At first glance I thought this was a decorated egg and then I realized it was actually a cake. How cute would the be on the Easter dessert table or as place settings for your guests at the dinner table. These would be really cute in mini Easter baskets as individual desserts. Another cute reveal idea for baby showers for … Read More ...
Homemade Easter Eggs
Finding the plastic eggs filled with chocolate goodness, is still a fond memory from my early years. I carried on the tradition with my daughter and wonder if my parents were as forgetful as me on where they hid all the eggs. Thankfully and sadly those years are gone, but this homemade chocolate egg will be the perfect replacement. Charlotte … Read More ...
Homemade Bailey’s Irish Cream
Save some money and make your own Bailey’s Irish cream to enjoy in your coffee or after dinner drink. Megan from With Salt and Wit shares her recipe and you can of course change it to your liking. Some may want it sweeter and some may want a little more kick on the alcohol side.
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Surprise Easter Bunny Cake
Your guests will enjoy the sweet surprise inside this lemon cake. It takes a little extra time and an extra cake to create this bunny inside the cake, but it is worth it. This would be a cute reveal cake for a baby shower. You could have blue or pink bunny to surprise the guests with.
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Mini Whoopie Pies
Your friends will be green with envy till they get one of these treats in their hands. These green mini whoopie pies will be perfect for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration. There only 5 ingredients and one of them is the Pillsbury sugar cookie roll. I’m not sure how this will turn out if you prefer to use your own … Read More ...
Baked Chocolate Donut with Irish Cream Ganache
Now this is a donut I could sink my teeth in for St. Patrick’s Day! I really need to buy a donut pan with all these great recipes on the internet. I might try it as a muffin recipe first. Ashton at Something Swanky shows you how to create this great chocolate donut and irish cream ganache.
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Easter Bunny Chocolate Cakes
How cute are the little bunny cakes? Great for Easter or just getting ready for Spring in general. This is a great project to do with your kids on a dreary day or to keep them busy during Easter Sunday. You could use the silicone molds to make bunny ice cubes and chocolate bunnies to go along with your bunny … Read More ...
Peeps Sunflower Brownie
As we get ready for Spring and Easter, this cute sunflower will be perfect for the dessert table. It can also be made gluten free, if use you a gluten free brownie mix. I had no idea that Peeps were gluten free. So if you need gluten free items for your Easter basket, pick up some Peeps. This would be … Read More ...
Green Velvet Cheesecake Cake
With one change in the food coloring, you can turn your favorite red velvet into this gorgeous green velvet cake. A perfect dessert for St. Patrick’s Day. Might I also add how great this would be for Christmas if you made one layer red velvet and another layer green velvet. Sorry to jump so far ahead in the holidays!
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Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes
As we start getting closer to spring, many of you are starting to think about proms, graduations, bridal showers and maybe even weddings. For those special events, you would like a dessert that the guests enjoy and remember. These strawberry cheesecake cupcakes are perfect for any special event. They would be great for brunch dessert table too.
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St. Patrick’s Day Gum Drops
How yummy do these gum drops look? Much more healthier than the gum drops in the store and easy to make. Surprise your kids or have fun in the kitchen with them. These would be great for the classroom party, if they still have those. If only finding a four-leaf clover was as easy.
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Mint White Hot Chocolate
I’m not sure why we have Easter decoration out during Valentine’s Day and not St. Patrick’s Day items. I’m starting to see the green items now, but sometimes the stores get ahead of themselves. Okay, back to the real reason for this article. We don’t do a lot of celebrating, but we try to wear some green to avoid the … Read More ...
Sugar Cookie Love Cake
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 Covered Strawberry with Cheesecake Filling
On Valentine’s Day, I usually make my family chocolate covered strawberries. It is easy and a rare treat for them. If it wasn’t for the sugar-free diet, I would make these with cheesecake filling. I didn’t commit to the sugar-free diet, so maybe I’ll make these while hubby is at work and eat the evidence. These would be wonderful for … Read More ...
Chocolate Covered Oreo Truffle Hearts
Last minute ideas for Valentine’s Day! Chocolate bark or truffles are great last minute ideas, including this chocolate covered Oreo truffle hearts. Truffles are great alone, but even better for Valentine’s Day when shaped into a heart. Make a trip to the store and surprise your sweetheart or the whole family for Valentine’s Day.
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