The weather must warm up! Spring is around the corner and I need to get out of the kitchen soon. The downside is my backside, The upside is that I have tested some of the best recipes that are now some of my favorites. I have been blessed to share them with friends going through… Continue reading Chocolate Fudge Marshmallow Goodness
Category: Cakes
Strawberry Brownies
Cooking for friends this week, I searched for something outside of my box. I love desserts that stand alone and also good with a good cup of morning joe. This is a different version of Strawberry Cake. First, it's dense. Second, it's easy with minimal ingredients. There are two ways you can make this. I… Continue reading Strawberry Brownies
Chocolate Birthday Cake
Cake1 box devil's food cake mix, such as Duncan Hines1 c. water3 eggs1/3 c. corn oil (I used Canola)1/3 c. sour cream2 tsp. vanilla extract1/2 tsp. salt1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chipsChocolate Icing (could be halved)1 12 oz. bag (2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips2 c. sugar2/3 c. milk1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces1/4… Continue reading Chocolate Birthday Cake
Creme of Coconut Cake
Social media has become a resourceful outlet for new recipes. Shirley posted this recipe on Facebook last week. Thankfully, Debbie made it within a couple of days for her dinner group. The results are in. It is a keeper. Need a quick and easy dessert? 5 ingredients makes this an economical bite of sweetness! 1… Continue reading Creme of Coconut Cake
Kirk’s Favorite Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Tonight I had a panic attack. Kirk's birthday is Sunday, and I wanted to make him this fabulous cake. But I couldn't find the recipe, and I had no idea where I'd gotten it. Suddenly, it hit me. Some of my best recipes come from Smitten Kitchen, and that's where this is from. This cake… Continue reading Kirk’s Favorite Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
This recipes is only to be made when you want to pull out all the stops. I made this for the first time in 1996, and it has been a great dessert to serve every since. My least favorite things about cheesecakes is when they crack, and this one is no different. But you just… Continue reading White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
Tres Leches Cake
Tres Leches Cake is a very moist cake filled with a mixture of "milks." It is a favorite Mexican and South American Dessert. This recipe was found online and reviewed by many people that claimed to be Tres Leches experts. The Cake preparation includes 3 parts: the cake, the filling, and the frosting. Tracy has… Continue reading Tres Leches Cake
Memaw’s Chocolate Sheath Cake
We all have these people in our lives. Everything they make melts in your mouth. When they talk about something they have made, you need the recipe right then. Vanya shared this and it is our "go to" chocolate cake. We left the test driving up to Vanya on this one. She confesses this is her… Continue reading Memaw’s Chocolate Sheath Cake
Unbelievably Moist Chocolate Cake
It sounds so weird, but it is unbelievably moist and yummy. I know if you make this, you’ll wonder if I am SURE I gave the directions right. But trust me on this one. Unbelievably Moist Chocolate Cake 1 chocolate cake mix 1 container chocolate coconut pecan frosting mix glaze Mix together the cake mix,… Continue reading Unbelievably Moist Chocolate Cake
Mamaw’s Lemon Cake
Everyone has had that special Mamaw with that special recipe. This is from my friend Shelly's Mamaw. It tastes just like something from your grandmother's kitchen......Enjoy. Mamaw’s Lemon Cake 1 yellow cake mix 3/4 cup oil 1 small packet lemon jello dissolved in 3/4 c. of hot water 4 eggs 2 T. lemon flavoring Icing… Continue reading Mamaw’s Lemon Cake