Did You Know – Pound Cake

Do you know how the pound cake got its name? Pound cake got its name from the original recipe which called for one pound each of butter, sugar, flour and eggs. There was no liquid, extract or leavening agent. The result was a dense, sweet and somewhat dry cake. It was popular because it was easy to make and to […]

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Easy Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake

A simple and delicious Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake that is very easy to make and looks like it came from a bakery. The cost of this entire cheesecake is probably what you would pay for a piece of cheesecake at an expensive restaurant. MAKE THE SAUCE: In a saucepan over medium heat add the raspberries, water, sugar and cornstarch. Bring to […]

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Peeps Easter Cake

I first made this cake back in 2017 and have loved it ever since. A simple frosted cake with colored coconut for the grass, bunny peeps on the sides and chocolate eggs or jelly beans on top. It is sure to be a hit with kids of any age. To see my step by step directions with pictures and a […]

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Mardi Gras King Cake

I have wanted to make my first Mardi Gras King Cake for three years. The cake is like eating a gigantic cinnamon roll. A tiny plastic baby is hidden inside the cake. When a person gets the baby in their piece of cake it symbolizes luck and prosperity. I will post all of my pictures for each step, however, I […]

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French Apple Custard Cake

French Apple Cake is a dessert with a custard, apple rich base and a cake like topping. Slices instead of chunks of sweet apple made this a little different than the traditional French Apple Cake. The recipe is from America’s Test Kitchen and I made this in a cooking class that I attended. To see my step by step directions […]

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Nerf Gun Target Birthday Cake

This is what happens when your grandson guilts you into making his birthday cake because the lady that usually makes them quit! He is obsessed with Nerf Guns and he wanted a Nerf Gun target cake. He saw one similar to this on line and asked me to make it. His sister made the birthday banner then I used some […]

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Super Moist Chocolate Zucchini Cake

This is the only Chocolate Zucchini Cake you will ever want to make! The zucchini makes this cake so moist because you do not grate the Zucchini. Instead, you blend it so there are no visible pieces of Zucchini in the cake. Your family will not even know it’s there. It’s always nice to put a little healthy love into […]

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It’s Friday What’s For Dinner 7-7-23

It’s Blueberry season and I just finished day two of picking my blueberries. This recipe is more like a cake so I like to have it for dessert. Anyone that makes a homemade dinner is welcome to type the name of one recipe that you prepared in the comments, then we can all scroll through the comments for recipe ideas. This will […]

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