a slice of Flourless Chocolate Cherry Cake on a plate with whipped cream and cherry jam on top

Flourless Chocolate Cherry Cake

Let this flourless chocolate cherry cake be your Valentine’s Day dessert! It’s a very simple cake to make, with the rich chocolate flavor and classic fudgy texture of a flourless chocolate cake, plus the addition of sweet and tangy cherries. Serve the cake with a dollop of freshly whipped cream and cherry jam over top for the perfect finishing touch! Continue reading “Flourless Chocolate Cherry Cake”

one square of bananas foster cinnamon cake

Bananas Foster Cinnamon Cake

A very special bananas foster cinnamon cake to ring in the New Year! This cake is soft and dense, with rich brown sugar, sweet cinnamon, and vanilla flavor running throughout. The batter is spread on top of a decadent “bananas foster” inspired sauce and then baked in the oven until golden brown. Serve this cake warm with ice cream alongside for the full effect! Continue reading “Bananas Foster Cinnamon Cake”

one Spiced Apple Pecan Blondie on a plate

Spiced Apple Pecan Blondies

These soft, extremely flavorful spiced apple pecan blondies are such a treat. The apples are roasted with brown sugar and spices to intensify their flavor, then mixed into a brown butter pecan batter, and baked into bars. They’re topped with an apple syrup glaze and a little flaky sea salt for a sweet & salty touch. You can serve them as a holiday dessert or even as a special Thanksgiving breakfast. Continue reading “Spiced Apple Pecan Blondies”

Brown Sugar Strawberry Shortcakes on a plate

Brown Sugar Strawberry Shortcakes

A classic summer dessert to make all season long: brown sugar strawberry shortcakes. Made special with the addition of rich brown sugar, a little lemon zest, vanilla & almond extracts, homemade strawberry jam and fresh macerated strawberries. There’s just nothing like ending a summer night on this sweet and simple note! Continue reading “Brown Sugar Strawberry Shortcakes”

Apple Fritters with Salted Maple Glaze

Apple Fritters with Salted Maple Glaze

So excited to share these homemade apple fritters with a decadent salted maple glaze. This is exactly the kind of recipe to save for a relaxing fall weekend…you can whip them up for breakfast, a midday snack, or even dessert. The fritters are heavy on the cinnamon and full of sweet caramelized apples. Fried until golden, crisp on the outside, and pillowy on the inside. And then (double) dipped in the silky-smooth salted maple glaze. There’s just no better fall treat to splurge on! Continue reading “Apple Fritters with Salted Maple Glaze”

Caramelized Cinnamon Apple Crumb Bars

Caramelized Cinnamon Apple Crumb Bars

Happy fall! Officially ringing in the new autumn season with these caramelized cinnamon apple crumb bars. They are simply the perfect, easy fall dessert to kick off the baking season – soft, cinnamon-filled shortbread crust, a gooey brown sugar & apple filling, and a buttery streusel topping. I love eating these warm out of the oven, and then snacking on them all week long. Your kitchen will smell amazing, and they’re bound to get you into the fall spirit!

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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Oat Streusel

Sharing this chocolate zucchini bread with a sweet & crumbly oat streusel topping to get you in the baking mood! It’s decadent, delicious, and the perfect way to use up the end of summer zucchini. Hints of cinnamon, rich vanilla, and indulgent melted chocolate run throughout this incredibly tender, moist bread. Serve it for breakfast, as a snack, or a post-dinner treat! Continue reading “Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Oat Streusel”

Skillet Croissant Bread Pudding

Skillet Croissant Bread Pudding with Strawberry Syrup

The simplest spring breakfast: skillet croissant bread pudding with strawberry syrup & fresh whipped cream. It’s easy to make and perfectly indulgent…rich and buttery, yet still light and fresh. Croissants are cut and tossed in a quick vanilla egg and milk mixture, then poured into a skillet and baked until golden with brown sugar sprinkled over top. Serve it with jammy strawberries cooked down in a brown sugar and lemon syrup, plus a large dollop of freshly whipped cream! Continue reading “Skillet Croissant Bread Pudding with Strawberry Syrup”