This weekend, the United Kingdom is celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. That's 70 years on the throne, the longest reign of any monarch in British history! The runner up is Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years in the 19th century. People throughout the British Isles are celebrating this weekend with street … Continue reading Victoria Sandwich Cake
Desserts
Berry Cobbler vs Berry Crumble
Berry season is right around the corner! So which do you prefer? Berry cobbler with a sugary cake/cookie-like topping? Or would you rather have berry crumble, with crunchy oats and brown sugar on top? Either way, I've got you covered! In both cases, I highly recommend serving with your favorite vanilla ice cream. YUM! You … Continue reading Berry Cobbler vs Berry Crumble
Classic Chocolate-Dipped French Madeleines
I've always wanted to learn to make classic madeleines, but they intimidated me. Far-more-experienced bakers than me always made them seem advanced and difficult. So one day, with the brilliant expertise of Sally's Baking Addiction, I decided to try! I am now here to tell you, as an amateur baker, that madeleines are another case … Continue reading Classic Chocolate-Dipped French Madeleines
Apricot and Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies
Another of my recipe developer crushes is Danielle at Rustic Joyful Food. When I first picked up My Heart's Table from my local library last year, this was one of the first recipes that caught my eye. Apricots in a chocolate cookie? I was intrigued! These did not disappoint! They're not hearty or chunky oatmeal … Continue reading Apricot and Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies
Banana Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Muffins
It's time I confess: I have a baking crush on Christina at Scientifically Sweet. Her recipes are fantastic, and her logical way of explaining the chemistry of baking helps me to understand it much better. Most importantly, however, her flavors are exquisite! Cinnamon banana bread is already one of my favorite treats. The addition of … Continue reading Banana Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Muffins
Homemade Dairy Queen Blizzards
My husband has a problem; a Dairy Queen Blizzard addiction problem. There's a DQ near our home, along his commute route, and the amount of money we've given them since we moved here is astronomical. So I challenged myself to learn to make Blizzards at home. Come to find out, if you have a stand … Continue reading Homemade Dairy Queen Blizzards
My New Favorite Chocolate Cake
April's recipient of the Birthday Celebration Dessert requested a really good chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. I've had some decent chocolate cakes, but I wanted to find an exceptional chocolate cake. Something that would become my new go-to chocolate sponge recipe. Bonus would be a new go-to chocolate frosting recipe. I did a lot of … Continue reading My New Favorite Chocolate Cake
Easter Rice Cereal Treats
These aren't your mama's rice cereal treats! The base recipe is my favorite way to enhance the traditional rice cereal treat recipe, using brown butter, vanilla extract, and flaky salt. It makes your typical rice cereal treat KILLER! However, folding in my favorite Easter candy - Cadbury's Mini Eggs - takes these to the next … Continue reading Easter Rice Cereal Treats
Lemon Cheesecake with Mascarpone Cream and Candied Lemons
If you like lemon desserts, this one is sublime! The flavor is delicate; not too sweet, not too tart. The cheesecake itself bakes in a bain-marie, or water bath, a trick for assuring it is evenly baked and doesn't crack. Candying lemon slices to use as decoration is optional, but if you decide to attempt it, they … Continue reading Lemon Cheesecake with Mascarpone Cream and Candied Lemons
Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies
Sometimes you just need a homemade chocolate cookie, perfect for those wicked chocolate cravings that I know absolutely nothing about. Obviously. Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies(Original recipe: Cafe Delites) 1/2 C unsweetened cocoa powder1 C white sugar1/2 C melted butter2 TBSP vegetable oil1 egg2 tsp vanilla extract1-1/3 C all purpose flour1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 … Continue reading Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies
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