A few weeks ago I got a serious craving for chocolate cake. I saw a photo in my Instagram feed and then immediately thought I need chocolate cake at this very moment and nothing else will do. For those moments, I reach for cupcakes over cake. When a craving hits, cupcakes require less bake time and…
Baking
Easy Funfetti Cupcakes
Important Question of the Day: Team Cake or Team Cupcake? To be honest, my allegiance switches back and forth between the two. When I’m out at a restaurant or bakery, I almost always opt for cake. The frosting to cake ratio is slightly higher, which I love. But forget about making a cake at home….
Molasses Spice Cookeis
Welcome to Day Two of Cookie Week here on Hilary Stone Soup! All week I am showcasing some of the best holiday cookie recipes around. No holiday cookie collection is complete without a perfectly chewy molasses spice cookies. This recipe doesn’t disappoint! It has a great chewy texture, and the warm spice combination tastes delicious….
Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownie Cookies
Whether you are gluten-free or not, you will fall in love with these delicious, rich cookies. Part chocolate chip cookie, part brownie, this cookie is what my dreams are made out of. These brownie cookies are perfect for the holiday season. Both adults and kids will love the rich chocolate taste, and everyone can enjoy…
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
You should make these pumpkin spice whoopie pies because they will make your kitchen smell AMAZING. Yes, they are delicious. Yes, they are relatively easy to make. Yes, your friends will love them. But really, the best reason to make them is because your kitchen will smell perfectly like fall with a mixture of pumpkin, ginger,…
Classic Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Today’s my birthday which is making this Monday pretty wonderful! Though I am sad I can no longer claim “22” as my song (okay, mine and about 30,000 other people’s “song”), I am excited for new adventures over the upcoming year. This year’s goal: working my happiness like it’s a full time job. Of course,…
French Yogurt Cake
I’ve always had an obsession with tea parties. I love the frilly lace tablecloths, the delicate vintage teacups, and the dainty sugar cubes that I add to my Assam tea. Lately, I’ve been dreaming of hosting a tea party for friends to celebrate spring. Unfortunately, my house is not that accommodating for tea parties–we don’t…
The Best Banana Bread
Due to the abundance of snow days DC had this winter, I got pretty good at making banana bread. The snow has me longing for warm, tropical island vacations to places like Hawaii. Though I probably will not be going to Hawaii any time soon, this banana bread, with its slightly crispy exterior, will have…
Olive Oil Cake
As soon as I saw this cake recipe, I felt an instinctive “yes.” This is a recipe that draws you in, like a fresh cup of tea on a dreary afternoon. I know olive oil sounds unattractive in a cake, but it ensures the cake is super moist, yet has a superb crispy crust. Instead…
Tea Time and Chocolate Chip Scones
At the age of six, I fell in love with tea parties. For my sixth birthday party, my family surprised me with a “tea” party. There were crust-less sandwiches, flouncy dresses, and tea cups filled with…lemonade. Two years later, I was celebrating my birthday again, but this time with real tea, and my father dressed…
