My layer cake....

I originally was going to make the rainbow cake, but I soon realized that I did not have any red food coloring. The would really hurt my rainbow colors seeing as I have no red, orange, or finally purple. Soooo....instead I improvised and created my own version. I think I like my version better! I must say, I am quite proud of this cake. It was one of my easiest cakes that I have ever made. Steps? Simple!:

1. Pillsbury white cake batter mix. Follow directions on the box.

2. Divide batter equally into four bowls.

3. Decide which colors you want your cake to be and apply food coloring liberally into each bowl.

4. Pour batter into designated cake pan. Bake.

5. Take out of oven, allow time to cool.

6. Once all layers are cooled, stake with frosting in the middle.

7. Ice entire cake. EAT!


Will you try to make one of these?

Rainbow Cake...

GOD! I really want to make one of these. I need an occasion though....I could always just make up an occasion. Happy Wednesday? Happy 93 degree day? Happy July 18th? I think this will be next on to-bake list.

Antoinett's Cupcakes....

There is something about Sofia Coppola's "Marie Antoinette" that stirs up a really happy/warm feeling. I'm not sure if it's the colors, the images, or the music. It is probably a combination of all three. Every time I watch the movie I always want to wear something pastel and eat something delightfully indulgent. Since I am no French pastry chef, I usually just end up creating cupcakes. Are my cupcakes home made? Absolutely not. Pillsbury Funfetti mix and vanilla frosting.


My least favorite part about making cupcakes is filling in the pan with the batter. For some reason, this batter came out a little more thick that usual. After watching shows like "Cupcake Wars", "Cupcake Girls", and "DC Cupcakes", you tend to feel really incompetent when only filling up 12 cupcake spots and it takes you 40 minutes....but I digress. Next is to make the frosting. When I say "make" I mean scoop it out of a pre-bought jar and simply add food coloring to my taste. This is where Marie Antoinette plays a factor. For those of you that have seen the movie, you know of all the pastel colors. Of course my cupcakes had to reflect my influences.


The results? After a little more pastel sprinkles, yummy vanilla cupcakes which won't last more that two days in my house. Especially being 9 months pregnant!


What are your favorite homemade indulgences?

Mmmmm WAFFLES!

It's been a while since I've made waffles. When I say a while, I mean about 3 years? I've held onto my Hello Kitty Waffle Maker for years because I always thought it would be great for when I have a daughter. Since I'm having a son instead, I figured I'd better get my use out of it! So instead of my favorite, pancakes, I made waffles. What I love about the Hello Kitty waffle maker is that it pops out waffles in the shapes of Hello Kitty. It also deals out the perfect meal sized plate. Wonderful!

Welcome Etsy and Summer....

I love the summer now that I'm a teacher. I get to work on my Etsy and my art which typically gets abandoned throughout the year. It also gives me time to cook and get ready for my baby. I'm not sure how my life will be after I give birth, but I'm hoping I will squeeze time to do some form of art. What have I cooked thus far? Couscous cakes!! Yummy!

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