Lovin' From the Oven

Cake Pops & a Giveaway

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Cake pops. The baking world just can’t get enough of them.

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(excuse the phone picture quality in this photo)

I was asked to bake something for a birthday; how could I say no? Baking really is my passion. From the little decorating details to the labor of love put into each treat, I can’t get enough.

You can see my previous cupcake pops and bouquets here, here, and here.

Because it’s Friday, because I love you guys, and because it’s my birthday, I’m doing a giveaway.

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You’ll be getting all this goodness from Crate & Barrel. I went shopping on my birthday just to pick out these treats for you guys: A vibrant apron, the cookbook Giada at Home, an individual cupcake to-go container, and burger basket liners (that I normally use for cookies and picture taking). Don’t you feel special? We can learn how to cook together!

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What, a giveaway on my birthday? That doesn’t even make sense.

Of course it does! You see… I’m too old to be receiving gifts, so I figured that I’d give a gift away instead. On my birthday, it’s everyone’s birthday; We all get to share in the love.

My blog would be nothing without word of mouth. Especially in these last few weeks, I’ve never felt more grateful for you guys and for your support. Thank you!!

To enter this giveaway, I want you to spread the word. Tell a stranger, post it on Facebook, tweet about it, write an email… however you choose do it, tell others about this giveaway or my blog. Leave a comment telling me how you chose to spread the word and an email address for me to reach you at. A link to your status update is a plus! Giveaway ends a week from today, Friday, September 2nd, 2011 at 11:59 PM Pacific time and a winner will be chosen via random.org. Open to US residents only, sorry!


Good luck!

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

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Not only do I post “real” food recipes now, I also do drinks! I got a little inspired with having my own kitchen, my own refrigerator, my own blender, yada yada yada…

After a long workout (not me, the DB), it’s always nice to have a refreshing cold drink. I keep plenty of frozen fruits on hand so that I can whip up a smoothie in a matter of minutes. Smoothies are usually no more than five ingredients, which make them easy to make and store. You can freeze the extra and save it for later if you don’t finish the batch in one sitting. Happy blending!

  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • 2 frozen bananas, sliced
  • 1 cup of vanilla yogurt
  • splash of milk
  • 3-4 ice cubes
Throw everything into a blender and mix until desired consistency. You can add more milk if you don’t want it as thick.

Cake Batter Bars

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I apologize in advance to anyone out there currently on a diet or trying to lose those ten pounds. Look away while you still can! Hmm.. I probably should have written that before the pictures. I guess we’re all doomed. My bad.

My DB started his first day of law school today! I’m so proud of him. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting a few of his classmates and can honestly say that he couldn’t be surrounded by a better group of people (not to mention that I’ve found my guinea pigs to eat all the stuff I bake :). Hey, who said cookies don’t make friends? The way to anyone’s heart is through the stomach; that’s just common sense.

I baked these bars back when I was on a cake batter kick with the cake batter cookies and cake batter rice crispy treats. These were, hands down, the best out of the three. It was like having cake batter melt in your mouth. Is that even possible? Cause it is now. Slightly adapted from Fake Ginger.

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Cake Batter Bars

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup funfetti cake mix
  • 3/4 cup AP flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 5 heaping tablespoons sprinkles of your choice (I used stars)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease an 8 x 8 inch pan.
  2. Cream both sugars, butter, vanilla, egg, and egg yolk.
  3. Gradually mix in flour, cake mix, and baking soda until just mixed. Stir in sprinkles.
  4. Spread batter evenly into greased pan.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until top is lightly browned and middle still jiggles slightly. Cool completely before cutting.
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