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I’ve never been a big fan of milk, but I used to be able to enjoy cereal, as long as it wasn’t drowned in the stuff. The proper milk to cereal ratio has always been achieved by filling my bowl to the top with sugary cereal, and adding milk until it just BARELY starts...

Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes INGREDIENTS Cupcakes: 1 box white cake mix 1 cup vegetable oil 4 large eggs 1 (3 oz) package strawberry Jell-O 10 oz package frozen SWEETENED strawberries, thawed and pureed (DIVIDED into 1/2 cup and 1/4 cup) 1/2 cup thawed frozen margarita...

Mounds Layer Cake **cake batter adapted from Hershey INGREDIENTS Cake: 2 cups sugar 1 cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder (I used Hershey’s Special Dark) 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 large eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1...

Elvis Cupcakes INGREDIENTS Banana Cupcakes: 3 large bananas, mashed 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 3/4 cup butter, softened 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups buttermilk Peanut Butter...

Stiff Buttercream Frosting for Easter Bunny Cupcakes INGREDIENTS 1 cup (2 sticks butter), slightly softened 2 TBS milk 1 tsp vanilla 4 cups powdered sugar INSTRUCTIONS 1.  In the bowl of a mixer, beat butter, milk, and vanilla on medium low speed until smooth.  With the mixer on...

Mint Chocolate Chip Cake **cake portion adapted from Hershey INGREDIENTS Cake: 2 cups white sugar 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour 1 cup unsweetened, Dutch process cocoa powder (I used Hershey Special Dark) 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup...

Almond Joy Cupcakes INGREDIENTS Cupcakes: 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder (I used Hershey Special Dark) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 4 eggs 1 Tablespoon vanilla 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted...

Spice Cake Sandwich Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting INGREDIENTS 1 box Spice Cake mix 8 oz block cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1 large egg 1/2 cup powdered sugar Frosting: 8 oz block cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1 tsp...

Frankenberry Cupcakes INGREDIENTS Strawberry Cake Mix, plus eggs, oil, and water to prepare (if you want to make your cupcakes homemade, by all means…please do.  But at this particular time in my life, I lack the time, energy, or inclination) Marshmallow Filling: 15 Large...

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Tangy Yogurt Frosting INGREDIENTS Cupcakes: 1 box yellow cake mix 1 cup canned pumpkin 3 eggs 1 cup FAGE Total 0% Greek Yogurt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Frosting: 4 Tablespoons butter, slightly softened 1/2 cup FAGE Total 0%...

German Chocolate Whoopie Pies INGREDIENTS 1 box German Chocolate cake mix 3 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup water Coconut Pecan Frosting: 1/2 cup evaporated milk 11 oz bag caramel bits 1 1/2 cup coconut 1 1/2 pecan chips Chocolate Frosting: 2 sticks butter, softened slightly 1...

Brownie Batter Cupcakes INGREDIENTS Cupcake batter (prepared as directed from a mix or your favorite recipe) Box of brownie mix (standard size) with water called for on box and melted butter equivalent to the oil needed Brownie Batter Frosting: 2 sticks butter, softened 2...

Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwiches with Brownie Batter Frosting INGREDIENTS 1 cup butter flavored shortening 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 teaspoon...

Fluffernutter Cupcakes **cupcake batter adapted from the Cake Mix Doctor INGREDIENTS 18.25 oz box yellow cake mix 1 1/3 cups water 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Frosting: 2 sticks salted butter, at room temperature 1 cup...