Valentine's Day is this week. This week! So, I decided to do a bit of 'pink' baking. How about some delectable vanilla bean cupcakes with fresh strawberry buttercream frosting. I took the easy quick route by using a box mix of vanilla cake for the cupcakes. I added a few vanilla beans to give the cupcakes extra flavor. Vanilla beans are easy to use and I adore the look of the tiny ... continue reading...
Red Velvet Cake
A few weeks ago our oldest grandson celebrated his 12th birthday. He placed a special order for a Red Velvet San Francisco 49ers birthday cake. I had never made a Red Velvet Cake before but I'm not one to disappoint our grandson and I'm always up for a good challenge. I say that because the red velvet cake recipe is easy ... but it's not as simple as dumping all the ingredients in a bowl ... continue reading...
Mini Cheesecakes
We love this Mini Cheesecakes recipe! Our boys do too. They eat them like cookies. They're perfect for parties and the fresh berries add an elegant touch and taste! Cheese Cake: 3 - 8 ounce packages of softened cream cheese (do not use low or non fat) 1 cup white sugar 5 eggs 1/2 teaspoon real vanilla Topping: 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ... continue reading...
Texas Sheet Cake
NY is addicted to Texas Sheet Cake. It serves a crowd, is moist, chocolatey and quick and easy to make. Everything we want in a yummy dessert. This recipe comes to me from my dear friend Mary, by way of her daughter Carrie. Don’t you just love recipes like that? Texas Sheet Cake ... continue reading...