Traditionally a Black Forest Cake has chocolate cake layers. This recipe, which was given to me over 40 years ago by a German Baker, is made with yellow cake. I’m glad he shared this recipe, as it is beyond delicious. This tender, six layer yellow cake is filled with chocolate whipped cream, Kirsch Creme (Cherry […]
Desserts
Desserts need no introduction as beautiful confectionaries speak for themselves. Finish off a hearty meal with a sweet treat or enjoy a rewarding snack as you please!
Bienenstich (Bee Sting Cake)
Want to impress your friends with a German sweet treat? This is the recipe that will do just that. The cake itself is a typical European style (slightly dry) cake. But don’t let that scare you. The cake is filled with a luscious, rich and creamy, almond custard filling. To top it off, the cake […]
Better Than Sex Cake
My sister Kathy shared this recipe with me several years ago. I’ve made it several times and everyone raves about it. It’s so good, it doesn’t need frosting. I like to dust it with a mixture of powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
Bananas Foster
My youngest son John came home with this recipe several years ago. It’s been one of our family favorites ever since.
Banana Split Cake
This dessert was the craze in the 70’s and is still a favorite today. It’s easy to whip up and there is no baking involved. Surprise your family with this sweet treat tonight.
Banana Nut Cake
Over ripe bananas makes this cake melt in your mouth. It’s easy to whip up and your family will be thrilled.
Bacardi Rum Cake
A moist and tender, rum enhanced cake is sure to please your guests and best of all, it’s easy to prepare.
Apple Strudel
This is an easy version of apple strudel. Traditional apple strudel has a thin, flaky crust …this version does not. But, it’s tasty and the lady that shared this recipe with me, who wants to remain anonymous, calls it a strudel, and that’s good enough for me.
Apple Slices
If you like good, old fashioned apple slices, this recipe is a “must have”. The crust is perfectly balanced…tender, yet crunchy. The apple filling is divine. These remind me of the apple slices I enjoyed as a little girl.
Apple Cake
My old friend Maureen Frost used to bring this cake to work to share with the ladies. We would gobble it up in no time at all. Its moist and tasty and doesn’t need frosting. I’m certain she’s up in heaven baking this cake for her hubby Jim and son Greg.