Ya. I know it sounds strange. SERIOUSLY strange. BUT, have I ever steered you wrong before? I think not! My taste tester gobbled this up – scarfed it up. I mean, really. He told me he woke up in the middle of the night ravenous for me. That sounds pretty good to me. Success? YES!…
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One of my dearest friends mentioned to me how she’d love to bring treats to her pottery pals once classes reconvened in the summer. ☀️I remembered that comment, and the “re-inception” date.Thus, I decided to create that very morning – something sunny, something cheerful, and something delicious to share! Lemon Vanilla Cardamom Pear Cupcakes Lots…
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With only very basic ingredients (sugar, eggs, lemon, buttermilk, and flour) for the cake, and minimalist layers of creamy Meyer lemon frosting and whip, this three layer lemon cake is made completely from scratch with real lemons. It’s deliciously moist and light and is remarkable paired with rich Meyer Lemon Curd and raspberry preserves with…
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Everyone deserves a little (or a lot) of rainbow 🌈 and magic in their life – especially this time of year! 🐣🐰💐Easter is magical – it’s springtime – colors are blossoming – and the sunshine ☀️ is inevitably on the way! Sweets are called for, of course. Vanilla Rainbow Cake – Easter celebration cake! Despite…
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Although frosted cakes are impressive, there’s nothing like the natural beauty of a fresh, “naked” bundt cake.This recipe happens to be both gluten-free and dairy-free, incorporating the warm winter citrus flavors of sweet orange and tart lemon (all the citrus you can imagine) and subtle bergamot with almond.It’s moist, exquisite, and absolutely delicious! Vanilla Citrus…
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I truly believe my destiny in life is to bake and cook for others.It’s something I adore.It’s my meditation.The kitchen is my canvas.It brings ME peace and happiness and solace while the enjoyment of others does just the same as the baking process.It’s my mojo. It’s all I really want to do. Thank you, my…
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“Do you think you could do like a dark chocolate orange cake sometime?“I don’t THINK, I KNOW I can!!! 😃What a silly question – I can truly do just about anything when it comes to baking! And, what a fantastic idea! DARK Chocolate ORANGE Cake. Yum,But, of course, with my standards, I had to up…
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In my mind and deep in my soul, I can smell, taste, and see the flavor amalgamation of sweet tart Meyer lemons, vanilla bean, fresh blackberries, and tangy, creamy mascarpone cheese.There’s something VERY special about Meyer lemons and mascarpone. And, when mixed together, sweetly swirled into a blackberry layer cake with the creamy, richness of…
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Who needs chocolate when spiced cinnamon raisin vanilla goodies are around, right?Well, while you may or may not be a chocolate lover, you’ll love this cake! You really, REALLY will.It’s dense, moist, and flavorful enough that frosting isn’t even a requirement- thus, I “invented” a spiced vanilla whipped cream “frosting” for you. It’s truly amazing….
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Another order came my way.Can you believe this!!!!!!!!It’s January. It’s wintery.We still need those warming spicy flavors, with a hint of vanilla orange creamsicle, right? My favorite thing about these Winter Vanilla Orange Cinnamon Nutmeg Cupcake treats is that they all look DIFFERENT. They are uniquely beautiful in all 12 ways. (The recipe makes 12…
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