Desserts

Tiramisu is the original afternoon pick-me-up with notes of espresso and chocolate. This recipe has all the flavor and creamy texture of classic tiramisu, but with less steps and prep work. This is the tiramisu recipe I make most often for family dinners, potlucks and holidays. It's easy to assemble because there's no cooking involved […]

These puffy heart-shaped sugar cookies have a soft cake-like texture just like the popular store-bought version. They're finished with vanilla buttercream frosting and a mixture of bright, cheery sprinkles. Fancy desserts get a lot of attention around Valentine's Day, but sometimes the best way to show someone you care is with a cookie (or 12). […]

This easy Funfetti recipe makes exactly one dozen soft, fluffy, sprinkle-filled cupcakes. They are topped with vanilla buttercream, dressed in rainbow sprinkles, and ready for any happy occasion. I've always appreciated 'one bowl' cake recipes, because that's exactly the number of bowls I want to wash. This funfetti cake is one such recipe and it […]

Thick and fluffy Red Velvet Pancakes are the perfect, simple breakfast for Valentine’s Day! Check out my favorite pancake recipes! Ingredients & Supplies Needed for Red Velvet Pancakes red velvet cake mix flour sugar baking powder eggs milk electric griddle bowl, whisk, spatula Recipe Tips & Notes This recipe starts with a red velvet cake […]

Mont Blanc is a classic French dessert made of baked meringue, whipped cream, and sweet chestnut cream. The finished dessert is dusted with powdered sugar and appropriately named for the highest snowy peak in the Alps. I'm not sure how it happened, but I've fallen in love with classic French pastries and desserts all over […]

This recipe for Black Forest Torte is made from layers of flourless chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, homemade whipped cream, and cherry pie filling. It’s so easy and such a beauty! This post has been sponsored by Dixie Crystals. All thoughts and opinions are my own. BE SURE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF MY RECIPES ON THE DIXIE […]

This pink celebration cake is inspired by a nostalgic sweet – Frosted Circus Animal Cookies! It would make a lovely birthday cake, or use it as an edible centerpiece for any happy occasion. I've been seeing all kinds of beautiful Circus Animal Cookie-inspired cakes and treats on the web, and I've been itching to make […]

This cheesy grits quiche makes a wonderful brunch or cozy weeknight dinner. Serve with a tossed salad for a fast and elegant meal. I consider it a personal mission to see how many delicious things I can wrap in Filo dough. It's a recurring theme here, if you haven't already noticed. A few years ago […]

Fried Sesame Balls, also known as Jian Dui, are a classic Chinese dessert traditionally served during Lunar New Year. The crisp, chewy pastries are made with glutinous rice flour filled with sweet red bean paste. A coating of sesame seeds give them a toasty, nutty finish when fried. The first day of Chinese New Year […]

This dip is delicious as a game day appetizer or a quick party food. Present it with celery and carrot sticks for a fresh bite, or serve it wonderfully hearty with a buttered baguette. I don't know about you, but when winter temperatures dip to freezing, all I want is something warm to eat. And […]

This petite cherry layer cake is made of four white cake layers infused with tart cherry syrup and filled with Morello cherry preserves. It's covered with cherry-flavored buttercream and finished in the watercolor frosting technique using pretty pink hues. I'm kicking off this month in the pinkest way possible with this small but mighty watercolor […]

My mom’s banana bread is full of chocolate chips and is SUPER soft and moist thanks to 4 whole bananas and a little bit of oil. It’s the best! Check out my favorite banana bread recipes! My Mom has been making this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread for years, and it is THE BEST! Ingredients: bananas sugar […]