Category: Cakes
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
In my opinion, fruit topped cream cheese pies are such a refreshing dessert, especially in the summer. The saltiness along with the crunch of the pretzels adds to the texture of the crust, and the overall taste of the finished pie. *The cornstarch helps to firm up the crust and is used to achieve the…
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Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
If you are a fan of all things lemon, then you are going to be very happy with this lemon meringue cheesecake. From the crust made with meyer lemon wafers, a cheesecake with lemon juice and zest (swirled with lemon curd), and topped with a luscious toasted meringue, your tastebuds are going to be doing…
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Pistachio Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Remember that Persian Love Cake I made last month? Well, if you are a fan, you are going to love this pistachio cake! I tested this recipe several times before I was happy with the final outcome. I tried all-purpose flour versus cake flour, whole milk versus buttermilk, almond extact versus pistachio extract. I even…
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Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake
While the exact origin of this yummy dessert is not well known, it has evolved over the years to become a sweet, unfrosted cake that you can serve for brunch, after dinner or during any informal occasion accompanied by a nice steaming cup of coffee. Ingredients for Cinnamon Filling: ⅔ cup (150 grams) light brown…
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Persian Love Cake
I haven’t been present on social media for a while now as we were in the middle of a kitchen remodel that began December 4, 2023, and was recently completed. Being without a kitchen during the holidays wasn’t much fun, I know, but knowing once the demo was done, I was going to have a…
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Peach Cake
“You could be the tastiest, most juiciest, most delicious peach out there in the world; there’s still going to be people out there who don’t like peaches .”—Benson Henderson As far as I can remember, I have always loved eating peaches! I know a lot of people are not a fan. Maybe it’s a…
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Banana Streusel Chocolate Chip Muffins
I was on a mission to use 4 very ripe bananas I had sitting on my counter, and these muffins were the perfect recipe choice to make them shine! Paired with chocolate and walnuts, these gems are scrumptious from the first bite to the last! The streusel topping put these tasty bites of deliciousness over…
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Mojito Cupcakes
Mojito cupcakes have been on my baking list for a while now, so when I saw Nicole’s Mojito cupcake post on Instagram the other day, I knew I needed to make them pronto! Looking through my cabinets and refrigerator for ingredients I was pleasantly surprised I had everything to make these delicious gems! I did…
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Gingerbread Cake With Lemon Sauce
I enjoy gingerbread cake, but I’ve never been a fan of molasses. When I make gingerbread cookies, or gingerbread houses, I always substitute molasses with dark corn syrup. Using dark brown sugar in this recipe along with the warm delicious spices, gives this cake the iconic gingerbread taste. It’s so moist and yummy! Ingredients for…
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Orange Olive Oil Cake
Following a recipe that I find on line (or even in a cookbook) and not getting the results I had aspired to achieve is really frustrating! I tested this recipe several times before achieving the perfect texture and posting it on my blog. I am very happy with this orange olive oil cake, and…