Oh what a lovely day it is. For these unbelievable coconut cupcakes. Ya know...when I think of Easter I think of three things...lemon, coconut and pastels. Oh and mimosas. What do you think of? I've actually been craving coconut. It's Spring. I am kind of over the warm and comforting stuff. I say that while currently slow cooking a chuck roast as we speak. I needed something easy for tonight, okay? I guess what I'm saying is...I am turning gears...at least in the dessert arena. It's … [Read more...]
Cheesecake Bars with Blackberry Sauce
These are pretty dreamy. I'm just sayin'. I couldn't stop taking pictures of these Cheesecake Bars because of this Blackberry Sauce. It's like OMG so pretty and so tasty. It took hours to get this recipe right...I'm talking 5 recipe tests and hours of photos and editing, but here they are, Cheesecake Bars with Blackberry Sauce. mmm..mmmm...goooooood! I adore cheesecake. I don't make it at home often, but I get around to it sometimes. I mean...pumpkin cheesecake does make an appearance … [Read more...]
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake
I'm warning you...this cake has 4 ingredients. Four ingredients that you don't have to make...just buy. You're going to love this one, I just know it! I promised I had something coming for St. Patrick's Day and here it is! Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake. Also known as, crack. I tried to make you Irish Cream Cupcakes, but I just didn't like them. But this ice cream cake you guys...I like... a lot! It's the easiest cake you will ever make, just four ingredients that are … [Read more...]
Red Velvet Cupcakes
I am so in love with this classy cupcake. Are red velvet cupcakes on your my favorites list? They are definitely on mine. Although almond cupcakes are my very favorite, red velvet or definitely in the top 5, maybe even top 3. What I love most about them is that they're RED. They carry a classy look that other cupcakes just can't beat. They're bright, beautiful and kind of sexy right? Too much? Perhaps, but I'm going with it. They are also one of the most popular treats for Valentine's … [Read more...]
Blueberry Coffee Cake
Coffee cake and I go way back. Like 15 years back. Back to the time when I would drive to Starbucks every morning before 1st period to get a vanilla latte and a piece of blueberry coffee cake. You think I'm kidding...but I'm not. I had a job in high school working at a photography studio and every dime went to J.Crew and Starbucks. Ugh. Those were the days! I absolutely adore blueberry coffee cake and I absolutely adore coffee, especially alternative nespresso pods of Gourmesso, so … [Read more...]
Cranberry Bars
Oh my gosh, how gorgeous are these? I'll be honest. I don't bake with fresh cranberries that often. I often use dried cranberries - see these white chocolate almond cookies and this cranberry orange bread. I love snacking on dried cranberries and using them in salads...like all the time. I love a burst of a sweet in a salad, but they are lacking something...the looks. They're just not as beautiful as fresh cranberries. I am SO glad I decided to bake these cranberry bars up because they're … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Cheesecake
You can't be sick of pumpkin yet. Because I have one more pumpkin recipe to share with you! And that's Pumpkin Cheesecake! OMG. I've made this before many many years ago and my friend asked me for the recipe so she could make it for the holidays. But guess what? It fell on the kitchen floor. Yep, the bottom of the springform pan fell out and the cake splatted on a floor with a loud thud. I can so visualize this - Isn't that just horrible? All that work for a cake on the floor! So be … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
I couldn't help myself. I had to make them. Pumpkin is EVERYTHING during the months of October and November. My pregnant sister-in-law can't get enough. Ya know...sometimes I get in a rut and have no idea what to make for the blog so I reach out to friends and family for inspiration or pick up a copy of Food and Wine to re-inspire my nutso brain. SO anyway...I asked my sister-in-law what sounds good to her. I figured a pregnant lady would come up with something really really delicious and … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Crumb Cake
I am just getting started... With the whole pumpkin thing. I am making everything pumpkin and I can't.get.enough!! It's currently 60 degrees in my neck of the woods and I couldn't be happier about it. It's total sweatshirt weather and I have like 5432905834 sweatshirts that I are ready to be snuggled in. Coffee, sweatshirts and pumpkin desserts. Repeat, repeat, repeat. So let's chat about Pumpkin Crumb Cake. This is similar to a coffee cake...maybe it is a coffee cake? It goes great … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
I can't even wait to share this recipe with you! Who knew that gluten-free desserts could taste SO good. These Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes are rich, moist and incredibly delicious. You can't taste the difference between this cupcake a non-gluten cupcake so if you are eating gluten-free, this recipe is for you! My sweet nephew turned 8 back in March and my sister asked if I could make some cupcakes for him to bring to school. Hence the Star Wars theme! He LOVES Star Wars and she found the … [Read more...]
Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
Are you ready to make the easiest dessert ever? Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake is a recipe from my Grandma and is probably the best cake ever. Simply dump all the ingredients into a baking pan and bake! Ahh the beauty of a dump cake. Isn't she pretty? I can't get over how much I love this recipe. It reminds me SO much of my Iowa roots and of my grandparents. My grandma gave my mom a bunch of her recipes - thank the lord! My grandma was one of the cooks/bakers that never really followed a … [Read more...]
20 Cupcake Recipes that are making me drool
I think cupcakes are so pretty. I love to browse all the different cupcake recipes on the internet and Pinterest and then dream about making them and eating them all. What do you dream about? Please say food. Or am I the only one? Anyway, here are 20 seriously amazing cupcakes, that at some point in my life, I am going to stuff my face with. Banana Cupcakes with Black Tea Cherry Frosting from With Food + Love Reese's Cupcakes from The First Year Malted Chocolate Fudge Stuffed … [Read more...]