Tag: sprinkles

Milk Bar Funfetti Birthday Cake

Well Dined | Milk Bar Funfetti Birthday Cake

It was recently the birthday of my friend Melissa’s blog, Smell’s Like Brownies.  And by recently, I mean a couple of months ago…  She wanted to make the famous Milk Bar Funfetti Birthday Cake to celebrate and asked if I wanted to help.  Heck, yes, I did!

Well Dined | Milk Bar Funfetti Birthday Cake

This cake is supposed to taste like the classic boxed version, but elevated.  And the presentation is striking with naked cake layered between stark white frosting and topped with funfetti crumble.  It takes a lot of steps to achieve those things (I think this is the longest recipe I’ve ever posted), but the end result is gorgeous and tastes amazing.  Let’s dive into the process! (more…)

Vanilla Pudding Shots

Well Dined | Vanilla Pudding Shots

In my last post, I mentioned that one of the recipes that I wanted to make from my blog assignment, Pale Yellow, was Vanilla Pudding Shots.  Well, guess what? I made them!  And they were awesome (and STRONG).  I didn’t have little shot cups to put them in, so I just split the pudding among four cups for my friends.  I wasn’t able to finish mine, so be warned that they are strong!  You can mix more whipped cream in to dilute it.

Well Dined | Vanilla Pudding Shots

Just mix instant pudding mix with milk and flavored vodka, then fold in Cool Whip.  That’s it – so easy!  There is something about Cool Whip that helps stabilize things like this in a way that whipped cream can’t.  But feel free to whip your own cream and use that instead.  Top with more whipped cream and sprinkles and party on! (more…)