This funfetti layer cake is baked from scratch and includes a surprise chocolate layer inside! Topped with cream cheese frosting and scattered sprinkles, this homemade funfetti cake is perfect for celebrating a special birthday. The recipe includes instructions for baking the cake in 6 inch, 8 inch, or 9 inch pans. I celebrated a big...
How to Make Chocolate Ganache
Learn how to make chocolate ganache, a decadent yet simple, 2 ingredient dessert topping with an endless number of uses. This creamy chocolate mixture is pourable (for using as a shiny glaze on cakes and cupcakes), pipeable (for filling pastries or piping atop your favorite desserts), and whippable (for creating airy yet rich whipped ganache)....
Homemade Chocolate Covered Strawberries
This post includes everything you need to know for how to make homemade chocolate covered strawberries. They're shockingly easy to DIY, require just 3 ingredients (plus toppings), and are sure to impress! This recipe is packed with tips for making picture-perfect chocolate-dipped strawberries. I opted for a dark chocolate coating with white chocolate drizzle, but...
Homemade Pizza Buns
Pizza rolls get a makeover in this recipe for homemade pizza buns. These from-scratch buns are made with homemade pizza dough that's stuffed with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni. The pizza dough and toppings get rolled up, sliced into beautiful spirals, and baked in the oven. They're loved by kids of all ages, and...
No Chill Chocolate Chip Cookies
Make perfectly soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies fast with this easy, no chill chocolate chip cookie recipe! For when you need delicious, homemade chocolate chip cookies, like, NOW. The first batch will be ready in just 30 minutes! It's no secret that I love to bake from scratch, but what you may not know is...
Mini Gingerbread Cheesecakes
Mini gingerbread cheesecakes pair ultra-creamy spiced cheesecake with a pecan and graham cracker crust for a festive and indulgent holiday treat that's picture perfect when topped with gingersnap crumbs, whipped cream, and a dusting of nutmeg. Serve these perfectly-portioned mini desserts at Christmas to secure your spot at the top of the nice list! When...
Brownie Bites with Whipped Chocolate Ganache
Fudgy brownie bites topped with whipped chocolate ganache are a crowd-pleasing mini dessert for any party! These elevated, two-bite brownies are easy to bake from scratch, and the taste and texture is 1,000 times better than store bought brownie bites. "I made these for my book club Christmas party and they were a big hit......
Easy Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce
This homemade salted caramel sauce recipe is dangerously easy to make (no candy thermometer necessary)! Four simple ingredients, one saucepan, and 15 minutes are all you need to whip up a batch of the most luxuriously smooth and buttery sea salt caramel sauce you'll ever taste. Despite having so many years of baking experience under...
How to Freeze Pies & Pie Crust Dough
These detailed instructions for how to freeze pie crust dough and pies (both unbaked and baked) will save you SO much stress this holiday season! Prep and freeze your crusts and pies in advance to free up your oven for other holiday dishes and to free up some of your time to actually relax and...
Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
Salted caramel apple pie bars are a delicious (and quick and easy!) alternative to classic apple pie. Made from scratch with a brown sugar shortbread crust, cinnamon apple filling, streusel topping, and a drizzle of salted caramel sauce, this apple crumb bars recipe is simple enough for weeknight baking yet impressive enough to serve at...