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Homemade Hostess Cupcakes

Who could resist Hostess Cupcakes with their curly swirls of bitable icing over rich chocolate frosting that covers the deep chocolate cake that hides the gooey creamy filling? Don’t you want to just take a bite out of them right now? Sigh. Let’s take away both the guilt (well, a little of the guilt) and the expensive prices on eBay and make some homemade Hostess Cupcakes. You’ll eliminate the preservatives and be known as the best baker on the block. I have to tell you that this post required a lot of hard research. I had to make sure that … Continue reading →

Shaped Cakes

Somehow I have become the cake lady. I usually bake all the kids first birthday cakes and many of the ones after that. This weekend was my great nephews first birthday and I wanted his cake to be special. I decided to do the word ONE, how hard can that be? I baked the cakes and cut out the letters and then the trouble began. The cakes were very flimsy and feel apart, not to mention almost impossible to frost with all those cut edges and crumbs. So I mushed it all together, made huge cake pops and shaped them … Continue reading →

Jello Week: Tie Dye Cupcakes

Every now and then dessert sounds good. You need to make sure you are always watching your sugar intake. However, if you indulge in just one of these little cupcakes you will be able to have your cake and eat it too. These cupcakes are cute, fruity and low in fat and calories. To cut the sugar and calories even more replace the vanilla frosting with fat free whipped cream. Using white cake saves you on fat since you do not use the egg yokes. My daughters loved making these cupcakes. We also made it into a cake. The kids … Continue reading →

Oatmeal Pancakes: A Simple Way To Increase Milk Supply

I’ve written before about how eating oatmeal can boost a breastfeeding mother’s milk supply. Because I plan to breastfeed for a long time and want to keep my milk supply up, I’m always on the lookout for recipes that include oatmeal. The other morning, I was really jonesin’ for some pancakes. As I searched around on the internet for a pancake recipe, I was delighted to find that many recipes included oatmeal. After comparing several recipes and tweaking them to fit personal taste (and the ingredients I happened to have on hand), this is the recipe I came up with: … Continue reading →

Kicked Up Breakfast: Spicy Pancakes

Need a way to kick start your day? Then, try these fabulous pancakes that are delicately spiced with ginger, cinnamon and cloves, and smothered with soft cream cheese. For those who prefer a sweeter topping, I’ve also included a recipe for a delicious Lemon Sauce, which can be drizzled on top of the unique hotcakes in lieu of maple syrup. You can pair the pancakes with a classic Eggs Benedict recipe that is made even simpler by using ready-made cheese sauce. The shortcut doesn’t comprise the flavor of the dish at all. You’re still left with a tasty breakfast or … Continue reading →

Summer Fun with Kids—-Making Tanning Teddy Bear Cupcakes

It could be sunny and 100 degrees outside, yet my young daughter would opt to help out in the kitchen than play in the sprinkler. She is a culinary whiz (with a butter knife) and loves to whip up tasty treats regardless of the season. If your kids love to cook (or at least lend a hand to the cook) then this next recipe will keep them entertained for hours. It is a perfect rainy day activity or one that could be made the night before a summertime picnic, a family potluck or a Fourth of July party. It features … Continue reading →

Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

These are seriously some of the best chocolate cupcakes I’ve ever had. I suspect that the additional zucchini makes them extra moist. Maybe it’s the peanut butter frosting which is also a mighty tasty combination. They are incredibly rich though such that they practically require a glass of milk in order to go down smoothly. In any case, these are cupcakes to impress guests with. I found the recipe in the (gasp) garbage at my mother in law’s house. Apparently someone had pulled it out of a Better Homes and Gardens magazine and was through with it. Let me assure … Continue reading →

Orange Pancakes

Orange Pancakes Orange you glad you found this recipe! INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp grated orange rind 3 tbs honey or less 1 large egg white 1/4 cup skim milk 3/4 cup orange juice 1 tbs canola oil 1 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese DIRECTIONS: 1. Combine flour, baking powder and orange rind. 2. In a separate bowl combine egg white, honey, milk, orange juice and oil. 3. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just enough to moisten. 4. Bake four large pancakes on a lightly oiled griddle. 5. Spread … Continue reading →

Oatmeal Pancakes

Oatmeal Pancakes A healthy version of pancakes. Serve topped with fresh fruit. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats 1 tbs whole wheat flour 1 tbs baking powder 1 1/2 cups skim milk 2 large egg whites 1 tbs vegetable oil DIRECTIONS: 1. Place dry ingredients in blender and process until the oat flakes become fine. 2. Transfer dry ingredients into medium bowl. 3. In a separate bowl, lightly mix liquid ingredients, then add to dry ingredients, mixing only until moistened. 4. Let batter stand 5 minutes, the spoon batter onto preheated griddle for cooking. 5. Turn pancakes when edges … Continue reading →

Chocolate Surprise Cupcakes

Chocolate Surprise Cupcakes A surprise filling greets you when you bite into these super moist treats! INGREDIENTS: 3 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 1 tsp salt 2 tsp baking soda 2/3 cup oil 2 cups water 2 tbs vinegar 3 tsp vanilla extract 8 oz cream cheese 1 large egg 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 tsp salt 6 oz mini chocolate chips DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Mix flour, 2 cup sugar, cocoa, tsp of salt and baking soda together. 3. Add oil, water, vinegar and vanilla. 4. Fill cupcake papers 2/3 full with mixture. … Continue reading →