Carli Bushoven

About Carli Bushoven

Carli majored in public relations at the University of South Carolina. She is passionate about all things sweet and a true believer in always leaving room for dessert.

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How to Make Desserts Look Pretty

Great taste is always important when making sweet treats, but it’s just as important to make them look pretty too! This can be accomplished in many ways. We thought it only fitting that we share some of our favorite ways to dress up beautiful desserts. What’s your favorite way to beautify your sweet treats? Cake [...]

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Funfetti Cake Balls

Do you ever find yourself craving a really great vanilla cupcake with sprinkles? What about when you want something a little bit more unique? Well, you’re in luck! The Kitchen is My Playground has a great recipe for Funfetti Cake Balls that will give you exactly what you have been craving with a fun little [...]

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Best Sugar Cookie

Putting your own spin on desserts is such a fun way to really make them your own. An easy way to accomplish this is by making homemade sugar cookies in fun and exciting shapes. All you really need is your favorite cookie cutter and this Sugar Cookie Recipe by Sweetopia for perfect sugar cookies that [...]

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Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Meringue Buttercream

Is there such a thing as too much strawberry? Not for this girl! Brown Eyed Baker has come up with an amazing Strawberry Cupcakes With Strawberry Meringue Buttercream recipe for all of you other strawberry lovers out there!  First featured in the book Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes, these strawberry cupcakes are made with fresh strawberries in [...]

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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

I am not really sure why I constantly crave salty-sweet combinations, but I know there are plenty of you out there who share this craving with me. But now we can stop searching for that perfect treat because My Baking Addiction has found the answer! This recipe for Strawberry Pretzel Salad combines pretzels and strawberry [...]

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Heart Shaped Cookies

Who says heart shaped treats are just for Valentine’s Day? Not me! I think these Heart Cookies from Such Pretty Things are just perfect for any time of the year. Pale pink icing with sugar crystals adds just enough sparkle to make these cookies really pop. The best part about it? You can use pre-made [...]

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Ganache-Filled Brown Sugar Bars

While this recipe may seem a bit tricky in the beginning, believe me when I say it’s completely worth it. These brown sugar bars are filled with chocolate ganache, and, well, it really doesn’t get much better than that. Found on Dana Treat this Ganache-Filled Brown Sugar Bars recipe seems to just be calling my [...]

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S’mores with Homemade Marshmallows

S’mores are incredibly popular treats during the summertime, but most people rely on store-bought marshmallows to complete their treat. But now, that’s all about to change. Leana from A Small Snippet has created a S’mores Recipe with Homemade Marshmallows, and we absolutely love it! Leana says, “Do not be intimidated. If you have an electric [...]

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How to Make Easy Sprinkled Ice Cream Sandwiches

What’s better than a bright, sprinkled dessert? Parents.com has presented us with these Easy Ice Cream Sandwiches that not only taste great but look great too! Just add a strip of wax paper, decorative tape, and some colored sprinkles to traditional ice cream sandwiches and you have the perfect summer dessert for kids and adults! [...]

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