After years of making countless batches of chocolate cupcakes, I finally tried to make an almost identical gluten free version. I really don’t think you’d be able to tell that these chocolate cupcakes are gluten free unless someone told you! I brought these to the news station the other day, and one of the employees who is […]
Tutti Frutti Girls’ Birthday Party
Spoiler alert: I am a boy mom. 😉 But I have always wanted to throw a bright and colorful party for a little girl. When I had this opportunity to come up with an idea for a girls’ birthday party I jumped on it! I am going to be on the local news tomorrow morning […]
Panda Cookie Sprinkle Cupcakes
Taking a break from the healthy recipes to show you a really fun dessert I made this week! A friend asked if I could replicate some desserts I did for her daughter’s birthday a few years ago. This little girl loves pandas, and wanted something similar to what she had in the past. These sprinkle […]
Teddy Bear Birthday Party
While planning our baby’s first birthday party, I had a hard time picking a theme. I wanted it to work with the fall landscape, be kind of outdoors-y, but also sweet and applicable to a one year old boy. I texted my cousin, and she suggested the bear theme, and it stuck! The party turned […]
THE BEST Chocolate Cupcake with Vanilla Cream Cheese Buttercream and Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
I have made versions of these Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream Cheese Buttercream countless times! I’ve used this chocolate cake recipe for cupcakes, mini cupcakes, layer cakes, cake pops, mini layer cakes, and rectangle cakes. It is perfect for birthdays, holidays, and any celebration! This does not fit into my typical, healthier eating habits, but everyone needs a […]
Friday Favorites
Running a little behind this Friday. Todd and I hosted a party for some friends last night, and Davis basically had to drag me out of bed at 7 this morning. Mom of the year. Anyway, it’s been a big, busy week around here, and I am very much looking forward to a relaxing […]