This is my go-to white cake recipe for making a decorated cake or cupcakes. This cake works especially well if you need to stack several layers. It's a dense cake and holds together well. I used this … [Read more...]
What Makes You Grouchy?
My sister makes the best cakes. She doesn't do them professionally, but she could. She makes them for family birthdays and other occasions. These grouch cupcakes are adorable, and she makes sure all … [Read more...]
Baked Sliced Apples
One way to enjoy apple pie without indulging in all the calories is to substitute baked apple slices for the pie. A sprinkle of brown sugar adds a bit of sweetness, oats add texture and crunch, and … [Read more...]
Chocolate Kiss Bundt Cake
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...]
A Giant Cupcake
How many people will one cupcake serve? Lots of them, if the cupcake is a giant one. This giant cupcake was my birthday cake this year. It was baked in … [Read more...]
Magic Cookie Bars
This recipe became popular a long time ago, and I think it was in the '60's or '70's. I've seen different variations of the same recipe, and I suspect any version is hard to resist. This is a dessert … [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...]
Now You See It
I've been baking cookies this week, lots of cookies. I think it might be time take a break, though, because I've started seeing things in my cookies that aren't really there. It's not like I saw a … [Read more...]
Millionaire Pie
Pie, of course, was on the menu for Thanksgiving. All my desserts were prepared ahead, and this Millionaire Pie was one of the sweets found in my refrigerator. At holiday time when there are so many … [Read more...]
