Cake
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Rhubarb Cupcakes + Nora is 4 1/2!
Last Thursday, Nora turned four and a half. Looking at this picture, I can’t help but think how wise she is — some of the things she says to me are just amazing, and I wonder how can she only be 4 1/2? But other moments I find myself tearing up at how quickly she…
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Chris’ Birthday Cake + Marshmallow Fondant Recipe
📍 WyomingToday is Chris’ birthday. When I asked him what kind of cake he wanted, he said he wanted a salad. So this is what we made him… Salad cake! Happy birthday to my wonderful, kind, and loving husband who puts up with my attempts at cooking! This is the first time I have ever used…
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Red, White, and Blue Double Strawberry Shortcakes
📍 WyomingWe are out having lots of Fourth of July fun, (here’s a sneak peek) but I thought I might actually plan ahead and have a blog post appear anyway. (Imagine that!) This delicious little cupcake is what the big people in our family ate to celebrate Miss Zara being halfway to one (almost). We jumped…
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Caramel Apple Upside-down Cake
An Amber Original! Read more recipes here. Ingredients 2 medium cooking apples, such as granny smith 2 tablespoons raisins 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts 1 recipe caramel sauce (found here) or 3/4 cup pre-made caramel topping 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 2/3 cups milk 1/4 cup…
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Blueberry-Lemon Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Slightly adapted from Bon Appetit, August 2001 See more recipes here Two recipes in a row feels a little bit like I’m forgetting to talk about Nora, but this cake is ridiculous, so I had to share. It’s was the perfect cake for our tea party and would be great for any brunch or other…
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Fudge-Frosted Banana Cake
Related post: Report Card (9 January 2011)Adapted (barely) from Better Homes & Gardens New CookbookSee more recipes here For the Cake: Ingredients Directions Allow eggs to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, grease and lightly flour two 8 inch round or one 9×13 inch cake pan(s). In a large mixing bowl stir together…
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Cherry Upside-Down Cake
Cherry Upside-Down Cake Recipe Related post: Dada’s Day Off Adapted from Bon Appetit June 2008 See more recipes here
