Category Archives: Desserts & Sweets

The Best Pumpkin Bread

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It’s the season of the pumpkin. Everywhere I look I see pumpkins and fall decorations. Fortunately, I love pumpkin — pumpkin soup, pumpkin ravioli, pumpkin cookies and, best of all, this pumpkin bread. It’s super moist and flavorful. I used … Continue reading

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Cherry Rose Cake

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Spring is in the air… and this cake tastes like spring with it’s delicate floral flavor. The cake has a sweet crisp crust, which is the result of coating the cake pans with sugar instead of flour. I do that … Continue reading

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Butter Pecan Cake with Vanilla Butternut Whipped Cream and Salted Caramel Drizzle

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I really enjoy baking. It’s so satisfying, especially when you end up with a beautiful and delicious cake like this one! Don’t be intimidated by it’s looks. It’s really not hard to make, because we’re going to start with a … Continue reading

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Chocolate Kahlua Cake

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This cake comes together in a matter of minutes and it’s so good. I love the flavors of kahlua, coffee and chocolate on their own. Together they’re a hit!! And instead of frosting, a simple glaze is poured over the … Continue reading

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Tiramisu

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This is the best Tiramisu I’ve ever had ~ even if I did make it myself, I must say, it’s absolutely the best! The creamy texture of the Sabayon, combined with the rich coffee and liquor taste. It’s delicious and … Continue reading

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Blueberry Crostata

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This is a quick and easy dessert that’s also super delicious. Paired with some vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream and you’re set! INGREDIENTS 1 Pie Crust, (store bought works but homemade is best) 3 to 4 cups Blueberries, … Continue reading

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Vanilla Layer Cake with Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

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I love baking! We pretty much always have a homemade dessert or snack around. Usually it’s cookies, but there’s just something so satisfying about having an entire beautiful cake to enjoy. This cake is stored in the refrigerator so it … Continue reading

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The BEST Pecan Pie in the world!

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Yep, this is the best pecan pie in the world! Well, that’s my opinion and I haven’t tried every pecan pie, but out of the ones I have tried, this is my favorite. This pie is super easy to make. … Continue reading

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Homemade Donuts – just like Krispy Kreme!

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My husband really loves Krispy Kreme donuts… but he only likes them when they’re fresh outta the oven (who doesn’t?!). So he was definitely happy when I made them at home. These donuts are amazing! Yes, I know this is … Continue reading

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Coconut Cream Sandwich Cookies

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Coconut cookie, kinda like a macaroon, filled with coconut cream… all I can say is these cookies were gone in a flash! Seriously good and easy to make. Makes about 3 dozen sandwich cookies. INGREDIENTS For Cookie: 3 cups Unsweetened … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Cheesecake

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I’m a cheesecake lover. My husband doesn’t love it as much as I do… until now. This cheesecake was so delicious I happily gave half of it to our neighbors (or else we would have eaten it all). The neighbors … Continue reading

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Mint Pie with Oreo Mint Cookie Crust (no bake pie)

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I never used to like Mint, except for candy canes and tea… but for the last couple of years I actually crave mint things and love them! That being said, I recently bought a package of Mint Oreo Cookies. I … Continue reading

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Homemade Honey Bran Muffins… just like Mimi’s Restaurant

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When we lived in Los Angeles I would buy bran muffins from Il Fornaio, they were so good. Then we moved to Tennessee, and I started buying bran muffins from Mimi’s Restaurant. My husband likes to have a bran muffin … Continue reading

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