Sweet Pea's Kitchen

Strawberry Dream Layer Cake

Christina — Sun, 31 May 2015 12:37:50 +0000

Juicy strawberries are the main attraction in this made from-scratch Strawberry Layer Cake. Super moist and exploding with fresh strawberry flavor!

Strawberry cake has been one of my favorite flavors since I tasted it at a wedding a few years ago. I was shocked to find how many strawberry cake recipes call for jello and/or cake mix! The recipe I bring you today is all natural. No cake mix, no jello. Just fresh, juicy strawberries. If you’ve been looking for a completely-from-scratch strawberry cake, look no further! Packed with fresh strawberries and a dreamy cream cheese frosting.

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Cherry Bourbon Ice Cream

Christina — Thu, 28 May 2015 12:00:26 +0000

Chock-full of ripe cherries and a splash of bourbon, this ice cream is the perfect summertime treat.

You know what I love about the summer? Besides the warm, long days of course, I love the fact that it’s totally acceptable to treat yourself to some ice cream each night to cool off. It makes summer even that much more enjoyable! So when Four Roses Bourbon asked me to create a bourbon dessert for National Barbecue Month, I knew ice cream was on the menu!

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Christina — Wed, 13 May 2015 13:34:34 +0000

This, folks, is the one and only peanut butter cookie recipe you’ll ever need again! It’s adapted from arguably one of the best chocolate chip cookies recipe around, the extremely popular New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookies from Jacques Torres. And they’re worth every last soft baked, chewy calorie they deliver.

A few years ago I tried the New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookies from Jacques Torres for the first time and the recipe just blew my mind! The recipe produced huge, chocolatey, and perfectly chewy cookies making them the best chocolate chip cookie that I have ever tasted and my go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe. So of course I had to find a way to turn them into my second favorite type of cookie-Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip. Because isn’t everything a little better with a bit of peanut butter? 😉

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Homemade Funfetti Layer Cake

Christina — Sun, 10 May 2015 12:00:58 +0000

I’m so excited to announce our little family of three is expanding in September! Sweet Pea is due with Baby number two!

Chasing around a two year old I sometimes forget that I’m pregnant! With the first one I had all day everyday to think about being pregnant, to take it easy, and get ready for his arrival. This time around? Let’s just say it’s a bit different! The only time I have a second to think about being pregnant is when Little Sweet Pea is sleeping! 😉

Luckily just like with the last pregnancy, I’ve had no morning sickness, heartburn or sleeplessness. But I’ll tell you, this little one has already made their presence known! With Mother’s Day being today, I thought what better time to announce my second pregnancy. And what better dessert to celebrate the wonderful news than with a big slice of Homemade Funfetti Cake!

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DIY Tile Photo Coasters

Christina — Wed, 06 May 2015 02:44:46 +0000

If you’re still looking for that perfect Mother’s Day gift to give, look no further! These photo coasters are a fun and inexpensive project your Mom will cherish for years to come.

These photo coasters are perfect for any gift giving occasion and with Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday, I thought it was the perfect time to share these with you! What mother wouldn’t love a set of coasters with her children on them? I made these for my Husband this last Christmas and he absolutely loved them! They are definitely one of my favorite projects I’ve ever made–I just love how they turned out! The resin gives the coasters an almost glass-like appearance which makes them shiny and highly durable!

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Chocolate Covered Bunny Berries

Christina — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 19:14:29 +0000

This Easter, give them a treat like no other—Chocolate Covered Bunny Berries! They’re destined to be a hit at any spring or Easter event!

If you’re looking for some last minute Easter treats to add to that basket, look no further! These Chocolate Covered Bunny Berries are easy to make and come together in no time flat! With only a few ingredients, you’re on your way to having a cute and unique Easter treat!

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