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Easy Lemon Pudding Bundt Cake #EasterSweetsWeek

March 31, 2018

Easy Lemon Pudding Bundt Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is a sweet and not-too-tart treat that is perfect for Spring and Summer.

I received product and/or samples from the #EasterSweetsWeek sponsors to use in recipes. All opinions are my own.

Easy Lemon Pudding Bundt Cake from LoveandConfections.com


Welcome to this year’s #EasterSweetWeek event hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife. We’re so glad that you’ve joined us for this week long event of Springtime and Easter dessert recipes! We’re sharing tons of treats this week plus a few fantastic giveaways! You’re going to love what we have in store for you.

Easy Lemon Pudding Bundt Cake from LoveandConfections.com

Lemon is definitely one of my go-to Springtime flavors. I love citrus and growing up in Florida, citrus is abundant. My family and I go to the citrus groves during season and pick oranges, tangerines, grapefruit and lemons. I love everything from meyer lemons to key limes, and everything in between.

Easy Lemon Pudding Bundt Cake from LoveandConfections.com

While I love baking from scratch the most, sometimes I do the semi-homemade route and start with a box mix. When I am planning a big party or holiday event, this is a time-saver, especially when I am in charge of more than one course or dish. I am definitely glad I chose this Easy Lemon Bundt Cake for our Easter celebration. It is sweet and moist, and I love the tart lemon flavor.

Easy Lemon Pudding Bundt Cake from LoveandConfections.com

This year we have are 28 fantastic bloggers participating in this year’s Easter dessert event! Throughout the week we’ll be share tons of great Springtime and Easter themed dessert recipes with you. With over 75 sweet dessert recipes being shared this week we just know that you’re going to want to save some of these recipes to make again and again! We even hope that some of these recipes end up in your Easter recipe keepsake collection! Plus, don’t forget that we have 5 (five) great giveaways for you this week thanks to our amazing sponsors! Scroll down to take a look!

Easy Lemon Pudding Bundt Cake from LoveandConfections.com

Easy Lemon Pudding Bundt Cake

By Love and Confections

Cake Ingredients:

  • 15.25 ounce Lemon Supreme cake mix, dry mix only
  • 3.4 ounce instant lemon pudding, dry mix only
  • 4 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon zest

Frosting:

  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2-3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Yellow sprinkles, optional

Instructions:

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Prepare bundt pan with baking spray or grease and flour. Set aside
  2. In stand mixer or mixing bowl, combine cake mix, pudding, eggs, Greek yogurt, oil, butter, water, extract and first measure of lemon zest. Mix to combine.
  3. Pour into bundt pan and bake 50-60 minutes, until a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto rack to cool completely
  4. Prepare Frosting. With hand mixer or stand mixer combine cream cheese, 3 cups powdered sugar, zest and 1-2 tablespoons juice. Add more powdered sugar or juice as needed. Either spread onto cake or place into piping bag and pipe on top of bundt cake. Add sprinkles. Chill until serving.

Yield: 12+ servings

 

Check out the amazing #EasterSweetsWeek recipes from our bloggers today!

  • M&M Marshmallow Cheesecake Apple Dip from Big Bear’s Wife
  • Apple Caramel Crumb Pie from My Sweet Zepol
  • Apple Blueberry Crisp from The Bitter Side of Sweet
  • Easy Lemon Pudding Bundt Cake from Love and Confections
  • Easter Butter Mints from Nik Snacks
  • No Churn Blueberry Muffin Ice Cream from 4 Sons ‘R’ Us

#EasterSweetsWeek Logo

PRIZE #1

Prize #1 — Dixie Crystals is giving away one (1) Instant Pot (8 Qt) to one lucky winner!

PRIZE #2

  
Prize #2 — Adam’s Extract is giving one (1) winner 5 different extracts including a bottle of Pure vanilla and a color pack.

PRIZE #3

Prize #3 — Rainier Fruit is giving one (1) winner a box of Apples and some wonderful Apple themed goodies from Sur La Table

PRIZE #4

Prize #4 — Anolon is giving one (1) winner a Anolon® Vesta™ 9-Inch Square Baker in Cobalt Blue

PRIZE #5

Prize #5 — Microplane is giving one (1) winner a Twist & Zest, grip & strip and a classic zester/grater

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway open to US Residents 18 years or older.. All entries will be verified. No PO Boxes Please. Prizes will be sent directly from sponsors to winners, bloggers are not responsible for prizes. This giveaway runs from March 26th – April 1st at 12AMEST. Winners will be selected soon afterwards and contacted by e-mail. Winners will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. There are a total of 5 (five) prizes and therefore we will have a total of 5 (five) winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

Disclaimer: These posts and recipes are part of the week long event, #EasterSweetsWeek but all opinions are 100% mine! We would like Thank our amazing sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Adam’s Extract, Rainier Fruit, Anolon and Microplane! These wonderful sponsors provided the prize packs for our giveaways and also sent samples and products to the #EasterSweetsWeek bloggers to use in their recipes.

Filed Under: Cakes & Frostings, Holiday, Uncategorized

Funfetti Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Cups #EasterSweetsWeek

March 26, 2018

When you can’t decide between funfetti cake, sugar cookies, or cheesecake, have all three in a fun bite-sized treat. Funfetti Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Cups are perfect for any occasion or celebration.

This sponsored post is written on behalf of Dixie Crystals for #EasterSweetsWeek. All opinions are my own.

Funfetti Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Cups from LoveandConfections.com #sponsored #EasterSweetsWeek


Welcome to this year’s #EasterSweetWeek event hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife. We’re so glad that you’ve joined us for this week long event of Springtime and Easter dessert recipes! We’re sharing tons of treats this week plus a few fantastic giveaways! You’re going to love what we have in store for you.

Funfetti Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Cups from LoveandConfections.com #sponsored #EasterSweetsWeek

If you take a look into my baking supply closet, you’d see that I LOVE sprinkles. I have different colors, mixtures, holiday sprinkles, custom sprinkles, eyeballs, hearts – basically a ton of sprinkles. These Funfetti Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Cups were the perfect way to use some of my favorite baking accessory, and just in time for Easter. Spring is all about color, and these sweet treats are great for your Easter brunch or dessert table.

Funfetti Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Cups from LoveandConfections.com #sponsored #EasterSweetsWeek

Lately I have been baking a lot of cookie cups. I really love them because they are bite-sized and can be made into almost any flavor. Some of my favorites are my Banana Cream Pie, Chocolate Irish Cream Cheesecake, and Creme Brulee Cookie Cups. Since cookie cups are small and packed with flavor, they are a great dessert idea for holidays, especially since they can be made in advance. We usually have big family gatherings, and I always try to make things ahead of time for holidays, especially desserts.

Funfetti Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Cups from LoveandConfections.com #sponsored #EasterSweetsWeek

This year we have are 28 fantastic bloggers participating in this year’s Easter dessert event! Throughout the week we’ll be share tons of great Springtime and Easter themed dessert recipes with you. With over 75 sweet dessert recipes being shared this week we just know that you’re going to want to save some of these recipes to make again and again! We even hope that some of these recipes end up in your Easter recipe keepsake collection! Plus, don’t forget that we have 5 (five) great giveaways for you this week thanks to our amazing sponsors! Scroll down to take a look!

Visit Dixie Crystals for the full recipe:
FUNFETTI CHEESECAKE SUGAR COOKIE CUPS

 

Check out the amazing #EasterSweetsWeek recipes from our bloggers today!

 

Brownies:

  • Caramel Bunny Peanut Butter Brownies from Big Bear’s Wife

Cakes:

  • Chai Apple Cake from The Spiffy Cookie
  • Blueberry Almond Springtime Cake from The Food Hunter’s Guide to Cuisine
  • Mini Bundt Cakes from Me and My Pink Mixer
  • Strawberry Upside Down Cake from Eat Move Make
  • Maple Bourbon Carrot Cake Bars from The Whimsy One
  • Easter Cake Pops from That Skinny Chick Can Bake

 

Candy:

  • Cadbury Cream Egg Patties from Sweet ReciPEAs
  • Jello Divinty from Love Bakes Good Cakes
  • Bottoms Up Easter Caramel Apples from For the Love of Food
  • Lemon Truffles from The Domestic Kitchen
  • Chocolate Sunbutter Eggs {Nut free!} from Comfortably Domestic

 

Cookies:

  • Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cadbury Egg Cookies from 4 Sons ‘R’ Us
  • Malted Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie from The Bitter Side of Sweet
  • EASY Bunny Decorated Cookies from The Decorated Cookie
  • Easter Monster Cookies from Cooking on the Front Burners
  • Giant Sugar Cookie from Pint Sized Baker
  • Funfetti Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Cups from Love and Confections

 

Baked Desserts:

  • French Apple Tart from The Java Cupcake Blog
  • Lemon Jelly Doughnuts from Nik Snacks
  • Hot Cross Buns from Mildly Meandering
  • Fried Apple Hand Pies from Miss in the Kitchen
  • Easter Brunch Apple Fritter Casserole from A Blender Mom
  • Lemon Poppy Seed Bread from Life’s Ambrosia
  • Pink Lemonade Crumb Bars from My Sweet Zepol

 

No Bake Treats:

  • No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars from Delightful E Made
  • Waldorf Salad Apple Basket Cups from Southern From Scratch
  • Coconut Key Lime Pie from A Classic Twist
#EasterSweetsWeek Logo

PRIZE #1

Prize #1 — Dixie Crystals is giving away one (1) Instant Pot (8 Qt) to one lucky winner!

 

PRIZE #2

 

Prize #2 — Adam’s Extract is giving one (1) winner 5 different extracts including a bottle of Pure vanilla and a color pack.

PRIZE #3

Prize #3 — Rainier Fruit is giving one (1) winner a box of Apples and some wonderful Apple themed goodies from Sur La Table

 

PRIZE #4

Prize #4 — Anolon is giving one (1) winner a Anolon® Vesta™ 9-Inch Square Baker in Cobalt Blue

PRIZE #5

Prize #5 — Microplane is giving one (1) winner a Twist & Zest, grip & strip and a classic zester/grater

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway open to US Residents 18 years or older.. All entries will be verified. No PO Boxes Please. Prizes will be sent directly from sponsors to winners, bloggers are not responsible for prizes. This giveaway runs from March 26th – April 1st at 12AMEST. Winners will be selected soon afterwards and contacted by e-mail. Winners will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. There are a total of 5 (five) prizes and therefore we will have a total of 5 (five) winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

Disclaimer: These posts and recipes are part of the week long event, #EasterSweetsWeek but all opinions are 100% mine! We would like Thank our amazing sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Adam’s Extract, Rainier Fruit, Anolon and Microplane! These wonderful sponsors provided the prize packs for our giveaways and also sent samples and products to the #EasterSweetsWeek bloggers to use in their recipes.

Filed Under: Cheesecakes, Cookies, Dixie Crystals, Uncategorized

Chocolate Irish Cream Cheesecake Cookie Cups

March 14, 2018

Chocolate Irish Cream Cheesecake Cookie Cups are brownie-like cookie cups filled with a no-bake Irish Cream cheesecake, then topped with chocolate sprinkles. These bite-sized treats are sure to make any chocolate lover happy! 
This sponsored post is written on behalf of Dixie Crystals. All opinions are my own.
Chocolate Irish Cream Cheesecake Cookie Cups from LoveandConfections.com

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Filed Under: Cheesecakes, Cookies, Dixie Crystals, Uncategorized

My #FreshFromFlorida Spring

March 12, 2018

This post was sponsored by Fresh From Florida as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central, however all opinions expressed are my own.

Spring brings an abundance of Fresh From Florida fruits and vegetables that the whole family enjoys!

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Some parts of the country are still covered in snow, but here in Florida, we are enjoying the sunshine and beautiful Fresh From Florida produce! I was born and raised in Florida and have never lived anywhere else. We are lucky to have such beautiful and delicious produce available this time of year, especially strawberries, tomatoes, mushrooms, cabbage, and much more. 
When I shop at Publix, I look for the Fresh From Florida signs and packaging in my produce section. If we don’t get something at a u-pick or farmer’s market, we try to buy local from our grocery store. I love being able to know that the fruits and veggies I am feeding my family are grown right here in our state.
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Strawberries are our favorite snack right now. They are so juicy and sweet – perfect for eating as-is, but I use them in my baking and daily smoothies too! Strawberries on top of angel food cake is a family favorite, and my little one loves to share strawberry smoothies with me in the morning. Our smoothies are packed with nutrients and vitamins from fresh Florida berries. Did you know that you can roast strawberries? It makes them even more sweet and delicious. A tiny bit of sugar and some vanilla extract take the berries from great to extraordinary!
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We cook snap beans at least once a week with our dinners. Mushrooms are almost always on our meal planning menu too. When writing our grocery list, I like to have options, so we usually add fresh cabbage and peppers to the list as well. A lot of these fresh vegetables are great not only cooked in meals, but to have as snacks throughout the day. I love being able to provide a nutritious option. Sometimes the veggies are paired with hummus, dip, or even some cheese to add protein. 
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We always have a bowl of beautiful, red tomatoes on the counter to use in sandwiches and salads. I love making Caprese salad with basil from our garden too. There is nothing like using fresh Florida produce made available year-round from Florida farmers! 
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What are your favorite Fresh From Florida ingredients? Do you have a tried and true or family recipe using fresh Florida produce?


You can find delicious Fresh From Florida recipes on their website, as well as follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!



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Filed Under: Fruits & Vegetables, Uncategorized

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