Birthdays are all about celebration.Buttercream is also all about celebration. Maybe YOU are one of the lucky ones who indulge in the decadent, delicious, dessert of homemade buttercream on a regular basis – but most of us save and savor this delight for super special occasions.BIRTHDAYS meet that category.In my life, I so enjoy going…
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Rich flavors of chocolate and coconut – yes! In a cake – yes, YES! Moist and decadent, light and fluffy, and so easy, and then also dusted with shredded coconut, the dessert is much like a cloud of heaven. You know, when you dream you’re floating, weightlessly in the firmament, slathered in melting chocolate and…
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While we all know there is nothing on earth that can beat the marriage of peanut butter and chocolate (thank you, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups – you’ll always have my heart – don’t forget Buckeyes and Peanut M&M’s), the addition of a puddle of melted ice cream to the mix is not quite as intuitively…
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There’s never not an appropriate time for chocolate, right? Let’s all face the facts! Chocolate soufflé is one of the most raved about, luxurious French desserts on the planet. But here’s the thing that most beginner bakers don’t realize: it sounds a lot more intimidating than it actually is. Well, sort of. While the few ingredients are as…
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So, you’ll see the story below.Gifting food, crafting treats, and delivering smiles and happiness are my love language. Remember, I take requests! (Oh, and I can easily be bribed with a lovely bottle of wine 😊🍷🥂🤗 and a hug! Thank you, Kathleen, Kitten!! 😊🧘🏼❤️ Chocolate Hazelnut Graham No Bake Cake Chocolate Hazelnut Graham No Bake…
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The health benefits of fermented foods is no surprise to any of us these days. Yogurt, yes. Kombucha, check. Wine, hell ya! Aged and fermented cheese, of course – I can’t live without this. And, sauerkraut, well, duh!Go Will wildbrine Sauerkraut happens to be one of my very, VERY favorites. It’s fresh (and fermented), uniquely…
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While it may sound a little strange and foreign, cooking with cola is not all that unusual. (An aside, I forgot until today that I baked THIS recipe a few years ago, using Coke). In fact, the syrupy sweetness and the unique aromatics of the Kola nut, cinnamon, clove, and bergamot create an amazing depth…
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Yes, bran cake.You know how wonderfully sweet and dense bran muffins are? Just imagine that with dark chocolate, cherries, and a bit more sweet – it’s truly the cream of the crop when it comes to decadence. It’s over the top amazing…rich…soothing…and addicting! Rich Dark Chocolate Cherry Bran Cake: ultra rich (did I say that…
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I had a request for a repeat of the Dark Chocolate Strawberry Jam Cake I baked last March for Jenna’s birthday. Except, this time the request was for raspberry, specifically my homemade raspberry sauce.Request granted.Mission accomplished.Cravings satisfied.Smiles all around.Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake. Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake Rich Dark Chocolate Cake:2 cups sugar1¾ cups all-purpose flour¾…
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After making a few previous versions of “surprise cake,” I settled upon a salted caramel version to celebrate a good friend’s birthday. She LOVES chocolate – I mean, really loves chocolate, and she likes caramel too – it’s a win-win for everyone. Really, how can it not be? Dark Chocolate Cake + Homemade Salted Caramel…
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