Trick or treat! Are you guys ready for Halloween? I cannot get enough festive treats and sweets right now. From homemade caramel apples to everyones's favorite spooky spider layer cake, I want to make them all! Before I start going on about my love of zhushing up cauldrons and dolling-up ghosts with pink sparkly bows, I want to welcome all the new friends who've found their way here. Thank you for all your kind comments and emails. I'm thrilled you're enjoying all the desserts, and if there are any special desserts you'd like to see this ...
Candy Corn Halloween Cake
Happy Halloween, friends! Does everyone have their candy and costumes ready? I guess I should start by saying no candy corn were harmed in the making of this cake! This is simply a candy corn inspired layer cake that I just had to share with you! When I started working on this cake yesterday, my goal was to create a pretty Halloween cake for a party. You guys know I'm all about the buttercream, so I thought the candy corn effect could look really cool. I love projects like this because you never really know exactly how it's going to ...
Candy Corn Popcorn Balls
Time for a little flash from the past today, guys! Popcorn balls are one of those treats that immediately take you back to childhood. Mixing buttery popcorn with sweet and sticky marshmallows all while giggling away in the kitchen was a Halloween tradition in my house and I don't see that changing anytime soon! Today these nostalgic treats are getting a fun upgrade. Filled with candy corn and roasted peanuts, the sweet and salty combo is one not to be missed this Halloween! So I totally went the classic route with these popcorn balls. ...
Halloween Caramel Apples
I don't think there's anything like a caramel apple in the fall. It's one of those treats that as a kid, you're amazed by and I don't think that ever really changes. I decided to step up my normal caramel apple game this year and deck them out for Halloween. A slightly tart apple covered in sweet, chewy caramel is pretty perfect, but they're even better when you dress them up in chocolate. I mean, what isn't better with chocolate? And let's not forget the sprinkles! Not only are we talking about these fun, ...
Halloween Dessert Roundup
Good morning, friends! Anyone else as happy to see Friday as I am? There's lots of Halloween parties happening this weekend and you can't have a Halloween party without some spooky sweets. After going through sweets from Halloweens past, I realized we definitely needed a roundup! Whether you're hosting a party, looking for a weekend baking project, or you just had one of those weeks, in which case I highly recommend the Boozy Oreo Cheesecake Bars, I've got you covered. From cute to spooky to boozy, there is truly something for everyone. The ...