Clik here to view.
Christmas Gift Box Cake
I made this special “gift box” cake for the Teacher’s Appreciation Luncheon at school a few years ago at Christmastime. It was a 10″x10″ cake with 4 layers, all different flavors. The frosting was...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chocolate Basket Weave Cake with Fresh Strawberries
Another birthday cake with fresh chocolate-dipped strawberries on top. The daisies and leaves are fondant. Classic yum! Chocolate Basket Weave Cake Chocolate Basket Weave Cake
View ArticleClik here to view.
Beach Party Sand Castle Cake
When my daughter turned 5, she wanted a beach party and this Sand Castle Cake fit the bill! The actual sand castle is made from blonde gingerbread cookie dough rolled out and cut from a pattern....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sponge Bob and Crabby Patties, oh my!
Another crazy cake for my oldest son’s 8th birthday. The kids were into Sponge Bob that year, so I bought a couple of Sponge Bob candles and created the rest. The big crabby patty on the cake is a a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Turtle Cupcakes
One of my favorites…rich double chocolate cake filled with a creamy caramel and pecans, topped with a rich caramel buttercream and pecan brittle. And, of course, MORE caramel! So decadent!
View ArticleClik here to view.
First Communion Cupcakes
Made these for a First Communion party a few weeks ago. The customer wanted 4 dozen cupcakes forming a blue cross with yellow rays. We varied the flavors so everyone could get their favorite (double...
View ArticleClik here to view.
First Communion Mini Brownie Bites
I made these mini brownies bites for my son’s first communion class. Some I frosted with blue and white swirled buttercream, some I just sprinkled with powdered sugar. The crosses are chocolate made...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Stella and Dot Party Mini Cupcakes
My friend had a “Stella & Dot” cupcake and wine party and asked me to make mini cupcakes for the event. She chose an almond sour cream cake with lemon curd and lemon buttercream (white swirls) and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Muffins!
Okay, muffins have got to be my favorite….behind cupcakes, that is. These are just a sampling of some of the many flavors for all occasions. And, of course, any flavor can be made a mini. Favorite...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Toasted Coconut Cream Cupcake
For these little beauties, flavorful coconut cake is filled with a rich coconut cream and topped with a swirl of light coconut buttercream and toasted coconut. Sigh…heaven. I must admit here my guilty...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Special Agent Oso Birthday Cookies
A customer asked for “Special Agent Oso” cookies for her son’s 4th birthday party. (If you’re like me, you may not know that “Oso” is a children’s show on Disney). So I got down to business and,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kids’ Quotes on a Sugar Cookie
Ok, I must admit these turned out pretty darned cute. My son’s teacher was retiring this year and I wanted to make a special treat for the class on the last day. So I quietly polled the kids to ask...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Red Velvet with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing
The most disappointing thing to me about the ever-popular red velvet cake is that it sorely lacks in chocolate flavor. So these red velvet cuppies I filled with a rich, creamy chocolate mousse and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Double-Chocolate Surprise Birthday Cupcakes
A friend asked me to make some simple cupcakes for her teen-aged son’s birthday…he requested simple, no frills chocolate cupcakes. He was going to be on a Boy Scout camping trip and she wanted to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Juicy Key Lime
These juicy key lime cupcakes are always a hit. The secret ingredient is a box of lime jello in the mix to make them green. Straight out of the oven, the warm cakes are poked with a toothpick and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Blue Ombre Pony Birthday Cake
My daughter requested a pony party for her 6th birthday and wanted a simple cake and multi-flavored mini cupcakes. I made a small 6″ round 3-layer ombre cake with horse figurines on top. (An “ombre...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Creative Packaging
A plastic cup and glassine bag with a ribbon are just the trick for packaging individual cupcakes, muffins, or cookies. Tags can be created with a personalized message.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Double-Triple Chocolate!
Who doesn’t love chocolate? Especially X 3?! This decadent cupcake starts with double chocolate cake (called that because there is both cocoa powder and melted bittersweet chocolate in the batter)....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Lemon Meringue Pie Cupcakes
Since I believe tart lemon is one one the best flavors God created, these lemon meringue pie cupcakes are one of my favorites. I’m not much of a pie baker, but one of my most cherished memories of my...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pink Champagne and Raspberries
The daughter of a good friend recently got married and I was asked to do some minis for her cookie table. For those of you not in northeast Ohio, you may not have ever heard of a “cookie table” (I...
View Article
