Fresh Fruit Popsicles

The start of summer means the start of so many wonderful things! Beach days, BBQ nights, days that are 90˚ but you can’t complain because you were freezing from October-April. Here are some deliciously light and refreshing popsicles that are sure to stay through the summer and beyond!

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Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Classic Vanilla Buttercream

What could be better than a classic chocolate cupcake with creamy vanilla frosting? Its simplicity doesn't take away from how divine this cupcake is--it is by far a favorite! What I love to do is change the ingredients a little bit. Here, I have used dangerously rich dark cocoa powder to really give you that intense flavor as well as cut back on the white granulated sugar that one will often times see, and replace with that wonderful, molasses filled of brown sugar.

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Cinco de Mayo Churro Cake with Mexican Hot Chocolate Frosting

This is the most fabulous food to ever accompany a margarita. You start with an incredibly moist cinnamon cake, add cayenne pepper spiced pecans between the layers, and a spicy-sweet milk chocolate frosting. It does not get any better than that! You have a bit of heat paired with the ever so wonderful cinnamon, a nice crunch, all wrapped in smooth milk chocolate. Grab your margarita and get to baking!

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Profiteroles

Pâte à choux can be made into some of the most glorious things. From éclairs to religieuse, gateau St. Honoré to profiteroles, the possibilities are endless. The batter for pâte à choux uses simple ingredients with a unique technique that will give you an end result that is truly stunning. Also, this eggy little pastry is the perfect vehicle for so many fillings. With the baked pâte à choux being very light, airy, and having a simple buttery egg taste, filling it with any sort of custard, jam, or whipped ganache is certainly on the table!

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