I have been loving my air fryer this summer and wanted to see if making a cake was possible. I knew it probably was but wanted to give it a try myself. This weekend I took a box of chocolate cake mix and made a couple small cakes with my air fryer. While I was mixing the cake mix, I preheated my air fryer to 320 degrees so it would be nice and hot once the cake pan was ready to go inside.

Now I used an 8″x8″ baking pan and a mini loaf pan. I first added the cake mix in the 8″x8″ baking pan. I only filled it about a 1/3  full.  Since I had extra cake mix I poured the rest of it into the mini loaf pan. I did NOT make these cakes at the same time. I do have quite a big air fryer but I wanted to cook each of them separately in the middle of the oven.

So I cooked both of these cakes in my air fryer at 320 degrees for 20 minutes. I thought the mini loaf pan would take less time but I checked it at 15 minutes and the center was still a little runny so I put it back in for 5 more minutes.

Now they may not be the prettiest out of the air fryer, but with a little frosting, they tasted so good! You can make your own cake mix but since cake mixes and frosting are so inexpensive, I thought this was a fun way to make a little dessert for a few bucks or less!

This year I have been trying to switch up my meals a little bit! I normally use chicken for a majority of our meals but  instead of making chicken salad, it can be easy to make a tuna salad that the whole family loves! Sometimes the key to getting your family to like things is having them try it before you tell them everything that it’s made with! I recently tried making Avocado Tuna Salad with some of the Tonnino Tuna Fillets for a recipe contest that I am entering!

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When it comes to grocery shopping, it is hard not to grab a box of Entenmann’s when I am in isle looking for bread! I usually grab a box of the Entenmann’s Little Bites because those are perfect little snack pouches for the whole family and I really like the Entenmann’s Minis Pound Cakes. I like them plain, just how they come but they are also PERFECT to use when you want to make a Strawberry Shortcake or maybe another favorite dessert that you like to make that requires pound cake.

To celebrate the start of spring, Entenmann’s Minis® is putting a fresh twist on a classic dessert favorite, pound cake & berries! From grilled to a la mode, fans can create fun and easy pound cake recipe combos using Entenmann’s Minis Pound Cake. To celebrate, now through May 31^st, consumers can enter the Entenmann’s Sweet Memories Sweepstakes by sharing their favorite Entenmann’s memory for a chance to win their own supply of delicious baked goods to make springtime desserts!

You can really get creative with these cakes! The kids are sure LOVE the Entenmann’s Galaxy Mini Pound Cakes that look FUN to make!

If you like Strawberry Shortcake, be sure to try Entenmann’s Strawberry Shortcut recipe.

Entenmann’s Minis are the same delicious variety of baked goods you know and love, from pound and crumb cake, donuts, apple pie and more, only smaller and individually wrapped.  For more recipes using the Entenmann’s products, visit: https://www.entenmanns.com/en/fantastic-recipes

Now is a time of great distress for many Americans. Countless people have been laid off while another large portion of our workforce is putting their health on the line to protect others. Still more are struggling to adapt to working from home. An estimated 18% of Americans already struggle with feelings of anxiety, but just about everyone is suffering from some form of anxiety at this time.

One of the easiest ways we can get a semblance of control is by choosing what we put into our bodies. Eating a healthy diet is important during stressful times since food is what allows our bodies to keep moving forward. Eating right is also associated with a healthier weight and better mental health since we’re getting the important vitamins and nutrients that our body craves.

If you have been particularly anxious lately, there are a few healthy foods that are designed to reduce feelings of anxiety. When you want to feel better throughout the day, rely on these foods to quell anxiety and promote feelings of ease while social distancing.

Blueberries

These little orbs of fruit contain high levels of vitamin C, a key factor in cell reparation and protection. When we’re feeling stressed out and anxious, our body craves this vitamin C to help protect us from would-be threats, even if it’s just in our mind. After all, this is why the old wive’s tale about drinking orange juice developed to help combat sicknesses.

Of course, eating a few blueberries won’t calm you down from a panic attack. Rather, consuming fruits with more vitamin C is a great way to help dampen the effects of anxiety in the first place. Studies have shown that eating blueberries and other fruits containing vitamin C can help reduce anxiety and prevent it from getting too out of hand. Just be sure to brush your teeth and clean your Invisalign trays after eating fruits with citrus; the acids can harm your teeth without the proper oral health care routine.

Asparagus

Studies dating all the way back to the 1960s have shown that people suffering from depression and anxiety typically have folate deficiencies. If you’re feeling particularly stressed right now, consuming folate-rich foods, like asparagus, is key to boosting your mental health. Try cooking up this green veggie with some garlic or dip them raw in your favorite hummus for a healthy snack. Just one cup of asparagus contains about two-thirds of your recommended daily folate intake.

Green teas

Green teas are known for having a calming effect, which is why so many people drink them before bed. If you’re feeling anxious, sipping on a green tea is a great way to calm your nerves and help you feel more grounded. This is particularly beneficial for the body since green tea contains the amino acid, theanine. One 2017 study even found that just 200 mg of theanine each day reduced tension in the participants. Try drinking a daily cup of green tea to ease your nerves during this stressful time.

Beating anxiety is hard, but mood-boosting foods can help make your stress a little more manageable. Take care of your diet — and your mental health — by relying on these anxiety-reducing, healthy options.