Category Archives: Cakes/Cupcakes

The Best Texas Sheet Cake

The Best Texas Sheet Cake, rich, soft, delicious.TEXAS SHEET CAKE ….a large, thinner  chocolate sheet cake, melts in your mouth soft, then topped with a warm chocolate icing with pecans.

The Best Texas Sheet Cake, rich, soft, delicious.

Sharing this recipe because it truly is the best Texas Sheet Cake recipe that I have ever eaten.  About 50 years ago, when I was working as an RN in our local hospital, the staff created a cookbook, and this recipe was in there.  It is the only one I ever make and always get the best compliments.  Continue reading The Best Texas Sheet Cake

PUNCH BOWL CAKE CUPS

PUNCH BOWL CAKE CUPS are a fun and easy twist on the classic punch bowl cake dessert we all remember.

Punch Bowl Cake Cups are a delicious variation to the original punch bowl cake. Made in parfait cups for an easier dessert to enjoy.Made with layers of cake, pudding, fruit and whipped topping, these individual dessert cups are perfect for parties, picnics, and family gatherings.

Instead of serving a large trifle-style dessert, these cups make it easy for everyone to enjoy their own perfectly layered treat– no mess, no scooping, and just delicious.

I have been making retro desserts with my grandchildren, and last week I made them the famous punch bowl cake.  We decided that it is a little too messy once someone digs into it, so these individual cups were perfect and so much fun to create together. 

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MINI CITRUS BUNDT CAKE WITH LEMON CURD & RASPBERRY SAUCE

Mini Citrus Bundt Cake with Lemon Curd and Raspberry Sauce, an elegant, small dessert with big flavor.Mini Citrus Bundt Cake with Lemon Curd and Raspberry Sauce is a small dessert with big flavor. This moist, tender cake is baked in a 6-inch round bundt pan and infused with a delicate citrus-vanilla flavor from Fiori di Sicilia. Served with homemade lemon curd and raspberry sauce, it’s an elegant treat perfect for special occasions. Continue reading MINI CITRUS BUNDT CAKE WITH LEMON CURD & RASPBERRY SAUCE

PEACHES AND MASCARPONE CREAM TIARA CAKE

Peaches and Mascarpone Cream Tiara cake is an easy refreshing summertime dessert.

This Peaches and Mascarpone Cream Tiara Cake is a light, elegant dessert that’s perfect for spring, summer, and special occasions like Mother’s Day. With a soft yellow cake, sweet mascarpone cream filling, and juicy peaches on top, this beautiful cake is as delicious as it is impressive. Continue reading PEACHES AND MASCARPONE CREAM TIARA CAKE

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES

Sharing this recipe for my Triple Chocolate Raspberry Cream Cheese Brownies today.

A rich, elegant brownies filled with chocolate chips, a cream cheese and raspberry filling, topped with melted chocolate.

 I had the idea for these  Triple Chocolate Raspberry Cream Cheese Brownies as a Valentine’s Day treat last year, but ran out of time to make them, so I’m not making the same mistake this year.

A brownie base dessert topped with a cream cheese layer with raspberries, topped with chocolate icing and fresh raspberries.

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LEMON CREAM CHEESE CAKE BARS

Easy cheesecake bars using a cake mix as a base, cream cheese and Lemon filling, topped with a crumble of the cake mix mixture.Lemon Cream Cheese Cake Bars are one of the easiest and most popular desserts that I make. The recipe uses a cake mix as the base, with a cream cheese and lemon filling, then topped with a crumble of the cake mix mixture.

These bars are a light, cool, refreshing dessert that is perfect for a spring or summertime gathering. Last summer I created a
LEMON DESSERT BOARD and added these. Continue reading LEMON CREAM CHEESE CAKE BARS

RASPBERRY MASCARPONE CHOC. BROWNIE BITES

These Raspberry Mascarpone Chocolate Brownie Bites are just perfect to serve at any summer event you will have.Raspberry Mascarpone Hazelnut Choc Brownie Bites are elegant but so easy.  They are made with a box of brownie mix as the base and then each one is built with a rich mixture of flavors.

 

Raspberry Mascarpone Hazelnut Choc Brownie Bites are elegant but so easy.  They are made with a box of brownie mix as the base and then each one is built with a rich mixture of flavors.

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CREATING A BUILD IT YOURSELF CUPCAKE BAR

Creating a Build It Yourself Cupcake Bar (Fun Party Idea)

How To Create A Build it yourself cupcake bar. A fun idea for any party or get together.

If you are looking for a fun and creative dessert idea for a party, this Creating A Build It Yourself Cupcake Bar is always a big hit.

I recently visited a bakery that gave you options when choosing a cupcake.  You could pick a cupcake bottom, a filling, frosting, and toppings.  My first thought was that my grandchildren would love to do this.  

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