Baking birthday cakes for family members has been fun throughout the years, but I never know what will be requested for the next celebration. As the kids grow up, their tastes and interests change, so … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
This whimsical cow and pig cake is one my niece asked me to make for her birthday. She chose this kind of cake because she raises and shows animals as her FFA projects.The top 8-inch tier is white … [Read more...]
What Makes You Grouchy?
My sister makes the best cakes. She doesn't do them professionally, but she could. She makes them for family birthdays and other occasions. These grouch cupcakes are adorable, and she makes sure all … [Read more...]
A Giant Cupcake
How many people will one cupcake serve? Lots of them, if the cupcake is a giant one. This giant cupcake was my birthday cake this year. It was baked in … [Read more...]
From 0 to 10 in the Blink of an Eye
Birthdays are the happiest of occasions, but wow, do they ever creep up. Our Landon celebrated #10 this year. He's on his way to becoming such a hard-working, responsible young man. He has become a … [Read more...]
The Bow Cake and Other Cool Cakes My Sister Made
First of all, I have to say this beautiful cake is not my creation. My sister made this cake for my birthday this year. She does amazing cakes that are not only beautiful, they are delicious too. This … [Read more...]
Carrot Cake
The Thanksgiving pies and pumpkin roll are gone, but we won't be without dessert too long at our house. My husband's birthday is a great reason for the next round of baking. Those bygone holiday … [Read more...]
Angel Food Cake
Most of my baking is done based on my own choices. Sometimes I have a new recipe to try or other times I may bake up something old and familiar. A time I don't choose what to bake is when we're … [Read more...]
Mother’s Pecan Pie
I can never remember any time my mother baked one single pie at a time. She only baked in multiples, and often when expecting company she baked more than one variety, lest someone not have their … [Read more...]
Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
These cupcakes are bursting with an abundance of strawberry flavor. This recipe was originally for a regular cake and not for cupcakes, but almost any cake can be converted to cupcakes. When the … [Read more...]
