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    Hello, Hello!

    I'm Jennifer and this is my food blog, Beyond the Butter. I am so glad you're here!

    Beyond the Butter About Page | Image © Addie Eshelman Photography

    Creating Beyond the Butter

    For years I had this idea to create a baking blog that's centered around the dessert recipes my late Grammy used to make for everyone in the family—recipes that have given me great memories of my childhood and beyond. Her Pennsylvania Dutch Chocolate Funny Cake recipe, for example, is by far my no. 1 favorite!

    I could never work up the nerve to start it though because the idea of putting myself out there for the whole virtual world to see was (and still kind of is) a little terrifying to me.

    In the summer of 2017, I began to break out of my comfort zone, making desserts for neighborhood picnics and family parties. I was discovering my love for baking and I felt like I was gaining confidence with each dessert I made.

    The very best part though—and the main reason I love to bake in general—was hearing how much my friends and family loved what I was baking for them. So in December of 2017, I worked up the nerve to create an Instagram feed and by the end of March 2018, Beyond the Butter was born!

    Beyond the Butter About Page | Image © Addie Eshelman Photography
    Me and my Grammy, 2008 ❤️

    Making new Memories

    My personal goal, through creating Beyond the Butter, is to share a variety of delicious dessert recipes with you that have come from or have been inspired by my late Grammy.

    They are recipes that are sweet, simple, and fun to make and bring me—and hopefully you and your loved ones—joy and wonderful new memories!

    Beyond the Butter About Page | Image © Addie Eshelman Photography
    Making my Grammy's Pennsylvania Dutch Chocolate Funny Cake recipe.
    Photo credit © Addie Eshelman Photography

    From Sheet Cakes to Cookies, There is Something Here for Everyone!

    To get started, here are a few of my personal favorite Beyond the Butter recipes that came from my late Grammy.

    • Pennsylvania Dutch Chocolate Funny Cake
    • Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs
    • Classic 4 Egg Yellow Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting
    • Simple and Delicious Black Bottom Cupcakes

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    A chocolate peanut butter combo like no other...devil's food cupcakes with peanut butter frosting for your mid-week treat! 🤎 Yields 2 dozen cupcakes. 

Find the link above in my bio, in my stories, or google 'devil's food cupcakes beyond the butter'.

https://beyondthebutter.com/devils-food-cupcakes-with-peanut-butter-frosting/

#devilsfoodcupcakes #beyondthebutter #devilsfood #chocolatecupcakes #chocolate #peanutbutter #bakersofinstagram #thebakefeed #chocolatelovers #cupcakes #f52grams #peanutbutterlover #homemade #bakinglove #eatvoraciously
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    Light and airy french crullers topped with a sweet strawberry glaze and strawberry sugar = one delicious breakfast or brunch treat! 🍓❤️ Yields approx. 18 crullers. Recipe linked above and in my stories!

https://beyondthebutter.com/strawberry-glazed-french-crullers/

#strawberrycrullers #crullers #strawberryglaze #beyondthebutter #strawberries #thebakefeed #f52grams #breakfast #breakfastideas #brunch #bakersofinstagram #bakinglove #strawberryseason #pateachoux #homemade #puffpastry
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    For your weekend baking consideration: thick and creamy Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars!🫐💜

Grab the link to the recipe in my stories, or google 'blueberry cheesecake bars beyond the butter'.💜

https://beyondthebutter.com/blueberry-cheesecake-bars/

#beyondthebutter #cheesecakebars #blueberrycheesecakebars #blueberries #cheesecake #thebakefeed #f52grams #creamcheese #blueberrycheesecake #dessertoftheday #cheesecakesofinstagram #homemade #cheesecakelovers
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    Double Chocolate Mint Brownies for your mid-week treat! Easily one of my all-time favorite brownies to make. They're rich, super fudgy, and filled with melted mint chocolate. And the best part—you only need one large mixing bowl to make them! Recipe linked above and in my stories.

https://beyondthebutter.com/double-chocolate-mint-brownies/

#mintbrownies #brownies #mintchocolatebrownies #beyondthebutter #chocolate #fudgybrownies #thebakefeed #f52grams #mint #homemade #bakersofinstagram #chocolatelover #eatvoraciously #bakinglove #huffposttaste
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    Starting off the week with some Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes!🤎 They're incredibly moist cupcakes topped with a thick layer of creamy chocolate buttercream frosting. Basically, they're a chocolate lover's dream! Yields 6 cupcakes. Recipe linked above and in my stories!

https://beyondthebutter.com/small-batch-chocolate-cupcakes/

#chocolatecupcakes #cupcakes #smallbatchcupcakes #beyondthebutter #chocolate #f52grams #smallbatchrecipes #thebakefeed #cupcakesofinstagram #fromscratch #chocolatefrosting #chocolatelovers #instafood #cupcakestagram #homemade
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    Warm and gooey Fudge Nut Bars! Part oatmeal cookie, part chocolate fudge with chopped pecans, and a little more oatmeal cookie on top. SOOOOO SO GOOD. Recipe linked above in my bio and in my stories!

https://beyondthebutter.com/classic-fudge-nut-bars/

#oatmealfudgebars #fudgenutbars #fudge #beyondthebutter #f52grams #thebakefeed #chocolatefudge #oatmealcookies #homemade #dessertoftheday #chocolatelovers @thebakefeed @food52
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    Lemon Blueberry Streusel SCONES!🍋🫐 A spin on my lemon blueberry streusel muffins recipe, these babies are buttery soft, flaky, packed with big plump blueberries and zesty lemon flavor. Annnnd they're topped with that yummy cinnamon-sugar streusel that is simply wonderful! If you love the muffins, you will definitely want to try these! Find this NEW recipe linked above, in my stories, and over on the BTB blog homepage.

https://beyondthebutter.com/lemon-blueberry-streusel-scones/

#scones #lemonblueberry #beyondthebutter #streusel #lemonblueberryscones #fromscratch #lemons #f52grams #recipeoftheday #blueberries #breakfastideas #breakfast #brunch #thebakefeed #sconesrecipe 

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    For your mid-week treat and one, I wish was in front of me right now...melt-in-your-mouth Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake!🍋💛

Recipe linked above, in my stories, or google 'lemon cream cheese pound cake beyond the butter'.

https://beyondthebutter.com/lemon-cream-cheese-pound-cake/

#lemoncreamcheesepoundcake #poundcake #lemonpoundcake #beyondthebutter #thebakefeed #lemons #lemoncake #creamcheesepoundcake #eatvoraciously #lemon #MyIKEAUSA #f52grams #bundtcake #cake #dessertoftheday
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    🎉 NEW! It's been a while since I've added a single layer cake to the blog, sooo introducing....Single Layer Coconut Cake! It's light and fluffy and packed with coconut flavor and toasted sweetened coconut flakes! You can pair it with this creamy coconut buttercream frosting or enjoy it as is or with a little powdered sugar (honestly, it's so good even without the frosting). Give it a try this spring, summer, or whenever you're feeling like having a yummy coconut dessert. Recipe linked above, in my stories, and over on the BTB homepage!

https://beyondthebutter.com/single-layer-coconut-cake/

#coconutcake #singlelayercoconutcake #beyondthebutter #cake #cakecakecake #f52grams #thebakefeed #smallbatchrecipes #coconut #coconutfrosting #bakinglove #coconutdesserts #dessertideas
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    Warm and fluffy Lemon Blueberry Streusel Muffins? Yesssss, please! 😍 Yields 12 muffins (using tulip style liners). Recipe linked above, in my stories, or google 'lemon blueberry streusel muffins beyond the butter'

https://beyondthebutter.com/lemon-blueberry-streusel-muffins/

#lemonblueberry #beyondthebutter #lemonblueberrymuffins #muffins #brunch #breakfast #f52grams #thebakefeed #lemons #blueberries #streusel #thekitchn #instafood #eatvoraciously #homemade @thebakefeed @food52 @thekitchn @huffposttaste
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    Happy Easter loves! I hope you have a peaceful and joy filled holiday today!💜

https://beyondthebutter.com/easter-bunny-cut-out-sugar-cookies/

#happyeaster #cutoutsugarcookies #peeps #easter #beyondthebutter #cookies #easterbunny #cookiesofinstagram #marshmallowfrosting
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    A treat I'll never get tired of...Super Easy Lemon Bars!🍋 

Find this recipe linked above in my bio, in my stories, or type 'https://beyondthebutter.com/super-easy-lemon-bars/' into your favorite web browser.💛

#beyondthebutter #lemonbars #lemons #easydessert #thebakefeed #IGfoodies #huffposttaste #lemondesserts #dessertideas #lovefood #f52grams #lemoncurdslices #thekitchn #homemade #IGeats #feedfeed #lemon
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    About Me

    My husband, Adam, and I are originally from just outside Philly and now live in Central PA with our two cats—who we adore. We've been here for a little over 7 years now and absolutely love it! We have fantastic neighbors and lots of amazing places to eat and ride our road bikes.

    Besides blogging full-time, baking, cycling, and traveling, I'd have to say my one guilty pleasure of all time is watching my stories—the Real Housewives of New York, New Jersey, and Beverly Hills.

    Other favorite shows—reruns of Law and Order, The Office, Parks and Rec, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

    I'd Love to Hear From You!

    If you're enjoying Beyond the Butter, I'd love to hear from you! What recipes of mine have you made? What recipes would you like to see? Let's hear 'em!

    Email me at [email protected] or DM me over on Instagram. You can also find Beyond the Butter over on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest!

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    A chocolate peanut butter combo like no other...devil's food cupcakes with peanut butter frosting for your mid-week treat! 🤎 Yields 2 dozen cupcakes. 

Find the link above in my bio, in my stories, or google 'devil's food cupcakes beyond the butter'.

https://beyondthebutter.com/devils-food-cupcakes-with-peanut-butter-frosting/

#devilsfoodcupcakes #beyondthebutter #devilsfood #chocolatecupcakes #chocolate #peanutbutter #bakersofinstagram #thebakefeed #chocolatelovers #cupcakes #f52grams #peanutbutterlover #homemade #bakinglove #eatvoraciously
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    Light and airy french crullers topped with a sweet strawberry glaze and strawberry sugar = one delicious breakfast or brunch treat! 🍓❤️ Yields approx. 18 crullers. Recipe linked above and in my stories!

https://beyondthebutter.com/strawberry-glazed-french-crullers/

#strawberrycrullers #crullers #strawberryglaze #beyondthebutter #strawberries #thebakefeed #f52grams #breakfast #breakfastideas #brunch #bakersofinstagram #bakinglove #strawberryseason #pateachoux #homemade #puffpastry
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    For your weekend baking consideration: thick and creamy Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars!🫐💜

Grab the link to the recipe in my stories, or google 'blueberry cheesecake bars beyond the butter'.💜

https://beyondthebutter.com/blueberry-cheesecake-bars/

#beyondthebutter #cheesecakebars #blueberrycheesecakebars #blueberries #cheesecake #thebakefeed #f52grams #creamcheese #blueberrycheesecake #dessertoftheday #cheesecakesofinstagram #homemade #cheesecakelovers
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    Double Chocolate Mint Brownies for your mid-week treat! Easily one of my all-time favorite brownies to make. They're rich, super fudgy, and filled with melted mint chocolate. And the best part—you only need one large mixing bowl to make them! Recipe linked above and in my stories.

https://beyondthebutter.com/double-chocolate-mint-brownies/

#mintbrownies #brownies #mintchocolatebrownies #beyondthebutter #chocolate #fudgybrownies #thebakefeed #f52grams #mint #homemade #bakersofinstagram #chocolatelover #eatvoraciously #bakinglove #huffposttaste
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    Starting off the week with some Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes!🤎 They're incredibly moist cupcakes topped with a thick layer of creamy chocolate buttercream frosting. Basically, they're a chocolate lover's dream! Yields 6 cupcakes. Recipe linked above and in my stories!

https://beyondthebutter.com/small-batch-chocolate-cupcakes/

#chocolatecupcakes #cupcakes #smallbatchcupcakes #beyondthebutter #chocolate #f52grams #smallbatchrecipes #thebakefeed #cupcakesofinstagram #fromscratch #chocolatefrosting #chocolatelovers #instafood #cupcakestagram #homemade
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    Warm and gooey Fudge Nut Bars! Part oatmeal cookie, part chocolate fudge with chopped pecans, and a little more oatmeal cookie on top. SOOOOO SO GOOD. Recipe linked above in my bio and in my stories!

https://beyondthebutter.com/classic-fudge-nut-bars/

#oatmealfudgebars #fudgenutbars #fudge #beyondthebutter #f52grams #thebakefeed #chocolatefudge #oatmealcookies #homemade #dessertoftheday #chocolatelovers @thebakefeed @food52

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