Posts

Showing posts from July, 2020

Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes

Image
Made from simple everyday ingredients, these chocolate cupcakes with vanilla frosting will be your new favorite. For best results, use natural cocoa powder and buttermilk. Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 3 hours, 25 minutes Ingredients 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled) 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs, at room temperature* 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable or canola oil (or melted coconut oil) 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, at room temperature* Vanilla Buttercream 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 4 – 5 cups (480-600g) confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk, at room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract salt, to taste rainbow sprinkles (optional) Instru

Best Vanilla Cake

Image
With its outstanding vanilla flavor, pillowy soft crumb, and creamy vanilla buttercream, this is truly the best vanilla cake I’ve ever had. Make sure you read through the recipe and recipe notes before beginning. Best Vanilla Cake Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 4 hours Ingredients 3 and 2/3 cups (420g)  cake flour * (spoon & leveled) 1 teaspoon  salt 1 teaspoon  baking powder 3/4 teaspoon  baking soda 1 and 1/2 cups (345g)  unsalted butter , softened to room temperature 2 cups (400g)  granulated sugar 3 large  eggs  + 2 additional  egg whites , at room temperature* 1 Tablespoon  pure vanilla extract  (yes, Tbsp!) 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml)  buttermilk , at room temperature* Vanilla Buttercream 1 and 1/2 cups (345g)  unsalted butter , softened to room temperature 6 cups (720g)  confectioners’ sugar 1/3 cup (80ml)  whole milk  or  heavy cream 1 and 1/2 teaspoons  pure vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon  salt Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease three 9

Lemon Raspberry Buttermilk Cake Recipe

Image
Moist and velvety lemon cake with juicy raspberry filling and raspberry buttercream frosting! The buttermilk in this cake recipe makes the lemon cake extra tender. Lemon Raspberry Buttermilk Cake Recipe Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Total Time: 45 mins Ingredients Raspberry Filling 16 oz (454 g) fresh or frozen raspberries 5 oz (142 g) sugar 1 Tbsp (1 Tbsp) lemon zest 1 Tbsp (1 Tbsp) lemon juice 4 oz (113 g) cool water 1 Tbsp (1 Tbsp) corn starch Lemon Raspberry Cake Ingredients 13 oz (369 g) cake flour 12 oz (340 g) granulated sugar 1/2 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt 2 tsp (2 tsp) baking powder 1/2 tsp (1/2 tsp) baking soda 8 oz (227 g) unsalted butter 8 oz (284 g) buttermilk Or regular milk with 1 Tbsp white vinegar added 3 oz (85 g) vegetable oil 3 (3 ) large eggs 2 Tbsp (1 Tbsp) lemon zest 2 Tbsp (2 Tbsp) fresh lemon juice 2 tsp (2 tsp) lemon extract 2 Tbsp (2 Tbsp) AP Flour for dusting berries 10 oz (284 g) raspberries You can use frozen but don’t thaw them Buttercream 4 oz (113 g)

Lemon Blueberry Buttermilk Cake Recipe

Image
Moist and velvety lemon cake with juicy blueberries and tangy cream cheese frosting! The buttermilk in this cake recipe makes the lemon cake extra tender. The perfect dessert for a summer BBQ! Lemon Blueberry Buttermilk Cake Recipe Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 45 mins Ingredients Lemon Blueberry Cake Ingredients 8 oz (226 g) buttermilk Or regular milk with 1 Tbsp white vinegar added 3 oz (85 g) vegetable oil 3 (3 ) large eggs 2 Tbsp (2 Tbsp) lemon zest 2 Tbsp (2 Tbsp) fresh lemon juice 2 tsp (2 tsp) lemon extract 13 oz (369 g) cake flour 12 oz (340 g) granulated sugar 1/2 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt 2 tsp (2 tsp) baking powder 1/2 tsp (1/2 tsp) baking soda 8 oz (226 g) unsalted butter 2 Tbsp (2 Tbsp) AP Flour for dusting blueberries 2 cups (296 g) blueberries You can use frozen but don’t thaw them Cream Cheese Frosting 16 oz (453 g) cream cheese room temperature 8 oz (226 g) unsalted butter room temperature 1 tsp (1 tsp) lemon extract 1/2 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt 32 oz (907 g)

White velvet buttermilk cake recipe

Image
White velvet cake gets it’s flavor and velvety texture from buttermilk. A moist, tender cake that is great for any special occasion. White velvet buttermilk cake recipe Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients White Velvet Cake Ingredients 14 oz (369 g) cake flour 13 oz (340 g) granulated sugar 1 tsp salt 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 5 oz (142 g) egg whites room temperature 4 oz (113 g) vegetable oil 10 oz (284 g) buttermilk room temperature or slightly warm 6 oz (170 g) butter unsalted and softened 2 tsp vanilla Ermine Frosting Ingredients 14 oz (397 g) granulated sugar 3 oz (85 g) flour 16 oz (454 g) whole milk 16 oz (454 g) unsalted butter room temperature 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt Instructions NOTE: It is SUPER IMPORTANT that all the room temperature ingredients listed above are room temperature and measured by weight so that the ingredients mix and incorporate correctly. Heat oven to 335º F/168º C — 350º F/177º C. I ten

Sinful Triple Chocolate Poke Cake

Image
This mouthwatering Sinful Triple Chocolate Poke cake is a chocolate cake, drenched in hot fudge sauce and chocolate pudding and it is topped with a chocolate whipped cream. There could not be more chocolate here! Sinful Triple Chocolate Poke Cake Prep Time:  30 minutes Cook Time: 26 minutes Total Time: 56 minutes INGREDIENTS For the cake 1 ½ cups (285g) granulated sugar ½ cup (118 ml) vegetable oil 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon (15 ml) pure vanilla extract ½ cup (118 ml) light sour cream 2 cups (280g) all-purpose flour ½ cup (55 g) cocoa powder 1 tablespoon (5g) espresso powder (optional) 2 ½ teaspoons (9 g) baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt 1 ¼ cup (355 ml) coffee FOR THE TOPPING 1 jar (8oz) hot fudge sauce  (optional) 1 box (3.4oz) Hersey’s Dark Chocolate instant pudding mix 1 3/4 cups (414ml) milk FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM: 2 cups (472ml) heavy whipping cream 1 1/2 cups hot chocolate mix (about 10 sleeves of instant hot chocolate) Additional hot fudge sauce for dr

Crockpot Overnight Breakfast Casserole

Image
Crockpot Overnight Breakfast Casserole is a classic breakfast casserole with eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, and cheese, Great for the holidays and a crowd. Crockpot Overnight Breakfast Casserole Prep Time:  30 minutes Cook Time:  8 hours Total Time:  8 hours 30 minutes Ingredients 1 pound package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes 1/2 pound breakfast sausage 1/2 lb bacon cooked and crumbled 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided 1/2 medium sweet onion diced 1/2 green pepper diced 1/2 red pepper diced 12 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Instructions In a large skillet over medium heat, brown sausage with onion and peppers until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain and set aside. Grease a large 6 quart slow cooker (or bigger) with cooking spray or butter. Layer half the hash browns in the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with half the sausage mixture, bacon, and then cheese. Repeat layers with the remaining ingredients, except c

Gooey Red Velvet Brownie Cake

Image
This Gooey Red Velvet Brownie Cake is seriously mouthwatering. It’s a classic red velvet cake mixed with a brownie. It’s topped with a cream cheese whipped cream frosting. This is the best red velvet poke cake you’ve ever seen! Gooey Red Velvet Brownie Cake Prep Time:  20 minutes Cook Time: 28 minutes Total Time: 48 minutes INGREDIENTS For the cake: 1 Box Red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients on the box- egg, oil, water) 1 Box Fudge brownie mix (plus ingredients on the box- egg, oil, water) 1 jar (14 oz) Sweetened condensed milk For the topping: 1 pk (8oz) Cream cheese, at room temperature 1 container (8oz) Cool Whip, thawed Hot Fudge for garnish INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350° F. In a mixing bowl, combine red velvet cake mix with ingredients list on the box. Mix well until all ingredients are combined. Pour batter into a 9”x13” pan. In a mixing bowl, combine brownie mix with ingredients listed on the box. Mix well until all ingredients are combined. Pour brownie batter over top of

Cookies and Cream Pudding Poke Cake

Image
This Cookies and Cream Pudding Poke Cake is a moist vanilla Cake loaded with Oreos and white chocolate pudding, and topped with homemade whipped cream! Cookies and Cream Pudding Poke Cake P rep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 26 minutes Total Time: 56 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar ½ cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract ½ cup light sour cream 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 ¼ cups milk (I use nonfat) 2 cups crushed Oreos (about 15–18 Oreos) For the filling: 1 pkg (3.4oz) Instant white chocolate pudding (or vanilla) 1 3/4 cups milk For the topping: 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons powdered sugar Hot fudge sauce for garnish (optional) 4–6 crushed Oreos for garnish INSTRUCTIONS For the cakes: Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until the eggs and oil are well incorporated and the batter is lighte

Moist Vanilla Cake Recipe

Image
This perfectly Moist Vanilla Cake Recipe is a more dense cake with a tight crumb. Instead of light and fluffy this is more like a sponge cake. It’s packed full of vanilla and after the first bite, you know it’s homemade. Moist Vanilla Cake Recipe Prep Time:  20 minutes Cook Time: 30 min Total Time: 50 minutes INGREDIENTS For the cake: 2 cups (380g) granulated sugar ½ cup (118 ml) vegetable oil 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) vanilla extract ½ cup(118 ml) light sour cream 2 ½ cups (350 g) all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons (11.2 g) baking powder 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt 1 ¼ cups (296 ml) milk (I use nonfat) For the frosting 3/4 cup ( 170g )unsalted butter, cold 2 1/2cups (325g ) powdered sugar 1 teaspoons (5ml ) pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon (15ml ) heavy whipping cream INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until the eggs and oil are well incorporated and the batter is lighter in

Lemon Pudding Poke Cake

Image
A luscious lemon butter cake with lemon pudding drizzled through it made super easy with a box cake mix and instant lemon pudding. Lemon Pudding Poke Cake Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes Total Time:  1 hour INGREDIENTS CAKE 1 Duncan Hines butter golden cake mix (15.25 ounce) 3/4 cup water 7 tablespoons butter softened 3 large eggs 1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon zest PUDDING LAYER 2 cups cold milk 1 box (3.4 ounce) instant jello lemon pudding FROSTING 1 box (8 ounce) cream cheese 1/4 cup butter softened 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest 3–4 cups powdered sugar Small lemon slices INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Follow box directions for butter golden cake mix adding water, butter and eggs (as indicated on the package). Stir in lemon zest. Spoon in pan and bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes on clean. Meanwhile stir lemon pudding mix and milk according to box instructions. Cover and refriger

Pineapple Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Image
Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a pineapple lovers dream come true. This delectable cake will quickly become one of your families favorites. Pineapple Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Miutes Total Time: 55 Minutes INGREDIENTS 2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 large eggs beaten 3 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple with juice (reserve 3 tablespoons juice) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes 1 (8 ounce) box cream cheese softened 1/2 cup butter softened 2 cups powdered sugar INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Whisk together the flour, sugar and baking soda.  Add the beaten eggs, crushed pineapple (reserving 3 tablespoons of the juice), vanilla extract and pecans. Mix just until combined and pour into the baking pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow cake to fu

Fresh Creamy Strawberry Lush Cake

Image
Strawberry Lush Cake brings fresh strawberries, cream cheese, whipped cream and sour cream together in a luscious no bake dessert. It is the perfect spring and summer dessert for potlucks. family reunions, graduations and patio parties. Fresh Creamy Strawberry Lush Cake INGREDIENTS Nonstick cooking spray 18 Golden Oreos 3 tablespoons butter melted 2 (8 ounce boxes) cream cheese softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon orange extract 1/2 cup sour cream 4 cups strawberries hulled (1 1/2 cups chopped and 2 1/2 cups sliced) 1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar INSTRUCTIONS Spray 8 x 11 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pulse oreos in food processor until crumbed. Combine with melted butter. Press into casserole dish evenly and place in freezer. In stand mixer combine cream cheese, sugar and orange extract. Mix on medium high until well combined and creamy; scraping the sides. Fold in sour cream and chopped strawberries. Evenly spread over the cookie crust. Freeze for 1

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

Image
These scrumptious Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies are thick soft cookies full of chunks of semi-sweet chocolate and chopped pecans. Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes INGREDIENTS 2 1/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter softened 1 1/4 cups brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs 2 (4 ounce) bars Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate baking bars chopped. 1 cup chopped pecans INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl; set aside. In stand mixer on medium speed cream butter, brown sugar and sugar. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time mixing just until incorporated. Add dry mixture slowly to butter mixture. Scraping bowl several times. Stir in chocolate and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoons on to ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until the tops start to brown. Did you find this post useful? Want to get back to this page l

Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies

Image
An easy gooey lemon cake box cookie with just seven ingredients.  Make a whole batch of cookies in less than 30 minutes. Lemon Gooey Butter Cookies Prep Time:  10 minutes Cook Time:  10 minutes Total Time:  20 minutes INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup butter softened (1 stick) 8 ounces cream cheese softened 1 egg 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 box lemon cake mix (I use Duncan Hines lemon supreme) 1 cup powdered sugar INSTRUCTIONS Cream butter and cream cheese with mixer until smooth and creamy. Add egg, lemon juice and lemon zest; mix until combined on low. Add the lemon cake mix in three parts mixing just until combined after each part. Refrigerate dough for 2 hours. Roll into 1 inch balls and roll through the powdered sugar. Place on cookie sheets covered with parchment paper. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool for 2 minutes then remove to cookie cooling racks. When fully cool dust with more powdered sugar. Did you find this post useful? Want to get back to this page later

Strawberries ‘n’ Cream Cake Roll

Image
You will love this light and fluffy strawberries ‘n’ cream cake roll! It’s a sponge jelly roll cake with a delicious homemade strawberry cream filling. Strawberries ‘n’ Cream Cake Roll Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 4 hours, 10 minutes Ingredients 1 cup (110g) cake flour* (spoon & leveled) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs, at room temperature and divided 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, divided 2 Tablespoons (30ml) buttermilk* 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract seeds scraped from 1/2 vanilla bean* 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting 1 cup (10-12g) freeze-dried strawberries* one 8-ounce block full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 2 and 1/2 cups (300g) confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract salt, to taste Instructions Read the instructions through before beginning. Make sure you are prepared for step 7 immediat

Chewy Fudgy Homemade Brownies

Image
Chewy fudgy homemade brownies made completely from scratch. Try them with chocolate frosting and sprinkles on top! You will never make a box mix again, trust me. Chewy Fudgy Homemade Brownies Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Ingredients 1/2 cup (115g) salted or unsalted butter* two 4-ounce (228g) semi-sweet chocolate bars, coarsely chopped* 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (50g) packed light or dark brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons (80g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled) 2 Tablespoons (11g) unsweetened natural or dutch-process cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips optional: chocolate buttercream Instructions Melt the butter and chopped chocolate in a medium saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly. Or melt in a large microwave safe bowl in 20 second increments, stirring after each. Remove from the heat, pour in a large mixing bowl, then allow to slightly c

Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Cake Recipe

Image
The EASIEST ice cream cake you’ll ever make — only 3 ingredients and no baking required! Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Cake Recipe Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 50 mins Freeze Time: 2 hrs Total Time: 2 hrs Ingredients 12 ice cream sandwiches or 18 mini sandwiches 1 medium size pack of Oreos 1  large container of Cool Whip Instructions Chop Oreos in food processor until finely ground. Add ground Oreos to mixing bowl containing 2 cups Cool Whip. Fold ground Oreos into Cool Whip until well combined — this is the “frosting.” Place non-stick baking mat over a cookie pan. (We love these Reusable Silicone Reusable Baking Mats!) Place four ice cream sandwiches together in center of baking mat.  Spread a layer of frosting on top. Repeat with two more layers of ice cream sandwiches. Frost the top and sides of cake. Allow cake to set in freezer for 1-2 hours.  Remove from baking mat.  Slice and enjoy! Did you find this post useful? Want to get back to this page later? Save THIS PIN below

Red Velvet Pound Cake

Image
This rich, moist red velvet pound cake is unbelievably decadent and the perfect festive holiday dessert! Red Velvet Pound Cake Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes Total Time: 1 hours Ingredients For the cake: 1 box red velvet cake mix 3 eggs 1/3 cup canola oil 1 1/2 cups bananas mashed For the frosting: 1 cup unsalted sweet cream butter softened 4 ounces cream cheese softened 3 cups powder sugar 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla Toppings: 1 cup chocolate shavings 1/2 cup crushed candy canes Instructions For the cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a loaf pan by greasing the bottom and sides with butter or non-stick cooking spray. In a standing mixer, combine the dry cake mix, oil, eggs, and mashed bananas. Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 40 minutes at 350°F. (Note: Exact baking time may vary with your oven – cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.) When cake is done baking, remove from oven and place loaf pan on a

Lemon Blueberry Donuts

Image
Light, fluffy, lemon-infused cake donuts bursting with fresh blueberries and topped with a zesty lemon glaze. Lemon Blueberry Donuts Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Resting Time: 10 Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes Ingredients Donut Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1 cup buttermilk 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup fresh blueberries Glaze Ingredients: 2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon lemon zest 7 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Instructions How to Make Baked Lemon Blueberry Donuts Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare donut pan with cooking spray, as needed. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine milk, sugar, eggs, oil, butter, lemon zest, and vanilla and blend using a hand or stand mixer. Gradually add d

Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

Image
Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies are soft & sweet and made with just 4 ingredients! Super simple to make these cute, festive cake mix cookies. The strawberry flavor is just perfect. Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies Prep Time:  10 minutes Cook Time:  10 minutes Ingredients 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix 16.25 oz 2 eggs 1/3 cup melted butter 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips/ chocolate candies M&M’s Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Combine cake mix and eggs in a medium mixing bowl. Add melted butter. Mix well. Add in white chocolate chips and chocolate candies and stir to combine. I prefer to stir the candy in by hand so that they don’t get crushed. Use a medium 1.5 TBSP cookie scoop to measure out dough and place on the cookie sheet. Top with a few more chocolate candies, if you’d like. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Once they’re done, remove from oven and let them rest for another 3-5 minutes on the hot cookie sheet. Transfer to baking racks to cool

Banana Cream Cheesecake Bars

Image
Banana Cream Cheesecake Bars is a simple, no bake cheesecake recipe with incredible banana flavor! Easy banana cheesecake recipe that everyone loves! Banana Cream Cheesecake Bars Prep Time:  20 minutes Chill Time:  8 hours Servings:  16 Ingredients Crust 3 cups Nilla Wafer cookie crumbs 1/2 cup butter melted Cheesecake Filling 1 pint whipping cream 3/4 cup granulated sugar 24 oz cream cheese room temperature 2 3.4 oz pkg banana cream pudding mix Instructions Combine the melted butter and cookie crumbs to create the crust mixture. Press the crust into the bottom of a parchment lined 9 inch springform pan or onto the bottom of a parchment lined half cookie sheet. Place in the freezer while making the cheesecake filling. Whip together the cream and sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside.  In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese until smooth. Slowly add the pudding mix (just the powder!) until completely incorporated and smooth. Scrape sides and cream agian. Add the whipped cream to the

Caramel Filled Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Image
When it comes to chocolate desserts, it doesn’t get any better than this!! These salted caramel chocolate chip cookie bars have so many layers of goodness, you’ve got to try them to believe them! Caramel Filled Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes Total Time: 2 Hours Ingredients Chocolate chip cookie bars ingredients: 2 1/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted sweet cream butter melted and cooled (12 tablespoons) 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 12 ounces caramel candy squares (about 3/4 of a 1 lb bag, unwrapped) 4 tablespoons heavy cream Chocolate ganache ingredients: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 bag mini chocolate chips 12 ounce bag Instructions To make the chocolate chip cookie bars: Preheat oven to 325°F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. Using a standing mixer or hand mixer, crea

Easy Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls

Image
Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with Candied Bacon and a mouth-watering maple frosting…need I say more? These Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls are a delicious and easy fall breakfast! Easy Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls Prep Time: 10 Mins Cook Time: 20 Mins Total Time: 30 Mins Ingredients 1 can Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls 8 pieces bacon 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 cup maple syrup + 1 tablespoon Instructions Preheat oven to 375°F. Lay strips of bacon on a foil-lined baking sheet. When oven is up to temperature, place baking sheet in the oven and set the timer for 15 minutes. Remove baking pan from oven. Paint bacon with a mixture of 2 TB brown sugar and 1/4 cup maple syrup. Return bacon to oven and cook for 15 more minutes, until crispy. When bacon has finished cooking, set aside to cool. Reduce oven temperature to 350°. Chop bacon into small pieces. Unroll each cinnamon roll, place a few pieces of bacon along the inside (spaced about an inch apart) and re-roll cinnamon rolls, reserving half of the ba

Easy Fudgy Chocolate Avocado Brownies

Image
These chocolate avocado brownies are almost too good to be true!! They’re unbelievably rich, fudgy and decadent…and guilt-free! High in omega-3s & good fats, PLUS gluten free and dairy fee, this healthy brownie recipe is one of our all-time favorite treats, healthy or not! Easy Fudgy Chocolate Avocado Brownies Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 20 mins Ingredients 2 large avocados 1  cup coconut sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 3  eggs 1/2 cup brown rice flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup chocolate chips Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Add the flesh of two avocados to food processor with 1 cup coconut sugar and 1/2 cup cocoa powder. Blend until smooth. Add eggs, rice flour, and baking soda to processor. Pulse until eggs are just mixed into batter, to avoid over-beating. Carefully remove blade from food processor. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to fold chocolate chips into batter. Spread batter into a prepared 8×8 brownie pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.  Cool thorou