Great Wall of Chocolate! PF Changs!

Absolutely massive! Talon was speechless!

Too much, even split 3 ways-- but can there ever really be too much chocolate?

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Cupcakes!

You may remember my asking for ideas to jazz up the multitude of cakemixes I purchased on sale. DeLynne suggested cupcakes dipped in melted chocolate rather than frosting. What a great idea! The Funfetti cake mix was perfect for this project and Talon had so much fun helping!

For the topping, I melted a 4 oz Ghirardelli bittersweet baking bar with 2 1/2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon of white corn syrup.

Yummy!

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Strawberry Cake

Typically, I don't buy flavored cake mixes because of the artificial taste. However, mixes were on sale--cheap--- so I bought a few.

I jazzed this one up with strawberry preserves and pink glaze. Turned out pretty and didn't taste too artificial.

I did want the preserves to end up in the middle of the cake-- maybe using a bit less next time will keep it from sinking to the bottom of the pan.

I think I will buy lemon curd and do something similar with the lemon cake mix. Oh, and lemon flavored glaze--- that ought to be yummy!

If you know any good ways to improve store bought cake mixes, please share. I have several more boxes!

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Mmmmmm...

Does this make you hungry for iron skillet cornbread?

Too bad--- it is pineapple upside down cake!

Yum, Daddy's traditional birthday cake!

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Berry Desserts!

Upside Down Berry Cake! Unusual but tasty. The recipe called for a bit of cornmeal and fresh basil in the batter. Sounds odd but the flavors were addictive! I'm going to make it again! This winter when I have no fresh basil I am going to experiment with a flour only version--- Of course, I won't have fresh berries either--- maybe frozen will work.

Quick Blueberry Cobbler!

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