Whoa! Super Gooey Turtle Brownies

These turned out a lot more gooey than I thought they would. You have to eat them with a spoon. Deliciously sweet. Super Yum!

Leftovers - Carrot Cheesecake Bran Bites

I had left over filling from a carrot cheesecake and I really needed to use it up. I love cream cheese in a bran muffin. So why not put my left over filling in some? It's all cream cheese anyway. So it's kind of healthy, kind of not.

Simple Spiced Syrup

I had elaborate plans to make a Vanilla Caramel Bourbon Sauce, but I really messed it up somehow because it set with two layers and was not a uniform tasty sauce at all. To try again for a holiday gift, I went with an easier recipe. I made 12 of these for my bosses and coworkers. I was paranoid due to the last creation that I only made one jar at a time. Because of that, I was up until one a.m. when I had to be up around six a.m. the next day. I think it turned out quite nice. I hope it tastes good!! I think it would be tasty in hot tea. The ingredients are: sugar, water, whole cloves, peppercorns, orange zest peel, and cinnamon stick. The recipe called for an anise flower as well, but I couldn't find them anywhere.

Cupcakes!

Birthday Cupcakes!

I offered my services out for the holiday to my coworkers in case they need it. I really haven't had the time to bake as my dad has cancer, I got a dog, and am trying to keep up with my faith.

The order was for one dozen yellow cupcakes with chocolate frosting.

Betty Crocker covered these recipes for me. I used the "Starlight Yellow Cake" recipe and the "Chocolate Buttercream Frosting" recipe. I frosted a top layer while the cupcakes were warm so that they had a smooth base, then I went over them with a large flower tip, and some colored sprinkles.

Ta Da!

My Neighbor Totoro.... THE CAKE!

What can I say? Wow, right? This was my first time with fondant.



It was really hard to mix the food coloring into the white fondant... there was a lot of kneading and rolling. I started with a small bit and when I got a satisfactory color, I started working in the rest of it.



Unfortunately, I don't think I could work fast enough for the fondant as it began to dry up. It was very stiff as well and I couldn't quite get it pliable enough to look as elegant as it does on those wedding cakes we all see. Good thing I was making a small cake! And it's only for fun anyway! Think the birthday boy will like it?

Another Red Velvet Cake!

As per request, by another friend, it is yet again time for a red velvet birthday cake! This one has a bit more of my gaudy decorating. Hey! I'm trying, ok?! ;)

Cinnamon Strussel Muffin With Cream Cheese Filling

Breakfast for my coworkers tomorrow is this super delicious cinnamon strussel muffin filled with cream cheese. I wish the photos could capture the cream cheese filling better. It is so great warm. My friends are so spoiled!!