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Dessert

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Teacup Cakes – Mother’s Day Idea!

April 19, 2010 Dessert

Add an element of surprise to your Tea Party, brunch or luncheon with Teacup Cakes. Disguised as a cup of tea, guests will be thrilled with the sweet treat that awaits them in their teacup. Not only are the teacups exquisite, but the personal-sized cake prepared especially for each [...]

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Cinnabon Yum!

March 31, 2010 Dessert

Cinnabons are one of those treats that you start enjoying before you even taste them. The smell of a cinnabon in the oven wafts through your home and out your door. I have had kids in the neighborhood mysteriously show up when I am baking them. Then hot and gooey with ample icing dripping [...]

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Flower Power Fruit Plates

March 29, 2010 Dessert

Here is a simple yet special idea I wanted to share with you to perk up a plate of fruit for parties or everyday.  It’s fun and if you take a few extra minutes to set out fresh fruit for your family, friends or guests in a way that is visually stimulating they will be [...]

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Chocolate Nests for Easter

March 25, 2010 Dessert

This is a lovely way to give your Easter guests a treat or favor to go home with and it’s as simple as it is special. The recipe below is from Kraft and I love the addition of butterscotch to the chocolate mix.  I  use a non-stick muffin tin because I don’t have enough custard [...]

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A Mr. Bunny Cake for Easter – 5 Easy Steps!

March 24, 2010 Dessert

Everyone loves the Mr. Bunny Cake. We’ve been making it for the past 2 generations – Mr. Bunny Cake is a staple at our Easter Dessert Table. Growing up, my mom was always whipping up a cake for an occasion. One of our favorites was the beloved Mr. Bunny Cake. Each year [...]

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The Coolest Cupcakes For Saint Patrick’s Day!

March 15, 2010 Dessert

Sprinkles is offering a limited edition, St. Patrick’s Day-themed cupcake this year.  The Bailey’s Irish Chocolate Cupcake features Belgian dark chocolate cake topped with cream cheese frosting dosed with Bailey’s and topped with a fondant shamrock. The cupcakes are available March 12th through March 21st. To find a sprinkles location near you Go>
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“Easy To Make and Bake” Raspberry Bars

March 10, 2010 Dessert

I love this recipe from Land-O-Lakes. It meets the Partybluprints’ criteria of simple yet special! These Raspberry Bars use only a few ingredients, only take a few minutes of prep time, yet they tastes like Grandma was in the kitchen all day. They make a perfect Spring Luncheon dessert, picnic treat, or snack with afternoon [...]

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Deconstructed Baked Alaska

March 3, 2010 DIY Video

Deconstructed Baked Alaska is an original Partybluprints creation by Elizabeth.  I am a huge fan and your guests will be too!  This amazingly simply but totally special recipe will wow your family and friends.  We took some of the “pomp & circumstance” out of the traditional Baked Alaska and turned it into an easy to [...]

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Birthday Cupcake Kiss !

February 23, 2010 Dessert

In honor of Birthday week ( I was 2/22 and Elizabeth is 2/25) we thought you would love this cupcake idea from Hershey’s.  Who wouldn’t want an extra kiss on their birthday, I know I did!
Double KISSES Chocolate Cupcakes – About 2-1/2 dozen cupcakes.
Ingredients:

About 60 HERSHEY’S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter or [...]

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Short Cut “King Cakes” for Mardis Gras!

February 16, 2010 Dessert

Kings Cakes are a tradition that have  been enjoyed in New Orleans since the 1870s. As part of the celebration of Mardi Gras, it is traditional to bake an oval cake in honor of the three kings, hence the name King Cake. Mardi Gras begins on the twelfth day after Christmas which is also [...]

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