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Beignets
I am happy to say I have overcome my fear of baking with yeast! Yes, I am facing my fears and conquering my dessert bucket list, one dessert or ingredient at a time. Earlier this month I finally made sugar cookies (cue applause) and this week I tackled my fear of baking with yeast. Woot, woot! ...
Chocolate Heart Cakes
Valentine’s Day is finally here! Can you feel the love in the air?? I know, kinda hokey, but it’s a pretty cheesy holiday. Cute, but cheesy. So in honor of the day that we celebrate love, I decided to make chocolate heart cakes. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I am not a cookie ...
Strawberry Ruffle Cake
Ever since I discovered this picture of Sweetapolita’s ruffle cake I’ve been obsessed with this pretty, elegant and easy cake decorating idea. All you need is a plastic bag and a petal decorating tip and you are good to go. The smooth satin texture of the swiss buttercream frosting is what really what makes this cake. ...
Chocolate Cherry Cookies
It’s been a chocolate kind of week over here at Jem of the South. If you are a fan of chocolate covered cherries you will love this recipe. It’s perfect for Valentine’s day and it’s super easy to make. I used these cherry chips for the “cherry effect” or you can order these from King ...
Valentine’s Day Dark Chocolate Cupcakes
It’s almost February 14th, a day filled with two things; Love and chocolate. Or Chocolate and love depending on your priorities. I love a good chocolate cake so, I made these dark chocolate cupcakes with a simple fondant heart inspired by the Red Velvet Cupcake from Georgetown Cupcake in Washington,D.C. I started with this dark chocolate ...
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Beignets
I am happy to say I have overcome...
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Chocolate Heart Cakes
Valentine's Day is finally here! Can you feel...
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Strawberry Ruffle Cake
Ever since I discovered this picture of Sweetapolita’s...
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