Category: Cake

My friend Beth shared this recipe with me. I had never heard of hummingbird cake before but when Beth explained it to me, I thought it sounded perfect to make for Easter dinner. It was delicious! I guess it's a traditional Southern cake, but now it's going to be making its way into our house… Continue reading Hummingbird Cake

I'm alive, no worries. Things have been a little hectic here in our house. Our little one celebrated her 4th birthday last Tuesday. I was in denial that she's growing up...I mean, wasn't she just born last year?!?!?! We also lost my husband's grandmother last week, so I have been helping with her house. Back… Continue reading Colorburst Cupcakes

Surprise... another apple recipe! This weekend was my husband's family reunion and all guests were asked to bring either a salad or dessert. Of course, I decided on a dessert and found this recipe on Tasty Kitchen. The reviews were all good and I had everything in my pantry except for frosting, so it was… Continue reading Apple Pie Cupcakes

I had a luncheon at work last week and we were asked to bring in desserts. I've been in the mood to make cupcakes but didn't want to end up eating most of them. This was the perfect opportunity!  I was short on time otherwise I would have attempted to make my own frosting. I… Continue reading Snickerdoodle Cupcakes

I was looking around online and stumbled across a recipe for eggnog gingerbread trifle. I searched high and low for a boxed gingerbread cake mix, but couldn't find one. So why not make one from scratch! I searched for a gingerbread cake recipe and found one on McCormick's website.2 1/2 cups flour2 teaspoons baking powder2… Continue reading Gingerbread Cake

I'm amazed that I never posted this recipe since I make it so often! It's one my family's favorite.¼ lb butter, softened1 cup sugar2 eggs1 cup sour cream2 cup flour1 Tbsp vanilla1 ½ Tbsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1 – 1 ½ cup chocolate chipsSugar/Cinnamon Mixture:½ cup sugar1 tsp cinnamonPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Cake

One of the m0m's on my online mom's board shared this recipe for Jewish Apple cake. I made it last night with my daughter. She was so excited when I started using my apple peeler/corer/slicer and kept asking for me to do it again. She was disappointed when we ran out of apples. I guess… Continue reading Jewish Apple Cake

Over the weekend, we stopped at my in-laws and picked up one of the largest zucchini's I've ever seen. I wish I would have taken a picture of it before using it for this cake and last week's muffins. It was the size of a baseball bat but as wide as a softball. Anyways...here's a… Continue reading Pineapple Zucchini Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

When I first saw this recipe on Bakerella's blog, I knew I had to try it! I finally had the perfect opportunity - Valentine's Day. I sent half into my daughter's daycare - I knew there would be no way we could eat them all without feeling guilty.1 box red velvet cake mix (cook as… Continue reading Red Velvet Cake Balls