Gooey Layered Caramel Cake

Caramel and cake are two of my favorite foods.  It’s just perfect to combine the two.  My little guy just had a birthday and I couldn’t decide on the perfect cake UNTIL I found this little number.  It’s no secret that I’m in love with caramel so naturally I made this A-MA-ZING cake.  It was […]

5 Star Mocha Cream Icebox Cake

This cake is just divine and would be perfect for a party dessert.  Amazing flavor and requires no baking – if you’re anywhere near Texas, you air conditioner will thank you. Out of 93 reviews on Food Network’s website, this cake rated 5 stars. You know it’s awesome! Recipe below…   Here’s an up close […]

Homemade Chocolate Syrup

Here’s a perfect recipe for gooey, rich chocolate syrup (without preservatives and other chemicals). This is so thick and chocolatey!  This chocolate syrup is great for making chocolate milk, topping ice cream, drizzling over Puffy German Pancakes, adding to brownie batter, or (my favorite) adding to my iced coffee! Homemade Chocolate Syrup 3/4 C Water […]

Oatmeal Creme Pies

I used to go nuts for the original Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies. I think I went through a box a week while I was breast feeding. It was out of control! I couldn’t get enough. Then one day I looked at the ingredients and thought about coming up with a version without partially hydrogenated […]

Dreamy Spring Cupcakes

Spring is here!       I’m loving the gorgeous  greens, pinks, and purples  popping up everywhere.       It’s been very inspiring to bake something sweet.       I came up with this brown sugar cake recipe  and topped it with maple buttercream.     It sings S P R I N G! […]

Glazed Orange Cranberry Cake

I made this for a friend and her family. She had a back injury (of which I relate COMPLETELY!). So, I brought dinner and this yummy dessert. I’ve never made a cake that calls for oats. Huh? It turned out great – oats and all. Glazed Orange Cranberry Cake This recipe calls for simple ingredients […]