Bourbon Balls
These were a holiday gift that my cousin Jackie gave to everyone. This is hysterical to me because she was SOOOPER Catholic and never drank. They’re very addictive, I’ve never known anyone who could eat just one and walk away.
Zucchini Cake
As a child, I remember my family making banana bread. Until recently I had never really heard of zucchini cake. I love the vegetable, but I never knew that it could be made sweet as well. I loved the entire process of making this cake. I loved the new cream cheese frosting as well. Everything is really simple to make. I would encourage you to try this recipe. It would also be really good as cupcakes.
Applesauce Spice Bars
The batter smelled amazingly sweet, making me think about when I used to bake with my family. Making the glaze took longer than I thought it would. When it’s all said and done your kitchen will smell like the holidays, with the smell of spices and apples filling the air.
Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
This is a sweet and tangy lemon pound cake with lots of fresh juicy blueberries. It is fun and easy to make. I let my kids help me with this one. They had a blast juicing and zesting the lemons and they could not wait until it was done in the oven. They sat and waited till it was done and the minute it was cut they dug in. I love when I can do things like this with my boys. I ate my piece at breakfast time instead of for dessert. I think this can be served for just …
Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
A sweet and creamy frosting with the taste of the fall from the maple syrup. CandiAnne’s Note: We were stationed at Fort Drum, NY for 4 1/2 years and maple weekend is a huge thing there. You can visit numerous producers, taste their wares, and grab some syrup or other goodies on your way out. In 2007 while visiting the various producers I picked up a bunch of recipe pages on all sorts of categories that were put out by Eat Smart New York which is part of the Cornell Cooperative Extension. These pages were funded by them …
Peanut Butter Fruit Squares
If you’re looking for something that’s a little healthier than the average dessert, this is a great recipe for that. These are packed full of peanut butter, cranberries, raisins, and almonds. This is a great recipe to whip up anytime for a quick snack or to make ahead. I wrapped up half the batch and froze it for later.
Orange Infused Cream Cheese Glaze
This orange infused cream cheese glaze is sweet with just the right amount of tang! This glaze is a welcoming addition to many cakes! Here it is used on an Orange and Pineapple Poppyseed Cake
Orange and Pineapple Poppy Seed Cake
This cake is super moist and packed with flavor! The orange and pineapple flavors marry well together to the point that the citrus and tropical flavors truly become one. Here it is glazed by an Orange Infused Cream Cheese Glaze and topped with Candied Orange and Pineapple Slices
Triple Treat Fondant
Working with fondant is one of the easiest yet rewarding items I have made in my kitchen. Before this, I had never worked with fondant and assumed it would be hard to make and even harder to work, so imagine my surprise to find that not only is it super easy to make (and very cheap) it is so fun to work with! remember kindergarten making food with play dough? Yep pretty much the same idea( except this dough is edible) I think the best part for me besides bribing my twins to help me was adding the flavoring (we …
Pumpkin Crunch with Maple Cinnamon Glaze
It is that time of year again and I love all things Autumn…the colors, the cool evenings, and the smells. Also it brings out the desire for pumpkin flavored everything. This recipe does not disappoint. It has all the flavors of Autumn and the feeling of comfort food at its best. This delicious dessert is like eating a flavorful pumpkin pie, a moist fluffy cake, and a delicious maple nut roll, all in one bite. It is very easy to just throw together and it will taste like you spent hours in the kitchen making this masterpiece.
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate cake is a staple in the dessert world. I mean who doesn’t love chocolate cake right? When I was preparing for this dessert I was watching my favorite show and drew some inspiration for this cake. I decided to make one using Ghiradelli chocolate chips and I followed it with a dark chocolate cocoa powder for the second cake. So this inspiration I was telling you about actually came with the frosting! The smaller cake is where I used the chocolate chips which gave the cake a richer taste, I paired it with the maple walnut frosting… It seemed …