Jen Menery

About Jen Menery

Jen is a Dessert Recipe & Trends Contributor at Best Friends For Frosting. As an avid baker and lover of anything with sprinkes, Jen runs her personal blog, Pretty Plate

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Bubblegum Cupcakes

There’s a new hot shot at the bake sale, and they’re called Bubblegum Cupcakes. We’re talking fun blue cupcakes topped with a creamy pink bubblegum frosting, and garnished with a gumball. This cupcake takes center stage over the standard chocolate, and dare I say it, Funfetti cupcakes too. Plus, like all of Ruthanne’s genius recipes [...]

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White Chocolate Rocky Road

I have got to tell you that I’m in love. I’m in love with this White Chocolate Rocky Road recipe from Bistro Gerard. The colorful blend of fruit, nuts, and candy submerged in a bed of melted white chocolate makes my heart sing. Not to mention, white chocolate might just may be my favorite of [...]

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Lemon Scented Cake Donuts with a Pink Rosewater Glaze

These Lemon Scented Cake Donuts with a Pink Rosewater Glaze are certainly fit for a queen. Just saying the words pink-rosewater-glaze makes me feel like royalty. But that doesn’t mean you need to be a pâtissier to make these donuts. Michelle over at Hummingbird on High talks about how easy this recipe is. She has perfected [...]

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Root Beer Float Cupcakes with Swiss Meringue Buttercream

School’s out for summer and we’re making  Root Beer Float Cupcakes with Swiss Meringue Buttercream. My excitement level is nearing that of a teenager on the last day of school! The tastes of root beer, ice cream, and vanilla all rolled into a cupcake? Purely delicious. Kristen at Dine and Dish uses applesauce to keep [...]

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Citrus Bars (3 Ways)

Lemon, grapefruit, or lime bars, how does one decide? Easy…you don’t. These fresh Citrus Fruit Bars are so simple to make, you can taste test all three! Plus, you might just have all the ingredients on hand (and doesn’t that just put a smile on your face?). These citrus fruit bars are also a great [...]

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Milestone Birthday Decorated Cookies

By now, you have probably seen a hundred and one creative ideas for using mason jars, but I think these mason jar cookies take the cake (or the cookie for that matter). I just can’t stop staring at their frosted perfection. These Milestone Birthday Cookies  from Cookies with Character are almost too pretty to eat. [...]

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Chocolate Pomegranate Petit Fours

Pretty in pink, these Chocolate Pomegranate Petit Fours from A Spicy Prespective are a special treat for any occasion. And by ‘any occasion’ I do mean treating yourself to one of these bite-sized beauties on any old day, just because you are amazing. Pomegranate and chocolate is definitely a combination I am dying to try! [...]

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Chocolate Cake with Pudding Frosting

Yes is what I say to this Best Chocolate Cake Ever with Pudding Frosting! I don’t even need to taste it, just looking at these drool-worthy photos from The Little Kitchen confirms that the title reigns true. Not convinced? Julie actually posted this recipe twice! Originally as her first ever blog post. She even shares [...]

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Blueberry Cupcakes with Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting

If cupcakes were famous actresses, these Blueberry Cupcakes with Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting from Week of Menus would be Audrey Hepburn. These cupcakes gain instant stardom with their unforgettable moist blueberry cake and their unique, yet modestly decorated, cream cheese frosting. They are an automatic head turner. With their classic flavor of blueberry with a [...]

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