Carrot Cake

Nothing says Easter like carrot cake! This one is very easy to make, thanks to a cake mix, and just by adding some of your favorites, it can be totally customized to suit your tastebuds!!

1 box Spice Cake mix
2 cups shredded carrots
1 can crushed pineapple
1 cup raisins
1 cup coconut
1 cup walnuts - I never add these, due to hubby/oldest son allergies!

Mix up cake mix as directed on box. Stir in carrots, pineapples, & other add ins (I find carrots & pineapples to be the most important!). Pour into greased cake pans, and bake at 350*F until toothpick comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cakes cool completely & frost with cream cheese frosting.

Brownie Cheesecake

This is a quick dessert that looks fabulous!!

1 box of Brownie mix
8oz cream cheese
1 egg
1/3 cup sugar

Prepare brownies as directed on mix (with eggs,water & oil). Pour into greased 9x13 pan. Beat cream cheese, egg & sugar together, until smooth. Place drops of cream cheese mixture on top of brownie batter, and use a knife to swirl. Bake as directed on brownie mix.

Baby, It`s Cold Outside

Today is the coldest day of the year (well, season). We have been very spoiled this winter, with temperatures being approximately 15-20 degrees warmer than normal. I am not going to lie, I loved it!

But all good things come to an end, right? This morning, it was was -37C, without the windcill, when I took the boys to school. Mama no likey :( It is currently -35C. Still too cold for this bird!

In a quest to warm up, I have turned to baking. Logically, I thought the boys would love to take muffins to school for snacks! So I made muffins for them (such a good, loving mama!). Then, I mixed up some mint chocolate chip cookie dough. Oh dear. Now I have 6 dozen muffins, and way too many cookies. I also want to make my cherry chip cookies, since I found a cherry chip cake mix in the cupboard. Did I mention I had started up my other blog to help me focuse on eating better & losing weight?

I need a coffee date, stat! Someone needs to eat this baking! I think Anson`s hockey team will be getting some cookie treats at their tournament this weekend.

And PS. Now recipes to share today, my friends. I cheated & used cookie & muffins mixes. I just add a little vanilla, sugar extra chocolate chips to make them not taste so pre-packaged-y.