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Cupcakes with Coco

October 26, 2012 |

cooking with children

I can’t bake. Let me rephrase, I can bake one thing-these cupcakes. My good friends at Duncan Hines truly idiot-proofed this recipe, and I’m so thankful for it. Because whenever a bake sale comes along, it makes me look like a star. That and some cute liners, sprinkles and twine. Of course, a darling assistant only furthers the goodness. I found a great tip on Pinterest for putting the cupcakes in short plastic glasses, that way they don’t get smashed in their baggy. Pause for Pinterest appreciation. This weekend includes another fall festival, a grown-up dinner out, a soccer game, a Halloween party and a birthday party. Just another relaxing weekend here in parent-ville. Man, this is exhausting. But pretty great too. Happy weekend everyone!

halloween cupcake liners

Filed Under: Made Tagged With: baking with kids, Duncan Hines, kids activities, swirl cake

Yum

February 3, 2012 |

 

 

My oldest daughter Elle loves to bake. She loves anything to do with cooking actually, so long as she can help. She already has a favorite chef, Giada DeLaurentiis, and whenever she asks me if she can “watch the first Giada that’s recorded” (meaning the saved episodes on my DVR), I jump at the chance. Something that I’m interested in as well that isn’t animated!?! Yes, please! Today we tackled cupcakes. Mix from the box and frosting from the can, but with a fresh raspberry on top and a little almond extract (secret ingredient) added into the frosting-you’d never know it.

Better hurry before Coco gets it.

Filed Under: Home Tagged With: almond extract, baking with kids, cupcakes, Giada DeLaurentiis, raspberries

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