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Blueberry Lemon Icebox Cake

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Cool and refreshing blueberry lemon icebox cake is made with only 7 ingredients and can be prepped ahead of time! It’s soft, sweet, and tastes unbelievable. Blueberry Lemon Icebox Cake Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 hours or overnight Ingredients Blueberry Sauce 2 teaspoons (6g) cornstarch 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 Tablespoon (15ml) warm water 2 cups (380g) fresh or frozen blueberries 2 Tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar 1 teaspoon lemon zest Cake 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup (30g) confectioners’ sugar 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 7–8 full-sheet graham crackers (about 1 standard sleeve) optional: additional lemon zest and blueberries for garnish Instructions Preliminary notes: There are 3 layers of graham crackers, 5 layers of whipped cream, and 2 layers of blueberry sauce. Each layer of graham crackers is about 2 full graham crackers (you can break some up to fit). This recipe yields 4 cups of whi...

Burnt Sugar Caramel Cake

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The trick to burnt sugar cake is to use burnt sugar syrup as its main flavor. Make sure you prepare the burnt sugar syrup ahead of time so that it can properly cool and thicken. While you’re at it, prepare the salted caramel ahead of time too. Burnt Sugar Caramel Cake Prep Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 24 minutes Total Time: 4 hours, 30 minutes Ingredients Burnt Sugar Syrup 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 3/4 cup (180ml) boiling water Cake 2 and 1/2 cups (250g) sifted cake flour* (spoon & leveled) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (1.5 sticks; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (120ml) cooled burnt sugar syrup 4 egg whites, at room temperature 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream, at room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, at room temperature Burnt Sugar Frosting 1 cup (2 sticks; 230g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 4 cups (480g) confectioners’ sugar ...

Lemon Berry Yogurt Cake

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Sweet, studded with berries, and flavored with fresh lemon, vanilla, and butter, this supremely moist yogurt cake will soon become your favorite “anytime” cake. We love it! Lemon Berry Yogurt Cake Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 4 hours, 15 minutes Ingredients 3 cups (345g) cake flour* (spoon & leveled) 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (240g) plain Greek yogurt, at room temperature* 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1/3 cup (80ml) fresh lemon juice 1 cup (230g; 2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 large eggs, at room temperature 2 cups (325g) mixed berries, fresh or frozen (do not thaw)* Lemon Glaze 1 cup (120g) confectioner’s sugar 3 Tablespoons (45ml) fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Instructions Make the cake :  Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Generously grease a 10-12 cup bundt pan with butter or nonstick spra...

Strawberry Coconut Carrot Cake With Mascarpone Buttercream

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This beautiful cake is easier to make than you think! Strawberry Coconut Carrot Cake With Mascarpone Buttercream Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour INGREDIENTS 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups canola oil 3/4 cup buttermilk 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 pound carrots, grated 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut STRAWBERRY MASCARPONE FROSTING 8 ounces mascarpone or cream cheese, softened 2 sticks salted butter, softened 2-3 cups powdered sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup freeze dried strawberries, ground until a fine powder 1 cup fresh chopped strawberries INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease three 8-inch round cake pans. Line with parchment paper, then butter/spray with cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. In t...

Cinnamon Roll in a Mug

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If you have a mug, a microwave & a spoon you can make this single serving One minute Cinnamon Roll in a Mug. It’s so easy & perfect for when those sweet cravings hit & you NEED dessert, like now! Cinnamon Roll in a Mug PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES COOK TIME: 1 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 5 MINUTES INGREDIENTS For the cinnamon roll 9 level tablespoons all purpose flour ¾ teaspoon baking powder a pinch of salt Around 3-4½ tablespoons water A tiny dab of oil for greasing the mug coconut or mild olive oil/vegetable oil ¾ teaspoon cinnamon 1½ tablespoons coconut sugar you can sub any fine sugar – don’t use one with large chunky grains unless you don’t mind the grainy texture when it’s cooked ½ teaspoon water For the frosting 3 tablespoons natural powdered sugar A drop of plant-based milk or water around ¾ teaspoon INSTRUCTIONS Grease a normal sized drinking mug (just a standard medium sized one) with a tiny dab of oil. Be sure to reach into the bottom and the edg...

Blackberry Cream Cheese Crumb Cake

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This blackberry crumb cake is soft and buttery with cream cheese filling and brown sugar cinnamon streusel! Blackberry Cream Cheese Crumb Cake Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 65 minutes Total Time: 4 hours, 35 minutes Ingredients 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, divided 2 large eggs, at room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup (120g) full-fat sour cream, at room temperature 1 and 1/3 cups (166g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 heaping cup (125g) fresh or frozen blackberries (do not thaw) one 8-ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature Crumb Topping 1/3 cup (67g) packed dark or light brown sugar 1/2 (62g) cup all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled) 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 Tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9 or 10-inch s...

Banana Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

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Want to serve the most impressive homemade dessert? This banana cake with brown butter cream cheese frosting is loved by all! Banana Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 3 hours, 55 minutes Ingredients 3 large ripe bananas (about 1 and 1/2 cups mashed) 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar 3 large eggs, at room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) buttermilk, at room temperature Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1 and 1/2 8-ounce blocks (12 ounces) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature 4 cups (480g) confectioners’ sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt ...