Dark Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

Dark Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

Is there any combination better than orange and dark chocolate?? Well, maybe peanut butter and chocolate. But orange and dark chocolate is a close second! You know those chocolate oranges you get at Christmas? That you have to smack on the table to open? These 

Vanilla Cupcakes with Nutella Buttercream Frosting

Vanilla Cupcakes with Nutella Buttercream Frosting

Happy World Nutella Day! A holiday I didn’t know existed until last week, but plan on fully celebrating from now on. Did you know today is the 8th anniversary of the holiday?? The day even has its own Twitter if you feel the need to 

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Is anyone else addicted to Pinterest? You’d think after all this time the novelty would have worn off…nope! I can still can spend hours just browsing. It has so many fun and clever and cute ideas for baking! There are pins and pins of gorgeous, 

Baked Doughnuts with Chocolate Glaze

Baked Doughnuts with Chocolate Glaze

Valentine’s Day is coming up and nothing says “I love you” quite like a doughnut. Well, that’s not true but, I would take a good old-fashioned doughnut over a box of chocolate any day. I mean, seriously, what is not to love about a doughnut?!?

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes

I don’t understand the red velvet craze but it seems every time someone mentions red velvet, eyes glaze and ears perk up.

Black Bottom Cupcakes

Black Bottom Cupcakes

I used to hate Black Bottom Cupcakes growing up. Well, I should not say hate. Hate is a strong word. As mom used to say, “You should only hate the devil and Hitler.” I think it’s safe to throw in some others in that saying 

Pumpkin Spice Cake

Pumpkin Spice Cake

I like pumpkin dessert for what it symbolizes: Fall, coziness, a fire crackling in the fireplace, big comfy sweaters, cold weather, a good book and a lazy Sunday afternoon. I like baking with pumpkin because it means my favorite time of year is finally here 

Chocolate Cupcakes: A Necessity

Chocolate Cupcakes: A Necessity

I need chocolate. Badly. And by need I mean I’ve been scrounging through cupboards, looking for lost gems hidden away for days just like today. Sadly…none to be found. I finished off some spice cake, straight from the pan with a fork, while I thought