Sweets

Thinking of Proposing With a Typography Cake? Mm, Better Not

May 16, 2013 // 7:00 am

When my editor Charisma gushed over how darling it would be if someone tried to propose with this typography cake, all I could think was, “But what if they eat it wrong?” Images of a future bride looking down and wondering what in the world “llu mar yme?” meant…

Cronuts (Half-Croissant, Half-Doughnut) Exist

May 14, 2013 // 1:23 pm

I did a double take and then suddenly, I couldn’t stop staring. The image of a half-croissant, half-doughnut “Cronut” innocuously shone on the computer screen. I needed this, I need this in my life.

Created by the Dominique Ansel of Dominique Ansel Bakery over in New York, the Cronut ($5)…

These Cake Nachos are Decked Out in Chocolate & Swedish Fish

May 10, 2013 // 10:29 am

Cinco de Mayo has come and gone, and through the fog of margaritas and tacos, we’ve totally missed out on what could’ve been the best party food ever. Start drooling now folks, because cake nachos exist.

Jasmine over at Chica Chocolatina is the smarty pants behind this…

Transform a Tub of Ben & Jerry’s Into Ice Cream Bread

May 10, 2013 // 7:00 am

Yes, in just a few steps you can turn ice cream into bona fide warm, fluffy bread (serious face, guys). Since we know you have a secret stash of Ben & Jerry’s in the dark recesses of your freezer, try this out next time you can’t decide between ice…

Try One of These Mario 1-Up Ring Pops to Put a Little Spring in Your Step

May 9, 2013 // 6:00 am

With the week winding down, you’re probably feeling a little restless and moody right now. Well, they say the best way to find fulfillment is to devote yourself to helping other people, so why not whip up a batch of these Mario 1-Up Ring Pops and give yourself and…

Your 90′s Heart Will Melt: Reptar Bars with Proper Packaging

May 2, 2013 // 11:05 am

Back in January we featured a Reptar Bar recipe so 90′s kids could make these nostalgic treats at home. But I got to thinking, besides taking a chomp into the chocolate, how would you KNOW it was a Reptar Bar?

I made these throwback candy bars over the…

Dairy Queen Worker Creates DIY Waffle Cone Blizzard Taco

April 30, 2013 // 12:21 pm

Reddit user ILikeWhereThisIsGoin is a bona fide genius. “ILike,” an employee at Dairy Queen, created his own version of the Choco Taco using DQ’s thick waffle cone shell filled with their mint chocolate soft-serve blizzard drizzled in chocolate sauce. As one commentator pointed out, “I would passionately shove bananas…

Mini Cinco De Mayo Taco Cookies Are Made From Oreos

April 30, 2013 // 8:00 am

With everyone’s favorite excuse to drink margaritas and Corona to excess just around the corner, it’s important to have a back up snack on hand. Because drinking on an empty stomach is so freshman year. Mini burritos and queso can only take you so far, though. What do you do to…