Beautiful masks and feathers with Mardi Gras colored florals are sure to add that New Orleans party pop to your wedding or Sweet 16. It is easy for a theme such as this to become cheesy, be sure to keep in mind-Less is more!
In 1872, the Kind of Carnival chose the official Mardi Gras colors that are still used today.
Purple for justice
Green for faith
Gold for power
Here is a great recipe for some fun color filled Mardi Gras cupcakes!
Ingredients
1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
2/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup sugar
4 eggs
3 tablespoons each lemon, lime and grape gelatin powder
Vanilla frosting
Purple, green and yellow sprinkles
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream, oil, sugar and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Divide evenly among three bowls.
Stir one flavor of gelatin powder into each bowl until blended. Fill paper-lined muffin cups with 2 tablespoons of each flavored batter.
Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost and decorate with sprinkles.
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Here is a fun baking tip: Try mixing a spoonful of Nutella in your cupcake batter before baking! It’s guaranteed to be delicious!
There are those that say chocolate is an aphrodisiac. Whether you believe that or not there is no question that chocolate is linked to love. Especially with Valentine’s Day around the corner all the stores are filled with boxes of chocolate!
The Mayans created a ritual beverage made from cocoa mixed with water, black pepper, vanilla and spices, which was shared during marriage ceremonies. This provided one of the first links between chocolate and romance.
Incorporate Nutella in desserts for your Venetian hour or send a jar of nutella love home with your guests!
Nutella Snack and Drink can be purchased at Buon Italia in Manhattan. What do you think of this Nutella trend?
Here is an amazing recipe for Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies. Why not make an already delicious treat even better?
Ingredients:
2 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 c butter, melted
2/3 c granulated sugar
1/2 c brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 c Nutella
1 c chocolate chips
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
Cream the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with an electric mixer. Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix well.
Slowly add the flour mixture to the batter, mixing well after each addition.
Add the Nutella and mix briefly, swirling the Nutella throughout the dough.
Stir in the chocolate chips. Drop the dough by the tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the bottoms of the cookies have just started to turn brown.
