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Chocolate cream cheese frosting being piped onto a chocolate cupcake

Perfect Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Even though I love my vanilla frosting and chocolate buttercream, my absolute favorite frosting is this chocolate cream cheese frosting. It's smooth, creamy, slightly tangy, and so chocolaty! It pipes perfectly and goes well …

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Applesauce Instead of Butter and Oil

Using Applesauce as a Butter or Oil Substitute: Cupcake Project Substitution Lab Test 2

Cupcake Project Substitution Lab Test 2: Using Applesauce as a Butter or Oil Substitute Introduction / Purpose Many of you have asked me about using applesauce as a butter or oil substitute to cut …

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Pork Pot Pie

Pork Pot Pie

This pork pot pie is a total comfort food - and we could all use a little comfort right now. This particular one is super easy to make with a pre-seasoned pork loin, some frozen …

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New Year's Unicorn Cake

New Year’s Cake (Easy Unicorn Cake Design)

This adorable New Year's Cake is the perfect dessert for ringing in the new year! It's a New Year's Eve appropriate version of the ever-popular unicorn cake and can be made with a wide …

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Microwave Cupcakes: About What You Would Expect

Microwave cupcakes were the obvious choice when browsing the site of my June Taste & Create partner, Tangerine's Kitchen. Why not try microwave cupcakes? Why Not Try Microwave Cupcakes? After making microwave cupcakes, I …

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Kinako in a pile on a grey background

What is Kinako and How to Use It

Kinako is a delicate flour made from roasted soybeans. Literally translated as "yellow powder," kinako is a Japanese condiment with a toasty golden hue used to garnish desserts. Known in Japan as a superfood, kinako …

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Sugar plums in red mini cupcake liners on a red cupcake stand with a hand selecting one

Sugar Plums

Sugar plums are some of the most iconic Christmas desserts and yet most people have never had them. What is a sugar plum, and how do you make one? Here's what you need to …

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Redbud Syrup

Redbud Syrup

When we house hunted, we dreamed of living in an old house with lots of character - nooks and crannies, pocket doors, and maybe a turret. We ended up in brand new construction …

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Baking with Multigrain Flour

Baking with multigrain flour wasn't something I had considered until, in 2008, I received a package as part of my share of a local combined community supported agriculture (CCSA) program I participated in. …

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Banana oatmeal chocolate chip muffins scattered on a white background

Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins

These banana oatmeal chocolate chip muffins are some of the most moist muffins you'll ever have. Plus, they are loaded with banana flavor and just the right amount of chocolate chips! If you …

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Homemade Corn Syrup You Can Use in Place of the Store-Bought Stuff

Every time I discover a way to make a popular commercial product at home, my mind is blown. Homemade corn syrup is not something I had ever considered making, but much like homemade grenadine, …

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Tahini Recipe Photo

How to Make Tahini

Learn how to make homemade tahini with this ridiculously easy recipe! It requires only two ingredients: sesame seeds and olive oil. Tahini (like desiccated coconut and dulce de leche) is an item that people …

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dulce de leche frosting on top of a cupcake

Dulce De Leche Frosting

Maybe you are new to dulce de leche, or maybe you spread it over everything like peanut butter and always have an open can in the refrigerator. Either way, this dulce de leche frosting is …

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Chocolate puff pastry

How to Make Chocolate Puff Pastry

Set aside a Saturday just for you - making chocolate puff pastry is going to take some time. I know you have a ton to do, but if there has ever been a reason to …

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pavlova covered with whipped cream, fresh fruit, and flowers

How to Make a Stunning Pavlova

While a pavlova may seem like a super fancy dessert, it's actually very easy to make. It's a giant meringue with a fluffy interior. The key to …

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