The new Despicable Me 4 movie is out now and we can’t wait to see our favorite minions on the big screen again!

To celebrate, I made this adorable minion shaped cake for our movie night treat! This fun recipe is super simple and fun for kids to help decorate (and eat).

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Despicable Me Minion Cake

Ingredients

• 1 boxed cake mix and ingredients required on box usually eggs, butter/oil, milk
• 1 jar white frosting I used cream cheese
• yellow food coloring
• blue food coloring
• black licorice strings or pieces
• 1 Oreo cookie
• 1 mini Oreo cookie
• white or silver round lid from a mason jar or tumbler

Instructions

• 1.Bake cake in a greased round cake pan according to instructions on the box.
• Let cool completely and gently remove the cake from the pan and place on a platter.
• Scoop a few heaping spoonfuls of frosting into a small bowl.
• Add 3-5 drops of blue food coloring into the frosting in the bowl and stir until combined and tinted bright blue.
• Now add yellow food coloring (around 5 drops) to the remaining frosting in the jar and stir well until evenly tinted.
• Add the blue frosting to the bottom 1/4 of the cake, spreading on the top and sides. This is the minion overalls.
• Next, add the yellow frosting to the remaining top and sides of the cake, spreading evenly to cover.
• For the minion eye, place the lid in the top center of the cake.
• Now open an Oreo cookie and place the bottom half of the cookie (the black cookie with the creme center) in the center of the lid.
• Top with a small mini Oreo cookie (you can do a whole cookie or just the top part).
• Next, you need the black licorice to add hair and a smile.  Press a small smile made with the black licorice in a wide "U" shape on the cake under the eye.
• Then use 3-5 small pieces of licorice and press into the frosting on the top of the cake above the eye as hair.
• Now you have an adorable minion shaped treat for your next movie or birthday party!

Any cake mix flavor works. I used this tasty coconut cake from Dolly Parton’s line. 

For the frosting just use a white colored frosting. I used cream cheese. 

Bake cake in a greased round cake pan according to instructions on the box.

Let cool completely and gently remove the cake from the pan and place on a platter. 

Time to dye the frosting for our minion!

Scoop a few heaping spoonfuls of frosting into a small bowl. 

Add 3-5 drops of blue food coloring into the frosting in the bowl and stir until combined and tinted bright blue.

 Now add yellow food coloring (around 5 drops) to the remaining frosting in the jar and stir well until evenly tinted. 

Add the yellow frosting to about 3/4 of the top and sides of the cake, spreading evenly to cover. 

Nest, add the blue frosting to the bottom 1/4 of the cake, spreading on the top and sides. This is the minion overalls.

Now time to add the minion eye! All you need is something this is a large circle shape like a lid.

Place the lid in the top center of the cake.

Now open an Oreo cookie and place the bottom half of the cookie (the black cookie with the creme center) in the center of the lid.

Top with a small mini Oreo cookie (you can do a whole cookie or just the top part). 

Next, you need the black licorice to add hair and a smile. The string licorice works best but any will work. 

Press a small smile made with the black licorice in a wide “U” shape on the cake under the eye. 

Then use 3-5 small pieces of licorice and press into the frosting on the top of the cake above the eye as hair. 

Now you have an adorable and delicious minion cake! How easy was that?!

“Bello!” 

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This month’s theme Halloween and everyone choose their own favorite Halloween-themed film to create a recipe or crafts inspired by that movie. I am excited to share a recipe inspired by one of my Halloween comedies: Beetlejuice.
These Slime Lava Cakes are perfect for serving at Halloween parties, move night, or heck just because they look cool! The white chocolate cakes are big enough to share and only require 6 ingredients. The lava filling looks just like slime and reminds me of my favorite green haired ghost, Beetlejuice! 

On the last Monday of each month, a group of bloggers participate in a #MovieMondayChallenge, hosted by C’mon Get Crafty! We decide on a topic, genre, or specific movie to use for inspiration and everyone gets free reign to create something wonderful!

 If you’d like to join our Facebook group, you can request an invite here.

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Beetlejuice Slime Lava Cakes

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 6 oz white chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup butter
• green food coloring
• 2 eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• optional try adding vanilla or mint extract

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Grease 2 large ramekins.
• Add chocolate and butter to a bowl. Microwave for 1 minute on 50% power. Stir then repeat in 30 second intervals until smooth and melted.
• Add 10 drops of green food coloring and stir.
• Set aside and let cool slightly.
• In another bowl, beat together eggs and egg yolks until foamy.
• Add sugar and beat for another minute.
• Not pour in the chocolate mixture and stir until smooth.
• Finally add the flour and mix well.
• Divide batter evenly into 2 ramekins.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the tops of the cakes are slightly firm to the touch and golden.
• To serve, run knife around the outer edge of the ramekin. Place a plate on top of the ramekin and invert. When you cut into the individual cakes the green "slime" will ooze out!
• Serve warm immediately. Each cake is big enough to share!

Add chocolate and butter to a bowl. 

Microwave for 1 minute on 50% power. 

Stir then repeat in 30 second intervals until smooth and melted. 

Add 10 drops of green food coloring and stir.

Set aside and let cool slightly.

 In another bowl, beat together eggs and egg yolks until foamy.

Add sugar and beat for another minute. 

Not pour in the chocolate mixture and stir until smooth.

  Finally add the flour and mix well.

 

 
Divide batter evenly into 2 large greased ramekins.

 Bake for 18-20 minutes at 400 degrees.

 The tops of the cakes should be slightly firm to the touch and golden.

 

To serve, run knife around the outer edge of the ramekin.
Place a plate on top of the ramekin and invert.

 When you cut into the individual cakes the green “slime” will ooze out!

. Each cake is big enough to share!

Serve warm immediately and enjoy!

Now let’s see what everyone else was inspired to create for this month’s #MovieMondayChallenge : Halloween movies!

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It’s my birthday and I’ll cry eat all the cake if I want to!

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Nutella Brownie Waffle Cake with Strawberries

Ingredients

• 1 family size box of brownie mix
• 2 eggs according to the back of the box
• 1/4 cup water according to the back of the box
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil according to the back of the box
• 1 medium sized tub of Nutella
• 16 oz container of strawberries stems removed and sliced

Instructions

• Preheat your waffle maker.
• In a large bowl mix together the brownie mix and additional ingredients from the back of the box {usually water, oil, and eggs}
• Spray nonstick spray onto the waffle maker so that it’s well coated.
• Place a large spoonful into each waffle section. Do not overfill.
• Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until waffle maker ready light is on.
• Remove waffles to a plate to cool and repeat with remaining mix.
• Spoon Nutella into a zip top bag and cut off a corner tip.
• When waffles have cooked and cooled add a dollop of Nutella to the center of a platter or cake stand. This will help secure the waffles.
• Place one waffle in the center of the platter.
• Drizzle Nutella over the waffle.
• Add strawberries so it covers the entire top of the waffle and so the tips of the strawberries poke out from the waffle.
• Drizzle more Nutella over the strawberries.
• Place another waffle on top to make a waffle sandwich. Repeat the previous two steps until you’ve stacked your waffle cake four waffles high.
• On your top layer, fill in the waffle squares entirely so that it’s completely covered.
• Pipe Nutella over the edges so that it looks like the Nutella is dripping down the sides of the cake.
• Top with a couple of strawberries on top and serve.

Notes

Adapted from: https://mycupcakeaddictionblog.com 

 

 
Add strawberries so it covers the entire top of the waffle and so the tips of the strawberries poke out from the waffle. 

 
Drizzle more Nutella over the strawberries.

 

 
On your top layer, fill in the waffle squares entirely so that it’s completely covered. 

 
Pipe Nutella over the edges so that it looks like the Nutella is dripping down the sides of the cake.
 

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The best part of baking is always licking the beaters, right?!

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Dr Pepper Chocolate Fudge Football Cake

Ingredients

• 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix
• 1 12 ounce can of Dr Pepper soda
• chocolate fudge frosting optional
• white decorative icing optional

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Add cake mix and one can of Dr Pepper soda to a large bowl.
• Mix until combined then pour into a greased baking dish. I prefer an extra thick cake so I used an 8x8 but 9x13 works too.
• Bake as directed on the cake mix box.
• Let cool then invert on a cutting board or platter.
• If you want to shape it like a football, I used a small football shaped bowl and cut out the 8x8 cake into a football shape.
• Frost with chocolate fudge frosting all over then add white icing football laces to the center of the cake.
• Notes: No eggs, water, or oil needed. You can use any canned soda you like.

Houseparty.com and Dr Pepper sent me products for review and use. 

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Chocolate Lovers Cookie Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup butter softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk at room temperature
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips {go all out and use caramel filled}
• 1/2 cup M&M's plus 2 tbsp for topping
• 1 cup assorted chocolate candy chopped {I used a Hershey's bar and Snickers}
• 1/4 cup mini Oreos chopped plus 2 crushed Oreos for topping
• Frosting for decorating {optional}

Instructions

• Preheat 350 degrees.
• Spray {or butter} a 9 inch round cake pan or pie plate with non stick spray.
• Cream butter and brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl on medium speed.
• Add egg and egg yolk then vanilla.
• In a separate large bowl add flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
• With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour mixture until fully combined. The dough will be thick.
• Add the chopped candy and Oreos, reserving 2 tbsp M&M and crushed Oreos for topping.
• Gently stir until combined then spread evenly into the pan.
• Press remaining 2 tbsp M&M's on top of the cake.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes until cooked through.
• Cool slightly then remove onto a cooking rack to cool completely.
• Optional: once cooled add decorative frosting around the edges and sprinkle with crushed Oreos.
• Slice and serve and enjoy this Chocolate Lovers Cookie Cake!

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Happy birthday to Ashton!

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Stacked Strawberry and Coconut Mini Cakes

Makes 3 mini cakes

Ingredients

• 6 pack yellow sponge cake dessert shells
• 6 strawberries
• 3 tbsp strawberry preserves
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• For the Whipped Frosting:
• 4 oz Philadelphia cream cheese softened and cubed
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp almond extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

• Add coconut to a skillet over medium heat.
• Cook, stirring often, until lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool.
• Slice 3 of the strawberries in quarters and remove the stem. Leave the remaining three whole.
• Warm the strawberry preserves in a small bowl in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, until easy to spread.
• Add 1 tbsp preserves to the center of three of the dessert shells.
• Top with two quarters of strawberries.
• Add the remaining three dessert shells on top, with the top facing down so it encloses the strawberry filling.
• Generously frost with whipped frosting.
• Gently press toasted coconut on each frosted cake, covering the cake sides and top.
• Top each mini cake with a whole strawberry and serve.
• For the Whipped Frosting:
• Place a mixing bowl and beaters/mixer into the freezer for 20-30 minutes so they will be icy cold for the whipped frosting.
• Take the bowl and beaters out of the freezer and add cream cheese and sugar to the bowl.
• Mix on medium until smooth then slowly add the heavy cream. Beat on high until fluffy.
• Add vanilla and almond extract and beat on low until blended.

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Vintage Kentucky Bourbon Black Fruit Cake with Cinnamon Glaze

Makes one large bundt cake or two loaf pans.

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup dried dates pitted and chopped
• 1/2 cup dried figs chopped
• 2 tbsp Bourbon
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp crushed cloves
• 1/2 cup blackberry jam
• 1 cup butter softened
• 1 cup brown sugar packed
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 cup pecans chopped
• For the cinnamon glaze:
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1-2 tbsp milk

Instructions

• Add 2 cups flour to a large dry skillet (I prefer a cast iron) until it becomes golden brown, about 6-7 minutes.
• Stir from time to time to prevent sticking.
• Set aside and cool then sift.
• Mix the raisins, dates, and figs in a small bowl.
• Pour the Bourbon over the fruit and mix well. Let stand 2 hours or until the liquor has been absorbed.
• Cream butter with brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
• Add the eggs and sour cream.
• Sift the flour once more adding the baking soda and spices.
• Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry, stirring constantly to keep from lumping.
• Add the jam and chopped nuts then the bourbon soaked fruit.
• Pour into two greased and floured loaf pans or a bundt pan.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes to 90 minutes (depending on the pan size) or until browned and a toothpick entered in the centered comes out clean.
• You can tent aluminum foil over the top if it becomes too brown.
• Remove from oven and let cool completely before removing from pan, setting on a platter, and adding glaze.
• For the glaze: in a small bowl mix together glaze ingredients until smooth. Add additional tbsp milk if needed.
• Using a spoon, drizzle glaze all over the top of the cake.
• Slice and serve.

Notes

Cake recipe adapted from Out of Kentucky Kitchens by Marion Flexner.

Sift the cooled, toasted flour into a bowl and set aside.

Mix the raisins, dates, and figs in a small bowl.

Pour the Bourbon over the fruit and mix well.
Let stand 2 hours or until the liquor has been absorbed.

Cream butter with brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.

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 Guess who’s home from deployment?!

 

 

 

 Our guys were escorted home by these motorcyclists and they stayed for the whole ceremony.

There’s Ashton getting off the bus and getting in formation!!

The Hood Family: together again!

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American Flag Fruit Filled Cake

Ingredients

For the Flag Cake :

• Box of angel food cake mix or premade 9X13 angel food cake
• 4-5 oz/half a container of Philadelphia strawberry cream cheese spread at room temp
• 1/3 cup or approx 40 blueberries
• 1 cup or approx 15 large strawberries stemmed and sliced thin

Whipped Frosting:

• 8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese softened and cubed
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Instructions

• Place a mixing bowl and beaters/mixer into the freezer so they will be icy cold for the whipped frosting.
• Bake cake according to box instructions in a 9X13 pan.
• Let cool completely then flip upside down onto a tray or baking sheet.
• Using a large serrated knife, slice through the middle of the cake width wise and separate the layers.
• Spread the strawberry cream cheese spread onto the bottom of the split layer and smooth onto the whole layer.
• Replace the layer so the strawberry spread is in the middle of the cake.
• Take the bowl and beaters out of the freezer and add cream cheese and sugar to the bowl.
• Mix on medium until smooth then slowly add the heavy cream. Beat on high until fluffy.
• Add vanilla and almond extract and beat on low until blended.
• Frost onto cake (you will have some left over) covering the top and sides.
• To decorate: in the top left corner add 6-7 rows of blueberries about 6 across, these are the stars of the flag.
• Now add horizontal rows of sliced strawberries, lying flat on their sides slightly on top of one another. You should have about 4 rows.
• Chill until ready to serve then slice into squares and enjoy!

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Peanut Butter and Caramel Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

Ingredients

• 24 ice cream sandwiches
• 16 ounce container of Cool Whip
• 1 jar caramel sundae topping
• 1 large bag of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups coarsely chopped

Instructions

• Lay half of the ice cream sandwiches (whole) in the bottom of a 9 x13-inch pan, trimming the last couple to get complete coverage.
• Top with half of the cool whip, half of the caramel sundae topping and half of the candy.
• Lay down another layer of ice cream sandwiches.
• Top with remaining cool whip and spread out evenly with a knife, making a lip around the edge so the sundae topping won't run out and over the edges.
• Top with remaining caramel and candy, cover and freeze for several hours (or overnight) before serving.

Notes

Optional: let thaw for 10-15 min for easier slicing.
 Recipe from: Thy Hand Hath Provided

 

 

  

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Bonus Gift for St Patty’s Day! 

 

 

Going Away Gift:

Welcome Home Presents:

 

Gift for child:

 Add his picture and a phrase to a Daddy Doll. You can even add a recorded voice! Ava loves hers

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