#MixUpAMoment with Easter Egg Cupcakes

I was recently asked by The J.M Smucker Company to create something unique using their product and I wanted to share it with you…

Easter is almost here and that means it's time to go on an egg hunt, find the baskets, and color eggs!  Easter is one of my favorite holidays because it's a beautiful day that doesn't involve a lot of tasks that have to be done.  We normally make a fruit salad and one other dessert for Easter and most of the time it's cupcakes.  My kids love cupcakes and they love decorating them too! 

Creamy Caramel Frosting Recipe

I absolutely love my readers!  I have met so many wonderful people over the years and have formed so many new friendships as well.  One of the things I love most are the recipes that you share with me, and the stories that go along with them.  I cherish each and every one!  So when I was talking to Stephanie before the holidays she mentioned that she had an amazing Caramel Frosting recipe that was given to her from her co-worker Mary Lou.  Well the holidays have come and gone and I am just now getting around to making it.  I am so happy that I did because it is delicious!

If you'd like to share a story and/or recipe with me I would love to hear it; just send me an email.

Peanut Butter Sheet Cake with Banana Frosting Recipe

An ode to Elvis Presley...a decadent peanut butter sheet cake 

lathered with a creamy banana frosting!

While thinking of flavor combinations the other I day I thought about Elvis Presley and how he loved peanut butter and banana sandwiches.  I've made a sandwich like that before and enjoyed it so I knew I liked the flavors.  At first I was going to make a banana cake with peanut butter frosting, but then I saw there were a million recipes like that already!  So I decided to flip it around and make a peanut butter cake with a banana frosting.  I'm happy to say that not only is it easy to make, but quite delicious too.  I think Elvis would be quite happy!

Cake Batter Cookie Cups

    

 

 

 

Sometimes we all need a super simple dessert and these Cake Batter Cookie Cups are just that!  All you have to do is pick your favorite flavor of cake mix, add two ingredients, bake the cups and fill them with your favorite frosting.  Once it's all done you end up with a delicious, simple and cute dessert that you can make in a matter of minutes.  I told you it was simple...enjoy! 

Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

 

  

Thanksgiving is almost here and I have one more pumpkin recipe to share with you!  This recipe was given to me from my wonderful aunt.  She is one of the funniest people I know and has such a positive attitude.  She always looks at the glass half full as opposed to half empty.  It's an honor to be showcasing her recipe today and she is definitely what I'm thankful for this year!  This cake is very simple to make and it turns out delicious every time.  I hope you'll share it with your family this year.   

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

Apple(sauce) Spice Muffins with Penuche Frosting

 

There are so many wonderful people who share my recipes on Facebook and I am so grateful to all of you!  Whenever someone suggests a recipe I always try to get one made and hopefully they'll like it.  Recently Kevin, who shares my recipes all the time mentioned that he'd like something with Penuche.  Honestly, I had never heard of it so I had to look it up.  Once I did, I could see why he asked.  It's a mixture of butter, brown sugar and cream...what's not to love?  I finally came up with a recipe that I was happy with and I'm so excited to share it with all of you!

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Spotlight of the Week!

 

Delicious, healthy, vegan, gluten-free bread

from tales of love and chocolate

It was another wonderful party at Mix it up Monday!  Our Spotlight of the Week goes to tales of love and chocolate for sharing this amazing bread.  It looks divine and it's healthy too.  I hope you enjoy the features this week!

 

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Spotlight of the Week!  

 

Cement Garden Ball

from Creative Passage 

It's time again to show off all the talent that is shared at Mix it up Monday!   Our Spotlight of the Week goes to Creative Passage for sharing this beautiful Cement Garden Ball.  This is an inexpensive way to add some glam to your garden!  Once again there were so many wonderful links shared.  Thank you all for continuing to make this party a success!

Chocolate Yule Log

 

 

Happy holidays to you all!  Chocolate Yule Log is a quick and simple dessert that looks lovely!  This recipe can be made in less than an hour...just in case you need a last minute dessert!  The chocolate frosting on the outside is thick and fudgy while the white creamy frosting inside is silky and smooth.  A perfect combination all rolled into a lightly sweetened sponge cake.