St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and this year we decided to swap green food coloring for this rich, velvety chocolate Guinness cake. The perfect adult-pleasing treat for St. Paddy’s Day, this cake strikes a delicious balance between the complex caramel and coffee flavors of the Guinness-based cake and the sugary sweetness of the lager-infused icing. We’re confident even non-drinkers will enjoy this decadent dessert. Read on for our recipe!
The holidays are the best time to indulge in desserts. If you’re looking for the perfect sweet treat to serve at your Christmas party that will leave your guests in awe, you can’t go wrong with cheesecake. Here are six creamy cheesecake recipes that will delight and spread holiday cheer this season.
Earlier this fall, I was walking out of our church and happened upon several friends gathered around a table of sweets overflowing with little bags and bundles of various treats from oatmeal cookies and chocolate brownies to rice cereal squares and another cereal sweet snack fondly known as “puppy chow” (my daughter’s favorite). I learned that the bake sale was inspired by a few teens who wanted to send relief to the victims of Hurricane Harvey.
The word spread quickly, resulting in an abundant selection of family favorites begging for a buyer to support the teens’ mission. A familiar scene no doubt was happening outside churches, schools, fields and store fronts in many towns across the nation, raising money not only for hurricane victims, but soccer teams, marching bands, class trips, dance troops, football teams and a myriad of other causes, banking on the draw of yummy, home-baked sweets and the big hearts of friends and neighbors.
Fall is a time for baking up treats that have warm, rich flavors. As cooler temperatures arrive, it’s a great time to step up your baking game experiment with different flavor pairings. Check out these recipes below and add some new favorite dessert recipes to your collection.
The perfect compliment to a delicious cake is luscious buttercream made from scratch. Even if you’ve never made buttercream frosting before, you’ll find it’s quite simple to make. All of the recipes below, except for the key lime buttercream recipe, are made with half butter and half shortening. If you prefer your frosting to be all butter or all shortening, you can easily substitute the amount called for in the recipe.
For the smoothest buttercream, I highly recommend sifting your confectioners’ sugar before starting. I find this makes it the best consistency! Always beat your butter and shortening together first until the mixture is light and fluffy. Follow the instructions for each recipe regarding any liquids (such as vanilla) or other flavorings that need to be added. Add confectioners’ sugar one cup at a time, beating after each addition.
Tired of plain old buttercream? Try out one of these delicious flavored buttercream recipes below!
Welcome to another edition of Wine Wednesday! I’m so excited to take the reins from Stephanie and share another delicious wine and dessert pairing with you all. If you’re just now joining us, check out the first three posts in our series with Kendall-Jackson wine:
Week 1: Lemon Blueberry Mini Fluted Tube Cakes and Chardonnay
Week 2: Cranberry Pear Tarts and Vintner’s Reserve Riesling
Week 3: Caramel Pecan Brownie Bites and K-J Port or Reserve Riesling
Welcome to week two of Wine Wednesdays! If you missed our first Wine Wednesdays post, we’ve paired up with Kendall-Jackson Wine for a five-part series that pairs one of their wines with a Wilton dessert recipe.
You’ve made it through Monday and Tuesday and if you are looking for a mid-week treat or for something to make this weekend, look no further than this delicious pairing! This week we have paired Wilton’s Cranberry Pear Tarts and Vintner’s Reserve Riesling. Oh, how I love a good Riesling!
Brighten up your baking with one of these tangy lemon recipes!
‘Tis the season for gatherings, potlucks and holiday parties! Your muffin pan should become one of your best friends – you can make everything from breakfast food to appetizers to mini meals with one. Check out these tasty muffin pan recipes.
Sometimes, you’re in the mood for just a little bit of dessert. That’s where this 6-inch cast iron skillet comes in handy. It’s perfect for making a dessert for yourself or to share with someone else. Need some recipe inspiration? Check out these ideas below!