The bright flavor of orange infuses these moist little cupcakes as well as their rich chocolate icing.  Keep the frosted cupcakes in the freezer, then defrost at room temperature for about 15 minutes and enjoy.  This is a perfect treat to keep on hand for unexpected guests who drop by, small birthday treats for co-workers, or when the kids forget to tell you cupcakes are needed for tomorrow’s school party.

Makes 30 Cupcakes

Cupcakes:
1 box yellow cake mix (18.25 ounces)
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2/3 cup … Read more

If you are looking for a surefire hit dessert to serve at your St. Patrick’s Day Party or anytime you want a sophisticated cupcake with grown-up appeal, this is it!  Tucked into the center of each Irish Cream liqueur flavored cake is a dark chocolate truffle, then it’s all topped with a decadent Irish Cream flavored buttercream icing.

This recipe uses a cake mix as its base, then dresses it up so nobody will ever guess.  Cocoa coated dark chocolate truffles are relatively easy find.  If you’re lucky enough to … Read more

I’m not sure why you don’t see this classic retro recipe that much anymore because it is awesome!

This cake looks as impressive as it tastes with buttery caramel infused pineapple covering a moist delicate cake.  Yet it is easy to make and not at all time consuming since it requires no frosting — the cake is done when it comes out of the oven.

Cake or Mini-Cakes

This recipe works great as one large 9-inch cake (I baked mine in a cast iron skillet) or for those who … Read more

This recipe is based on one created by my friend Amanda Formaro of Amanda’s Cookin’ . They’ve been one of my favorite party desserts lately and everyone always raves about them.  Amanda’s version, also delicious, is more of a spice cake. I leave out all spices except for a hint of cayenne pepper, which let’s the unique flavor of the Mexican chocolate (made with cinnamon) shine through. Amanda’s Dulce de Leche Icing is the perfect sweet topping to counter the slight bite provided by the chile. If you like spice … Read more