This cute sugar cookie cake will melt anyone’s heart for Valentine’s Day. These would be wonderful desserts for any special occasion! I would enjoy one for my birthday, since I’m not a cake person. A great treat for a bridal or wedding shower too. Also a great craft treat to make with the kids. The recipe is at the end … Read More ...
Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes
As mentioned many times before, you can’t go wrong with chocolate truffles as a gift. Beth from Hungry Happenings knows how to take that truffle one step further. She made edible cupcake liners to place the truffles in. Very few ingredients, quick, easy and will make their hearts soar! This would be cute for after Valentine’s Day too.
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Valentine’s Day Soft Sugar Cookies
Since Valentine’s Day is on Sunday, why not make these soft sugar cookies with the whole family. Baked goods and handmade gifts from the heart are a few of my favorite things! Just be thankful you can’t hear me singing right now! It has more meaning than a card and a box of chocolates that a dozen of other people … Read More ...
How to Store and Freeze Cupcakes
In case you have a big party coming up or you just need to know the proper way to freeze some extra cupcakes, this tutorial is for you. Jesse from Life as a Strawberry will teach you how to store cupcakes before a party or store and freeze them ahead of time. She even shows you how to store and … Read More ...
8 Bit Heart Cookies
Show your geeky side this Valentine’s Day with these cute 8 bit heart cookies! The best thing is there are no special tools required. Let Kacey from The Cookie Writer show you how she piped these hearts using a pattern and some wax paper. I know two people that would love these cookies.
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Watercolor Valentine Cookies
Gather some water, different color food gels, food safe paintbrush, and some fondant for a fun time in the kitchen with the kids. This project is perfect, because there is no right or wrong. You and the kids can paint while you are waiting for the cookies to bake. Leave as is or write messages with a food pen.
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DIY- Cupcake Bouquet
Last week I posted on how to make a rose cupcake and now you can see how you can make them into a beautiful bouquet. Either with the previous technique or the one that is used on this DIY, this would be a lovely Valentine’s treat. As I said before, I would much rather have the cupcake roses over real … Read More ...
Mardi Gras Cheesecake
Super Bowl today, Chinese New Year tomorrow, and Mardi Gras on Tuesday. These next three days is full of partying, eating and celebrating. Usually you have a King Cake to celebrate Mardi Gras. Amy from Amy in the Kitchen has created a cheesecake decorated like the King Cake. Don’t forget to hide the baby for luck.
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Red Velvet Cake Balls with Coconut and White Chocolate Bits
You can’t go wrong with red velvet, especially for Valentine’s Day. Here is a sweet treat covered in coconut and white chocolate bits for you and your sweetie to enjoy. These would be great to make with the kids too. Since Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday, you can spend some time in the kitchen making these together.
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Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Cake
Every dessert lover’s dream dessert! Who would have thought to put a slice of cheesecake in the middle of a cake? That genius would be Sarah from The Gold Lining Girl! You no longer have to decide between a piece of cake or a piece of cheesecake! You have both in this dessert.
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Game Day Easy Lasagna Dip
Nothing better than comfort in dip form. This warm lasagna dip is brilliant and perfect for Super Bowl Sunday or movie time on a cold winter day. Maybe even start out with this dip for a romantic at home dinner for Valentine’s Day. Cade and Carrian from Oh, Sweet Basil took the best parts of the lasagna and turned it … Read More ...
Rose Cupcakes
I would much rather get these beautiful rose cupcakes than real roses. My hips disagree with me. Stef from Girl. Inspired. has another frosting tutorial to share with you. She will teach you how to create these rose cupcakes and also notes the supplies needed. There is also a video tutorial to help you out.
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Engagement Ring Chocolate Box Cake Topper
Do you know of anyone getting engaged for Valentine’s or the near future? This would be a wonderful idea to present the ring in. The cake topper is made out of a cupcake and chocolate, so you could always present it as is. Let Gretchen from Gretchen’s Bakery take you through the steps to create this beautiful chocolate box and … Read More ...
Valentine Heart Macarons
These cute macarons will be perfect for your Valentine’s Day treat. They would also be sweet for a bridal shower, girl’s tea party, or special “just because” treats for your loved ones. You could always change the color and shape for any occasion. If you aren’t able to find the perfect cookie cutter, do as Olivia did and print out … Read More ...
Shot Through the Heart Cake Pops
Admit it, you started singing Bon Jovi’s “You Give Love a Bad Name”! Okay, maybe I’m the only nerd here. These cake pops will be a hit for Valentine’s Day, bridal shower, or break up party. These are easy to make, just start out making a cake pop, but mold it into the heart shape.
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