April 30, 2012

Campout Cookies!

One Jumbo cookie for only $1
April 30th is National Oatmeal Cookie Day!  We're very excited to celebrate one of our favorite treats! Do you like them with or without raisins?

Specify your preference when ordering our Jumbo Campout Cookies! Each chewy Oatmeal cookie is loaded with shredded coconut, raisins, & chocolate chips! You'll enjoy hiking the trail with these hearty cookies! $12 per dozen.
801-380-7393

Scone Sunday!

Beignets
What do you like to do on a relaxing weekend?  Here's one of my favorites.  Make doughnuts, fry scones, bake... okay, I like to make just about anything, any day!  But, I'm especially fond of these...Beignets. (pronounced Ben-yay's)  They're so light & puffy!  Plus they're super easy to make! 

We cut a big bouquet of fresh lilacs from the garden, set a pretty table with a variety of yummy toppings, like fresh fruit, & then my entire family enjoyed a lazy brunch with Beignets as the star! 
I hope you enjoy them as much as we did!

Beignets
Recipe by Our Best Bites

1 c. whole milk
1/4 c. + 1 Tbsp. sugar, divided
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. table salt
3 1/2-4 c. all-purpose flour
1 scant tablespoon dry active yeast
1/2 c. warm (about 105 degrees) water
1 egg
Peanut oil for frying


In a small saucepan, combine the milk, 1/4 c. sugar, vegetable oil, and salt. Heat over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edges of the pan.  Remove from heat.

While the milk is heating, combine the yeast and 1 Tbsp. of sugar with 1/2 c. water. Allow to stand for 10 minutes or until it’s very bubbly.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the heated milk and 2 c. flour. Mix, scraping the bowl occasionally, until smooth (about 2-3 minutes). Add the egg and mix until well-combined. Add the yeast mixture. Add enough flour to make a soft dough that slightly sticks to your finger.

At this point, you can either place the dough in a bowl sprayed with non-stick cooking spray and cover with a piece of sprayed plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough up to 1 day or you can roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface. Either way, when you roll it out, roll it into a large rectangle about 1/4″ thick. Using a pizza wheel, cut the dough into about 3″x4″ rectangles. Slightly separate the dough pieces and cover with a clean cloth. Allow to rise for 30 minutes.

When the dough has about 15 minutes left to go, heat 2-3 inches of peanut oil in a large skillet or saucepan to 325 degrees (just use a candy thermometer). When the oil is heated, fry the dough pieces for about 90 seconds-2 minutes per side or until they are golden. Carefully remove from the oil and allow to drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet.

Place some powdered sugar in a fine-mesh strainer and sprinkle the powdered sugar generously over the beignets. Serve immediately. Makes about 24-30 beignets.

Utah Scones with Buttermilk Syrup

We love scone Sunday!  Once a month we get together with the In-law's, (yes it really is fun!)  The times that I enjoy the most are when my Mother-in-law mixes up a batch of her famous yeast scone dough, fry's that sticky goodness up, & then we top them with endless choices of
honey, jams, or my personal favorite creamy peanut butter! 
The other day I made scones with just my cute family, & mixed up a batch of my addicting buttermilk syrup... It may be a contender for my new favorite topping! 
Drizzle this amazing syrup over your hot scones... and I promise you'll be thanking me later!

Amme’s Buttermilk Syrup
1 1/2 c sugar
3/4 c buttermilk
1/2 c butter
2 Tbsp corn syrup
1 tsp baking soda
pinch of salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
In a large saucepan, combine the first six  syrup ingredients; bring to a boil. Boil for 7 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Great served on pancakes, french toast, or scones.

April 28, 2012

Red Velvet Cheesecake

$45 Serves at least 12
Red Velvet Cheesecake:
A thick, decadent layer of White Chocolate Cheesecake sandwiched between 2 moist layers of our Red Velvet Cake, then covered in our tangy cream cheese icing, & topped with our signature white chocolate pebbles. 
This IS the reason why we claim to serve up "A little taste of Heaven!" in each & every bite!

Isn't it beautiful?
Just wait until to you taste it!!!!!  Order for Valentine's Day, Wedding Anniversary, Mother's Day, Prom, or any occasion that you want to impress with something extra special!
Call 801-380-7393 or message us on Facebook!

April 27, 2012

Glazed Doughnuts

Are you looking forward to the weekend? We are! Usually for us it means making doughnuts! With our yummy recipe you'll never go to your favorite doughnut shop again! It's super fun to get the entire family involved & turn it into a doughnut bar! Take a peek below for easy topping ideas!

Glazed Doughnuts:
2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
1/4 c warm water
1 1/2 c lukewarm milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1/3 c shortening
5 c all-purpose flour
1 quart oil for frying

Glaze:
1/3 c butter
2 c powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
4 Tbsp hot water or as needed
Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
In a large bowl, mix together the yeast mixture, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 c of the flour. Mix for a few minutes at low speed, beat in remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. Knead for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place the dough into a greased bowl, and cover. Set in a warm place to rise until double.
Dough is ready if you touch it, and the indention remains.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and gently roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a floured doughnut cutter. Let doughnuts sit out to rise again until double.
(Cover loosely with a cloth.)
Melt butter, stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in hot water one Tbsp at a time until the icing is somewhat thin, but not watery. Set aside.
In a deep-fryer or large heavy skillet heat the oil to 350 degrees. Slide doughnuts into the hot oil using a wide spatula. Turn doughnuts over as they rise to the surface.
(I use two chopsticks as flippers) 
Fry doughnuts on each side until golden brown. Remove from oil & drain. Dip doughnuts into the glaze while still hot!  Makes about 20 yummy doughnuts.
 Stack them on a chopstick or skewer & serve them to hungry guests!
My favorite is glazed, then dipped in chocolate icing & filled with vanilla Pudding!  Yes Please!
Try adding yummy toppings! Some fun ideas are: Shredded Coconut, Warm & melty, chocolate frosting (store bought is fine!) add sprinkles, fresh fruit, nuts,
jams, or go crazy & make it into an ice cream sundae!
My favorite happens to be chocolate & filled with instant vanilla pudding?
Or go ahead & serve up a classic!  Roll warm doughnuts or in cinnamon & sugar! 
Don't forget the holes!  
Can you tell I'm happy it's Friday?

April 26, 2012

April Cakes

Vampire Cake
One of my favorite customers ordered a fun cake for her 12 year old daughter's B-day... She requested a dramatic 2 tier red velvet cake decorated in red & black butter cream. I sure would have loved to see their "vampire teeth" after eating a slice of this yummy goodness;)
Thanks for letting us be part of your special day Cassie!
Spring Birthday Cake
 
 Wishing you a super sweet Birthday celebration Lorie!
*2 layer lemon cake iced with lemon butter cream & covered with our scrumptious fondant!
Delish!
Our Famous 24 "Karat" Cake $30
The bunny scores with this moist, light, 24 Carrot Cake made with fresh raisins, shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, & loaded with a lot of other yummy goodies! Topped with pineapple cream cheese icing! It's the best around! This flavorful cake is sure to please you & your guests! *nuts opt.

Easter Fun!


We love Easter!  Here's a fun look at what we did this year!

We had so much fun, we hope that you enjoy some of our recipes, cute Easter ideas, & don't mind the long post to fit it all in! :)
Our traditional Bunny Cake my darling kids made!

Fruit Pizza for our Spring Party

Use mini Cadbury eggs to create cute cupcakes!
 Cadbury Creme Egg Cupcakes! Love them or hate them? If you ♥ them then this is for you! Use your favorite chocolate cake recipe. Then, using a large round tip frost with buttercream icing & top with a mini Cadbury Creme Egg! We filled the center of our cupcakes with a sweet creme for an extra surprise! 
Chocolate Cookies using Cadbury eggs! 
 
Chocolate Cadbury Cookies:
2-1/4 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c butter, softened
3/4 c packed brown sugar
1/4 c white sugar
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 10 oz Bag of Cadbury Eggs; chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Sift together the flour and baking soda, & salt, set aside.
Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar.
Beat in the dry instant pudding mix until blended. Stir in the eggs and vanilla.
Blend in the flour mixture. Finally, stir in the chopped Cadbury Eggs.  
Drop cookies by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
*To prevent cookies from spreading, refrigerate dough overnight before baking.


Deviled eggs,,, of course!

Our specialty Bunny bread/Veggie tray!
My son loved tearing off an ear to munch on!

Peeps Rice Krispy Treats
 Rice Krispy treats that use 35 marshmallow PEEPS in place of the regular marshmallows! It's quick & fun to mix the colors! Give it a try!So fun to mix colors!  Yum!
Bunny Bait
Pop in your favorite Easter movie & sit back & relax while enjoying this festive Bunny Bait!
In a Large bowl mix:
12 c popped popcorn, 2 c pretzels, 2 c peanuts, 1 bag pastel Easter M&M's,
& 1 bag Easter Candy Corn.
Eat as is -OR- make it "egg"tra fabulous by topping with 1 lb of melted white colored candy melts! (I think this would be so cute served to your guests inside a giant Easter Basket!) Serves 30

Jelly bean fudge
 
Easily prepared in the microwave so that anyone can make it! 
We used tropical (tangy) jellybeans for the perfect flavor balance.

Easy Jelly Bean Fudge
On low power in microwave melt together:
3 c white chocolate chips
¼ c butter
1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp orange extract
Stir once or twice during melting to make sure it doesn’t burn!
Once completely melted; remove from microwave, mix in
1 c Jelly beans stirring well. 
Pour into a prepared 8x8 pan. Sprinkle 1 c jelly beans on top.
Refrigerate until set.
Cut into squares & store in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.


Raisin Filled Cookies
 We love doing custom orders! These Raisin filled cookies were ordered to have reduced sugar, & be hand painted before baking so they look like little colorful Easter eggs! Fun & Yummy!
Hot Cross Buns
It was a beautiful beginning to the Easter weekend?  These are the perfect way to enjoy your Good Friday! "Hot cross buns, Hot cross buns, one a penny, two a penny, Hot cross buns." 
Order now for next year!
Egg Shaped Cake Pops!
 Easter Baking is in full swing! So, here's one last DIY treat for the Bunny to bring in your Easter basket! Cake Pops! Bake any flavor cake mix according to package directions. Let cool completely. Put entire baked cake into a food processor & pulse until it's crumbs. Dump cake crumbs into a large bowl & stir in one container of store bought frosting until combined. Easy Right? Form into ball or egg shape. Place cake ball onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper & chill in freezer 15 min. When ready add a stick & quickly dip in colored candy melts. Let dry, then eat!
Egg Shaped Krispy Treats
 Egg shaped Krispy Treats! Whip up a batch of Rice Krispy Cereal Treats, cut them out using fun shaped cutters, add a stick, & dip into melted white chocolate! So cute for your Holiday table!
Bunny cupcakes for the kids!
 Hippity Hoppity Easter's on its way! My kids loved making these! Using scissors- cut your marshmallow & dip in colored sugar for the ears! Pink jelly bean nose, Starburst bow tie, Mini M&M's eyes, & chocolate jimmie whiskers complete this adorable Bunny Cupcake!
Chick Cupcakes
 Only needing icing that's been tinted yellow & a few jelly beans, your little chicks will have a blast creating these super EASY Easter cupcakes!
A cute box of Chick Cake Truffles!  

Lemon Bread

I love baking with lemon!  It's one of my favorite ingredients! 
Lemon always makes my kitchen smell divine! 
Fresh lemon, fresh zest, it's sunny color, it's cheery bright flavor... I could go on & on...
but really all I'm trying to say is...
Lemons simply makes me happy! 

So, I shouldn't have to explain that I'll NEVER need an excuse to bake this delicious lemon bread. It's beautiful, it's moist, & it pairs perfectly with our fresh Strawberry Honey butter! 
Order our lemon bread for your favorite neighbor today!  Oh! and don't forget one for yourself too:)

Strawberry Honey butter sold in jars above for $15 each.
Shipping available
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Spicy Brownies

These smell amazing while baking in the oven!
Rain in your forecast? We have the perfect rainy day dessert...Spicy Brownies! 
Whip up a batch of your favorite boxed brownie mix,
But, *before baking stir in 2 tsp cinnamon, & 1 tsp cayenne pepper!
(I also sprinkled mine with a mixture of cinnamon & sugar:)

Curl up with a good book, a hot cup of milky coffee, and one of these warm brownies with a kick! You'll ♥ being stuck indoors! 

I love hot & spicy!  So, if you're not sure you're going to like these?
Perhaps try cutting the spice amounts in half & give it a whirl! 
It will still be totally yummers!

April 25, 2012

Mint & Dark Chocolate Cheesecake!

Mint & Dark Chocolate Cheesecake $35
So rich & creamy, you'll love our Mint & Dark chocolate cheesecake.  We use only the highest quality dark chocolate with rich deep flavors that will treat you to a minty surprise! 
This 9" decadent cheesecake easily serves 12. 
For more cheesecake flavors & photos please visit our CHEESECAKE album at www.facebook.com/thesweetcherub.llc

Chocolate Covered Bacon!

Flavors include:
Milk chocolate
Confetti
Dark chocolate toffee
& for an added kick our Hot & Spicy!
After great success with our bacon brittle, & maple bacon cupcakes, we think it's only fitting that we jump on the chocolate covered bacon bandwagon!  This stuff is amazing!  Our special blend of chocolate richly covers this thick-cut-salty-treat!
We've bought two of lifes greatest flavors together! 
You must try this! 
Sold in our best selling variety package, it makes the perfect gift for Father's Day!
Place your order by calling 801-380-7393 or visit us at www.facebook.com/thesweetcherub.llc

Yummy cupcakes

We had yummy cupcake orders this week!

Key lime pie cupcake 
 Our Key Lime Pie cupcake is created from our moist, lime cake, filled with a key lime pie cream, iced with lime zest butter cream frosting, topped with crunchy graham crackers & fresh lime wedge!  Tastes just like the real deal! $27 per dozen.
Chocolate cupcakes
 Chocolate lovers this ones for you! Our light & fluffy chocolate cake topped with big swirls of our velvety signature chocolate butter cream icing!  This is one rich & flavorful cake!  $27 per dozen.
Pineapple upside down cupcake
Our moist, & buttery pineapple cake baked, with crushed pineapple, our sweet brown sugar syrup, & a maraschino cherry!  Delicious served either warm or chilled.  The perfect dessert to enjoy at your next backyard Summer BBQ!  $27 per dozen.
Spring cupcakes
We have a variety of scrumptious cupcakes to order from!  Choose your favorite today!
call 801-380-7383

April Cookie: Lemon Crinkle

A fresh lemon flavor, easy prep, & a recipe that everyone will want to steal!  Sounds good right?Here's our Cookie of the Month for April!  It tastes just like Spring!


April Cookie: Lemon Crinkle


Here's what you need:
1 box lemon cake mix
1 3 oz package of lemon instant pudding mix
2 eggs
1 8oz container of cool whip thawed
juice from one fresh lemon
powdered sugar for rolling


In a stand mixer, combine dry cake mix, dry pudding packet, 2 eggs,
& fresh lemon juice (I also added the zest from the same lemon)

It will look like this!

Then mix in the container of Cool Whip!



Then it will look like this! 
A pretty pale yellow, & it will smell so lemony!


Pour about 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar into a bowl.  With a scoop drop the lemon cookie batter
one by one into the powdered sugar & roll around until covered.
Don't attempt touching the dough with your bare hands!  It's very, very, sticky!

Then it will look like this! 
Bake on parchment lined baking sheet for 10 minutes at 350 degrees!

Chewy, moist, tart, & sooo delicious! 

If you don't want to make a mess of your kitchen, then let us make a mess of ours! 
We sell these $9 per dozen:)

Cake pops

Camo Pops
This month has been a busy one for cake pops! It's so much fun to create different designs!  Sometimes the creativity paid off!  Sometimes they were not so perfect! 
But all in all we think they're pretty cute...& tasty!
All cake pops are $2 each!  *Bouquets & catering available!

Yes! Prom Pops

Earth Day Pops- April 22, 2012

Music Lover Pops