This thick, rich, delicious French vanilla ice cream is as good, if not better, than anything that you can buy at the store. For an added kick,…
This is my father-in-law's favorite cake. This recipe yields a light, fluffy, and moist chocolate cake that springs up on your plate under a…
My grandmother says she took away two important things from college. The first was meeting my grandfather. The second was how to make this pie…
The only thing could make this apple crisp better is topping it with vanilla ice cream. If you want to double the recipe us a 9x13 inch baking…
A popular southern cake with a caramelized nut topping.
A delicious holiday treat that's even better with a big mug of hot chocolate.
Although marzipan is often found on the outside of cakes as fondant, when I discovered a recipe that incorporated marzipan in the batter I knew…
Fresh apples are combined with sugar and granola to create a simple and delicious dessert.
This recipe is a cross between a quick bread and a baked german apple pancake. The batter bakes up in a soft, moist cake that resembles a…
The tart, tangy flavor of rhubarb plays wonderfully off of a crisp, crunch, and sweet oatmeal streusel topping in this colorful springtime dessert.
This delicious chocolate bark has a sharp, sweet kick and is a lot of fun to make. Make it when there's a crowd so that you don't end up eating…
A tangy sauce that makes a wonderful springtime dessert or snack.
I've never been a big fan of buttercream frosting. It's far too heavy for me and makes me feel ill after I've eaten it. After several trials,…
Lemon meringue pie doesn't have to be an intimidating dessert to make. This battle tested recipe will give you a rich, smooth lemon filling with…
Before we get any further, don't worry, I'm not going to tell you that you should make your own phyllo dough at home. However, I will say that…
A traditional holiday cake that combines the best of fruit cakes, cranberry bread, and whiskey cake.
This recipe is the best thing to happen to rice crisp treats since Mildred Day invented them in 1928.
Six layers of colorful cake are tied together in a rainbow of deliciousness with icing. This recipe shows you how to ditch the box of cake mix…
Tres leches cake is a creamy, rich treat that pairs well with any Mexican themed dinner like a homemade Chipotle burrito, quinoa burrito bowl,…
Don't let this simple recipe fool you - this is perhaps one of the richest desserts on this blog but it is oh. so. good. Pots de crème…
This recipe comes from my late Aunt Caroline. She would often make this cake for Thanksgiving and it was one of my favorite desserts. It's rich,…
This recipe yields a delicious, moist red velvet cake that goes well with either a cream cheese frosting or plain buttercream.
These delectable cupcakes are light, fluffy, and taste like early summer. A simple strawberry buttercream frosting, applied either sparingly or…
Adapted from Cook's Illustrated, this foolproof recipe creates one of the most amazing pecan pies I've had. If you're feeling saucy, add a…
The secret to great cheesecake is patience. The actual preparation of the filling is straight forward and simple. The secret is to let the cream…
A delicious twist on the classic apple dish. This pear tarte tatin is a low-fuss dish that shows that some medium heat and a bit of patience can…
These lemon bars are rich, chewy, and bursting with lemon flavor, making this dessert a great addition to a picnic or end-of-summer party.…
Although I love the espresso and cayenne red pepper kick of my punk rock brownies, my daughter requested a more traditional brownie that focused…
These decadent blondies pack a punch. A smooth, butter and brown sugar base results in a glass-like finish on the top which melts in your mouth…
This festive treat combines a moist spice cake with tart cranberries to make a delicious seasonal dessert.
This rich, thick, creamy caramel frosting goes wonderfully on chocolate cake or cupcakes.
Although the zebra frosting on top is great, the coolest part of this cake is that the inside of the cake is zebra striped too! A simple vanilla…
My secret to a great pumpkin pie is to precook the filling slightly and bake it at a moderate temperature, allowing the custard-based filling to set.
The deep, rich flavor of black raspberries is dramatically enhanced in this pie by balsamic vinegar and tempered with honey to create one of our…
This recipe uses a special purple food coloring that comes in a soft gel paste (available on Amazon). It is highly concentrated, so if you…
Three rich layers of coconut cake are held together by homemade coconut pudding and crushed pineapple, and topped with a light, fluffy coconut…
These thick, chocolatey, caramel-filled desserts are sure to delight everyone who tries them.
To make a terrific bread pudding, start with a day-old stale loaf of bread or leftover rolls. If you're planning ahead, you can leave a sliced…
This recipe is traditionally one of the first things French children learn to make. Since the size of a yogurt container is about ½ cup,…
All too often brownies are dry, crumbly, and would seem to be the kind of half-hearted dessert that works in a boring office job dealing with…
This recipes best with fresh cherries, unsweetened coconut, and homemade vanilla ice cream.
This dish is like summer in pie form. Be sure to use fresh picked strawberries from your farmer's market or local orchard.
If you have an ice cream maker that's been hibernating in a back shelf in your kitchen, dust it off and make this delicious, homemade pumpkin…
The instructions below will give you a rich pound cake with an incredible crumb and rich texture. Despite the delicious results, it wasn't quite…
This simple recipe leverages our never-fail pie crust to create a delicate, sweet pastry. If you ever find yourself with extra pie dough from…
These thick, chewy bars are the midpoint between a blondie and a cherry pie. They can be easily made with fresh or frozen cherries. If using…
This recipe skips any complicated prep and uses only a few ingredients, allowing the natural flavor of fresh picked strawberries to shine in…
Elmo Birthday Cake, in my opinion, is best made as a red velvet cake. This recipe will yield a large, moist cake that will have children coming…
This sweet, rich ice cream is best when made with real maple syrup and high-quality pecans.
This is a cake that celebrates the holiday with cheer. And by cheer, I mean a ridiculous amount of whiskey. Although it's true that most of the…
This recipe has been passed down from my Great Grandma Pearl's and Mamie Eisenhower. My Aunt makes this every year and it was always one of my…
Combine several layers of moist, chocolatey devils food cake with a fluffy, marshmallowy frosting and top with cake crumbles. Easily one of the…
Much like chocolate chip cookies, the secret to terrific madeleines is to chill the dough for several hours. This allows the liquid from the…
Aside from having a fun shape, this is one of the moistest, richest cake recipes that I've made to date. So much so that I may update my rainbow…
Melted chocolate is combine with a huge amount of cocoa power, sugar, butter, and egg whites to create a decadent and borderline hedonistic…
My daughter's favorite color is purple, and for her fourth birthday she asked me to make her purple birthday cake and purple ice cream. To make…
This recipe is adapted from David Lebovitz, author of 'The Perfect Scoop.' Although it is a bit more complicated than some of my other ice cream…
This recipes makes a thick, rich, custard-like pudding that makes a delicious snack or simple dessert.
