Mini Cheesecakes with Pistachio Crust & Raspberry Sauce
Why does it seem like all foods are better in mini form? Maybe it’s because mini foods feel more casual, personal, or are more guilt-free? Maybe they’re just stinking adorable and need no further explanation. These individual cheesecakes are little luxuries layered to perfection. They’re an excellent make-ahead dessert because they last days in the […]
Strawberry Frosted Cake Donuts
I have no shame in admitting donuts are my all-time favorite food. I truly don’t know that I have ever turned down a donut in my life. Cake, traditional yeast, jelly-filled—I adore them all. I’ve been on a mission to perfect homemade donuts. Sure, there are plenty of donut shops that have already perfected the […]
Billionaire Peanut Butter Bars
Any time I try a recipe I immediately start trying to pick apart the ingredients and find ways to make it my own. My mother-in-law brought over these peanut butter fudge bars with a nice thick layer of chocolate on top. I thought ‘sure I’ll try a nibble’ , then I walked into the next room. […]
Lemon Olive Oil Cake With Mascarpone Frosting
Olive oil is for sooo much more than savory applications. All cakes need some kind of fat and this deep green super-ingredient shines in that role. It makes this cake so moist. The cake flour makes a tender crumb, and the lemon perfectly accentuates the fruity notes of the olive oil. A creamy, subtle lemon […]
Orange Angel Food Cake with Boozy Strawberries
Eating angel food cake is like eating sweet, billowy, spongy air that you just can’t get enough of. I love turning angel food cake into a strawberry shortcake type of deal with whipped cream and strawberries on top. But, admittedly, I’m a sucker for a boozy dessert so I thought instead of macerating the strawberries […]