Happy Friday with FUNfetti Cupcakes! ?

Happy Friday y’all!!? Things are humming here at Garlands of Grace Headquarters and we’re celebrating Friday with Funfetti Cupcakes. ? Super moist Yellow Cake speckled with cute confetti sprinkles and topped with a fudgy chocolate frosting! ? Recipe and pictures below!!

yields: 18 cupcakes!

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup  butter, at room temperature
  • 1½  cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup sprinkles!!

Frosting!

  • 2 sticks butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 4 cups powder sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract(optional)

Directions:

 

  1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Line muffin tins with liners! Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt! set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating for 1 minute between each addition. Beat in vanilla extract.
  4. Add the dry ingredients all at once and beat on low speed until just combined. Add the milk and sour cream and beat on low for 1 minute, then increase the speed to medium and beat for 3 additional minutes. Mix in sprinkles thoroughly!
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the muffin tins(generous 1/4 cup batter per muffin cup!) Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Remove from the oven and cool completely before frosting.
  6. Frosting! Place all frosting ingredients in mixing bowl and beat on low speed gradually increasing to medium. Beat for 3 minutes or until combined and fluffy!
  7. Ice cupcakes, add sprinkles(optional!), and enjoy(not optional)!!

 

“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”
Psalm 119:165

 

Let’s Twist it!!

It’s no wonder why the TWIST Headwrap is a best seller here at Garlands of Grace! With over 8 ways to wear this headwrap, it’s versatile and super fun to wear. The question of the week that I have received is “What are the 8 ways you style the Twist?” So today I am beyond excited to share my favorite 8 ways to style my Garlands of Grace Twist Headwraps. ✨✨ Whether you enjoy the classic twist or something a little more unique to you, the Katherine’s TWIST is the Wrap to have! So, let’s twist it! ?

 

“Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.”
psalm 112:1

✨✨Tender Mercies…

“The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. The Lord is good to all: and HIS tender mercies are over all HIS works.  All THY works shall praise THEE, O Lord; and THY saints shall bless THEE. They shall speak of the glory of THY kingdom, and talk of THY power; To make known to the sons of men HIS mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of HIS kingdom. THY kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and THY dominion endureth throughout all generations.”
Ps 145:8-13

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Psalm 100:4-5

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✨ Garlands Of Grace Olive & Cream + ROSE Swiss Dot Cecily Headwraps are ready to ship this beautiful morning!! ? Did you know our Cecily Style Headwrap is convertible? It’s true! Wear fully extended for a longer look or bunch into a cute headband style. Grab your Olive & Cream Cecily today!!

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1 Peter 5:10

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Luke 12:6-7

Creamy Summer Smoothie!!✨✨ || Recipe

Y’all, it’s HOT outside!! ??No better weather for a Creamy SUMMER SMOOTHIE. I’m sharing my favorite Smoothie recipe today! And do you know what makes this recipe so perfect? I’ll give you 2 reasons why you need to try this recipe!?   #1 It’s super easy and so refreshing!!# 2 1 recipe can be made in several different variations! For me this week, I’m loving the classic strawberry banana!!??

QUESTION!! What is your favorite fruit for a smoothie?? Comment section open below. Make my day by leaving a commenting and letting us know!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup favorite frozen fruit!! (I used 1/3 cup frozen mango & 2/3 frozen mixed berries! )
  • 1/2 ripened banana
  • 1/4 cup cream plain yogurt! (I LOVE using the cream top or whole milk yogurt for mine for mine!)
  • 1/4 cup milk (can be substituted for water or coconut milk!)
  • 2 tbsp frozen pineapple concentrate (you can choose your favorite flavor, just make sure it is 100% fruit juice!)
  • 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Whipped Cream to top!! (optional but so worth adding!)

Make this smoothie your own by choosing your favorite fruit, substituting regular yogurt for Greek yogurt, or adding other fun fillers!

Directions
  1. Place all ingredients in blender.  Blend until completely smooth!
  2. Pour into favorite cup, add a colorful straw and enjoy!

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He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.-2 Cor 12:9

Mix + MATCH! || Tutorial Video

Perfectly paired!! ✨✨ Garlands Of Grace STRETCH Cecily Headwraps designed so you can combine! ??  We’re having fun trying new looks today. Which combination is your favorite?? ✨✨ A helpful Video tutorial for your Thursday!!

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A few fun combinations!! ↓

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1 Peter 1:3