Tag: dessert
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Decadent Chocolate Sourdough Starter Cake
Decadent Chocolate Sourdough Starter Cake: A Moist, Flavorful Twist on a Classic There’s something undeniably magical about chocolate cake—its rich aroma, velvety texture, and that first blissful bite that melts on the tongue. But what if you could elevate that classic dessert with a natural fermentation twist? Enter: Chocolate Sourdough Starter Cake—a luscious, tender cake…
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Apple Dumplings for Two
These aren’t just any apple dumplings; for me, they’re a delicious key to a treasure trove of cherished memories. You see, for as long as I can remember, our family has held a special place in our hearts for Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It’s a region that welcomes you with its breathtakingly beautiful landscape – rolling green…
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Elegant Late Summer Plum Crumb Cake
Capture the Season: An Easy, Elegant Late Summer Plum Cake There’s a certain magic to late summer. The light turns golden, the air develops a crisp edge, and the markets are overflowing with the season’s final, most generous offerings. Among them, the humble plum takes center stage. Deep purple, blushing red, and sunny yellow plums…
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Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake
What Exactly Is a Poke Cake? For those that are wondering, a poke cake gets its playful name from the simple yet genius technique of literally “poking” holes into a freshly baked cake. These little tunnels then become conduits for a delightful liquid – in our case, strawberry gelatin – to seep in, creating pockets…
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The Perfect Summer Dessert: Strawberry Shortcakes
There’s a certain bittersweet beauty to late summer, isn’t there? The days, while still warm and long, carry a whisper of change. You feel it in the slightly softer light, the way the crickets sing a little louder at dusk, signaling summer’s gentle winding down. We start to cling a little tighter to those last…
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Matcha Ice Cream
Matcha Ice Cream (Yields 1 Quart) There’s something uniquely captivating about matcha ice cream. Its stunning emerald hue, distinctive earthy notes, and subtly sweet creaminess offer a dessert experience unlike any other. While readily available in specialty stores, making it at home allows you to control the quality of ingredients, adjust sweetness to your preference,…
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Smooth Raspberry Sauce
Elevate Your Every Bite: The Secret to Silky Smooth Raspberry Sauce Tired of store-bought sauces that lack vibrancy or a homemade version with pesky seeds? Imagine a rich, fruity sauce that glides over ice cream, blends seamlessly into smoothies, or transforms a simple bowl of yogurt into a gourmet delight. Good news: that dream can…
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Pistachio Lime Shortbread Cookies
Remember those pistachio lime shortbread cookies that caused a bit of a stir on Instagram last year? Well, guess what? They’re baaaack! And I’m officially sharing the recipe just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Last year, these little green beauties were a spontaneous creation sparked by a craving for pistachios and a desire to…
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Molten Cakes for Two
Chocolate Chip Cookie Molten Cakes for Two Craving a warm, gooey dessert that’s both impressive and incredibly easy to make? Look no further! These Chocolate Chip Cookie Molten Cakes, with a rich chocolate ganache center, are the perfect treat to share (or not!) on a cozy night in. They combine the comforting familiarity of chocolate…
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Christmas Mini Egg NYC Cookies
Christmas Mini Egg NYC Cookies: One of Santa’s Favorite Treats! As the holiday season approaches, festive traditions come alive, and nothing embodies the spirit of Christmas quite like baking delicious cookies. Among the myriad of festive treats, one cookie stands out as a favorite of Santa Claus himself: the Christmas Mini Egg NYC Cookie. This…