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Toll House Pie

On May 2, 2009 · 3 Comments · In recipes - dessert

I made this weeks ago for Easter with my in-laws, but haven’t had a chance to post it until now. I had been on the hunt for a new dessert, and when I came across Toll House Pie, I knew I had to give it a shot. Ooey, gooey chocolate chip cookie batter inside of […]

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Strawberry Cake

On April 28, 2009 · 3 Comments · In recipes - dessert

When I was coming up with concepts/options for the baby carriage cake, I remembered that I had seen this delicious-looking strawberry cake on Good Things Catered. I offered it up as a choice for Nicole, and she chose it! We decided to put a thin layer of vanilla buttercream in the middle, along […]

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Birds’ Nest Cupcakes

On April 12, 2009 · 14 Comments · In holidays, recipes - dessert

Tomorrow, we are heading to my mom’s for an early dinner with my family to celebrate Easter. In addition to the cutout cookies, I wanted to make something else that fit in with the spring/Easter theme.

I had seen photos of birds’ nest cupcakes, but the “nest” part was always made with toasted coconut […]

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Dirt Cake

On March 24, 2009 · 8 Comments · In baby shower, cake decorating, recipes - dessert

For the baby shower, in addition to the cookies I made for favors, I also made a bugs-themed cake–you know, for dessert. :)

I used my big jelly roll pan (10.5 x 15.5″) and made a gigantic chocolate fudge cake. And OK, I’ll admit it. I cheated. The cake was from […]

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Look-Alike Hostess Cupcakes

On March 1, 2009 · 10 Comments · In recipes - dessert

For girls’ night, I was in charge of dessert. I wanted to make something chocolatey and delicious, and something new with a fun little twist.

I found inspiration on Annie’s Eats. I saw her cream-filled chocolate cupcakes and knew I wanted to make them. However, I kind of pieced together my own version […]

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