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Tag Archives: baking
Lemon Chess Pie
Lemon Chess Pie is a Southern American classic based on 19th century English custard pies. However, this pie came from the need for desserts that could be made with basic pantry staples like sugar, butter, eggs, and lemons. Because of … Continue reading
Quick Kneadless Bread
Years ago, I did a post about no knead bread – mix up the ingredients in a large bowl, cover and let it rise for 12 to 18 hours. It was basically a do-the-night-before recipe. But what if you forgot … Continue reading
Mixed Berry Galette
The berries were gorgeous at the market this weekend – bright red strawberries, blueberries the size of marbles, and the raspberries were a bargain at a dollar for a half pint! Because of time constraints, I thought a galette was … Continue reading
Coffee Cake Muffins
These muffins were Sunday’s breakfast, indulgent – yet simple to make. Soft cake with a delicious crumb topping. They’re especially good slightly warm with a cup of coffee.
Chocolate Carrot Cake
This was the finale for yesterday’s Easter dinner. A lightly textured, moist chocolate cake – thanks to the addition of shredded carrots, oil, and lots of eggs. A tangy chocolate cream cheese frosting adds to the decadence!
Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged baking, cakes, chocolate cake, chocolate cream cheese icing
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Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake
This cake is a favorite of Joe’s! It’s moist, filled with juicy blueberries, lemon zest, sour cream, with a brown sugar crumble on top. It’s a great cake for after dinner, but it also works for brunch!
Chocolate Coated Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies are a bit high maintenance to make – but are so worth it! They’re made with cake and bread flour and have a crispy, chewy texture, and a chocolate dipped bottom. Yum!
Blueberry Boyfriend Bait
This is a nice, soft cake studded with fresh blueberries, and finished with a lemon glaze. It got it’s name from a teenaged girl named Renny Powell who took second place in the junior division of a Pillsbury baking contest. … Continue reading
Apple Coconut Muffins
Apples and coconut seems like an odd combination, but in the case of these muffins – it works! They’re not overly sweet, which is okay because you get a taste of the chopped apple in every bite!
