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Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake

June 19, 2013 15 Comments

This Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake is the perfect summer time cake. It isn’t just any poke cake. This one has orange Jell-o in the cake, and a vanilla pudding Cool Whip frosting. You are going to love it.

What can I say? I couldn’t help myself.

I love poke cakes. This one is my current favorite…but of course that will change as soon as I make another one. A few weeks ago my cute scrapbooking blog friend Mindy was talking about this Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake on instagram, and since she doesn’t live close enough for me to just go eat hers, I HAD to make it the very next day. I didn’t have an exact recipe for it, but poke cakes are pretty easy to figure out.

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Salted Caramel Mocha Bundt Cake and a Keurig giveaway

June 9, 2013 162 Comments

This Salted Caramel Mocha Bundt Cake is the perfect over the top chocolate cake for any picnics or dinner parties you go to. Make it and impress the pants off all your friends.

My day always starts off with a hot cup of coffee. It can be 90* outside and I will still brew that hot cup. My brain just doesn’t function without that caffeine jolt. And for some reason iced coffee doesn’t get me going the same way a steaming cup does.

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Strawberry Fudge Poke Cake

May 26, 2013 50 Comments

It is so easy to make a box cake mix taste like a decadent dessert. This Strawberry Fudge Poke Cake is so delicious…you won’t want to stop after one piece.

Last year I made this Chocolate Coconut Cake. It was my first poke cake using sweetened condensed milk. The only poke cakes I had ever made before were with a pudding or jello mix. The sweetened condensed milk over the cake was absolutely delicious. Something about a cold gooey cake topped with Cool Whip just satisfies every dessert craving in me. Then I waited an entire year to make another one. What was I thinking?

A few weeks ago I made this Coconut Fudge Poke Cake, and I remembered why I loved this cake so much. It got me thinking of what other combos I could do with this cake. And really, the ideas are still coming. But this one stuck out in my mind and I had to go buy all the ingredients right away.

One thing that I love about this cake is how easy it is to make. Only 5 ingredients/packages!!! Ok, a few more because you also need eggs and oil to make the cake. Really all you need is a cake mix, sweetened condensed milk, a can of frosting, a can of pie filling, and Cool Whip. That’s it! What’s really great about this is that Duncan Hines has 3 of those covered for you. I used a Duncan Hines cake mix, frosting and pie filling. I just love easy peasy desserts.

Hurry! Run to the nearest grocery store and buy these 5 items, so you can have Strawberry Fudge Poke Cake in your refrigerator too. I promise you are going to love it!!!

Strawberry Fudge Poke Cake

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 24 squares

Strawberry Fudge Poke Cake

Chocolate Fudge cake topped with canned frosting and a pie filling Cool Whip.

Ingredients

1 dark Chocolate Fudge cake mix (Duncan Hines 16.5 oz.) + ingredients on back of box

1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.)

1 container Classic Chocolate Frosting (Duncan Hines)

1 can Strawberry Pie Filling (Duncan Hines)

1 container Cool Whip (8 oz.)

Instructions

Prepare the cake according to the box directions. Bake at 350* for 25-27 minutes. As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, poke the cake with a fork all over. Make sure you cover the cake with holes. Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk slowly over the top of the hot cake. Make sure to fill all the holes. Let set until cool.
Remove the foil top of frosting. Place in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and spoon over cooled cake. Spread over the entire top. Refrigerate.
Open the can of pie filling. Use a fork to break apart the strawberry chunks. Fold into the Cool Whip. Spread the strawberry Cool Whip over the top of the cake. Keep refrigerated. Makes 24 squares.

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Here a few more ways we like to enjoy Strawberries.

No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

Banana Split Brownie Pie

Banana Split Cheesecake

Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies

Strawberry Fudge Magic Bars

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Cherry Lime Cupcakes

May 21, 2013 109 Comments

These Cherry Lime Cupcakes are a great summer flavor for any party you may be hosting this year.

After years of baking cakes, I have officially come to the conclusion that I like making cupcakes so much more. They bake faster, they are faster to frost (because you don’t have to smooth it out), and it is easy to make them look cute.

Now I may just be slightly against cake right now because starting tomorrow I need to start baking a bazillion cakes. Ok, ok, it is only 12 layers, but it’s going to feel like so much more by the time I get to that 12th cake. Not to mention how many batches of butter cream I am going to be making.

I love how easy it is to make a cupcake look so cute! There are so many cute wrappers and toppers out there to make your cupcakes be fashionable for any party you might be having. I had the opportunity to use these adorable pink zebra wrappers from Bella Cupcake Couture. (You will have an opportunity later to win a fun party pack below.)

I didn’t know what wrapper she was going to be sending me, so I got really excited when I opened my envelope and found zebra print staring back at me. I just might have a zebra print obsession

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Then came the fun of coming up with a delicious cupcake and party idea for these adorable wrappers. Right away I knew it had to be some sort of pink cupcake, so I decided on an easy cherry cupcake with a slightly tart lime frosting.

My daughter loves having sleepovers. With bright colors and animal print being so popular right now, I knew these would make the perfect sleepover cupcake.

I love sleepovers at this age. Since parents are not the coolest anymore, the girls entertain themselves with make overs, fashion shows, and movies. I just need to make sure there are plenty of snacks and drinks. Some fun colored Jones soda, some snack mix, and cute cupcakes make this a perfectly fun and easy sleepover to have.

The only thing left to come up with was a party scene. I ended up going very simple for this cupcake party. I wanted to tie in the pink and white from the wrappers and the black and white from the soda labels. A quick walk around my house and I came up with a black cupcake stand, some black and white plates, green striped straws to match the sprinkles, some white bowls from Valentines Day, and some extra pink napkins leftover from another party.

Try walking through your house the next time you are planning a party. You might be surprised at the things you find to use that are already there in your home.

Cherry Lime Cupcakes

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Yield: 24 cupcakes

Cherry Lime Cupcakes

Cherry cupcakes topped with a lime margarita frosting.

Ingredients

1 box white cake mix (16.25 oz.)

1 box cherry Jello (3 oz.)

4 eggs

1/2 cup oil

1 cup cherry juice/water

1/2 cups chopped maraschino cherries (10 oz.)

For the Frosting

1/2 cup butter, softened

4 cups powdered sugar

5 Tablespoons Bacardi Margarita Mix

24 cherries

Instructions

Drain the cherry juice into a measuring cup and add water to equal 1 cup. Pour into a mixing bowl with the cake mix, eggs, oil, and Jello. Beat on low for 1 minute, then 2 minutes on medium speed. Stir in the chopped cherries by hand. Spoon into 24 cupcake liners. Bake at 350* for 18 minutes. Let cool completely.
Beat the butter for 2-3 minutes in a mixing bowl. Add the powdered sugar a little bit at a time. Then slowly add the margarita mix. Beat for a minute or two or until creamy. Frost cupcakes. Top with extra cherries and sprinkles if desired. Store in a loosely sealed container on the counter for 2-3 days.

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Coconut Fudge Poke Cake

May 7, 2013 60 Comments

This easy Coconut Fudge Poke Cake is sure to be a summer favorite with your family. This delicious cake is topped with Cool Whip and hot fudge after being covered in cream of coconut. It is the perfect cold dessert after a hard day of work (or a day at the pool).

So the other day, I was driving home from picking my kids up from school. We were stopped at a red light, and I was answering a text that had just come through. Apparently the lady behind me didn’t like that I was on my phone and not paying attention to the light. She started honking at me to go. I looked in my rear view mirror to see what all the commotion was about. There she was on her phone with her hands up in the air as if to say, “Come on already!” So, I did what any normal person would do…I let off my brake very, very, VERY slowly. She didn’t like that at all, and she whipped around me as soon as she could. What? I was going

My son was in the front seat and thought this was hilarious. It probably was not my best teaching moment seeing as he will be driving in 2 years. But sheesh, don’t honk at me the second the light turns green. We were telling my husband this story later and laughing at what a hurry she was in. My comment was, “She doesn’t know me and probably will never see me again.” My husband got this funny look and reminded me that we are probably the only black van in our town with a Dunkin Donuts magnet on the back. Hhhhmmm he’s right. She just might see me again. Well, as long as she doesn’t honk at me to go, we should be fine.

Although, I might want to keep some of this cake in my refrigerator to use as a peace offering. I sure hope she likes coconut.

I love easy cake recipes. This one starts out with a Pillsbury cake mix. I do love a good home made cake, but seriously cake mixes come together so quickly. (And I personally love the taste of them better.) This cake would totally work for a homemade cake though, if that is what you prefer. After it finishes baking, you are going to poke it all over with a fork. Make sure it has a ton of little holes for the milk to soak into.

For this cake, I wanted to amp up the coconut taste, so I used shredded coconut in the cake batter, coconut milk poured on top, and more coconut on top. Now because I love chocolate and coconut so much, I also added a layer of hot fudge under the Cool Whip. I seriously couldn’t stop eating bites of this cake. Thank goodness my husband took most of it over to our church staff.

This just might be my new favorite cake!

Coconut Fudge Poke Cake

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 28 minutes

Yield: 24 squares

Coconut Fudge Poke Cake

White cake topped with cream of coconut, hot fudge, and Cool Whip is a great summer time dessert.

Ingredients

1 white cake mix (I use Pillsbury)

3 cups shredded coconut, divided

1 can Cream of Coconut (15 oz.)

1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.)

1 cup hot fudge topping

1 container Cool Whip (8 oz.)

Instructions

Place 1/2 cup shredded coconut on a baking sheet. Place in oven at 350* for 10 minutes. Toss coconut a few times while baking, so it doesn't burn. Let cool.
Bake cake according to package directions for a 9x13 pan, adding 1 cup shredded coconut to the batter before baking. As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, use a fork to poke the cake all over. Make sure the cake is completely covered in holes. Mix the 2 cans of milk and pour slowly over the entire cake, making sure to fill the holes. Cool completely.
Microwave the hot fudge for about 30 seconds, or until spreadable. Cover the cake with the hot fudge. Top with the Cool Whip and the remaining coconut. Sprinkle the top with the toasted coconut for some color. Cut into 24 squares.

Notes

Place the Cream of Coconut in a bowl of hot water for about 5 minutes before opening and mixing with the sweetened condensed milk.

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Other Favorite Coconut Treats from our house:

Coconut Nutella Latte

Caramel Coconut Bars

Lemon Magic Bars

Other Fun Poke Cake recipes from Blog Friends:

Orange Chocolate Poke Cake from Wine & Glue

Chocolate Mint Pudding Poke Cake from Mother Thyme

Rainbow Poke Cake from Something Swanky

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Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake

April 23, 2013 41 Comments

Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake

I have some exciting news today!!!

Today is my first contributor’s post for Somewhat Simple. Have you ever been to Stephanie’s blog? She has recipes, crafts, and computer tips. There is truly something for everyone. I am excited to share a decadent dessert there for the next three months.

This Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake recipe is over at Somewhat Simple today. Head on over and check it out

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Mocha Fudge Cupcakes

April 14, 2013 65 Comments

There are some days you want a good home made chocolate dessert. These Mocha Fudge Cupcakes will give you the boost to make it through your next tough day.

There are some days that I wonder how I manage to run a blog. Have I ever mentioned how computer illiterate I am? Seriously! I have real problems with computers and tech stuff in general. Oh, I know what I like and how I want it to look, but doing it…forget about it.

One of the things that I have been working on lately is my blog speed. Actually I haven’t done anything to “work” on it. I have just sat in tears as my site has been down. They were really tears of joy because that just means there were lots of people trying to access my recipes, and that makes me so happy. But dealing with my server…that was really what the tears came from.

It isn’t fun to sit on the phone for hours trying to convince them to turn your site back on, only to watch it crash again 30 minutes later. Finally after talking to 4 different tech support people, they got it back up. But it has been running extremely slow. When a page doesn’t load in a couple seconds, no one is going to wait around. So I have been looking into new companies. Finally I found one that I felt comfortable switching too.

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One of the things that I needed to do was go into my current server and switch the names to the new one. Sounds easy enough and my new tech guy even sent me directions on how to do it. I thought to myself that this should be fairly easy to do. I got this

The only problem…I never wrote down my password or user name when I bought my domain. I know…major fail on my part. But I was finally able to get into my google apps for it and was trying to find how to change. I really should have made a batch of this Monster Cookie Dough Popcorn to munch on as I dealt with my “issues”.

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After looking for a while, I finally called go daddy’s support. I swear this girl was probably laughing her butt off at me each time she put me on hold.

She kept asking me what my pin number was, and I kept telling her that I had no idea, and that’s why I had called her. Then she asked me to think of one off the top of my head, and what would I choose if I had to pick one right now. Seriously??? Of course nothing I threw out worked, and I was getting so frustrated with her. Finally she transferred me to another tech guy who was much more patient. He walked me through where to get in to switch the names…and he didn’t keep asking me for my pin number. That girl was just plain crazy!

Here’s the kicker…I actually had done it all right the first time BEFORE I called them. For some reason my computer didn’t like the password and pin that I entered manually. The key to getting it to work was just copying and pasting the numbers in. That whole story to say…this is why I pay people to maintain my site. It works out best for all those involved. They make money, and I keep my sanity.

Needless to say, after talking to that girl, I needed some chocolate. Lucky for me, I had all the ingredients to make these awesome Mocha Fudge Cupcakes. Now if you have been reading my blog for very long, you know that I am a huge fan of cake mixes. 9 times out of 10 I will use a box mix before making anything else. But this recipe is one that I have been making for a few years, and I break it out every now and again. I realized as I made it, that I have never shared it here either.

So bonus day…I got my chocolate and you get the recipe.

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Mocha Fudge Cupcakes

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Yield: 24 cupcakes

Mocha Fudge Cupcakes

Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes with a hidden pocket of fudge and a coffee butter cream will give you a jolt to make it through the day.

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

2 1/4 cups flour

1 1/4 cups sugar

1/2 cup dark cocoa powder

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup oil

3 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3/4 cup buttermilk

3/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled

1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips (optional)

1/2 cup hot fudge

For the Coffee Butter Cream

1 cup butter

4 Tablespoons hot water

2 Tablespoons instant coffee granules

1 teaspoon coffee extract

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon salt

4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat the oil, eggs, and extract until foamy. Stir together the buttermilk and coffee. Alternately add the flour mixture with the milk mixture until everything has been combined. Beat on medium for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand if using.
Divide the batter between 24 cupcake liners. The liners will only be about half way full. Bake at 350* for 18 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. After cupcakes have cooled, scoop out the center of the cupcake. Fill with a spoonful of hot fudge.
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter for 2-3 minutes. Combine the hot water and coffee granules while you are waiting. Add the coffee, extracts, and salt to the creamed butter and beat again. Slowly add the powdered sugar until all of it has been added. Beat for another 1-2 minutes until creamy. Spread or pipe onto the cooled cupcakes. Top with chocolate sprinkles or chocolate candies. Keep refrigerated. Makes 24 cupcakes.

Notes

If you can't find coffee extract for the butter cream, use vanilla extract in place.

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Other great recipes for when the chocolate craving hits:

White Chocolate Goo Goo Cluster Brownies

Milky Way Brownie Cups

Mocha Cappuccino Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies)

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Apple Snickers Cake

February 27, 2013 72 Comments

Looking for a dessert recipe that is healthy and decadent at the same time? This Apple Snickers Cake will have you going back for another piece in no time.

How many of you have had this Snickers Salad before? It is a definite favorite with our kids.

Of course it always made me laugh every time I heard people talking about this salad, because Snickers and salad just don’t sound right together. But then I had some of the deliciousness, and I was a believer. The creamy Jello pudding and Cool Whip mixed with apple chunks and Snickers bars…now that’s the kind of salad I can get behind every night. That’s one way of having your apple a day right?

The other day I bought more Crunch Pak apples for school lunches and after school snacks. As much as the kids would like to have cookies and cake every day, we have been trying to enforce more healthy options and I love how convenient the bags are for kids to eat. Nothing wrong with encouraging the kids to eat more healthy snacks with individual portion sizes. I also picked up an extra bag of apples because I also wanted to make some muffins or bread too.

But then I wandered into the Easter aisles at Walmart, and I had this crazy desire to put Snickers into said muffins or bread. Of course a bag of those Snickers went into my cart in quite a hurry. What was that I said about eating more healthy snacks?

My husband just shakes his head in disbelief every time I come home with more candy. I realize I have issues if you are wondering. This time I was telling him about my crazy need to bake some apple bread with Snickers when he stopped me. His suggestion was an apple cake with the Snickers Salad on top as frosting. The more I thought about it, the better it sounded! Let me tell you people, he is a genius because this cake is simply to die for.

This Apple Snickers Cake is actually quite healthy…if you forget that it has candy bars and sugar in it. I used a mixture of applesauce and yogurt in place of any oil and butter. And 3 cups of chopped apples means lots of apple in every bite. See totally healthy right? Ok, fine, now you are shaking your head at me in disbelief too.

Whatever. This cake is amazing! Case closed on whether it is really healthy or not!

Need more yummy apple cake in your life?

It is your lucky day because my friend Aimee from Shugary Sweets also has an amazing recipe using Crunch Pak apples. Head over and check out her Caramel Apple CInnamon Roll Coffee Cake. It looks heavenly!!!

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Here are a few other ways we eat our Crunch Pak apples:

Apple Pie Cheesecake Parfaits

Caramel Apple Granola Bars

Apple Cider Whoopie Pies

Toffee Apple Pie Cookies

Apple Snickers Cake

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 16 pieces of cake

Apple Snickers Cake

Apple Cake with a fun Snickers Salad twist on top.

Ingredients

1/3 cup applesauce

1/3 cup plain yogurt (Chobani)

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

3 cups peeled and diced apples

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 3/4 cup flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 1/2 cup chopped Snickers bars, divided

1 cup milk

1 box Jello instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz.)

1 Cool Whip (8 oz.)

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the applesauce, yogurt, eggs, vanilla, and sugars. Beat until creamy. Stir in the diced apples. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Slowly add to the apple mixture until thoroughly combined. Stir in 1 cup of chopped Snickers by hand.
Pour the apple batter into a 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with non stick spray. Bake the cake at 350* for 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack. Cool completely.
Whisk together the milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Fold in the Cool Whip gently. Spoon on top of the cooled cake and spread out. Place in refrigerator for about on hour to thicken. Serve with extra candy bar pieces. Makes 16 pieces.

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Other friends that love apples:

Caramel Apple Cheesecake from Will Cook For Smiles
Taffy Apple Pizza from Love Grows Wild
Caramel Apple Scones from Recipe Girl

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Funfetti Nutella Cupcakes

February 5, 2013 33 Comments

I am the kind of person that when I like something…I will wear, eat, or make that thing forever.

The other day I was talking with a friend about clothing. She informed me that I was a layers kind of girl. I must have had a funny look on my face because she proceeded to say that I always have on 1-2 tank tops in different colors with a sweater and a necklace or earrings. It is so true! She completely described my all time go-to outfit. Later on that day I realized that I have been crushing on the same things for the past year or two. I guess it is safe to say that I know what I like.

sprinkles

Things I have been obsessing over for quite a while:

1. Ruffles
2. Cuff Bracelets
3. Green Smoothies
4. Cardigans and Tank Tops
5. Zebra print
6. Cupcakes
7. Sprinkles and Glitter
8. Shopping for Food Props
9. Wearing different patterns together
10. NUTELLA

Funfetti Nutella Cupcakes

A few weeks ago we had a dinner at our church and I volunteered to make dessert. I know…shocker there

I had a jar of Nutella and a few jars of half full sprinkles that needed used up. (Nutella is one of those things I always keep on hand.) As I looked through the cupboard I found that I had one white cake mix left. I love making semi-homemade desserts that don’t take a lot of time. There are a few extra ingredients that can be mixed into cake mixes to give them a great homemade taste.

Even my desserts have layers in them. Cupcakes with frosting that is layered with lots of sprinkles! I took all my half full jars of pink sprinkles and made my own custom topping for these cute Funfetti Nutella Cupcakes.

The cupcakes were good, but the frosting…oh, my! This frosting was so delicious!!! I am in love with how fluffy and creamy the Nutella and whipping cream made this frosting. When it was piped on, it looked like a chocolate soft serve cone! You could seriously just eat the frosting with a spoon!

Funfetti Nutella Cupcakes

Now here is the best part of these cupcakes…today is World Nutella Day. I had no idea when I started editing the pictures of these Funfetti Nutella Cupcakes this past weekend.

It was fate that I had these all ready to share with you.

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Funfetti Nutella Cupcakes

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Yield: 26 cupcakes

Funfetti Nutella Cupcakes

Funfetti cupcakes topped with a creamy Nutella frosting

Ingredients

For the Funfetti Cupcakes!

1 white cake mix (16.5 oz)

3 eggs

2/3 cup oil

1 cup buttermilk

1 box instant vanilla pudding

1/4 cup sprinkles

For the Nutella Frosting!

1 cup butter

1 cup Nutella

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/8 teaspoon salt

4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, buttermilk, and pudding. Beat on low for 1 minute, then beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. Stir in the sprinkles by hand.
Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full. Bake at 350* for 18-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Cream the butter and Nutella together. Add the salt and vanilla and 2 Tbsp. whipping cream. Beat until creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar.
After all the powdered sugar is beaten in, add the last 2 Tbsp. whipping cream and beat for 1-2 minutes on medium. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes and top with sprinkles if desired. Makes 26 cupcakes.

Notes

If you don't have buttermilk, you can also add 1 Tbsp. lemon juice and then finish filling with milk to equal 1 cup. Let stand for 5 minutes before using.

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Looking for more ways to feed your Nutella cravings…
here are a few favorites from our kitchen.

Coconut Nutella Cookies

Cheesecake Nutella Twists

Nutella Marshmallow Bars

More Nutella goodness:
Peanut Butter Nutella Pretzel Tart from Shugary Sweets
Triple Chocolate Nutella Cookies from The Sweet Chick
Nutella Gooey Butter Cake from TidyMom

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Pineapple Filled Cupcakes and a Sweets & Treats Boutique Giveaway

December 5, 2012 58 Comments

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My daughter and I went to the post office last night to mail out some cookies. (Yay for fun cookie swaps btw) Do you know what we noticed? Not very many people decorate their houses for Christmas anymore. On our street there are only 6 houses with out door lights twinkling on their porches. That may sound like quite a few, until you know that there are at least 50 homes on the 2 blocks of our street. And we didn’t see very many throughout town as were were driving. Why are so many people Scrooge McMuffins when it comes to decorating with outdoor lights? When I was little I can remember house after house decked out for the holidays. (and I’m not that old) [Read more...]

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Lemon Cheesecake Cake

December 2, 2012 64 Comments

cheesecake with lemon cake, lemon cheesecake cake

My husband likes to push my buttons and get me all worked up. And he usually succeeds before I realize that he is just joking. This weekend we hosted a dinner for our church’s praise team. While we discussed our dinner menu, my dear hubby made a comment about buying dessert. That just got me going because I already had plans to make this lemon cheesecake cake.

”WHAT? Are you kidding me? I love to make dessert and there is no way I can show my face if we buy a store dessert.”

Then I looked at him and realized he was grinning. He knows I will never let him buy dessert because I have way too much fun playing in the kitchen with sugar. [Read more...]

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Apple Butter Cake

October 27, 2012 18 Comments

Earlier this week the weather took a turn toward the warm side. It was warm enough to even still wear the flip flops for a day or two. But then it rained and that brought the wonderful chilly weather that I love. I pulled my Sketchers boots out of the closet yesterday. They are warm and cozy and just perfect for chilly days. I always have a hard time finding boots that don’t make my legs look short and, well, dare I say stumpy looking. Maybe these do, but I happen to really like them, so I get excited when it is time to wear them again.

My daughter is only 11 and is now wearing the same size shoe as I am. This can be a good thing and it can be a bad thing. Good thing about this: she can wear some of the ones in my closet, so I don’t have to buy more right now. Bad thing about this: sometimes I can’t find my shoes when I want to wear them.

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