Dulce de Leche Cupcake

Sometimes you just need a little something sweet to get you through a tough day.  If you're looking for that perfect little sweet little indulgence, here's the perfect cupcake that is sure to fit the bill and make you smile.  To make this delightfully sweet treat you'll need... Chocolate Cake Mix (plus ingredients to make the cake...usually...

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Big Move, Big Counter... Bigger Messes?

Well, tomorrow is the big day...it's moving day.  Yes, at long last I will have a bigger kitchen with more counter space then I've ever been able to call my own.  Not only that, I am now the proud owner of a dishwasher, which I know JS is probably more grateful than me since he's normally the one to cleanup after my baking extravaganzas. ...

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Chocolate Peanut Banana-Buster Cupcake

When I was little, I grew up on two sandwiches: peanut butter & jam AND peanut butter & banana.  I've already made a cupcake version of my first classic childhood sandwich, so I felt it was time to make my other favourite as I bid farewell to my apartment and tiny galley  kitchen.   For this kinda healthy recipe you’ll need… Chocolate...

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Mixer is Packed and Wants Out!

In just a few short weeks I will be saying good-bye galley kitchen and hello counter space!  We’re moving on up and I’m so excited to be baking up a storm in some new diggs soon.  Although I still have a few weeks to go before the big move, I had to tragically pack up my mixer the other day and it already wants out.  You see, I have...

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White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake

My friends LOVE the Red Velvet Cupcake, but they needed some white or vanilla flavoured cupcakes for their wedding to complement the decadent milk chocolate wedding cake being served.  So, I created something that would be the perfect pairing - a White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake.  It was a huge hit!  For this summery treat you'll need... ...

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