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10 Party Desserts for Big and Small Occasions

Every season is an opportunity to celebrate. Whether it’s a baby shower, baptism or wedding, here are 10 essential recipes for a successful reception!

1. Butterfly Cupcakes

Cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a child’s birthday party or to delight guests at the table, they always make a big impression for kids and adults alike. To make this recipe, use chocolate in the creamy frosting and vanilla in the cake. It’s a direct trip back to your childhood.

2. Valentine’s Day Chocolate and Raspberry Cake

Is there a more classic pairing for Valentine’s Day than chocolate and raspberry? This cake, with its red hues, captures anyone’s attention at first glance. With dollops of chocolate whipped cream and a luscious raspberry cream, we bet there won’t be much of this dessert left once the day of love is over.

3. CadburyTM-Style Chocolate Cream Eggs

Though chocolate is usually linked to Valentine’s Day, it’s just as popular during Easter, if not more! With this recipe for gooey, creamy eggs–inspired by the store-bought versions–you’ll find many chocolate lovers who’d be willing to take part in an Easter egg hunt.

4. Vanilla-Lemon Cake with Buttercream Frosting

To celebrate a baby’s arrival, it’s common to get together for a festive and friendly shower, where the mom-to-be receives many gifts and pieces of advice! Prepare a full meal or simply fancy bites, which are then crowned by a lemon and vanilla cake whose fresh flavours will brighten the table.

5. French Strawberry Cake (Fraisier)

When strawberries are in season and you’re also hosting a reception, this recipe is a must. With layers of buttercream and genoise cake, topped with a colourful almond paste, this cake is the perfect dessert for a wedding or to highlight a graduation.

6. Crystallized Lilac Petits Fours

For a baptism, it’s always nice to serve a variety of bites and sweet treats. These pretty and delicate petits fours are made of Pain de Gênes, a moist and dense Italian cake, cut into squares and topped with lilac-coloured fondant. You can adapt the colour based on your event’s theme.

7. Pumpkin and Spice Cake Squares

After the traditional Thanksgiving turkey, serve these pumpkin pie-inspired squares. With a pumpkin topping made from whipped cream, pumpkin purée and brown sugar spread on top of the molasses, chocolate and spice cake, this dessert is both comforting and festive.

8. Peanut Butter and Chocolate Candy Brownies

Keep Halloween going by using some of the candies your kids picked up while trick or treating, like these soft brownies filled with peanut butter candies. With their sweet and salty flavour, this recipe will be a hit with your little monsters and scary witches.

9. Maple, Raspberry and White Chocolate Yule Log

Christmas isn’t quite the same without a traditional Yule log cake. This recipe features a rolled vanilla cake with a maple cream filling and white chocolate on top. It’s a can’t-miss dessert that the whole family will love.

10. Grapefruit Bread

Freshness, sweetness and flowers are on the menu to end a Mother’s Day brunch on a sweet note. It’s the perfect occasion to serve this moist cake that has a touch of tanginess.

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