Category Archives: Cakes & Cupcakes

Fathers Day Tribute (and Carrot Cake)

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

I am getting personal on the blog today. There are no food pictures and no funny stories of my latest kitchen disaster. Today I would like to express my feelings for someone who has made an incredible impact on my … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Lava Cakes

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Cathy

I have another special guest post for you all today since I am having back surgery tomorrow (eek!) and have been slow to keep up with my posting schedule. So please say hello to Cathy – check out her blog … Continue reading →

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Funfetti Cake Batter Fudge

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

My sister Jaqulyn has a birthday today and she is turning 22. She will always be my baby sister, but there is no denying she is no longer the kid I always picture in my mind.

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Retro Frosted Animal Cookie Cake (and my 1st Blogiversary!)

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

January 5th marks a very important occasion for me because it is the 1st anniversary since beginning this journey of starting a blog. It has been a fun journey for me and challenging at times. I have made new friends, pushed … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Covered Cherry Mason Jar Cakes (and a road trip)

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Every Labor Day weekend my husband, friends and I cram ourselves into our SUV and make a 6 hour drive to Buffalo, New York.

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Cupcake Smash!

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

The birthday party for a one year old really has become quite the affair over that past several years. The planning, guest list and games – it has become similar to planning a baby or bridal shower. All of that … Continue reading →

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The Leaning Tower of Cake

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Chocolate. Peanut butter. Cake. Need I say more? I am not much of a peanut butter lover (please don’t stop reading because of my indiscretion) but when it is paired with rich, decedent chocolate there is something sublime about it. … Continue reading →

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