I want to start out by expressing how much I appreciate the blog love so many of you have bestowed upon me these last few days! I so appreciate the amazing comments and I am grateful for all of you who took the time to vote for me over at The Bump! I am so honored to have been selected as a finalist and if it wasn’t for the following bloggers to nominate me, I wouldn’t have had the chance in the first place! I want to take a moment to recognize:
Sophia’s Mom from The Wanna Be WAHM
Shelly from The Attic Girl
Sonya from Curly Girl’s Crochet
Alaina from Telecommuting Moms
These fabulous ladies all nominated me, so please swing by their blogs, show them some love and tell them I sent you. Although I wasn’t selected to move forward at The Bump, I’ve been added to Top Mommy Blogs (link is on my right side bar) so I’m sure with a little help from you just one more time, we’ll get Theta Mom to the top! Thanks again for the bloggy love and I’ll say it a million times, I have the BEST followers!!!
Alright, let’s Spice It Up…
If you haven’t figured it out by now, I hate to cook. I actually don’t cook, I cut and dump. If you missed that post, you can find it here.
That’s right ladies, I just cut open the package and dump it in. So you will most likely never find me posting any kind of cooking advice…unless of course it was such a good secret that I just had to share.
Well, Halloween is fast approaching and my son (with his nut allergy) is so limited to the kinds of candy he can eat, I always make the most unbelievable cut and dump that he enjoys, especially this time of year. Yes, even my picky-eater-allergy-suffering son LOVES it!
It takes me approximately 1 minute and 30 seconds to pull this beauty together.
Ready?
Cut and dump Spice Cake Mix: *Don’t follow the directions on the box, just cut and dump!
Cut and Dump Pure Pumpkin (use half of the big can, 15 oz…I always make two cakes at a time so I buy the big one)
Dump ¼ cup of water and stir it all up in one big bowl. (Actually, you should probably use a mixer, but I think a few turns with a spoon does the job…you decide).
Dump this into your favorite baking dish (sprayed of course) and bake for 30 minutes at 350.
Note: When serving, I usually spice it up by dumping some powdered sugar on top after it cools.
Now ladies, a good cut and dump doesn’t get much better than that, so go spice it up and tell me how it goes!
That is great. I like to bake…learning to cook better, but love this idea!
Holly
I enJOY cooking – but I'm a fan of cut and dumping, too!! LOL!! Congrats on your award!!
I love to bake, but the holiday season is so busy, that it wouldn't hurt to make some easy recipes. This looks like it'll do the trick. Thanks Heather!
Stopping by from MBC and wanted to say HI! Your blog is fab! Fun to look at and read. Thanks for sharing!
-Celeste
http://www.lolatinidesignstudio.blogspot.com
I love your blog! I believe I am totally a Theta mom! Thanks for the recipe it is def my kind of cooking!!
Kristi
http://jkbrouse.blogspot.com
My daughter has been bugging me about baking lately (when the weather gets colder we bake), but I haven't felt up to it. I will try your "dump" recipe though. It sounds good!
btw: Congratulations on your honors!
OK- I am totally buying that box and can next time I'm at the store!
That;s my kind of recipe!!
1 point per serving! That is almost too good to be true! I'm going make that for my Halloween party.
Oh, I am so into your brand of gourmet. Fantastic! I am so disappointed that you didn't move forward on The Bump. Bigger things are on the horizon. I'm sure of it!
Hi, just wanted to stop by and let you know I gave you a Best Blog Award! You can check it out on my blog http://www.thismamamoment.blogspot.com
Blessings,
Jenn
You can substitute pumpkin for "healthier" substitutes of many foods. The foods taste great also. I love your cut and dump technique
I loving your cut and dump theory! I'm going to make this one Saturday for the kids when they come over LOL
THANKS!!
Great cooking suggestion! And congrats on moving on up!!!
Have a lovely day.
why is it that everytime i visit you, i gain 2 lbs?!
oh yum!!! too bad I'M allergic to it!!lol
Great idea! I love this kinda stuff. And does it get any better than 1pt per serving! A serving is the entire cake right?
that looks awesome…and i'm someone who does like to cook. everybody needs a short-cut every once in a while!
thanks for commenting on my blog today–i'm following you! (always sounds so creepy, doesn't it?!)
You are AWESOME! Thanks for such a delish recipe.. My kids will love it.
This looks delicious but I've never heard of cut and dump before now – thanks for sharing! ;o)
This is a great Sunday recipe 😉 My so will love it!
Thank goodness for Betty Crocker.
I believe I would eat a brick if it was pumpkin flavored.
Definitely going in my recipe binder!! What an easy cake to make!
Love quick and simple!
I am loving that cut and dump too! I will have to try it for Halloween! Great to meet ya BTW, and congratulations!
That sounds delish! I will have to try it.
That sounds wonderful! I am going to stop at the store on my way home from work tomorrow! Can't wait to try it.
I'm so happy about this recipe. This is MY KIND OF COOKING! Woo hoo. My family is coming up for a visit this weekend, and I'm going to try it out. Can't wait. Thanks so much for sharing. Cheers!
Oh this sounds so good – I'm going to have to buy some spice cake mix tomorrow!!
cut and dump sounds like a go for me! will try that out:)thanks for sharing Heather!
I am so making this. I can't wait.
Sounds so simple I could even make this. Thanks for sharing.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! So happy for you. And will go check out that link.
I think i can do that, cut and dump, I'm gonna have to make it this weekend! Thanks for the recipe!
I have an award for you
I am a follower! Your blog is awesome!:)
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Jennifer
Good Morning,
I just love your blog, you always have new and fun things to offer.
I'd like to give you an award, it's waiting on the front page of my blog for you: http://www.homespunheartscandles.blogspot.com
Enjoy, you deserve it
Hugs!
I just wanted to let you know that I have given you an award and you can pick it up on my blog
http://robyns-page.blogspot.com/
thanks :0)
I love the cut and dump idea! Really thanks for sharing:) I'm from MBC following you..thanks for stopping by my page and commenting:) Have a great day!
I realized it's been a couple days since I have stopped in. Pumpkin anything is to die for! Especially if it's dessert! Hope you are well and enjoying your hump day! Xo
That sounds delicious, although I have celiac disease and can't buy that kind of spice cake mix! I wonder how chocolate and pumpkin would taste? Or white cake and pumpkin would taste? Hmmm…the chocolate doesn't sound half bad.
Heather, I'm trying to vote for you, but it's not happening. Could you tell me what I have to do?
Congratulations. Let's get you up there to number 1.
Yay baby!!
I definately have to try this! My 9yo daughter loves Spice Cake!! Thanks for the great recipe!
Shelley @ http://www.shelleysswag.blogspot.com
I've done the Cut and Dump Pumpkin Recipe myself … I like putting it in big muffin cups that spill over, then slather butter all over them and eat them warm. Sinfully sweet! ;0)
Congrats on your recognition. You deserve it!! Your blog is wonderful. It inspires me! ;0)
I'm a follower!! I can't wait to see more of your "Cut and Dump" ideas!! Love it!! I'm definately making your cake this weekend! I already have the Spice Cake…just need the pumpkin!
This looks SO good. I love cut and dump – totally my style! I like to cook but I DON'T bake!!
Cheers from MBC!
Charlene
http://www.beamingbalance.com
1 point per serving?! That might be the best news I've heard all day! Haha!
Can't wait to try it!
I love this recipe. Well, I love anything pumpkin! Okay, so I found you on Twitter moms (Blogger moms) and your site is awesome!!! Good luck with the contest- I don't really know anything about these things- I hope you win.