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Chocolate Pie
I made this pie on Sunday morning using ingredients I already had in my pantry, everyone likes chocolate pie. Because it requires you to whisk the filling constantly for about 20 minutes – I considered that my workout – so, … Continue reading
Cherry Muffins
This weekend at the market, it would seem that the spotlight was on gorgeous cherries. I splurged on three pounds for snacking and muffins. These muffins are moist with rich flavor, and studded with big, juicy cherries!
Kitchen Aid Pie Crust
I’ve made many pie crusts by hand, pastry blender, and with my Cuisinart, until just recently when I discovered you can also use a Kitchen Aid stand mixer! Proving all roads lead to Rome. The advantage to using the paddle … Continue reading
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!

