These cupcakes, created by Stefani Pollack of Cupcake Project, actually contain no cake: they’re made entirely of frosting. Instead of chocolate cake, the base is made by piling chocolate frosting in a chocolate wrapper, and the whole thing is topped with more frosting. I’ve never been a big fan of frosting, so this photo is giving me a sugar headache, but I’d imagine for some people (ahem, Ami), this creation is a dream come true. Any other frosting fiends out there who are dying to try one of these? [Laughing Squid]
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Weekend Project: S’mores Brownies With Peeps
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, Peeps have begun their annual invasion of the grocery store candy aisle. I found a bunch of peeps recipes that involved melting them down into bright blue liquid to stir into popcorn, or heating them up and squashing them between two graham crackers, their drooping beaks peeking out from under a layer of molten chocolate. These peeps massacres made me kind of depressed, so I decided to go with a recipe that kept each Peep relatively intact: s’mores brownies with Peeps. No Peeps are harmed in the making of these brownies. At least until you eat them. Enjoy! [Shugary Sweets]
Frisky Eats: 5 Macaron Recipes For International Macaron Day
Happy Macaron Day, everyone! Today is a day to celebrate the delicious, delicate, and notoriously difficult little cookie, the macaron. If you’re in Paris or NYC, you might be able to score free macarons from a famous bakery (lucky you!), but if you live elsewhere, I suggest you take the opportunity to whip up a batch of your own macarons. Are they challenging? Yes, but the result is so, so worth it. Click on the gallery above for 5 classic macaron recipes, perfect for beginners, and good luck!
Weekend Project: Pink Champagne Cake Pops For Oscar Sunday
Having a little gathering to watch the Academy Awards this weekend? Let your guests drink their champagne and eat it too with these fabulous pink champagne cake pops, made with a champange batter, frosted with a vanilla champagne icing, and dusted with edible glitter. So glamorous, right? And between bites of bubbly, don’t forget to follow Amelia and Julie on Twitter for all the dish on Oscar dresses, awkward moments, and Anne Hathaway’s inevitable acceptance speech! [Sweetapolita]
Weekend Project: Strawberry Shortcake Rice Krispie Treats
There are so many reasons you should make these strawberry shortcake rice krispie treats this weekend. Maybe you’ve always wanted to see what heaven tastes like. Maybe you’re looking for a festive red dessert to pre-game for Valentine’s Day. Maybe Nemo has you trapped inside and you were wondering what to do with the Rice Krispies, angel food cake, marshmallows, and fresh strawberries you happen to have on hand. Just find a reason to make these, OK? You’ll thank me later. [Sweet Treats & More]
Frisky Eats: 10 Crazy-Delicious Coconut Recipes
I am of the mind that coconut makes everything better. Want proof? Click on the gallery to feast your eyes on coconut donuts, coconut pancakes, coconut bread, coconut frozen yogurt, and other coconut-infused delicacies–and just try not to drool!
Weekend Project: A Girl Scout Cookie Cake Of Dreams
I’m starting to get emails warning me that Girl Scout Cookie Season, AKA The Annual Will Power Challenge That We All Eventually Fail, is quickly approaching. If you’d like to get in the sugary spirit a bit early, or just can’t wait to bite into that first delicious Samoa cookie, might I suggest this breathtaking Samoa bundt cake? Not only does it look like a giant Samoa cookie, it tastes like one too. Good luck, and God help us all. [BetsyLife.com]
Frisky Eats: 10 Super Delish Vegan Cookie Recipes
Whether you’re vegan yourself, are trying to eat fewer animal products, dealing with a food allergy, or attempting to please a picky eater in the family, there are a lot of reasons to experiment with vegan cooking (and baking!). So many delicious vegan cookie recipes have been catching my eye lately that I thought it was time to round up 10 of the best in one place. From gingersnaps to salted caramel chocolate chip to giant vegan “Oreos,” click through to check ‘em out….
Weekend Project: A Boozy Hot Fudge Milkshake Of Dreams
Milkshakes aren’t usually the best choice for a winter drink, but when you add some belly-warming bourbon and hot fudge, it suddenly becomes the perfect December treat. Cheers! [How Sweet It Is]
Frisky Eats: 10 Decadent Holiday Fudge Recipes
We’re almost halfway through December, and I have yet to eat one piece of ridiculously decadent holiday fudge. This must be remedied immediately! Care to join me on my mission? Click on the gallery to check out 10 delicious fudge recipes incorporating everything from candy canes to Oreos to Irish cream and pistachios…
