Last month, my sweet boy turned NINE and was insistent that he make a “poke cake” for his birthday. My mom likes to make these especially during the summer months, but my January baby wanted one for his big day. …
Chocolate Candy Cane Cake
On Sunday night, Kensington hosted her very own Ugly Sweater Party with some friends. When I asked her what she wanted on the menu, she said, “Mom, can you make a Chocolate Candy Cane Cake?”. Um, YEAH! Two of my…
Buttermilk Spice Cake
Mmmmmmm…my Buttermilk Spice Cake was so good that Kensington and I made it twice in one week! What’s not to love? A little cinnamon, some applesauce and a splash of buttermilk with a maple cream cheese frosting. It’s the perfect…
Coconut Buttermilk Layer Cake
Every year, it’s not Easter unless there is a coconut cake. For my family, there must be coconut and there must be carrot cake on Easter Sunday. Last year, I made a CARROT BUTTERMILK LAYER CAKE and then the…
Vanilla Bean Peach Cheesecake
The best part about this cheesecake? I made it with my sweet daughter. We are pretty peach obsessed right now. Â We’re eating them whole, in salads, off the grill, on burgers, in cobblers…we love our summer peaches. Â So, as we’re…
Carrot Buttermilk Layer Cake
Last year, I posted a recipe for my Strawberry Buttermilk Layer Cake, so this year, I thought I’d give it an Easter spin (because we must have carrot cake something on Easter!). Â This cake is super moist and full of…
Lemon Cheesecake
I love lemon. Â I could put a hint of lemon in everything (and I just about do!). Â My Lemon Cheesecake has a Lemon Oreo crust and fresh lemon zest and juice running through it. Â Basically, it’s perfection. Â Enjoy! For this…
Mint Chocolate Cheesecake
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I thought we needed a Mint Chocolate Cheesecake recipe (with rainbow sprinkles to boot!). Â I used to think cheesecakes were too complicated for simple holidays like this one…but they’re not. Â My cheesecake recipes…
Citrus Coffee Cake
Mmmmm…my Citrus Coffee Cake for your weekend. Â I used a jar of orange marmalade and some lemon juice and zest to really brighten this up. Â All you need on the side is a cup of coffee. Â Enjoy! This recipe serves…
S’mores Cheesecake
I think of s’mores when I think of January. Â On this day, my kids and I made a S’mores Cheesecake. Â All the bells and whistles of a s’more but in cheesecake form. Â Yum! For this recipe, you will need a…
Hot Buttered Rum Bread Pudding
Oh how I love a bread pudding. This is my final Christmas recipe for the season…and I saved a good one for the end.  Hot Buttered Rum Bread Pudding is the perfect ending to your holiday supper. Merry Christmas friends!  Enjoy!…
Egg Nog Cheesecake
I like to make seasonal cheesecakes. Â They’re simple, they’re show stoppers, they’re flavorful and they’re excellent for make ahead parties. Â Last year for Christmas, I made my CANDY CANE OREO CHEESECAKE and this year, an Egg Nog Cheesecake (with a…