The only candy bar that really followed me into adulthood is a Snickers bar, fun-sized to be safe! Something about the chocolate and the peanuts together is just irresistible and turning those same flavours into a somewhat grown-up cupcake avatar was second nature. Soft dark chocolate cake with a creamy, not cloyingly sweet peanut butter…
Muffins & Cupcakes
Hummingbird Cupcakes
Say hello to some intensely tropical cupcakes! There’s coconut, pineapple, banana and a dreamy-creamy cream cheese frosting. Crunchy pecans for extra texture and really, I dare you to stop at one. To make them even cuter, they’re actually called Hummingbird cupcakes and here’s apparently why
Orange Almond Muffins
These muffins are so so flavourful, you’re going to love them! Fresh orange juice and zest, ground almonds and olive oil come together to make soft, light and utterly delicious muffins. They’re so good with a piping hot mug of tea or coffee, but also make a great breakfast, dessert and everything in between. I…
Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
It helps that strawberry season and Valentine’s Day coincide because I just found my new favourite frosting which happens to be pink, not that an excuse is needed. Homemade strawberry compote is stirred into a silky cream cheese frosting for a seriously delicious topping for soft, dark chocolate cupcakes. There’s sweet, there’s creamy, there’s bittersweet,…
Coconut Cupcakes with Mango Frosting
Time to celebrate hot hot summers with the one good thing about this season, mangoooooes! With shredded coconut in a buttery cupcake batter, a frosting with fresh mango puree and cream cheese, topped off with diced mango. So good!