I was blessed these past few weeks by friends. I was asked by three people to created sweet treats for them to pass on to others. First it was Finding Dory cupcakes for a friend’s sweet daughter’s birthday party, then a celebratory cake for a local business celebrating 68 years in business and then a birthday cake for a husband for his 30th!

It is honestly the little things in life that I feel give back the most joy! I was honored and flattered that people took time to find me and ask me to make these fun treats!

First it was a red, white and blue swirled vanilla cake frosted with a simple vanilla buttercream, decked out with a fondant and buttercream logo.

 

 

Second was 24 Finding Dory cupcakes – 12 chocolate, 12 vanilla, frosted with vanilla buttercream, topped with cute candy decorations (Pop Rocks, Starburst coral and fondant seaweed, and sticker characters from the movie.

Third was a chocolate and peanut butter explosion cake! Chocolate cake frosted with peanut butter buttercream topped with chocolate ganache and chopped up peanut butter cups.

I was asked recently if I get joy out of baking simply for the act of baking or do I get joy out of the happiness it brings to others. It’s both. I love how I can get lost in baking like I can in a good book. It clears my head, sets my soul at ease and brings my heart all kinds of happiness. I also love the look on someones face as they bite into something I have made them that makes their taste buds do a happy dance. So if you are having a bad day do what brings you joy!