Party Panache, “Snownut” Cake

We celebrated my son in law, NG’s, birthday last weekend CC and I made him a lemon cake covered with white buttercream and white chocolate chips… It looked just like a giant powdered donut! It’s made with lemon cake mix, lemon jello, lemon juice, eggs, butter, white chocolate chips, and sour cream {not pictured} CC … Continue reading

Party Panache, Peppermint Snow Topped Chocolate Cake

I celebrated my birthday Friday evening by the patio fireplace, with my family and a couple of very dear friends who also have December birthdays, we were safely distanced … HHjr cooked some incredible pizzas in the pizza oven, Sausage and Mushroom with Parmesan balsamic glaze, Pear, Spinach and Gorgonzola, and a Hawaiian pizza with … Continue reading

Party Panache, Spring Bird’s Nest Cake

A little creative cake baking today When I wasn’t able to get the chocolate eggs I wanted for this bird’s nest cake I had to put my thinking cap on… A simple chocolate bundt cake With salted caramel drizzle 😋 After 1 hour in the refrigerator, the caramel disappeared into the cake A small overturned … Continue reading

Party Panche, Peppermint Candyland Cake

I have been having a very festive birthday week! It kicked off with a wonderful dinner at a long time BFF’s house She had quite a candle on my birthday cake plate! I also made a cake for my family to enjoy after tree decorating last night The little one’s eyes were popping! This cake … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Fresh Strawberry Cake

Summer strawberries, yum! These berries were on the over ripe side, so I decided to chop them up and let them marinate with sugar and bake them in a cake If you have time, put them in the refrigerator to sit overnight and absorb the sugar I used Duncan Hines Strawberry Supreme Cake mix, and  … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Triple Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake

Bursting with blueberries, this triple lemon cake is not overly sweet and can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert The triple lemon comes from lemon cake mix, lemon pudding and a thick lemony glaze There is also lemon juice and lemon extract  🍋 Don’t you want a slice? Sour cream, an extra egg, melted butter … Continue reading

Party Panache, Show Your Colors Cake

If you’ve never tried baking a multi colored cake, you must try, it’s tons of fun There are lots of different methods, and this is a great short cut version Prepare a white cake batter from scratch or use a quality white boxed cake mix Prepare batter as directed if using a box mix, adding … Continue reading

Party Panche, Tiramisu Bundt Cake with Kahlua Caramel

At first glance this cake might look complicated… But it’s really a piece of cake  😂 The cake is made from a Fudge Marble cake mix, and enhanced with strong coffee, Kahlua, milk, butter and 4 eggs Follow the instructions on the mix box for making the chocolate swirl, adding the cocoa powder packet to … Continue reading

Party Panache, Pineapple Volcano Rum Cake

Kick off summer with a Pineapple Volcano Rum Cake! Triple pineapple! This butter rum cake is covered with pineapple glaze, pineapple icing with a real pineapple topper The lava from this volcano is pineapple buttercream icing And here’s the best part You won’t even break a sweat making this easy cake Cool cake completely and … Continue reading

Party Panache, Confetti Birthday Bundt

We celebrated a very special birthday over the weekend Charlie Brown turned 2! He was very enthusiastic about it! And LOVED his birthday cake! I wanted to keep things fairly simple for his 2 year old taste buds Party Rainbow Chip Cake Mix doctored up with an extra egg, buttermilk and vanilla pudding Just for … Continue reading