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Caramel Frosted Banana Apple Spice Cake Say that ten times fast. This is your basic banana bread on steroids. The added apples, pumpkin pie spice and caramel frosting take this banana bread to the next level … cake. It’s a yummy, fruity, spiced apple cake perfect for fall entertaining. Enjoy it with a cup of tea.
Late summer and early fall is a perfect time to pack a picnic and head out for the day in the Northeast. The weather is beautiful. The air is dry. The temperature is just right – not too hot and not too cold. It’s the best time to be outside in my humble opinion, hence my picnic idea. Where there… Read More
I am always looking for easy ways to make cupcakes look a little more special. I got my inspiration from this cookie decorating video from Sweet Ambs. I used purple and yellow candy melts and the centers are melted semi-sweet chocolate chips. They are not as clean lined as their royal icing cookie inspiration, but they are fun little abstract… Read More
Who doesn’t love the polar vortex right about now? I’m not trying to rush spring along, but I have had enough of the below zero temperatures, ice and snow. I’m in full blown vitamin D deficiency. If you are in the same predicament, I have a little relief for you. It’s a think spring post that includes frosting. Mmmm … frosting, I’m already… Read More
Cranberry Cheesecake Bars Recipe We love cheesecake in our house, so when our son came for a visit last weekend, I made a batch of these Cranberry Cheesecake Bars. Any recipe that has chocolate chips as one of its ingredients is always a big hit. I managed to get a few pictures of them before they were devoured. Enjoy, … Read More
Edible Sunflower Cupcake Toppers Dress up store bought cupcakes with these easy to make edible sunflower cupcake toppers. They are quick to make and only require a few ingredients. All you need is a bag of yellow candy melts, some mini cupcake liners, blackberries and a knife. 1. Separate one dozen mini cupcake liners and press them open slightly. 2. Melt 1/2 package… Read More
