At holiday time I am often desperate for help in the kitchen. If you stop by to visit while I'm cooking, you may find yourself wearing an apron, and I'm not picky about age or gender. I handed the … [Read more...]
Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake
My mother once told me that Pineapple Upside Down Cake was the first cake she learned to bake after her marriage. She baked hers as a one layer cake in an iron skillet, and it was one of my dad's … [Read more...]
Tunnel of Love (Fudge) Cake
According to recent statistics, the average person celebrating Valentine's Day in 2016 will spend almost $150 to show their affection. Of course, some will spend considerably more if they opt for the … [Read more...]
Strawberry Margarita Cake
I know some people are anti-mix, but I think mixes can serve a great purpose when you need something good in a hurry. This cake utilizes a regular cake mix along with strawberry flavored margarita … [Read more...]
Yellow Pound Cake
This recipe for Yellow Pound Cake is one of those that makes use of a boxed cake mix along with additional ingredients for a richer taste. The recipe dates itself because the size of the cake mix … [Read more...]
Orange Sour Cream Poppy Seed Cake
Most of my holiday cooking consists of traditional dishes my family requests from year to year, but I like to slip in a new recipe among the old favorites to add some variety. This year I baked up … [Read more...]
Gingerbread Bundt Cake
Ginger has long been touted to be an effective anti-inflammatory and most recently has been shown in studies to also relieve arthritis pain. Because I celebrated yet another birthday this week, I … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Chip Coffee Cake
After I had baked this cake, I discovered that today is National Coffee Cake Day. I had no idea that coffee cake was commemorated on the calendar, but in my opinion, every day is a good day to enjoy a … [Read more...]
Sweetened Condensed Milk Pound Cake
Pound Cake has always been a favorite of mine because it is such a versatile dessert. Some pudding and sliced fruit will turn an ordinary pound cake into a fancy Trifle, or some strawberries and … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Chip Pound Cake
Last week when I made the Creeper cake for my son's birthday I also made this White Chocolate Chip Pound Cake so that I would have an alternative dessert for his party. I guess I was just a little … [Read more...]
