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Hummingbird Beach Cake
Getting stuck in Jo-Ann Fabrics during a storm has its benefits. Arielle and I explored the baking aisles and found a mold for chocolate shells. Soon she had her cake all planned. Introducing The Hummingbird Cake. Arielle remembered making it years ago. I had no such recollection but she she told me it was delicious and she was right. We made the cream cheese icing first. Oh, it’s really good! Go ahead and try not to lick the bowl. It can’t be done. Ingredients: 1 (8 oz.) package Cream Cheese 1/2 Cup Butter (softened) 1 (16 oz.) sifted Powdered Sugar 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use a mixer and cream the…
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Chocolate Lollipops!
When the kids were little we created the tradition of making chocolate lollipops on their birthdays and holidays. Instead of cupcakes they brought lollipops to school to celebrate. Over the years I collected molds with everything from Minnie Mouse and Pokemon to Harry Potter, footballs, dolphins and mustaches. Not be confused with dolphins with mustaches although that would make an interesting lollipop. Since North High had a Senior Kingdom themed pep rally on Arielle’s birthday I thought what better way to celebrate than with chocolate lollipops. They’re easy to make and who doesn’t love chocolate at seven in the morning? Step 1: Choose the color and flavor of your chocolate. I’ve always used…
