I have a bad habit of loving soda. I admit it but as a get older I limit my intake and now I don't even keep it in the house. I got through stages where all I want is Diet Coke, then it's Dr Pepper and then it's Orange Crush then is cycles back again. Orange Crush was my childhood favorite. In fact, I went through a stage where I wanted everything orange flavored, orange juice, orange popsicles, orange food, and of course, orange soda. So as an adult when I went through one of my Orange Crush stages this cake came to be in our household recipes and it's still one of my favorites! It's always a hit when I take it to a party or potluck and it doesn't taste like you used a box mix so it can be our dirty little secret let them think you slaved away all day to make it! Orange Crush … [Read more...]
Watermelon Cupcakes
The heat is here, kids are getting out of school that means summer time has arrived! With summer time that brings one of my favorite things... watermelons! I love just about anything watermelon flavored! I LOVE watermelon slushies and those chewy watermelon candies and a favorite is these Watermelon flavored cupcakes. Watermelon Cupcakes These are yummy how cute are these? My kids love them and they are always a big hit wherever I take them! INGREDIENTS Cake: 1 box white cake mix 1 (3 oz.) box of watermelon Jell-O powder (reserve 2 teaspoons for frosting) 1/2 cup watermelon puree 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup oil 4 eggs 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional) red food coloring Frosting: 1 cup softened Butter 3 cup Powdered Sugar 3 tbsp Milk 1 tsp Vanilla Green … [Read more...]
Fun Fruity Pebbles Cupcakes
Fun Fruity Pebbles Cupcakes How colorful are these cupcakes? Great for parties, perfect in the summer too! Using a box cake mix the possibilities on favors are endless, but it also couldn't be easier to make! My kid LOVE sprinkling the Fruity Pebbles on top of the cupcakes! These are a a great treat for any school activity you need to bring in snacks or potlucks! INGREDIENTS 1 box Yellow Cake Mix (this recipe is great with chocolate too!) 1/2 cup of Oil (I prefer Vegetable Oil) 1 cup softened Butter (not margarine) 3 Large Eggs 3 tablespoon Milk (I prefer whole milk for taste) 1 teaspoon Vanilla 4 cup Powdered Sugar 2 cup Fruity Pebbles DIRECTIONS Mix cup cake batter according to box directions. Add 1 3/4 cup Fruity pebbles to batter then bake according to … [Read more...]
Root Beer Cupcakes With Cream Soda Frosting
I have to admit if you havent noticed my now, I have a bit of a sweet tooth. So when I heard of Cream soda frosting something happened in my brain and said that NEEDS to go on Root Beer cupcakes! Here is the result! Ingredients Cupcakes: 1 cup root beer 1/2 cup root beer syrup (see directions) 2 eggs, room temperature 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup of homemade brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp almond extract 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups of flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder Cream Soda Frosting: 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar 1 cup unsalted butter – room temperature 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3 tbsp cream soda Instructions Simmer 2 cups of root beer soda until it reduces to 1/2 cup. Also, simmer 2 cups of cream soda until it reduces to 1/2 cup. Set aside the … [Read more...]