Birthdays are the happiest of occasions, but wow, do they ever creep up. Our Landon celebrated #10 this year. He's on his way to becoming such a hard-working, responsible young man. He has become a … [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...]
Death by Chocolate Cake
Although "Death by Chocolate" may mean something different depending on who you ask for a definition, I believe all will agree it is an extraordinary dessert filled with many types of chocolate. This … [Read more...]
The Bow Cake and Other Cool Cakes My Sister Made
First of all, I have to say this beautiful cake is not my creation. My sister made this cake for my birthday this year. She does amazing cakes that are not only beautiful, they are delicious too. This … [Read more...]
Carrot Cake
The Thanksgiving pies and pumpkin roll are gone, but we won't be without dessert too long at our house. My husband's birthday is a great reason for the next round of baking. Those bygone holiday … [Read more...]
10 Thanksgiving Desserts
With Thanksgiving only weeks away, it's time to get my lists made. I don't know how others feel about dessert, but it goes at the top of my list. I usually make my desserts first so I have that step … [Read more...]
Gingerbread Loaf (Starbucks copy)
Trying to make something that tastes just like a favorite food at a restaurant or coffee shop can be daunting. Cooks have tried to duplicate everything from Kentucky Fried Chicken to Krispy Kreme … [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...]
Decorator Frosting
This Decorator Frosting recipe was given to me many years ago when a friend taught an informal cake decorating class in her home. I have used it for countless birthday cakes, and it was my go-to … [Read more...]
The Boxed Cake Mix Dilemma
As other home cooks know, package sizes often seem to shrink before our eyes in the grocery store. Coffee was once commonly sold in 1 pound bags, but now those bags may only hold 11.5 ounces. … [Read more...]
