5 Desserts Inspired by Conversation Hearts


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Conversation Heart Cookies and Cakes For Valentine's Day

One of my favorite parts of Valentine's Day is how everything becomes heart-shaped for a month, and that includes the candy! Conversation hearts are a seasonal staple, but while they're cute to give and get, the chalky taste can leave your sweet tooth unsatisfied. Instead of doling out the pastel treats, check out these five easy ways to make delicious heart-inspired desserts! Source: Flickr User Read more

11 Decorative Homemade Halloween Cake Ideas


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Adorable Homemade Halloween Cakes

Show off your cake decorating skills by making a cute, homemade Halloween cake or cupcakes. Spiders, Frankenstein, and creepy ghosts are just a few Halloween themes you can easily translate to your baked goods. Cakes and cupcakes make a fun and exciting centerpiece to any party, so get your mixer and piping bag out and ready. We've broken it down by hardest to easiest, so you can work with your Read more

8 Sweet Treats For Bake Sale Success


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Fall Bake Sale Recipes

With the kids back in the back-to-school groove, bake sales are in full swing. Too often, sweet treats get tossed aside if they're not kid friendly enough to raise some serious dough. To avoid bake sale disappointment, choose recipes that are accessible, kid friendly, and super easy to grab on the go. You'll be the coolest mom at the table with these eight deliciously sweet treats for Read more

Savory Halloween-Colored Appetizers


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Black and Orange Appetizers For Halloween

Sure, there are lots of cute Halloween candies and cupcakes you can make to impress your guests, but it's important to serve some savory offerings too. Check out these 10 recipes that are orange and black colored, so you can stay in line with your Halloween decor without making every food item pumpkin- or bat-shaped. Read more

Move Over Cake Pops, Cupcakes in a Jar Are the New Thing


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Cupcake in a Jar

Just when mamas thought they were getting the hang of the whole cake pop thing, the bites of heaven on a stick may be on their way out. With little bits of nostalgia all-the-rage these days, mamas may want to stock up on some mini-mason jars for the latest thing to hit the cupcake world – cupcakes in jar. The adorably sweet parfait-like treats combine cupcakes, icing, and decoration in one Read more

Divine Desserts to Celebrate Spring


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YumSugar's Best Spring Dessert Recipes

Lately, I can't stop thinking about cookies, cakes, and custards. I've been craving sweets, but more importantly, I want to get in the kitchen and whip up homemade ice cream and beautiful fluffy pies! Since there's no better reason to celebrate than a new season, why not surprise your loved ones with a special treat? From strawberries to lemons to coconut (oh my!), I've rounded up a scrumptious Read more

9 Valentine's Day Treats For Kids


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Quick and Easy Valentine's Day Treats

Nothing says I love you like homemade treats, but most mothers don't have time to make decadent desserts. Save yourself an expensive trip to the bakery or hours spent in front of the oven by dressing up simple kid favorites — brownie bites and pudding. These simple no-bake (unless you want to) and no fuss Valentine's Day desserts are perfect for school parties, playdates or a family Valentine's Read more

Mardi Gras Cupcakes Fit For a King


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Kings Cake Cupcakes For Mardi Gras

Bring the taste of New Orleans home on Mardi Gras. King Cake, a longtime Big Easy tradition is rich in tradition. The round, brioche-like treat dates back to the 12th Century. Today, the sweet, breakfast bread-like cake is enjoyed by celebrants in the days leading up to Ash Wednesday. But the traditional recipe is quite time intensive and not ideal for tots who want to help in the process. I've Read more