Let us eat cake! Often the centerpiece of a celebration, cakes make the person of the moment feel that much more special. It’s that little extra that makes a good celebration great!
This three layer, moist chocolate cake is filled with delicious strawberry buttercream frosting. That’s good in itself, but top that off with a layer of chocolate ganache and chocolate covered fresh strawberries for a real treat. This cake takes time to prepare, but it’s worth every minute. Enjoy!
If you’re looking for a quick & easy treat that includes strawberries, look no further. This bread can be whipped up in just a few minutes without dragging out the mixer. It’s a moist, not too sweet bread, with a tasty strawberry glaze, that goes great with a cup of coffee or a tall glass […]
I was thumbing through a church cookbook and came across this recipe, submitted by Clarice Gorton. Anyone that knows me, knows that I don’t favor cakes made from a mix…just my personal preference. However, occasionally, I’ll come across a recipe that intrigues me, as this one did. I tried it, we liked it, so here’s […]
I recently traveled to Colorado to attend my nephews wedding. While there, his soon to be mother in law invited us over for dinner. For dessert, she baked a pineapple upside down cake. Now I must admit, I generally don’t care for this type of cake as it is usually extremely sweet. However, this cake […]
Recently I was at the car dealers waiting for my car to be serviced when a lady came in and noticed I was reading a cooking magazine. We started chatting and I told her all about my website. We talked for quite some time about different coffee cakes and she mentioned that her daughter bakes […]
While thumbing through an old cookbook of Mom’s, I came across a handwritten recipe for a cake that I haven’t had in over 60 years. Just seeing Mom’s beautiful handwriting again just about brought tears to my eyes. But even more joy filled my heart when I read the ingredients and realized this was one […]
Have you ever had a hankering for a sweet,crunchy and downright delicious cake that’s easy to make? This cake is all that and more…the perfect treat for a brunch or really anytime of the day. I found this online some time ago, printed it up and slid it in my “recipes to try” folder. I […]
Every year when blueberries are at their peak, I bake this fabulous coffee cake. Bursting with flavor, this moist cake will please everyone. I prefer fresh blueberries, but frozen works as well. A special thanks to Ruby (RIP) for sharing this recipe back in 1971.
Each year in late July or early August, a Blueberry Festival is held here in the UP. That’s when I buy a few quarts of fresh, Michigan blueberries. I head home, bake a pie and a Lemon Blueberry Cake. This lemony fresh cake is moist, laced with blueberries and topped with a lemon frosting that […]
A few days ago, someone posted this recipe on a social media site, noting it came from the Milwaukee Public Library Recipe File. Being the curious person I am, I felt the need to try out the recipe and I’m glad I did! It’s so easy to put together, using simple ingredients you most likely […]