Mrs. Potts Pops by Bakerella

One thing you may not know about me is that I am a HUGE Disney fan. My siblings and I grew up watching Disney movies, our family was fortunate enough to vacation to Orlando to visit Disney World and to top it all off, I worked there briefly in college. The Disney vault is releasing Beauty & the Beast (my personal favorite) on Blu-Ray and there's been a lot of Belle buzz.

I love it when two of my very favorite things collide into something extra magical! My recent obsession with baking led me to the fabulous site of Bakerella! Angie Dudley, an Atlanta-based graphic designer, started her super fun cake pop website three years ago. She posted an image of a cute little cupcake on a stick and it was off from there! Now known as "Bakerella," Angie, has been running around the country promoting her book, Cake Pops: Tips, Tricks and Recipes for More than 40 Irresistible Mini Treats {find it here}. Her blog is one of my daily reads, but the other day I came across a particular post that had me super excited! Mrs. Potts cake pops! Disney + baked goods = my dream come true!

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So cute, right? Can you make these at home? Yes! Bakerella has contributed instructions to Disney family dot com! Check out how to make these magical pops here :)

I think I have found my next baking adventure! Yay!

xoxo,
Kat

let them eat cake

During the month of September, I'm taking a cake decorating class at the local Michaels. Though my skills in the kitchen do not always match up to my enthusiasm to cook or bake - I'm giving it a whirl!

This week we take in a pre-baked 8" round cake to decorate in class. Next week we're decorating cupcakes! I saw this adorable decor tip on Real Simple and had to share. Super easy, looks beautiful & I'm sure it's delicious!

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Linzer Style

Inspired by the Linzer torte cookie, this confection sandwiches fruit preserves between layers of cake. Follow these easy three-step directions:
1. Slice: With a sharp knife, remove the top from each cupcake. Use a small (1 1/2-inch) cookie cutter to stamp out a favorite shape.
2. Sweeten: Place a small spoonful of preserves in the center of each cupcake. Sprinkle the tops with confectioners' sugar.
3. Assemble: Holding it by the edges, carefully place each top on the bottom portion of the cupcake.

Sounds easy enough, right? I'm going to give it a go :)

Hope your day is sweet!
xoxo,
Kat