De Miller (that's fancy for our house). M & B, my little twinies turned five. Yes, five. As in we're going off to kindergarten and totally shedding the last bit of baby we have, even if you desperately tug and plead mom, it's happening. Sigh. Birthdays are so bittersweet as moms are they not? We plan these parties and events and celebrate ... [ read more... ]
Vanilla Butter Cake
Have I ever told you I have a cake phobia - it's true, I do. Which may seem slightly insane considering my official job title is "sprinkle tosser" or ya know baker, but it's true...I really dislike making cakes or I did. Need proof? Head on over to the cakes page, you might hear a cricket or two. But why the cake phobia? Well...it all started with (cue music and thought bubble)... My entire ... [ read more... ]
Measuring Uniform Cupcakes
Today launched Challenge #3 for the ABC Family Young and Hungry Blogger Challenge. Our mission - to use these Wilton cupcake liners to create some bright, fun, and colorful cupcakes. Wait what? You want me to make you cupcakes that are colorful and fun? Oh the arm twisting, it's painful really. I've been eyeing the wrappers since we got our challenge kit, and I knew this would be my favorite. I ... [ read more... ]
Birthday Cake Macarons
You guys totally saw these coming didn't you? With my love of anything birthday cake flavored and my new found macaroon obsession it was simply bound to happen. As a matter of fact, I've been just dying to make these since the very first batch! Since macarons are known to be a little tricky I thought I better make sure I had them down before tossing in some sprinkles. After many other macarons ... [ read more... ]
Banana Split Cupcakes For BHG!
Guess what! I've teamed up with BHG for yet another fun and easy cupcake tutorial, banana split cupcakes of course! They really are so simple and are perfect to kick off any birthday bash for any age! Start with a simple cupcake, add a few scoops of icing, and finish off with your favorite toppings. I mean come on three flavors of icing and chocolate on a cupcake...you just can't top that! What ... [ read more... ]