This classic recipe pairs delicious moist chocolatey cake layers with a rich and silky chocolate buttercream. It’s the only chocolate cake recipe you will ever need! There are few things more comforting in this world than good old chocolate cake. It is, in fact, one of my most favorite things to eat. The classic combo…
You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for an out-of-this-world, above-and-beyond coffee cake. This classic sour cream coffee cake is wonderfully tender and moist. It has a streusel-y cinnamon swirl running through the center and even more streusel on top, finished with a maple glaze. It’s absolute perfection! It’s probably been nearly twenty…
20 whole, fresh jalapeños, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed 16 ounces (453.59 g) cream cheese, at room temperature 2 pounds (907.18 g) bacon Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet OR line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Spread cream cheese in the cavity…
For the Brownies: ⅓ cup (28 g) Dutch-processed cocoa 1½ teaspoons instant espresso, optional ½ cup (125) plus 2 Tablespoons boiling water 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, melted ½ cup (124 g) plus 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2½ cups…
Frozen hot chocolate is a quick and easy way to get your hot chocolate fix during the warm summer months! It’s an icy drink made with melted chocolate, hot chocolate mix, a little sugar, milk, and ice. The chocolate taste resembles the flavor you love from traditional hot chocolate, but the consistency is closer to…
This easy ciabatta bread recipe results in beautiful rustic loaves of classic Italian bread, with its perfectly chewy interior texture studded with those wonderfully large air bubbles. It’s practically begging to be dipped into your favorite soup or stew. I have such a love affair with baking homemade bread; the smell of yeast and fresh, rising…
Zeppole are sweet Italian doughnut holes that are pillowy soft on the inside and absolutely irresistible when tossed with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar. A favorite family recipe, these are simple and quick to make; everyone will be begging for more! I began enjoying zeppole not long after my husband and I began dating; his mom…
These homemade soft pretzels are the best of the best, with a chewy texture on the outside and an incredibly soft inside that melts in your mouth. They’re a fun snack to make with kids. Plus, you can bake up huge pretzels, regular-size, soft pretzel bites, or even make pretzel dogs with this dough. They’re perfect for afternoon…
French Apple Cake Yield: 10 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes mins Cook Time: 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins Total Time: 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins This easy French Apple Cake is packed with apples, has a dense, creamy base, and a cake-like top layer. A simple recipe perfect for company! 1½ pounds Granny…
This shamrock shake recipe is a homemade spin on the famous St. Patrick’s Day-inspired minty green milkshake from the iconic fast-food restaurant… AND McDonald’s Shamrock Shake is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2020! Use this shake recipe and enjoy a homemade version at any time. The month of March has become synonymous with McDonald’s Shamrock…
