Dessert Recipes

Pink Salad is a one-step dessert recipe loaded with pineapple, pecans and cherry flavor.

Nothing says summer like firing up the grill and enjoying a summer barbecue. Whether you’re having friends over or simply making some burgers and dogs with the family, these are the meals that memories are made of. And if you’re looking for some tasty barbecue recipes, we have you covered! So, break out the paper […]

This is the county fair type funnel cake recipe. Light and fluffy, this gets dusted with powdered sugar and is served hot for a fun and tasty treat. Funnel cake doesn’t have to be a once a year treat…make it a County Fair night any time by serving all the fair favorites for dinner!   The […]

Many of us love cheesecake but it seems like The Cheesecake Factory really put it on the map. If you aren’t familiar with this restaurant, it’s possible that you may live under a rock! They are known for their vast and generous menu which includes a wide selection of cheesecakes in every flavor known to […]

Pennsylvania Dutch Whoopie Pies   Pennsylvania Dutch Whoopie Pies are a hometown favorite, with chocolate being the original cake flavor. Our recipe for the chocolate cake confection filled with homemade vanilla cream filling tastes like they came fresh from the ovens at the Amish Farmer’s market! Ingredients: Cookie Ingredients: 1 cup shortening 2 cups white […]

Stained Glass Christmas Cookie Recipe Almost everyone has had this Christmas cookie recipe at some point in their lives, it is a traditional Christmas cookie. Each cookie looks like it has stained glass windows, beautiful and perfect for the season. Stained Glass Window Christmas Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon […]

How do we start the conversation about a CAKE better than SEX?! Shall we start with the birds and the bees? When a man loves a woman… No, I think its better to take our minds out of the bedroom and into the kitchen. The Better than Sex Cake was first introduced in the 80’s […]

When you have Amish Friendship Bread starter coming out your ears and your friends stop answering the door when they see you coming with that familiar bag of bread-to-be; you need different and tasty ways to use up your starter. Even if you aren’t sick of the basic recipe, a little variety is a good […]

  Easter Bunny Cake This Easter, make a dessert the kids will have just as much fun making as they will eating. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups coconut, divided green food coloring 2 baked 9-inch round cake layers, cooled 3-4 cups buttercream or vanilla frostingassorted jelly beans and/or other candies for decorating Directions: 1. Tint 1/4 […]

Many of us have heard of New York Cheesecake and may believe the dessert originated in the city. However, the truth is, it originated many years before New York was ever even a city in a far away country called Greece. Legend has it that after being created on the island of Samos, it was […]

Often associated with the holidays and fall weather, pumpkin pie is a treat that is almost synonymous with American culture. It is defined as a dessert pie with a spiced, pumpkin based filling.   The pumpkin is native to North America but was a common export to France and later to England. The European countries […]

We all know that nothing is as American as apple pie. But did you know the recipe did not originate in America?   The first apple pie recipe to be found on paper goes back to England and the year 1381. The recipe was printed by Geoffrey Chaucer and included apples, figs, raisins, pears, and […]

Many of us know the famous Van Halen song where Sammy Hagar sings, “I just love my baby’s pound cake.” I’m not sure if he was actually talking about the dessert, but whatever the case may be, we think we are providing a recipe worthy of a song. Pound cake is so named because it […]

These two recipes are easy cheesecake recipes that take minutes to make, but taste like you worked hard to create this delicious dessert! Cheesecake Recipes List If you enjoyed these two recipes, make sure to check out our other cheesecake recipes for more ideas! Simple Cheesecake Recipe #1 Cheesecake is a rich, delicious dessert that […]

Use these 10 easy tips to make sure your cheesecake comes out uncracked and perfectly baked. Keep this in mind as you make our easy cheesecake recipe. 1. The cream cheese should be at room temperature (and soft) before you begin mixing, or you’ll end up with lumps in your cheesecake. 2. Do not overbeat […]

One reason cheesecake is so terrific is that it can be mixed with any number of flavors to make it a delicious dessert anyone will love. One popular type of cheesecake is the turtle cheesecake. When we think of turtle, we think of anything that is flavored with chocolate, caramel and nuts. But why name […]

Many would argue that a pie just isn’t a pie without a great homemade pie crust. However, a lot of bakers are put off by the thought of taking on such a culinary task. They feel that making their own pie crust is a bit of a Mt. Everest for home bakers, but this is […]

Amish Friendship Bread is a type of bread that is used to build friendships, chain letter style! In other words, if you are making the bread, you should start by using one cup of starter to make the bread and give three more cups to friends so they can make the bread as well. The […]

These are two wonderful no bake cheesecake recipes. One is very simple but doesn’t lack amazing flavor, the other is a bit richer and topped with fruit. No Bake Cheesecake #1 A no bake cheesecake recipe that has all the flavor of the more difficult recipes. This is an easy dessert you’ll love! Ingredients: 1 graham […]

[addtoany] As fussy children, many of us had to be persuaded to eat our carrots. This makes it a bit ironic when you consider how delicious carrot cake can be. Yet this is a treat that is enjoyed by many adults and children alike. When we look at carrot cake through history, its origin is […]

When we think of cake flavors, chocolate and vanilla are the most common. But those of us who like to deviate from the norm may want to experiment a bit. That’s where red velvet cake comes in. Red velvet cake was believed to have originated during Victorian times. During that time, cakes were often referred […]

[addtoany] Who doesn’t love sugar cookies? So light and sweet, they practically melt in our mouths every time we taste them. Sugar cookies have been around for many years and have a long history and distinguished pedigree. They were likely to have first been made by a Middle Eastern baker and then quickly spread through […]

When we think of cakes, chocolate, angel food and even strawberry are all common flavors. But banana cake…that’s not one we think of very often. However, banana cake is a popular dessert in Chinese, Indonesian and Vietnamese cuisine. It can be prepared as a layer cake or made into muffins or cupcakes. Banana cake can […]

The oatmeal cookie may well be considered the comfort food of cookies. Although I suppose all cookies could be considered comfort food, there is something about the subtly spicy taste of the oatmeal cookie that conjures up feelings of home no matter where you may be when eating them. Easy Oatmeal Cookies It is likely […]