Happy Halloween! These cupcakes were fairly popular at the party on Saturday. Katy and I made them.. and I decorated them as she made a wondrous meal for me. They aren’t as sweet as most cupcakes, and the icing is sharply spiced for a taste reminiscent of pumpkin pie with whipped cream.
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Pumpkin Cupcakes
In Dessert on 2009-11-04 at 1:41 amPeanut Butter Cookies
In Dessert on 2009-05-28 at 9:59 pm
These are very plain cookies, but they soak up milk perfectly if you like dipping cookies, like I do. This time I tried spicing things up a bit with an idea I got from my sister’s friend Susan Oda, who made little cups of dough with various fillings. The result is like a reverse peanut butter cup, except a lot softer. I also made a batch of the classic peanut butter cookies with the fork-squishing action.
Rice Krispie Jazz
In Dessert on 2009-05-22 at 4:23 pm
Here’s a recipe that my family loves to make and I doubt you’ll find anywhere else. My grandma had this recipe for years, and I think we’ve all forgotten where it came from. It’s my favourite thing to make for a potluck because I can’t just make it for myself - it’s too addictive! Rice Krispie Jazz is also extremely rich, so I’d recommend eating squares of it with a glass of milk on hand.
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Brownies
In Dessert on 2009-05-05 at 10:23 pm
Brownies are one of the simplest desserts to make, especially if you’re making them for a party or potluck as they can be quickly cut into appropriate portions and they transport well. They also have the added bonus of making my apartment smell heavenly. If you like to make your brownies stretch, or you’re picky about appearances, I highly recommend acquiring a mini cupcake baking pan or silicone cups.
Fudge Frosting
In Dessert on 2009-05-05 at 10:15 pm
Likely the richest, gooiest icing you’ll come across, fudge frosting works wonderfully with brownies. I could also imagine using it as an accent on a cheesecake or chocolate cake, but I probably wouldn’t cover the whole cake with it as it can be overpowering. The recipe can be halved in such a case.
Carrot Cupcakes
In Dessert on 2009-04-06 at 10:32 am
It’s not really true, but carrot cupcakes sound so much healthier than your average cupcake. They do at least taste a lot less sweet, especially due to the cream cheese frosting. I prefer this recipe over many other variations because it uses pineapple to increase moisture, instead of the more popular raisins (I’m not a fan of dried fruit). I’ve also used this opportunity to practice what I learned in my cake decorating course again.
Chocolate Soufflé
In Dessert on 2009-03-26 at 12:16 am
After learning how to make these, my sister immediately went out to purchase the ramekins required to make them for the family. It was well worth the effort. As someone who dislikes dishes, I’d recommend making them in a situation where a dishwasher is available.
Mint Chocolate Cupcakes
In Dessert on 2009-03-17 at 11:44 pm
In honour of St. Patrick’s day, I wanted to make something green. In my mind, the most obvious green is mint, and so I created this combination. Happily, President Choice brand imitation after-eights were on sale too, which added a classy look to otherwise plain cupcakes.
Buttermilk Chocolate Layer Cake
In Dessert on 2009-03-02 at 1:16 am
This cake has to be the richest chocolate cake I have ever tasted. The recipe is a little complicated, but it’s worth the effort if you enjoy chocolate. I also used this opportunity to practice what I learned recently at a cake design course. My roses didn’t turn out as well as the ones I made in the course, mostly due to the fact that I experimented with using all butter in the coloured frosting, instead of shortening.
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