New Books by Dede Wilson: Cake Balls and A Baker’s Field Guide to Doughnuts

September 3, 2012 By

First of all, Happy Labor Day! :)

Second of all, I don’t know if you have any of Dede Wilson’s books, but if you haven’t, you’re missing out.  But don’t worry, I can fix that.

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Today, I’m giving away two awesome cookbooks:

Cake Balls
More Than 60 Delectable and Whimsical Sweet Spheres of Goodness

This features all sorts of cake balls- I couldn’t have even imagined some of the cake balls in this book.  Creme Brulee Cake Balls, Espresso Brownie Cake Balls, Key Lime Cake Balls, Mocha Toffee Crunch Cake Balls?!  Tell me you can resists that.  Also, not only does the book have cake ball recipes, but the beginning has the perfect cake, frosting, brownie recipes for the balls.  You won’t find any fake box mixes in this book.  Plus, the step-by-step cake ball making instructions with pictures in the front of the book are extremely helpful.

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A Baker’s Field Guide to Doughnuts
More Than 60 Warm and Fresh Homemade Treats

I love this book because finally, I know how to spell doughnuts, haha!  Kidding.  This book is just as awesome as the cake pop cookbook.  It has baked doughnuts, fried doughnuts, yeast doughnuts, filled doughnuts, everything.   Dede is really good at creating original recipes, like Carrot Cake Doughnuts, Chocolate-Salted Caramel Doughnuts, Creme Brulee Doughnuts, Honey Cream-Filled Doughnuts with Milk and Honey Glaze.  She sold me!

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I just got both of the books on Friday and I’ve already bookmarked almost all of the recipes (ha, helpful, huh?). And, I seriously sat in front of the TV last night making cake balls while Kellen and I watched a movie. So, just a warning, this book will make you do weird things.

Who wants these books?

Well, today is your lucky day. I’ve got a copy of each book to give away!  To enter, all you have to do is:

1.  Leave a comment telling me what your favorite cake ball and/or doughnut recipe is.

For additional entries:

2. Like Dede Wilson on Facebook and leave a comment saying you did.
3.  Like What Katie’s Baking on Facebook and leave a comment saying you did.
4.  Follow Dede on Twitter and leave a comment saying you did.
5.  Follow What Katie’s Baking on twitter and leave a comment saying you did. 

Good luck!

The giveaway will end on Monday, September 10th at midnight.  Make sure you leave your email address, or some form of contact information so I can get in contact with you if you win.

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Cherry White Chocolate Skittle and Lifesaver Bark {DIY Creations with Wrigley Candy for the Holiday}

December 26, 2011 By

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I hope you all had a Merry Christmas/happy holiday.

I had 3 Christmas’ this year and I’m sad it’s over, but I’m so lucky that I was able to celebrate with all the people I love.


I asked Santa for money this year so I could have some reconstruction done to my site by Southtown Creative.  I highly recommend it!

Anyway, sorry for the short hiatus, but it’s been a busy week.  Since I’m sure you all have, too, I’m posting an easy recipe today.

Wrigley kindly sent me a humongous box of candy (this did not influence any opinions) and asked, “How do YOU use Wrigley gum and confections in your entertaining, celebrating, or DIY-ing?”

Amy Atlas is an amazing sweets stylist, so I’ve got nothing on her, but I made some bark.  It was a long shot, but it ended up tasted really good and the kids in my family really enjoyed it.  I really think it was the addition of the cherry flavoring.  Without it, the chocolate would have been too overpowering.

If you want to see some awesome creations, go check out Amy’s site.

Cherry White Chocolate Skittle and Lifesaver Bark

Ingredients:
1 package Vanilla Almond Bark
2 teaspoons oil
1 teaspoon cherry extract
2 cups skittles
2 packages crushed up lifesavers
Optional: Colored sugars

Directions:
1.  Melt the vanilla almond bark with the oil in the microwave. (About 2 minutes)
2.  Poor almond bark on a nonstick surface and spread a thin layer.  (I used parchment paper)
3.  Layer skittles, lifesavers, and sugars over the melted chocolate.
4.  Let cool until hardened, break apart and serve.

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