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Depression Cake

Mouthwatering light, yet moist chocolate Depression cake. This delicious chocolate cake is dairy-free, egg-free, and easy enough for even the most beginner baker to make! There is nothing I love more than an easy little snack cake that I can make on a weeknight and not feel too guilty about enjoying for breakfast along with my morning coffee. This cake fits all the marks and then some. You can fix up the cake in so many different ways to make it a little fancier, but it is also ...

A fun and delicious shot that tastes just like a jelly doughnut. This jelly donut shot is the perfect little drink to enjoy after a nice meal. I will be honest, I was never much of a shot person. I usually go for a nice cocktail that I can sip on. When I first tried this jelly donut shot, however, it all changed. I actually love how pretty and fun it is, plus it tastes remarkably like a jelly donut which I love! It is great for a nice date night dinner, or even something fun to drink ...

close up strawberry cupcake with nutella frosting and chocolate heart

Fluffy, yet moist strawberry cupcakes made with real strawberries and packed with real strawberry flavor! Naturally pink and all-around gorgeous. How to Pack in Real Strawberry Flavor I really struggled with how to get the most strawberry flavor in these cupcakes. I didn't want any artificial flavor because it always has a bad aftertaste, in my opinion. A mix of strawberry puree and freeze-dried strawberries were the key after a lot of research and ...

Rich, moist red velvet sheet cake topped with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting. This delicious sheet cake is perfect for sharing with a crowd! Red velvet cake is one of my favorite flavors. I don't know what it is about it that always has me wanting it over other desserts. There is just something about it that makes me go a little crazy. Why You Need to Make This Cake The cake has a really nice texture and crumb. It can hold up to lots of cream cheese frosting. I am ...

Absolutely everything you need to know about how to make French macarons. Here you'll find step-by-step photos and explanations as well as troubleshooting tips. Macarons have been the one baked good I always wanted to master. It took years of trial and error to finally understand exactly how to make perfect French macarons. I even took ...

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HomemadePizzaCrust #CollectiveBias #BakeFromScratch Chill out with a deliciously cheesy Mediterranean pizza topped with lamb meatballs and classic flavors of the Mediterranean! My favorite family dinner is a good pizza with a nice ...

My absolute favorite foolproof methods to soften butter quickly. Try one of these methods when you need to get perfectly softened butter fast. How many times has this all too familiar scenario happened in your kitchen? A craving for something sweet and an urge to bake something suddenly strikes. You look online for a recipe that ...

Velvety smooth cream cheese frosting so good, you will want to eat it by the spoonful! One of my favorite frostings to use is cream cheese frosting. I love the tang the cream cheese gives to the frosting, and it always reminds me of having a bit of cheesecake with my cake. Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts so it makes sense I'd love ...

thumbprint cookies arranged on small rack

Soft red velvet thumbprint cookies filled with velvety cream cheese frosting. There is nothing better to satisfy your craving for all things red velvet. Red velvet is one of my favorite flavors. I would always pick red velvet anything if it was a choice. There's just something about it that I cannot resist. These days, I do try to ...

close up chocolate hummus in bowl topped with chocolate and strawberries

Creamy brownie batter hummus because there is nothing better than treating yourself without the guilt. Desserts and baking are my favorite. I love making sweet indulgent things to share with people, but it is impossible for me to eat as much as I want. So, I will often make myself a little something that is just as delicious, but a ...

Warm. banana bread with a sweet infusion of cinnamon throughout. This moist cinnamon banana bread also has an irresistible buttery cinnamon swirl. Banana bread is the best way to use up any bananas that are just a little too overripe but not ...

Thick, creamy milkshakes are the best at any time of year. Learn exactly how to make a milkshake and customize it any way that you like without a formal recipe! Milkshakes are one of my favorite things to have for dessert. I love the ...

close up stack of oreo fudge next to milk jar

If you love cookies and cream, you will absolutely fall in love with this Oreo fudge. Creamy white chocolate fudge is overloaded with Oreo cookies for an explosion of flavor. Oreo fudge is one of those delicious treats you don't get to ...

Once you try brown butter rice krispie treats, you will never want them any other way! The nutty browned butter gives these nostalgic bars an incredible depth of flavor. It's pretty much common knowledge that brown butter makes basically ...

hot chocolate with chocolate marshmallows

Deeply chocolaty and almost fudgy chocolate marshmallows. These are the perfect topping to a truly indulgent hot chocolate or s'mores! My family can inhale a bag of marshmallows in about an hour, if you're lucky. Personally, I've never been a ...

Depression Cake

Jelly Donut Shot

Strawberry Cupcakes

Red Velvet Sheet Cake

How to Make French Macarons

Mediterranean Pizza

How to Soften Butter Quickly

Cream Cheese Frosting

Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies 🍪

Brownie Batter Hummus

Cinnamon Banana Bread

How to Make a Milkshake

Oreo Fudge

Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Chocolate Marshmallows