Posted in Alcohol, Baking, Cake, Dessert, Entertaining, Holiday, tagged Bourbon, Cream cheese, Pumpkin, Thanksgiving, Whoopie pies on October 22, 2013| 11 Comments »
Have I mentioned how much I love pumpkin? Yeah, probably. I love it even more when paired with cream cheese frosting. So, these whoopie pies are right up my alley. The cakes are fluffy and full of flavor, with a slight kick from the bourbon in the filling. Bring these pies to a fall dinner party or Thanksgiving dinner and they’re sure to be a hit.
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Posted in Baking, Bread, Cake, Dessert, Dessert bars, tagged Banana, Banana bread, Nutella, Peanut butter on July 30, 2013| 18 Comments »
Calling all peanut butter and banana lovers–I think I’ve found your new favorite dessert. These bars are moist and full of flavor, and the Nutella drizzle takes them to the next level. I know I’ll be making these again very soon.
Last weekend, my best friend’s brother (who happens to be my brother’s best friend), got married. The wedding was absolutely gorgeous and one to remember. Congrats Ryan and Stephanie!
If you’re in need of a wedding photographer, I highly recommend Lauren Scotti!
Posted in Baking, Cake, Dessert, Dessert bars, Entertaining, tagged 4th of July, Cinnamon on July 8, 2013| 16 Comments »
If you’re a fan of snickerdoodles, I’m gonna go ahead and say that you’d love these cinnamon squares. They’re basically a snickerdoodle cookie in gooey cake form. What could be better than that?! I brought these to a 4th of July BBQ and not a single bar was left on the tray. I’ll most definitely be making these again soon.
Posted in Baking, Cake, Dessert, tagged Angel food cake, Lime, Lime glaze, Pistachios on May 7, 2013| 18 Comments »
I’ve always been a sucker for angel food cake. The slightly crispy exterior and fluffy interior make for a heavenly combination. But until now, I’d only made the boxed version of the cake. Much to my surprise, my homemade version turned out light and delicious, and the lime glaze and pistachios added the perfect pop of flavor to the otherwise plain cake. This is a must-make!
Posted in Baking, Cupcakes, Dessert, tagged Banana, Peanut butter on March 12, 2013| 15 Comments »
I’m doing everything I can to get these cupcakes out of my apartment as soon as possible–they’re sinfully delicious. I brought a few to work today for my co-workers (who devoured them), and am taking some to my friends tonight.
In all honesty, the cupcakes don’t even need frosting; though, the banana and peanut butter combo is divine. I plan on using just the cupcake recipe next time to make banana bread. But I’ll wait a while to make the bread, as I’d probably finish the loaf in a day and gain 10 pounds. :)
Posted in Baking, Chocolate, Dessert, Dessert bars, Entertaining, tagged Butterscotch, Peanut butter, Rice Krispies, Scotcheroos on December 30, 2012| 15 Comments »
Hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing holiday with family and friends. I hate to keep this so short, but I’m hopping on a plane to San Francisco for New Year’s. So, with that said, have a fantastic New Year and I’ll see you in 2013! Cheers.
Posted in Baking, Cupcakes, Dessert, Entertaining, Holiday, tagged Christmas, Gingerbread, Holiday, Maple syrup, Molasses on December 18, 2012| 15 Comments »
I’m still processing that Christmas is in exactly one week. This month, rather, this year, has flown by. It’s been a fantastic one, but I’m ready to see what 2013 has in store.
I went to my boss’ Christmas party this past weekend and was in charge of bringing mini cupcakes. Since I wasn’t completely satisfied with the gingerbread cupcakes I made for a friend’s party last year, I wanted to find a better recipe. This recipe was a definite winner–not a cupcake was left at the party. These little guys are perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or a quick dessert.
Snow at our work Christmas party!
Posted in Alcohol, Baking, Candy, Dessert, Holiday, tagged Apple cider, Bourbon, Caramel, Homemade whipped cream, Thanksgiving on November 28, 2012| 23 Comments »
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I’m still recovering from all the turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, dessert and copious amounts of wine. I’m honestly not sure how we were able to eat this decadent dessert after dinner, but who turns down a cake with bourbon as one of its primary flavors? Not me. Needless to say, this dessert is definitely making another appearance soon.
I meant to mention this last week, but my brother, Matt, just got engaged to his girlfriend, Vanya, of six years. I’m so incredibly happy for them and am looking forward to all that comes next!
Posted in Baking, Candy, Chocolate, Cupcakes, Dessert, Holiday, tagged Halloween, Peanut butter, Snickers on October 31, 2012| 15 Comments »
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Hope everyone has a wonderful and safe holiday. Check out more Halloween-themed cupcakes here–please forgive the photos, that was two years ago!
Posted in Baking, Dessert, Holiday, tagged Halloween, October, Pumpkin, Thanksgiving, Walnuts on October 26, 2012| 27 Comments »
Baking is the perfect outlet when I have a lot on my mind. It’s sometimes even more therapeutic than a heavily poured glass of wine, believe it or not!
I recently realized that I hadn’t posted a baked good since March. Yes, MARCH. Clearly, I had to remedy this situation, so I decided to bake this spiced pumpkin bread. I wish I could explain how unbelievably amazing my apartment smelled during the baking process. It was a torturous hour of waiting, but worth it in the end when my roommate and I got to indulge in a slice straight from the oven. The bread was even better the next day.
If you’re looking for more pumpkin inspiration, check out the recipes below:
Crock-pot Pumpkin and Turkey Chili
Pumpkin and Gingerbread Trifle
Pumpkin Cookies with Orange Buttercream Frosting
Trifle with Roasted Apples, Pears and Pumpkin-Caramel Sauce
Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Spicy Caramel Apple Sauce and Vanilla Bean Creme Anglaise
Pumpkin, Turkey and Zucchini Lasagna
Mini Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
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