Dessert Recipes

Caramel Frosted Chocolate Cake Caramel and chocolate have long been perfect partners and this recipe is one reason why. The rich caramel of the frosting and the deep chocolate cake flavor both shine through without too much of one or the other. Chocolate Cake with Caramel Frosting Ingredients: Cake Ingredients: 3 squares (1 ounce each) […]

Chocolate Angel Food Cake Angel Food Cake is white and Devil’s Food Cake is chocolate…everyone knows that… or do they? Prepare to get your world rocked by this Chocolate Angel Food Cake. Let’s start at the beginning. Angel’s Food Cake is a sponge cake made with flour, sugar and egg whites. It is unique because […]

Apple Gingerbread Upside-Down Cake Recipe Apples and gingerbread work well together as a perfect flavor pairing in this twist on the traditional pineapple upside-down cake. It’s a warmly spiced cake for fall or great as a different take on plain holiday gingerbread cake. Apple Gingerbread Cake Ingredients: Apple Layer: 1/4 cup butter, melted1/3 cup packed […]

Chocolate Chip Cake Recipe Chocolate chip cake is a simple yet classic favorite. With the taste of a cookie in a dense cake, you get the best of both worlds. This is a perfect cake for pairing with coffee and some recharging time for yourself. Chocolate Chip Cake Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 […]

Chocolate Roll Recipe Roll cakes are made for frosting lovers! Every bite of cake has filling with it so you don’t have to fight for the corner piece of cake anymore. This one has a whipped cream filling, much like the beloved ho-ho’s and yodels of childhood. Chocolate Roll Chocolate Roll Ingredients : 5 eggs1/2 […]

Banana Oatmeal Crumb Cake This is a great tasting breakfast or afternoon coffee cake. Without the extra sweetness of sugary frosting it doesn’t have the sugar crash that comes with heavier cakes. We made this as muffins (pictured) and as a cake, it’s a versatile recipe and super easy to make. If you’re making muffins, […]

Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake Perfect for breakfast or as a coffee cake, this wonderfully moist bundt cake is filled with a tasty brown sugar cinnamon swirl. Take it to any gathering or have it ready for a quick breakfast, it’s a dessert sure to go fast! Cinnamon Bundt Cake Recipe Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter1 1/2 […]

Strawberry Shortcake Recipe Nothing says summer like old fashioned strawberry shortcake. With a crumbly cake filled with sweet, sun kissed strawberries and fresh whipped cream; this recipe is a delightful taste of summertime in every morsel. Strawberry Shortcake Ingredients: Cake Ingredients 2 quarts fresh strawberries, sliced1 cup sugar2 cups all-purpose flour2 Tablespoons sugar3 teaspoons baking […]

Gooey Butter Cake This wonderfully simple cake is rich and gooey, without the need for frosting of any kind. Famous in St. Louis and sold in dozens of flavors there, the plain is still the all-time favorite choice. If you haven’t had butter cake, this is a must-try St. Louis treat! If you have had […]

Mafioso Chocolate Cake Mafioso Chocolate Cake with La Famiglia Chocolate Frosting is just as rich as the Don himself. Surrounded by the best ingredients instead of bullets, this is the cake to serve for family gatherings (that don’t involve illegal plotting and revenge). While the secrets of La Famiglia remain shrouded in mystery, the recipe […]

Black Forest Cake Recipe This rich dark chocolate cake filled with cherries and decadent kirsch make it a cake that will impress even the most jaded foodies. Black Forest Cake Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shortening1 1/2 cups white sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla […]

Tiramisu Cake Recipe Tiramisu is a well-known Italian dessert. It made by dipping ladyfingers (soft, spongy biscuits) in coffee and layering with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar and mascarpone cheese flavored with cocoa. The result is a light, creamy coffee flavored dessert. It is said that the origin of tiramisu dates back to the […]

Peanut Butter Cake with Chocolate Frosting Peanut butter cup lovers will rave about this cake, it’s a delicious peanut butter cake enrobed in rich chocolate frosting. A definitely distinctive flavor, peanut butter cake is everything you want in a cake including the chocolate! Peanut Butter Cake Ingredients: Cake Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup […]

Orange Chiffon Cake Chiffon cakes are light and airy, much like angel food cakes (but moister). This recipe is a 1950’s classic, and has withstood the test of time. Perfect for springtime, this orange chiffon cake is a refreshing dessert that is perfectly sweet without being overwhelming. Orange Chiffon Cake Recipe Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups […]

Rum Cake Recipe This rum cake recipe is made with the famous Bacardi rum. It’s a crowd pleaser when you want something extra special for dessert. Top with whipped cream and berries or fruit slices for an elegant touch when serving. Bacardi Rum Cake Ingredients: For the cake: 1 cup chopped pecans – substitute with […]

Banana Chocolate Chunk Cake Chocolate and banana, the perfect blend! This cake recipe will be the hit of any gathering and gives even Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey ice cream a run for it’s money for favorite dessert! Banana Chocolate Chunk Cake Recipe Ingredients: Cake Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar […]

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 […]

Filled Cheesecake Instead of topping the cheesecake with pie filling, it is baked right in for a wonderful cross between traditional fruit pie and cheesecake. Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 3/4 cups cherry pie filling (or any […]

New Orleans Bread Pudding Ingredients: 12 cups (cubed), French bread7 Tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups heavy cream 4 cups whole milk 6 large eggs 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 4 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup raisins Whiskey Sauce (recipe […]

Blueberry Bread Pudding Ingredients: 1 pound loaf French bread, day old8 oz package cream cheese2 cups frozen blueberries2 cups whole milk1 cup half & half1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla7 eggs   Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray large baking dish (11 x 15) with non-stick spray. 2. […]

Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding Ingredients: 4 large eggs, lightly beaten1 1/2 cups milk2/3 cup maple syrup1/2 heavy cream1/3 cup brown sugar1 Tablespoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 cup raisins1 1/2 loaves day old cinnamon-raisin breadcustard hard sauce (recipe below)   Directions: 1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in raisins. 2. Cut bread […]

Apple Bread Pudding Ingredients: 4 cups cubed French bread3 eggs, lightly beaten1 can sweetened condensed milk1 3/4 cups hot water1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon cinnamon3 cups finely chopped and peeled apples   Apple Bread Pudding Directions: 1. Tear or cut up bread and set aside. 2. Mix eggs in large bowl. Mix […]

Slow Cooker Bread Pudding Ingredients: 2 eggs, slightly beaten2 1/4 cups milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups bread cubes1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup raisins or chopped dates   Crock Pot Bread Pudding Directions: 1. Combine eggs with milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, bread, sugar and raisins. 2. Pour into a 1 1/2-quart […]

Lemon Bread Pudding Ingredients: 3 rounded cups of 1/2-inch bread cubes (French bread works best) 1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 cup whipping cream 1 cup whole milk 1 cup sugar 3 Tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs, separated 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice confectioners’ sugar […]