Peanut Butter Cup Cake: Heart Attack Version

Oh dear. Must I revel in my peanut butter joy by myself? I can hardly stand it…I thought I would share. This is the empitomy of Choco-Peanut butter combinations. Just keep reading, and I think that you will agree. First of all, I had a little help. I employed Jared to cut multiple bags of {Read More…}

Miss Cupcake Makeover!!

I’m so excited to share with you that Miss Cupcake just got a makeover. She is so cute now and finally feels at home! Soon, she will have a cute title to go along with her new cute look! Miss Cupcake creations are sure to look EVEN better now that Miss Cupcake is FABULASH! Thank {Read More…}

Coffee Cake: Upside-Down Version

Fail. This is the word that most correctly describes my recent baking venture. Epic Fail. I’ve been quite obsessed with a blog called http://www.picky-palate.com/ She’s a mother of two, and her cooking style is so much like mine. Fun, cute, and easy. So, as I was searching through her blog one day…I stumbled upon this. {Read More…}

Cake Bake for Blake

Number two on the list of Blake’s so desired desserts. This was his actual “birthday cake.” Chocolate detail included! Blake Forest Cake for Blake Items Needed: One Pillsbury Devil’s Food Cake Mix Oil, water, and eggs called for on package 1 pint heavy whipping cream 2 teaspoons almond extract 1 can cherry pie filling Hershey {Read More…}

Lemon "Flat"angue Pie Oh My!

Blake. Yes, he always is a topic of interest. See, I have a policy. I give a special treat to a person when it is their birthday. Anything of their choice, but just one dessert. But, Oh no!, Blake thinks that because he is my brother…that he deserves two desserts. So, this is the first. {Read More…}

Wedding Practice Party!

My first wedding cake! This is a turning point in my cake career….and I’m loving every second. Just to make sure I was ready for this, I decided to make oober amounts of samples for the lovely couple. (Shout out to Jeff and Gwen!) Their selection was White cake with magnolia buttercream. There guests won’t {Read More…}

Behold, Brownie Balls.

So, I feel as if I have just made something bad for you…worse for you. But, I think that you will disregard health when it comes to these little morsels of lovin. I can’t believe I’ve never thought of this before…..read on if you dare to be mezmorized. I decided to create two versions of {Read More…}

For the Love of Magnolia

Yes. I’m finally sharing with you one of my absolute favorite things in God’s good earth. Magnolia cupcakes are worth waiting in lines for hours upon hours. They are worth running 17 blocks in 40 minutes so you don’t miss the bus that’s coming to pick you up. (I found myself in this particular position) {Read More…}

ChickChick Parmesan Roll-Ups

Yes, I know, you are probably wondering why in the world I am baking something “un-sweet.” But, it’s true, I do make other things than cupcakes and candy. This, I’m very very excited to tell you about because you are going to want to jump up, dance around, and run to your kitchen to make {Read More…}

Super Super-Bowl Ball

The story. Yes, there is always a story for every single cake that I made/make. The reason I made this cake was, of course, because of a hopping super bowl pajama party. But, it was even more of a selfish reason than that. I, Lauren Elsasser, was hungry for cake. Really hungry. So, I made {Read More…}

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