Alana Jones-Mann » diy desserts

Today Arla is commemorating the nation’s favorite seasonal dessert topping with its own official holiday: America’s first-ever National Cream Cheese Frosting Day. To celebrate, I’ve whipped...

http://alanajonesmann.com/2018/12/today-is-national-cream-cheese-frosting-day/

I’m feeling a bit depressed to be posting a New Year’s Eve dessert, because it means the most magical time of year is over. UGH. SUCH. A. BUMMER. But, I’ll find a way to deal with it. And h...

http://alanajonesmann.com/2017/12/nye-disco-ball-cupcakes/

I don’t know how to put it humbly – I’m completely obsessed with the way this retro wreath cake turned out. I love the idea of this cake – it’s a dessert piece that shines on display at...

http://alanajonesmann.com/2017/12/retro-wreath-cake-for-a-beautiful-mess/

As I mentioned a couple of posts ago, I recently became a contributor for everyone’s favorite blog, A Beautiful Mess. For my second post, I wanted to make something fun for back-to-school, so I...

http://alanajonesmann.com/2017/08/pbj-sandwich-cakes-for-a-beautiful-mess/

I’m VERY excited to announce that I’m going to be contributing for one of my favorite blogs of all-time, ABeautifulMess.com. I have been such a fan of Elsie and Emma’s work for a verrrry lo...

http://alanajonesmann.com/2017/07/a-beautiful-mess-ice-cream-cake-post/

Since moving to LA, I’ve met the most wonderful, creative women. One of those women is Adrianna of A Cozy Kitchen (you’re probably familiar with her incredible cook book). I’ve always admir...

http://alanajonesmann.com/2017/07/pug-and-corgi-cakes-with-a-cozy-kitchen/

If you stopped by yesterday, you probably saw my tutorial for these Mini Cookie Cakes. As I mentioned, I made a whole batch of them topped with flowers made from an assortment of piping tips. I t...

http://alanajonesmann.com/2017/05/flower-cookie-cakes/

My boyfriend and I were talking about some DIY dessert ideas the other week when HE brought up the idea of some mini cookie cakes. How cute is that?! I was so into his genius idea that I instantl...

http://alanajonesmann.com/2017/05/diy-mini-cookie-cakes/

With Mother’s Day approaching in less than two weeks, I’ve put together a DIY gift idea for all the pattern-loving mamas (and daughters!) out there. These Otomi cookies were obviously inspire...

http://alanajonesmann.com/2017/05/diy-otomi-mothers-day-treats/

If you follow me on Instagram, hopefully you saw that Taco Cookie video I just posted. It depicts THIS original tutorial…so if you’re just looking for the directions for the Sugar Cookie Taco...

http://alanajonesmann.com/2017/04/taco-cookie-update/