CAKE RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES SPRING RECIPES Hey Reader, For a long time I thought scones were supposed to be dry and a little too sweet. Until I took a cooking class and had the most amazing blueberry scones. I took that recipe, tested it several times and came up my own version, with just a hint of sweetness. These Orange Scones with a zesty orange glaze are my latest creation; and if you haven't tried the lemon poppy seed version yet, you're missing out! If you're new to making scones, this...
9 days ago • 1 min read
CAKE RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES SPRING RECIPES Hey Reader, If you're the designated dessert person or you just like baking and sharing with other then these are the sweet treats that I recommend. If any of these sound good to you, hit reply and let me know what you plan to make. Homemade Strawberry Soda: This soda is made with homemade strawberry syrup. If you love strawberries you'll love this drink and have fun making it. Lemon Blueberry Muffins: Start your weekend or day with these moist,...
11 days ago • 1 min read
CAKE RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES SPRING RECIPES Hey Reader, Did you know that May 15 was National Chocolate Chip Day? Well, in case you missed it, here are some of my favorite chocolate chip recipes to celebrate this tasty and important day! Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies: My favorite cookie with chunks of chocolate and pecans. They have crisp edges and chewy centers. But if you're allergic to nuts, you can leave them out. Hazelnut Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies: The hazelnut toffee makes these...
16 days ago • 1 min read
CAKE RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES SPRING RECIPES Hey Reader, Even though citrus season has officially come to end, lemons are year round and so are delicious lemon desserts. Here are some of my favorites; Lemon Pound Cake: I learned this recipe from my aunt. It's moist, soft and full of lemon flavor, with a thick lemon glaze.😋 Meyer Lemon Tart: Try this tart when you want a simple dessert that looks elegant. Lemon Curd: Thick, creamy, and tart. If you haven't made lemon curd before this is a...
18 days ago • 1 min read
CAKE RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES SPRING RECIPES Hi Reader! Mother's Day is almost here, and in my family strawberries are a tradition on Mother's Day, so I am sharing our favorite dessert including homemade Strawberry Shortcake with homemade biscuits. But if you're in the mood for cake, try these yummy Strawberry Filled Vanilla Cupcakes or this easy peasy Strawberry Crumble. Strawberry Shortcake GET THE RECIPE Homemade Biscuits for Shortcakes GET THE RECIPE Strawberry Filled Vanilla Cupcakes GET...
23 days ago • 1 min read
CAKE RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES SPRING RECIPES Hey Reader, I went to Tokyo for the first time in February and had the most amazing Matcha Latte. After that latte, I was hooked. Before, I didn't care for matcha, but I came home determined to recreate that flavor in a cookie. And I did it in this Matcha Shortbread Cookie. It's buttery, soft, with a subtle, grassy, matcha flavor. Pin for Later GET THE RECIPE Happy Baking! Cheryl ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ If you ever make any of my recipes, I'd appreciate it if...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I'm working on some new recipes for spring including a new rhubarb recipe. In the meantime these cookies are perfect for baking this weekend if you in the mood for something sweet. Vanilla Shortbread Cookies Made with salted butter and vanilla bean you're going to love the taste and texture of these cookies GET THE RECIPE Pistachio Shortbread Cookies with Raspberry Glaze If you like pistachios then give these cookies a try. The combo of pistachios and is extra yummy. GET THE...
30 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I'm in Savannah, GA attending a blogging conference and while I'm traveling I'm happy to share these yummy coconut recipes with you. Hit reply and type "coconut" if you plan to make any of these recipes. Coconut Pound Cake with Coconut Milk If you love coconut definitely give this cake a try. It's made with coconut milk, coconut oil, and white chocolate, resulting in a subtly sweet coconut flavor with a touch of vanilla from the white chocolate. GET THE RECIPE Coconut Cupcakes...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! This Coconut Pound Cake is moist and so so good. It's made with a combination of coconut milk, coconut oil for a wonderful coconut flavor and white chocolate which adds a sweet mellow vanilla flavor. Then it's topped with a Coconut Lime Frosting that I created just for this cake. You're going to love it! Top Baking Tip: Invert the cake after 10 minutes instead of the typical 15 minutes. The sugar in the white chocolate causes the cake to stick if left in the pan too long. For this...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read