Cake, Dessert

Strawberry and Chocolate Cupcakes

Silky Strawberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream on top of Chocolate Pudding filled cupcakes. Strawberry Flavors I’ve tried using berry extracts for flavor and it always tastes artificial. Then I tried making a strawberry syrup and that would sometimes make the frosting separate if you put enough in to get flavor. So, I realized that I could …

Cake, Dessert

Spiced Apple Pie Cupcakes

Delicious apple pie filling inside and atop a spiced cupcake. Yellow cupcakes frosted with a cinnamon American buttercream. A good apple pie alternative that’s easier to serve. No pie cutter or ice cream needed! If you find yourself with some tart apples, but not enough for an apple pie—this dessert is a perfect choice. I …

Cookies, Dessert

Pumpkin Pie Cookies

Need a travel sized pumpkin pie? Look no further! Pumpkin pie filling inside of a buttery cookie. It’s that time of year, time for the basics to eat pumpkin spiced everything! I have to admit, I never really crave pumpkin. I mean, if I picture a pumpkin—I don’t really think yummmmm. I really only think …

Cookies, Dessert

Candy Corn Macarons

Cute Halloween treats for those of us that aren’t interested in eating bloody fingers or gross out desserts. Don’t get me wrong I LOVE Halloween, but I prefer classy gothic Halloween to the blood and gore aesthetic. These macarons are delicious. so good I was admonished for sharing them. Thank god I gave most of …