Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cupcakes

Basically these are healthy muffins with chocolate mousse frosting. So, muffins with frosting are CUPCAKES. For real. This chocolate avocado muffins is a favorite around here, and we eat them just as fast as we can bake them. And paired with a little mousse frosting, they are To. Die. For. Chocolate Avocado Muffins from Core…

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Chocolate Zucchini muffins and a giveaway

Let’s talk measuring spoons. First. they need to be durable. I want a product that can last. I mean, I practically bake every single day. Or cook. So you can rest assured I have used them a lot. Second. They need to be easy to use. Having them bundled together with a ring, I’m always…

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Lemon Curd

  Easy Lemon Curd 6 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp. cornstarch Juice and zest of 2 medium lemons 6 tbsp. cold butter In a medium sauce pan, combine egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch juice and lemon zest. Whisk together over medium heat, until sauce comes to a simmer. Stir for 1 minute, then remove…

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My Favorite Spring Desserts

Here are some of my all time, easy, tasty spring dessert recipes. Follow the links to get the recipe just in time for your next spring gathering. Happy baking! Chocolate Coconut No Bake Dessert   Strawberry Lemon Shortcake   Key Lime Coconut Cheesecake     Coconut Cream Pie Sugar Cookies  

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(NEW) Lemon Coconut Raspberry Cupcakes

I’m known to #stressbake. It’s a thing, I promise. So these beauties were born. And they were eaten almost as fast as I made them. Lemon Coconut Raspberry Cupcakes 1 box white cake mix 1 1/2 cups lite coconut milk 3 eggs 1 tbsp. coconut extract 1/2 cup butter 3 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup…

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How do you like your S’more?

Today is National S’more Day! I know. Who really needs a reason to celebrate S’mores, but why not. We’ve been enjoying them all summer, and I thought I’d share some of our favorite combinations so far. Ultimate Peanut Butter– Peanut Butter Cookies + Marshmallow + Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Salty Caramel– BIG Ritz + Ghiradelli…

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Ali’s Samoa Cupcake

I love when I am challenged to come up with a new recipe, especially for those I love. I work with Alison at Cardio Barre, she is one of our fabulous instructors. She, like many of the rest of us have an obsession with Girl Scout Cookies. I made sure to stock up, did you?!?…

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Strawberry Basil Lemonade Cupcakes- NEW!

So if you take a look on this blog now and then, you may have seen my Strawberry Basil Lemon Water recently. I loved the flavor combination so much, I had to make a cupcake. And contrary to popular belief, not all my recipe ideas turn into cupcakes. But some do. And they are usually…

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Raspberry Butter Cream Frosting

Besides this being the perfect way to eat a cupcake, I’m debuting a new butter cream frosting. I’ve been having so much fun with freeze dried fruits and vegetables. This butter cream frosting is made with raspberries. And once you let this frosting stand, the freeze dried fruit becomes fresh tasting and in texture as…

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Family Favorite Recipes: Key Lime Pie Cupcakes

One of our favorite cupcakes, hands down a crowd favorite too…. The Key Lime Pie cupcake from 101 Gourmet Cupcakes in 10 Minutes. A perfect spring cupcake for any bridal, baby shower, or family gathering. Here’s a great video that will show you how, step by step to make a easy, gourmet cupcake. Happy Baking!

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