Red Velvet Cupcakes

I knew that Emily needed a treat, so I made her some Red Velvet Cupcakes. (They are a favorite of hers.)

Mini Custardy Apple Tarts

 I saw a reference recently to 'custardly apple squares' and wanted to make a small pie version. I adapted some recipes to make my version with help from my mom.

Vanilla Pecan Mini Coffeecakes

My sister Libby gave me a new cookbook, so I had to make something from it. My mom and I tweaked one recipe a bit, and made up a cupcake-sized versions of the Vanilla Pecan Coffeecake from Baking With Less Sugar.

Chocolate Dinosaur Cakelets

I got a new pan for Christmas, and needed to try it out. My mom helped me make some mini chocolate dinosaurs.

 

Mini Italian Pear and Apple Cakes

I saw a recipe that looked interesting for French Apple Cake, but I wanted to make a cupcake sized one, and I had many pears that were ripe. So I made these!
 

Black Forest Black Bottom Cupcakes

I needed to do a bit more baking before the kitchen remodeling. I wanted to make one last treat for Emily - so I made Black Forest Black-Bottom cupcakes. (She loves Black Forest cake, and I wanted a portable version...)