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Mocha Cupcakes Recipe

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Coffee and chocolate is calling my name! Who can relate? Satisfy both cravings in two bites of this incredibly delicious treat. (Or two cupcakes…) These two flavors are a brilliant pairing; very few people would disagree with that. We’ve made these for parties and work events and they get devoured fast. Absolutely irresistible! With half…

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Peppermint Oreo Truffles

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This is a long awaited recipe, with multiple requests, so I would like to share it with you just in time for Christmas. It’s my third time making these truffles, but my girls have made them countless times. They are terrific! There is a bit of work involved in the process but the results are…

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How to Make Frosty Cranberries

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The holidays are just around the corner! Hard to believe but always an exciting time. Especially for food bloggers who get to create seasonal and fun goodies! This one adds a nice touch to both Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. If you’ve tried making frosted cranberries before, you know it can be pretty tricky, but I’ll…

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Chocolate Cherry Cake

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If you followed me throughout my blogging journey, you might have picked up on our love of chocolate… I just love baking and posting chocolate goods. If you are a chocolate lover yourself you will fall in love with this cake. It’s simple to put together and tastes fantastic! Chocolate cake sponges soaked with black…

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Mint Chocolate Cake

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Mint and Chocolate? Yes! A perfect combination! I absolutely love those little rectangular candies called “Andes Chocolate Mints” and this cake closely resembles it. Rich chocolate sponge cake and mint cream are so tasty together and moist, you can’t stop at one piece. Very much enjoyable with a cup of hot coffee 🙂 Oh yum!…

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