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Carrot cake with maple-cream cheese frosting

Carrot cake with maple-cream cheese frosting
After months and months and months of the kind studying, stressing and panicked all-nighters I only vaguely remember from college in part because I am very, very old and in part because, no, I did not graduate with a 4.0, my friend Alice finally took her very big exam this past weekend. In an effort to compensate for the dozens of parties and outings and merriment she’s missed since the summer, her fiance had a surprise party (and a clean loft, swoon) waiting for her when she got home. Me? I made cupcakes, carrot cupcakes to be specific because carrot cake is Alice’s favorite. But do you know what I have come to realize about people who say their favorite cake is carrot cake? Nevertheless, I actually have a killer recipe for carrot cake and hadn’t used it in years, which means that you haven’t been privy to it yet, and that’s not fair, is it? One year ago: Pear Crisps with Vanilla Brown Butter, Chocolate Pretzel CookiesTwo years ago: Dukkah-Crusted Chicken Skewers, Pecan Squares

Le Moelleux Chocolat d' Oncle Guillaume : Recette de Le Moelleux Chocolat d' Oncle Guillaume Ingrédients (pour 4 personnes) : - 200 g beurre- 200 g chocolat pâtissier- 200 g sucre- 25 cl de crème liquide- 4 oeufs- 5 cuillère à soupe de farine Préparation de la recette : Cela est très rapide si vous avez un micro-ondes... Faire fondre dans un grand saladier le beurre, le chocolat avec la crème liquide. Mélanger bien après... Ajouter le sucre, la farine et les oeufs entiers (battus au préalable pour incorporer plus facilement). Verser la préparation dans un moule de préférence jetable en alumunium (pour une meilleure répartition de la chaleur, sauf si vous le cuisez au micro-ondes car il ne faut pas mettre de moule en aluminium au micro-ondes). Temps de cuisson : 15 minutes à 180°C (thermostat 6). A la sortie du four le moelleux doit être 'à peine cuit' au centre du moule. Laisser refroidir puis mettre au frigo qui se chargera de durcir le centre à peine cuit. Pour la pointe du chef, vous pouver rajouter quelques gouttes d'extrait de vanille ou d'oranges amères. C'est magique! Bon appétit.

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Pumpkin Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting Skinny pumpkin cupcakes, perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving or anytime you want a low fat pumpkin treat. This recipe couldn't be easier, I used a box of Golden Vanilla cake mix, some canned pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and water. No oil, butter or eggs added and the results were amazing! These cupcakes are delicious naked, without frosting, but I thought creating a pumpkin spiced cream cheese frosting would be the perfect topping. If you want to get fancy and pipe it on like I did in the photos, you may have to make a little extra frosting, maybe 1 1/2 batches. Ingredients: 18.25 oz Betty Crocker Golden Vanilla Super Moist Cake Mix*2 tsp pumpkin pie spice1 cup canned 100% pure pumpkin1 cup waterFor the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting:8 oz Philadelphia 1/3 fat cream cheese (do not use fat free)1/2 cup pureed pumpkin (canned is fine)1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp pumpkin pie spice5 tbsp packed brown sugar Directions: Preheat oven to 350°. Makes 24

LA SUPER SUPÉRETTE Snickers Caramel Cheesecake Cookies Happy Thursday! Hope everyone is enjoying summer. CA is always full of life in the summer, there’s always family visiting, beach trips and partying going on. Wait until you try these individual cheesecakes! We made this recipe while my family was visiting this week and let’s just say they didn’t last long. Take a peek…hope you enjoy! Here’s your line up, pretty easy right?! Ahhh, I think this will be my new computer wallpaper Whip up the cheesecake batter… Feel free to use any caramel sauce you’d like. Graham cracker crust….YUM! I have officially fallen in love with my muffin top pan! Told you these were ridiculous Snickers Caramel Cheesecake Cookies 2 Cups chopped Snickers Bars 2 1/2 Cups graham cracker crumbs 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar 5 Tablespoons melted butter 2 8oz packages softened cream cheese 1 Cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla 3 Tablespoons caramel sauce 1. 2. 12 individual cheesecakes Have a great rest of your week and weekend, come back soon!

20 brilliant things to make in a jar Via: mycakies.blogspot.com Start saving your old jam jars! From cakes to herb gardens, pies to photo frames, and even entire meals … here are 20 fantastic things you never knew you could make with a jar. (Above: red velvet cupcakes in a jar. Get the recipe here). Via: fatgirltrappedinaskinnybody.blogspot.com Word on the street: salad in a jar is all the rage. Via: bakerella.com Cookies in a jar – a great gift idea. Via: rikkihibbert.co.za For a rustic vintage look, display your photos inside glass jars and bottles. Via: goodfoodbreadandmuffins.blogspot.com Chocolate muffin bread cooked in a jar. Via: pizzazzerie.com Super sweet. Via: simplebites.net Bread, cooked in a jar? Via: marthastewart.com A fabulous visual reminder of your favourite holidays. Via: bigredkitchen.com So let’s just cut to the chase – what about making all your meals in a jar?! Via: runwithglitter.blogspot.com There isn’t a child on earth who wouldn’t be wowed by these: rainbow cupcakes baked in a jar. Via: flickr.com

Two Tiny Kitchens Salty and sweet. Crunchy and melt-in-your-mouth. Peanut butter and chocolate. Dangerous and delicious (you know what I mean). Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites recipe courtesy Foodaphilia.com Calorie estimate: 4,000 – 5,000 for complete recipe (depending upon dipping chocolate and pretzels used, etc.) Yield 60 – 80 pretzel bites Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tbsp softened butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar (maybe more) 3/4 cup brown sugar (maybe more) Pretzels 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions Combine peanut butter and softened butter in a large bowl with a fork or whisk, or in a stand mixer. Use a teaspoon measure to scoop the filling. Pour the chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl and heat at 30-second intervals, stirring occasionally until completely melted.

Design Crush & Popsicles! - StumbleUpon Not to sound full of myself, but I’m pretty sure this is the be all, end all of popsicle roundups. There’s a little something for everyone: the foodies, the purists, the ones who prefer frozen yogurt, the ones who prefer a little alcohol, everyone. Tweny-five options to be exact. The post I did last summer on the cold guys was one of DC’s most viewed ever, so I thought you’d all be up for another round – was I right? Click on the photo to be taken to the recipe. All photos and recipes copyright of their respective source unless otherwise noted. Martha Stewarts Cookies and Cream Cheesecakes Recipe | La Mia Vita Dolce - StumbleUpon Posted by Grace Massa Langlois on Wednesday, 21st July 2010 I have yet to meet a person who doesn’t like Oreo cookies or Cream Cheesecake Cupcakes. Who could resist cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies? Not Me! Especially the double-stuffed Oreo cookie, it’s one of the best cookies for dunking into a cold glass of milk. I went out yesterday to do my weekly shop, came home, and before I was able to bring in the first grocery bag Matt was hunting for the cookies and cream ice cream. One of Matt’s favourite desserts of all time is cherry cheesecake and I thought to myself why not Oreo Cookies and Cream Cheesecakes, that should satisfy his craving. Plus these cheesecakes are super easy to prepare, everything comes together in one bowl and there’s no crushing chocolate wafers with a rolling pin, then melting butter, baking the crust first and then baking a second time when filled. Drop an Oreo cookie into each muffin tin, make filling, add chopped cookies, bake, and enjoy, how easy is that?

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