Sugared Raspberry Layer Cake

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As you may have noticed by now, I like to bake a lot of cupcakes. Whether it's simple, classic flavors or interesting ideas like Coconut with Carrot Cake Icing or Blackberry Lemon, I have a severe cupcake obsession. But sometimes, it's just time for a layer cake. Without call for celebration, or any real reason at all, I made this layer cake, and those are definitely the best kind. This cake is as simple as can be, but it sure packs a lot of flavor. Bake a simple vanilla cake batter, layer … [Continue reading...]

GIVEAWAY: Enter to Win a $1000 Photographer’s Dream Shopping Spree!

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  I'm thrilled to be partnering with a great group of bloggers to be offering such an exciting giveaway! Whether you're a food blogger, a professional photographer, or a mom, a camera you love should always be by your side. It's all about capturing the moment, and now, you have an opportunity to use the exact equipment you want! You have the opportunity to win a $1000 Photographer's Dream Shopping Spree. You can pick out anything you like from DSLR cameras to camera bags to … [Continue reading...]

Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes on Catch My Party

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My next recipe is live on Catch My Party, and boy, is this one a doozy! Ever wonder why we can eat coffee cake, doughnuts, and cinnamon buns for breakfast, but it’s frowned on when we eat cupcakes? What gives? Or how about breakfast potatoes? Those are totally fine, but we can’t have french fries [...]

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My Favorite Recipes for Mother’s Day

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I’m not even going to pretend that my mom is not my BFF. Seriously, she is the light of my life. The bond my parents share, one that has been going strong for an absurd number of years, is phenomenal. And really, let’s be honest. Without those fine folks, I wouldn’t be here! I grew [...]

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Simple Strawberry Banana Cupcakes

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This weekend, I went out of town. I went to visit my parents, and I watched my dad play music for a crowd of people. I was hesitant to go at first, because of the long drive, but I’m thrilled I ended up going. Driving across Washington state in late spring is absolutely beautiful. Everything [...]

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Ultimate Rainbow Cupcakes

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Let’s talk about the rainbow cupcake/cake craze for a minute, shall we? Some people love it. But some people hate it, and that just drives me nuts. I understand that you don’t want a ton of food coloring in your food. I totally get it. So use natural dyes instead! Don’t take it out on [...]

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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes on Catch My Party!

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I don’t think I have ever been more in love with a cupcake in my entire life. And who better to offer these cupcakes to than my MOM! That’s right, my next recipe is live on Catch My Party, and this one is for Mother’s Day! These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes are, well, just that. [...]

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Chocolate Marshmallow Sandwich Cookies

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Can we just take a minute to talk about cookies? Personally, I think they’re overlooked. And yes, I’ll admit, I’m a culprit as well. When you think rich, chocolately dessert, do you ever think about cookies? No. Not usually. It’s usually a chocolate milkshake, a chocolate and caramel cupcake, or a big, fat, tall slice [...]

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