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Category: Dessert
Here are the photographic results of a dessert experiment I made recently. I have to say the experiment was close, but no cigar. The crust I used was a blend of graham cracker and ginger snap (that part works!), but the cheesecake batter was lacking what I wanted to achieve. So I will try, try again until I get it right! Save Save…
Tonight, I was thinking I would love to have a nice slice of spice cake for dessert. Trouble is… I did not have a spice cake. Or a spice cake mix. Or the gumption to make a spice cake from scratch for just one piece. Then I remembered a recipe a dear friend gave me years ago – the 3-2-1 cake and I still had some 3-2-1 cake mix in my pantry! The key to a 3-2-1 cake is to combine 1 angel food cake mix with 1 standard cake mix in a large zip top bag, combining well. Then you simply place 3 tablespoons of cake mix in a microwave safe coffee mug, add 2 tablespoons of cold water and…
How about another cookie recipe to help you bring holiday cheer to your friends and family? As a child, I remember my mom making a honey cookie that required a month of rest, but the recipe was lost long ago. So I spent some time searching and found a recipe close to what I remembered my mom making (but doesn’t require the month long slumber!) so today I am giving it a try (with my usual adjustments!) and sharing the results with you. Save Print German Honey Cookies Prep time: 1 hour Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 1 hour 15 mins Serves: 36 Ingredients ¾ cups honey ¼ cup white sugar ½ cup (1 stick) butter 1 egg 2 cups…
Here is a treat to indulge yourself and your friends. These muffins have a light sweetness, solid chocolate flavor and subtle banana influence. Easy to make and bake, you are sure to make new friends anywhere you share these tasty treats! Save Print Chocolate Banana Walnut Muffins Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 12 Ingredients 1½ cups flour ½ cup cacao powder 2½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt ⅓ cup coconut sugar 3 ripe bananas ¾ cup almond milk 2 tbsp coconut oil ¼ cup walnut pieces Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a muffin tin with paper cups. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cacao powder, baking soda and salt…
One of my fondest childhood memories of the holidays is of my mom baking cookies… and she baked lots of cookies. This recipe is a family favorite and gets high praise whenever I make it to share with family, friends, and co-workers. Now it is my turn to share it with you! Save Print Coffee Cookies Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 12 mins Total time: 32 mins Ingredients ½ cup shortening ½ cup white sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg or cloves or ¼ teaspoon of each 1 egg ½ teaspoon baking soda dissolved in ½ cup cold coffee 2 cups sifted flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ cup raisins, chopped ½ cup walnuts, chopped Instructions…
Ahhh… with Autumn falling here, I feel like baking a bit more. To kick off the baking season, here is a quick and simple but incredibly tasty recipe for banana bread. The beauty of this recipe is that it can be made in a single bowl with a spatula or spoon to ease cleanup, easily tweaked by adding nuts, chocolate chips, raisins, etc. I based it on Elise’ recipe on Simply Recipes. It also makes a fabulous muffin – perfect for a party or breakfast! So, let’s get baking! Save Print Banana Bread Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 60 mins Total time: 1 hour 15 mins Note: To make regular sized muffins, bake for 20 – 25 minutes in a…