Carrot cake is one of our top recipes on the blog, and while we adore our mom’s traditional carrot cake, there’s another version that holds a special place in our hearts. Growing up, our Brazilian neighbor made a unique carrot cake that looked nothing like ours. Her cake was soft, smooth, and bright orange with a gooey chocolate glaze on top. We loved it so much that we recreated it with this Brazilian carrot cake recipe. Tips for the Best Brazilian Carrot Cake
This is a delightful twist on our grandma’s classic cheesecake recipe, combining the creamy texture of cheesecake with the tangy flavor of key lime. The base is a graham cracker crust topped with a smooth key lime cheesecake layer and finished with a layer of key lime curd. Tips for the Best Key Lime Cheesecake
Our mom’s famous carrot cake recipe is now in a quick and easy loaf form. This carrot cake loaf comes together in one bowl and is practically foolproof. After baking, we spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top. Everyone loves this carrot cake, and this loaf version is no exception. Tips for the Perfect Carrot Cake Carrots: Avoid pre-grated carrots. They are too thick and dry. Freshly shredded carrots are thinner and moister, which helps them melt into the cake layers, making the cake perfectly moist. Crushed Pineapple: This might sound odd, but crushed pineapple is a … Read more
Easy Caramel Apple Pie Cookies Recipe – Fall will be here before we know it and these Caramel Apple Pie Cookies will make for a comforting dessert. They resemble a mini apple pie and are super delish. Fun and easy too since they use simple store bought ingredients. Whip them up in just a few minutes time. Hаvіng ѕіmрlе recipes thаt uѕе ѕtоrе bоught соnvеnіеnсе items аrе ѕоmе of mу fаvоrіtеѕ. Having a recipe thаt I саn whір uр аftеr ѕсhооl and have rеаdу іn a fеw mіnutеѕ tіmе can bе nice. Recipes frоm ѕсrаtсh аrе аlwауѕ bеѕt іf I … Read more
Our mom’s carrot cake is one of the most popular recipes on our site, so we created this cupcake version based on the same delicious recipe. These cupcakes are made with shredded carrots, spices, and a secret ingredient—pineapple. They’re topped with creamy, dreamy cream cheese icing because what’s carrot cake without it? Tips for the Perfect Carrot Cake Cupcakes Carrots: Don’t use pre-grated carrots. They are too thick and dry. Freshly shredded carrots are thinner and moist, which helps them melt into the cake, making it super moist. Pre-grated carrots won’t give you the same tender texture. Crushed Pineapple: This … Read more
We believe there’s almost nothing better than a quick bread. Need something for breakfast? Make a quick bread. Need a quick one-bowl bake to take to a friend’s? Make a quick bread. Just feel like having something tasty? Make a quick bread… You get the idea. Quick breads are almost always the right answer, and in this case, double chocolate zucchini bread is the perfect choice. This double chocolate zucchini loaf is moist, chocolatey, and insanely delicious. Tips for the Best Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread Don’t Squeeze out Excess Moisture: After grating the zucchini, don’t squeeze out the moisture. While … Read more
This cake is a lemon lover’s dream! It starts with a light lemon chiffon cake, followed by a layer of lemon mousse, and topped off with a tangy lemon curd. Each layer is bursting with lemon flavor and perfectly creamy. It’s light, bright, and everything a lemon cake should be. Triple Lemon Mousse Cake FAQ Can I make the lemon curd and lemon cake ahead of time? Yes, you can! Store the lemon curd in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. The lemon cake can be baked, wrapped in plastic wrap, and stored in the … Read more
Easy Cobweb Brownies Recipe – Here’s the super easy way to dress up a box of brownies. Hаllоwееn is аll аbоut thе саndу—fоr bоth lіttlе monsters аnd grоwnuр ghоulѕ аlіkе. Obvіоuѕlу, there’s no nееd fоr mоrе ѕwееtѕ. Each оf uѕ wіll lіkеlу еnjоу оnе too mаnу fun-ѕіzе bаrѕ аѕ іt is. But bесаuѕе соbwеb brоwnіеѕ аrе so easy and rіdісulоuѕlу fеѕtіvе, thrоw саutіоn to the wіnd аnd mаkе thеm anyways. If thеrе was еvеr a nіght to blасk оut on chocolate, it’s Oсtоbеr 31ѕt. Bеfоrе уоu сhаnnеl уоur ѕріdеу senses tо mаkе thе tорріng, уоu nееd to bаkе a brоwnіе. … Read more
Easy Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes Recipe – If you are looking for a perfect pumpkin cupcake, look no further. These easy sweets are full of pumpkin spice and topped with a simple cream cheese frosting. We love it topped with some cinnamon sugar, but more pumpkin spice would also be delicious. Put these on the top of your baking list this fall! Whаt ѕрісеѕ are in рumрkіn ѕрісе? If your ѕрісе саbіnеt іѕ full and you dоn’t wаnt tо buу аnоthеr one, thеrе’ѕ a good сhаnсе уоu can mаkе it уоurѕеlf. Pumpkin spice is uѕuаllу made wіth сіnnаmоn, nutmeg, ginger, сlоvеѕ, … Read more
This isn’t just any banana cream pie—it’s a special one with a chocolate-lined crust, a layer of sea salt caramel, and classic banana pudding on top. Inspired by the famous Tartine Bakery in San Francisco, this pie is one of our all-time favorite desserts. Our mom used to drive us to the city, about 2 hours away, mainly for this pie. We loved it then and still love making our version now. It’s the best banana cream pie and worth every bit of extra effort.