Classic vanilla American buttercream is great and all, but as a chocoholic myself, I prefer rich, fluffy, tempting chocolate buttercream. This recipe only takes a few minutes to whip up, and is a big enough batch for most cakes. As a cake decorator, I can say for certain that this recipe won't disappoint! Let's get baking!!! Equipment needed: Stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment (or handheld beaters work just fine as well), measuring cups, measuring spoons, and a rubb

From September to November, all I see are pumpkin cake/bars recipes on Pinterest and Instagram. Heck, they've even taken over Snapchat! This isn't a bad thing; however, most of these recipes are just thrown together in an attempt to keep up with the fall fad. The recipe I'm sharing today has been hand-crafted, tested, and approved by many relatives, friends, and even complete strangers at a bake sale. I promise that once you use this recipe, you will never need another aga

For most people, buttercream frosting is considered a MUST HAVE for cakes, cupcakes, and desserts alike. There is something about making your very own frosting that tastes better than just using the stuff from the can. The basic buttercream is simple; use butter, sugar, vanilla, and milk/water. This recipe is super fluffy, super easy to make, and can be used on almost any dessert! Let's get cooking! Ingredients: -4 3/4 cup powdered sugar -2 tsp. vanilla extract -1 cup(2 st

Grandma never told you her secret pie crust recipe? Not to worry, the following recipe is just as amazing if not better than her recipe! This pie crust is super easy to make, ultra-flaky, and works with just about any pie recipe!!! Is your mouth watering already? Let's get cooking!! Ingredients: -2 cups all-purpose flour -2 tbsp granulated sugar -1/2 cup cold butter (salted or unsalted, your choice.) -1 pinch salt -3 to 5 tbsp ice water Directions: In a large mixing bowl,

Cream cheese frosting is a classic frosting that tastes good on just about everything. Just thinking about pumpkin or red velvet cake with smooth cream cheese frosting will make your mouth water. This recipe has taken about a year to perfect, but about 1 minute to devour! Simple ingredients, simple recipe, simply delicious. Let's get cooking! Ingredients: - 13oz softened cream cheese -4 1/2 to 5 cups of powdered sugar -2 tsp vanilla extract -3/4 cup saltedbutter Directions

Typically, when making ice cream at home, it is assumed that you need an expensive ice cream maker, which is true. However, with this recipe, you can create your very own ice cream at home without an ice cream maker! This recipe only takes 20 minutes to make and uses ingredients you most likely already have in your fridge and freezer! Let's get cooking! Equipment: Ice cream scoop, (2) ziploc bags- gallon size, spoon, patience, energy. Ingredients: - 1 cup frozen blueberries

Usually, pizza is seen as a dish to have on a Friday night with friends. You've all probably seen the trends of low-calorie and cauliflower pizza recipes going around the internet, and they may seem enticing. But, forget the cauliflower and replace that recipe for this one with only 5 ingredients, and uses zucchini instead of cauliflower! I created this recipe using fresh ingredients from a family member's garden, which is why the zucchini I used is so big. If you don't h

There are millions and millions of recipes for zucchini bread/cake out on the internet. When we think of zucchini bread, we often associate it with a borderline healthy snack because of the zucchini it contains. It may seem like everyone has their own preferred recipe for this (dare I say) treat. With all these recipes comes a problem- finding one that is actually good without overloading on sugar. The base for this recipe comes from one of my grandma's church's recipe bo

You read that right- CREAM-lime, not Key-lime. This tart is made with an ultra-flaky crust, pastry cream with added zest, and lime-curd. It sounds complicated at first, but rest-assured that it is pretty simple if you have basic kitchen skills. The whole process can take 1 to 3 to 5 hours depending on when you make everything, or if you make the crust overnight. The total chilling time for the crust is 2 hours, the cream is 1, the bake time for the crust is around 20 minu

Scones are usually a staple food at most coffee shops, bakeries, and brunch places. Why not bring the chocolaty goodness of chocolate chip scones to your own home? Making your own scones may seem daunting at first, but in reality, it is actually quite easy. The hardest part is making sure your dough is pressed to the correct thickness before baking and making sure you don't over-bake the scones. With this simple yet delicious recipe, you'll be enjoying your homemade scone

Sometimes there is nothing better than a bowl of mac'n' cheese. In Wisconsin, we take our cheese very seriously. The types of cheese you use in this recipe really make or break the dish. In this simple recipe, you'll be enjoying the cheesy goodness in less than an hour! Most blog posts have a 3 hour long story of someone's aunt's dog that somehow relates to the recipe, but in Grace's Messy Kitchen, we just get straight to cooking! Equipment: -pot of boiling water - whisk

These blueberry danishes are the perfect little treat for everyone. For this recipe, you can use fresh or frozen blueberries, but I've found that fresh work better though. My family is very fortunate to have access to fresh blueberries, especially in the summer when my grandparents harvest berries from the blueberry patch! This recipe takes around an hour to make as it is very important to keep the puff pastry dough cold until bake time. Let's get cooking! Ingredients: -2

Making apple donuts may seem like a daunting task; however, these donuts will take no more than an hour to make! These apple donuts are always a big hit when I have served them to my friends, family, and even at parties. Donuts are commonly a breakfast or brunch food, but these donuts will taste good any time of day. They are just the right amount of sweetness and have partial natural sugar due to the applesauce in the recipe! Let's get cooking! Note: Before you start, thi

The most easy, healthy, and delicious taco recipe that will work with any type of meat and is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings without the guilt. When you think of tacos, your mind might wander to the deep-fried goodness of a Taco Bell, or maybe to the local Mexican restaurant in your town. Making your own tacos at home might seem like a time- consuming and unhealthy meal to prepare, but in reality, it will only take you less than an hour depending on the type of meat you