Apple cupcakes

Life Lately: Summer Family Fun, Baking Wins, & Everyday Moments

Life lately for our family of five has been full of adventures, a lots of real-life moments–both sweet and messy. From an outdoor concert to baking wins (and a flop!) in the kitchen, our days have been anything but boring. Between mowing, keeping up with family life and the housework, there’s always something going on in the Zottola house! Here’s a peek into what we’ve been up to lately.

Family of five selfie on trail in Pittsburgh (more…)

Apple Cider Cupcakes with Cinnamon Marshmallow Buttercream

As soon as September hit, I started wanting to do some fall baking. Enter: these apple cider cupcakes!

Apple cider cupcakes with marshmallow buttercream

They’re a spiced cake made with apple cider, filled with apple butter, and topped with a marshmallow buttercream. And a pinch of cinnamon. Can’t forget the cinnamon! (more…)