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3 Ingredient Chocolate Cake In A Mug

3 Ingredient Chocolate Cake In A Mug

  That’s not a typo – it’s true.  With three ingredients (plus a topping of your choice) you can have a rich chocolate cake – in only 1 minute! If you’ve ever had a chocolate craving but didn’t have the time or will to bake – this is for you.  I topped mine with buttercream … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Lemon Blueberry Pudding Cake

Slow Cooker Lemon Blueberry Pudding Cake

It’s no secret by now that I love my slow cooker – especially in the summer!  It’s the perfect way to make all types of food without heating up the house.  Ever since I made Peanut Butter Hot Fudge Pudding Cake, I’ve been looking for a more “summery” pudding dessert.  I found a recipe for lemon … Continue reading

Summer Desserts – Old-Fashioned Fresh Peach Cake

Summer Desserts – Old-Fashioned Fresh Peach Cake

  To me, nothing says summer like fresh peaches.  Plump and juicy they pair well with both sweet and savory dishes.  This cake is an oldie but goodie – tender vanilla cake topped with fresh sliced peaches – finished with cinnamon sugar and freshly whipped cream!  It works well with apples, pears, plums and nectarines too – so you … Continue reading

Quick and Simple Summer Desserts – Mango Fool

Quick and Simple Summer Desserts – Mango Fool

  Mango fool is one of my favorite summer desserts.  The fruit is light and refreshing – with a hint of lime, perfect for hot weather!  You can use as much freshly whipped cream as you like!  This is also fantastic with raspberries, blueberries or strawberries!  Simple to make with only four ingredients –  this is the “go to” dessert for … Continue reading

Sweet Spice Baked Doughnut Muffins

Sweet Spice Baked Doughnut Muffins

      I love donuts.  Really, who doesn’t?! But, I do not love standing at the stove –  frying batch after batch first thing in the morning ! This recipe is a nice alternative to traditional donuts, Sweet Spice Baked Doughnut Muffins are easy to make and better for you since they aren’t fried.  I drizzled mine with … Continue reading

Back to Basics –  Brownies From Scratch

Back to Basics – Brownies From Scratch

I made some brownies today for my son who also happens to be a certified chocoholic.  He has figured out if he does his chores without being told or grumbling, I am more likely to make some of his favorite treats!  I like this recipe because it calls for cocoa powder instead of baking chocolate … Continue reading

Blackberry Lime Swirl Snack Cake

Blackberry Lime Swirl Snack Cake

  This is a new recipe for me, I tried it out this morning.  I wanted to bake something with blackberries (they were on sale) and lime (because I love anything lime).  Then I realized that Justa’s Kitchen’s Fantastic Food Friday’s Party is tomorrow!  I thought this would be the perfect dish to bring!  It’s a cross … Continue reading

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie (No Bake)

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie (No Bake)

Before there were pudding mixes, this was the “no-bake” way to make chocolate pie.  Rich, silky and full of chocolate flavor – the filling takes 5 minutes to make. Perfect served with whipped cream, this chocolate pie is elegant enough for guests yet easy enough to serve during the week. Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie 1 cup sugar … Continue reading

Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

These might be the easiest cookie ever baked and they only have 3 ingredients!  This also happens to be my sons favorite thing to bake – mainly because he has the “recipe” memorized, and start to finish is less than 30  minutes.  This makes them great for a last-minute snack or gift.  You can also add chocolate chips, … Continue reading

Individual Baked Apple Crisp

Individual Baked Apple Crisp

  Sometimes you just want a little something sweet…not too much, just a bite.  Sometimes you don’t want to mess up the entire kitchen baking up a treat.  These mini apple crisps are perfect – super fast to make and just right for that late night snack – or breakfast!  They aren’t too sweet and … Continue reading

Texas Sheet Cake

I had such a craving for cake today…as if all the easter candy from 5 kids in my home weren’t enough!  This recipe is a family favorite.  In fact, my son loves it so much he has requested it as his birthday cake every year since he turned 2.  It’s so easy to throw together … Continue reading

Kit Kat Cake!

I made this cake for my step-daughter’s 16th birthday party…it was a hit and super easy too! It starts with your favorite cake, I used a basic chocolate cake recipe (soon to be posted) baked as directed in two, 8 inch cake pans.  Once completely cool, I frosted it with a simple marshmallow frosting (soon to … Continue reading