If you haven’t guessed yet, I do have a bit of an obsession with Funfetti! I just can’t help myself. The sprinkles just make me SO happy! For this recipe, I used the Funfetti frosting that came with pastel sprinkles. The pastel colors make this pound cake perfect for baby showers, wedding shower, Spring parties, or even Mother’s Day. This pound cake recipe is extremely easy to make, and the result is a moist and delicious fun treat. Enjoy!!

Funfetti Pound Cake

Ingredients

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.

2. Combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water, and oil in large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer for 2 minutes.

3. Pour the batter in the loaf pan.

5. Bake at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5-10 minutes. Carefully loosen cake from pan. Invert onto cooling rack. Cool completely.

6. Heat a cup of the frosting in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and drizzle over top of cake. Top with sprinkles.

7. Cut cake into slices and serve.

]]> http://megansmunchies.com/funfetti-pound-cake/feed/ 4 http://megansmunchies.com/funfetti-cannolis/ http://megansmunchies.com/funfetti-cannolis/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 13:59:19 +0000 megan http://megansmunchies.com/?p=4354 This idea has been swirling around in my head for awhile now! I knew that Funfetti and cannoli flavors would definitely be a fun combination. My theory wasn’t wrong!!! I was so HAPPY with the results! The sprinkles make these treats so fun, and the Funfetti adds a delicious cake flavor. I bought my cannoli [...]]]>

This idea has been swirling around in my head for awhile now! I knew that Funfetti and cannoli flavors would definitely be a fun combination. My theory wasn’t wrong!!! I was so HAPPY with the results! The sprinkles make these treats so fun, and the Funfetti adds a delicious cake flavor. I bought my cannoli shells at Market Street. You can often find cannoli shells in the cookie aisle. I recommend just going to you Whole Foods bakery or any bakery that sells cannolis and asking to buy the shells from them. I dipped the ends of the cannoli shells in a variety of colored candy melts, but you could also use melted chocolate or white chocolate. That is the fun part of these sweet treats, you can be as creative as you want. You can decorate the ends with any color and any variety of sprinkles! The kids will love to create these colorful cannolis with you!! Enjoy, and try not to get addicted like I did!!

Funfetti Cannolis

Ingredients

12 cannoli shells

4 cups ricotta cheese

1 cup Funfetti cake mix

1 1/2 cups unsifted powdered sugar

4 tsp vanilla

Candy Melts (can be found at craft stores such as Michaels)

Sprinkles

Directions:

1. Melt candy melts in microwave according to directions on bag.

2. Dip ends of cannolis in melted candy. (You may have to use a knife to spread the candy so that it covers entire surface of the ends of the shells.) Cover melted candy with sprinkles, and place on flat surface for approx 30 minutes to let candy harden.

3. In large bowl, fold powdered sugar, Funfetti mix, and vanilla into the ricotta cheese.

4. Fill cannoli shells with filling.

5. Sift powdered sugar over the top of the cannolis.

6. ENJOY!!!

]]> http://megansmunchies.com/funfetti-cannolis/feed/ 1 http://megansmunchies.com/guinness-brownies-with-baileys-buttercream-frosting/ http://megansmunchies.com/guinness-brownies-with-baileys-buttercream-frosting/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:03:00 +0000 megan http://megansmunchies.com/?p=4196 I am ready for tomorrow’s St. Patrick’s Day party! I have seen many versions of Guinness Brownies the past couple of days, and decided to come up with my own version. I whipped up 36 of these delicious brownies and 35 of them are ready to go. I couldn’t resist taste testing! I just might [...]]]>

I am ready for tomorrow’s St. Patrick’s Day party! I have seen many versions of Guinness Brownies the past couple of days, and decided to come up with my own version. I whipped up 36 of these delicious brownies and 35 of them are ready to go. I couldn’t resist taste testing! I just might have taken a spoon to the bottom of frosting bowl after all the brownies were topped!! I am definitely making these little gems again!!! The recipe below makes 12 brownies. Enjoy!

Guinness Brownies with Bailey’s Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients:

1 box Pillsbury Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix (Family size)

1/2 cup oil

2 eggs

1/4 cup Guinness Extra Stout Beer

1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips

2 sticks Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter (softened)

3 tablespoons Bailey’s Irish Cream

4 tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream

4 cups Powdered Sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (325 degrees if using dark pan). Place cupcake liners in pan.

2. Combine brownie mix, oil, eggs, and Guinness until well blended.

3. Stir in chocolate chips.

4. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter.

5. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

6. Cool brownies completely.

7. Cream softened butter until fluffy.

8. Add sugar and continue creaming until well-blended.

9.Add Bailey’s and whipping cream; blend on low speed until moistened.

10. Beat at high speed until icing is fluffy.

11. Frost the brownies as desired. (I added chocolate shavings for extra decoration)

ENJOY!!!!

What are you doing to celebrate St. Patty’s Day?

HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY OREO!!!

Not only do I thank you Oreo for such a delicious treat that always satisfies my sweet tooth, but I thank you for the incredible creation of the Birthday Cake Oreos. To celebrate such a BIG birthday, I made some special cupcakes. These sweet treats are Funfetti Cupcakes with Birthday Cake Oreo Bottoms! The best part, in my taste buds’ opinions, is the frosting with the delicious birthday cake cream from the Birthday Cake Oreos. Eating these cupcakes = Birthday Cake Flavor Heaven!!

Birthday Cake Oreo Funfetti Cupcakes

Ingredients

1 box Pillsbury Funfetti Cake Mix

1 cup water

3 eggs

1/3 cup canola oil

2 packages Birthday Cake Oreos

1 can Pillsbury Whipped Supreme Vanilla Frosting

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degress.

2. Prepare Funfetti cake mix according to directions on box.

3. Place cupcake liners in cupcake pan and place an Oreo at the bottom of each.

4. Fill liners with batter to 2/3 full.

5. Bake for length of time directed on the box. Remove from oven and cool.

6. Remove the cream center from the remaining Oreos and place in a mixing bowl.

7. Mix the frosting with the Oreo cream, and then frost the cupcakes.

8. Enjoy!!

Happy New Year! I am very excited about 2012 and all the plans I have for Megan’s Munchies. I got a special Christmas present that is going to play a big part in the blog, but I am going to keep the suspense going for awhile before I share what it is! I also have plans to change the look of the blog a bit. I think you all will absolutely love it! To kick off the New Year, I couldn’t resist getting creative with some chili. This Texas girl loves her barbecue sauce, and now I know I love chili with a barbecue twist! I hope you love it too. This recipe is now officially my favorite chili to eat!!! Let me know what you think….

Low Fat Barbecue Chili

Ingredients:

1 lb ground turkey

1 can pinto beans (drained)

2 cans diced tomatoes (chili ready)

1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)

1 cup barbecue sauce

1 pkg chili seasoning

Directions:

1. Brown ground turkey in skillet

2. In large sauce pan, combine turkey and all other ingredients. Mix well.

3. Bring to a boil, and then let simmer for 20-30 minutes.

4. ENJOY!!!

Do you like traditional chili or chili with a twist? What is your favorite version of chili?