During my bachelor degree, I always went to Starbucks and remember I loved the gingerbread latte in the wintertime. I also made some at home, which were healthier and definitely had less sugar. I love gingerbread spices with the molasses, but coffee just brings it to the next level. This year, although I didn’t have gingerbread lattes at Starbucks, I had something even better: these
Mint Chocolate Crème de Menthe Cupcakes
Don’t know what dessert to make for a christmas party? How about some candy-cane-inspired mint chocolate cupcakes with booze in them?! I planned these cupcakes months ago when a potluck was announced for this week. I first planned on making candy cane cupcakes. Because everything is better with chocolate, they became candy cane chocolate cupcakes, which is really just a christmasy synonym for mint chocolate
Cranberry, Apple & Rosemary Breakfast Cakes (vegan + oil-free)
I was at a restaurant earlier this month and saw that their special was a cranberry and apple savoury scone with rosemary in it. I loved the idea of using rosemary in scones and although I never think to use fresh cranberries in my recipes, I actually love them! So I decided to recreate the savoury scones are home. And then because I wanted to use applesauce
Hazelnut-Coconut Mocha Cupcakes
I wanted to make some cupcakes and was flipping through my cookbooks for ideas when I came across a recipe for chocolaty coconut cupcakes with a coffee frosting. I loved the idea of a coffee frosting, so I decided to give it a go! I added some Frangelico to the batter and frosting for a nice hazelnut touch and the combination of flavours ended up
Grand Marnier Orange-Chocolate Cupcakes
The perfect cupcakes for an Halloween party… … or for a sweet treat any time of the year! I had the sudden urge to make cupcakes this weekend and flipped through my cookbooks for ideas. I liked the idea of using the traditional orange+chocolate combo, and decided to make an adult version (i.e., add alcohol) by using Grand Marnier in the batter and frosting.