Soft Sugar Cookies – Gluten-Free!

Soft Sugar Cookies

At every holiday season, I always draw a blank whenever I need  ideas for holiday-baking. I had almost nothing for Valentine’s, but immediately after, I though UGH I want to make lava cakes. Those are totally Valentine’s-y. Also I want to make chocolate bonbons. That would have been GREAT for Valentine’s. Finally I have made something that can be sort of St. Patrick’s day related, unlike my somewhat holiday-reference fail from last year. I mean it was delicious. But it didn’t really catch on as St. Patty’s related. [Read more...]

Vanilla Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Vanilla Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Swiss Meringue Buttercream

I’m on a salted caramel kick right now. It’s a pretty trendy flavour as it is but it is for a good reason. It’s delicious. I’ve also been looking for a great vanilla cupcake recipe for the longest time, and I think I found it! It’s perfectly light, rises beautifully, and has that perfect little crispy top that is great with swiss meringue buttercream. Yum.

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