Holiday baking does not have to be all red and green. Just making a delicious cupcake garnished with ganache swirled buttercream (vegan) and sprinkled with honey roasted almonds would be perfect for any celebration! Not only are these cupcakes perfect for any celebration, but they are also perfect for everyone! These vegan chocolate cupcakes came…
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Mini Chocolate Pound Cakes
One of my favorite Black Friday stops is World Market. They always have a killer deal on Guittard chocolate chips and champagne. They also had some great deals baking pans. I couldn’t resist the mini bundt pan, despite already owning like 10! Seeing as how I came home with yet another cake pan and about…
Hot Chocolate Rolls
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BakeInTheFun #CollectiveBias Can you believe that Thanksgiving will be here in less than two weeks?!? After that it is Christmas and poof, the years is done. I seriously don’t know where the year has gone. Last year, one…
Halloween Cupcakes
I have clearly passed on my love for the holidays down to my children. Even as a baby, Ben has been mesmerized by all things Halloween, including the scary stuff. This is a big year for him, because for the first time, my late talker will actually be able to say “Trick or Treat!” Being the…
Pumpkin Dulce de Leche Cake
Can you believe that we are already 12 days into October and this is the first pumpkin recipe that I am sharing?!? This is like 3 months late in the blogging world! At least my first recipe is to die for. I have been really into making cakes lately. I am pretty sure I have…
Brain Cupcakes
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SweetenTheSeason #CollectiveBias Halloween is by far my favorite holiday in the year. I love everything about it. From the costume making, home decorations, to the spooky festive baked goods. Apparently my love for the holiday has been passed…
Cannoli Cake
Having been raised in an Italian household, Cannolis are essential. I remember my grandfather making them for any and every special occasion. You knew that if you woke up to the smell of hot oil, you were going to have the perfect dessert later in the day. Although I love the traditional cannoli, I also…
Yellow Cake with Chocolate Fudge Frosting
This post is going to be short and sweet due to the fact that I leave for the airport in 3 hours and have not even started packing! #whatsnew I am headed to Seattle for the International Food Bloggers Conference. Make sure to follow me on Instagram for all the fabulous Seattle eats and drinks!…
At-Home Tailgating Party
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareYourSpirit #CollectiveBias It is football season, and while I don’t understand every call of the game, I do understand football food, which is more important anyway right? And because we only have soccer players (so far) in my…
Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cupcakes with Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting
Yesterday was bittersweet. Eleven weeks ago, our cat, Pepper, had four adorable kittens. We knew when we got her that we were going to allow her to have one litter of kittens. The last few months have been such a wonderful experience for all of us. It is truly remarkable how Pepper’s motherly instincts kicked…
Minion Treats
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #The7thMinion #CollectiveBias Do you remember when you were little and the highlight of your morning consisted of opening that new box of cereal and dig your hands in to search for that special toy? I remember that the…
Easy Vanilla Cupcakes
When I go to a new bakery the first thing I order is a vanilla cupcake. I think this is the best way to decipher if the bakery is good or not. With a vanilla cupcake or cake, the flavor is pure, giving you the chance to really taste whether or not they are using…
Pineapple Curd Cupcakes
These Pineapple Curd Cupcakes are my attempt to bring sunshine into your homes today, especially if you are in Souther California! We are currently experiencing a MUCH NEEDED massive rain storm. Although this will not eliminate the drought, any little bit helps. Strangely enough, rain gets people very happy here. During a very heavy downpour…
Garden Pudding Cups
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SnackPackMixins #CollectiveBias Last weekend my family and I were invited to a Potluck Easter Egg Hunt at the park. I wanted to bring something that celebrated spring and was easy to eat and transport. The easy open Snack…
Strawberry Shortcake Cake
February marks the 3rd anniversary of The Seaside Baker! So, essentially it is my alter ego’s birthday! This blog has opened so many doors and I am really proud of what it has become. Personally, my “Seaside Baker” alter ego has given me so much more confidence. I still remember going to my first food…
Perfect White Cake
I have deemed this year the year of entertaining. Since finally having moved out of the shoebox we lived in for 7 years, I now have a home and a great backyard that is great for entertaining (or at least it will be). I already have 3 big parties on the calendar, with the first…
Hugs and Kisses Cupcakes
Last year when I attended the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, I was introduced to many new products. Among those products, I connected with Sweet Works, and their products are some of my favorite decorating items. From using them to top cupcakes, to decor for parties, they always add a special pop of color….
Champagne Cupcakes with Rose Hibiscus Buttercream
I want to introduce you all to a company called Wild Hibiscus. They recently sent me some of their products to try out and let me tell you, they are pretty awesome! From cocktails to cupcakes these extracts and syrups not only add a beautiful rose and hibiscus flavor, but they add a beautiful color…
Black Forest Cupcakes
Last week was a nightmare. I can officially say that the Plague of 2014 hit our family and hit us hard. After a few weeks of someone being so sick that they required multiple visits to the doctors, I was at my wits end. Thankfully, my husband kindly took over sick parent duties…
Banana Pumpkin Muffins
I want fall….like really really really want to FEEL fall. And I am trying. I have already started my daughter’s costume, Elsa of course, we already have one pumpkin and I have 2 halloween posts bakes and photographed. But the 100 degree weather along the coast and no a/c is NOT helping. We are melting…