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Tag Archives: baking
Strawberry Raspberry Tart
The strawberries and raspberries in the market were looking fab, which inspired me to make my favorite fruit tart for Easter. It’s a pre-baked tart shell, lightly brushed with melted chocolate, filled with a sweetened cream cheese, and topped with … Continue reading
Pretzel Rolls
The Boy is a huge fan of soft pretzels, so it wasn’t difficult to talk him into making pretzel rolls with me. These rolls are delicious on their own, and they make fabulous burger buns! You can freeze the leftovers … Continue reading
Chocolate Chip Yogurt Cake
This is a quick bread made with yogurt and chocolate chips, it’s simple but delicious. It calls for cake flour, but you can easily make your own with all purpose flour and cornstarch. Another tip – toss the chocolate chips … Continue reading
Nutella Cookies
Nutella, everyone’s favorite spreadable food in a cookie! These cookies are brownie-like, chewy, and decadent, and they didn’t last long around these parts!
Lemon Drizzle Cake
This is a lovely lemon cake with citrusy goodness in every bite. The “drizzle” is sugar dissolved in lemon juice and poured over the cake which has holes poked in the surface with a skewer to absorb the liquid.
Peanut Butter Cookies
These peanut butter cookies are rich, buttery, and loaded with peanut butter flavor. The addition of chopped peanuts adds the perfect amount of crunch,one of my childhood favorites!
Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
It was The Boy’s birthday last week, and I had grand plans for his cake. A coconut cake with caramelized fresh pineapple filling, and a frosting made with coconut milk. The Boy turned it over in his head for a … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged baking, birthday, chocolate cake, chocolate cream cheese frosting, the boy
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Orange Muffins
While these orange muffins look rather plain, they are brushed with an orange glaze that seeps into the muffins and makes them extra delicious! They’re wonderful with morning coffee or as a snack.
Double Chocolate Muffins
These double chocolate muffins are just the thing for your Valentine-on-the-go! Moist, rich, denser in texture than a chocolate cupcake, and packed with mini chocolate chips. It’s the perfect little dessert for your loved one!

