Neopolitan Cupcakes

 

I've been so bad at updating this lately!  But these were such a delicious find on Pinterest that I had to post.  I used THIS recipe, but used strawberry cake mix instead (as the pin I found did).  So super yummy!  I used THIS cream cheese frosting recipe for the topping.  Highly recommended!

Chocolate Strawberry-Center Cupcakes with Pudding Frosting

These were so fast to throw together and we've kept them in the fridge for a cool cupcake treat.  I love the pudding as frosting idea - it's super yummy.  I just took the end of a spoon and made a hole for the strawberries instead of taking any cake out - that was much easier and worked just fine.

HERE is the recipe.

Pioneer Woman's Strawberry Shortcake Cake

Pioneer Woman's Strawberry Shortcake Cake is to die for!  It was easy to make but takes some time.  I recommend only baking it for 45 minutes rather than 50 -- maybe even 40.  It was pretty crispy on the outside edges.  But some people said they liked it that way.  I can't wait to make this again in the summertime!  It was a hit.  SO delish.  Find out how to make it here.

Strawberry Lemonade Bars

Ohhhhh goodness.  These are really sweet and so uber delicious.  I love really tart things and therefore I love these bars.  I found the recipe at www.bakingbites.com, via Pinterest.

This is the recipe for Strawberry Lemonade Bars.

They are a little messy to make because you have to juice 1 cup of fresh lemon juice (which is a LOT) and puree strawberries, too.  But it's so totally worth it.  I'd recommend these for a spring/summer baby or wedding shower because they are pretty and they are more unique than the normal, plain lemon bars.

I tend to not eat treats that I make.  I take a bite or so and then leave the rest for others to eat.  But these... I can't resist.  And that's bad.  

Yes, I'm still working on the whole getting-better-at-photos thing.  Not really putting forth the effort that I should, but I'll get around to it eventually.  Good thing the websites I find these recipes on have really great photos.

If you like a lot of tartness, please do yourself a favor and make a batch of these.

Fresh Strawberry Butter

I whipped up some fresh strawberry butter that I will be enjoying on toast for a couple of weeks.

It's as simple as:

1/2 Cup Butter, Room Temperature
1/2 Cup Strawberry Puree, (about 3/4 cup berries)
1 Tablespoon Confectioners' Sugar

Beat the butter and the strawberry puree together until mixed well.  Add confectioners' sugar and mix until combined.  Put into a tiny-sized Tupperware or mold and freeze for 30 minutes.  Then store in the fridge until ready to use.

Easy, fast and wonderful for toast!