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I love my bright red cake tin. To leave it sitting empty would be a crime. So, it’s often filled with my youngest gals favorite Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies or my family’s go to breakfast, Confetti Muffins.
On occasion I’ll surprise my Bennett Crew with a little something new like Chef Laurie’s Classic Pound Cake or Pink Patisseries gluten free chocolate cupcakes. I won loads of happy faces for those two treats.
However, when that bright red cake tin is empty, I am promptly notified.
My bright red vintage cake tin… holds mouthfuls of deliciousness
It’s not that we consume many sweets in this house. Actually, dinner is the highlight around here and it can make or break the day… so I’ve been told. But…
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