Cake and Cupcakes Recipes

Dia de los Muertos Cake

Dia de los Muertos – the Day of the Dead – from Oct 31 to Nov 2 is a time of festivities in Mexico. Athough it is celebrated at the same time as Halloween, it is VERY different! The celebration of Dia de los Muertos is to demonstrate love and respect […]

Royal Dessert

Are you watching the Royal Wedding? I know many people don’t care and won’t watch but I am one of those that is so excited by it all. Living in the UK, I developed an adoration for the Royal Family. I watched Prince Charles marry Princess Diana, then watched as […]

Perfect Cranberry Cake

I love when I go to the grocery store and see bags of FRESH cranberries in the produce section. Once I see them, I know baking this cake (or multiple cakes) is on the horizon! It always goes on my Christmas trays of cookies, candies and treats. My husband LOVES […]

Apple Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream

These Apple Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream are the perfect dessert for parties and potlucks but are also welcome after a cozy dinner at home. Tender vanilla cake, spiced apple pie filling, cinnamon buttercream, and crunchy streusel topping come together to make the perfect fall dessert in this delicious harvest-inspired cupcake!

Everyone loves coffee cake!

  It’s Saturday morning.  We spent last night at a friends house having a wonderful dinner fishing on the lake behind their house and playing card games.  It was a great evening with friends and even the kids enjoyed themselves.  There were no ‘can we go home yet’ pleas of […]