Easy Hummingbird Cake Recipe

This hummingbird cake is one of my favorite cakes. The combination of the rich, sweet flavor of over-ripe banana, the tropical essence of pineapple, and the nutty crunch of toasted pecans are wonderful. It’s also super moist but not too dense, making it a dream to bite into. I’m not a big fan of banana-flavored cakes that are as dense as banana bread and this one definitely isn’t. Tie it all together with a thick coat of velvety cream cheese frosting and you’ve got yourself the perfect dessert.

I had such fun adapting my carrot cake recipe into this classic Southern-style dessert. You’re going to love it just as much as we do. This is definitely a recipe you’ll come back to over and over.

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An Easy Cheesecake Recipe for Beginners

I’m a big fan of cheesecake and it’s no secret around here. I have a ton of cheesecake recipes. But just like with a vanilla cupcake, it’s super important to nail the classic vanilla cheesecake! After making so very many cheesecakes, I can say that this one is hands down the best!

This simple cheesecake recipe is as straightforward as it gets for a baked cheesecake. I daresay it’s the best recipe for beginners! It doesn’t dry out, fall in the middle, crack or any of that nonsense. Nope, with this recipe you get a fool-proof cheesecake.

The vanilla cheesecake filling sits in a vanilla wafer or graham cracker crust and is the perfect base for any number of toppings. In fact, one of the best things about this cheesecake is that you can make it and serve it with so many different things. Everyone can pick their favorite topping and everybody’s happy!

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Homemade Italian Cream Cake

We’re getting close to springtime. The world is warming up and we are coming into the season of garden parties, bridal showers, and Easter soirees. There’s nothing quite like an elegant layer cake to get you in a celebratory mood. This Italian cream cake is one of my favorites.

After getting lots requests for a recipe for Italian Cream Cake and testing many, I finally arrived at my own version. I started with my Moist Vanilla Cake and went from there. The backbone of this dessert is a light, fluffy, wonderfully moist cake infused with toasted pecans and coconut. The cake is complemented by a velvety whipped cream cheese frosting that has my mouth watering just thinking about it. It’s super light and pairs perfectly with this cake. The whole thing comes together beautifully in an elegant dessert topped with swirls of frosting and covered in pecans and coconut

What is Italian Cream Cake?

The origin of Italian cream cake doesn’t really seem to be known. And despite its name, it’s not exactly Italian in origin. It’s really more of a southern cake defined by the addition of coconut and pecans and cream cheese frosting.

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Loaded Breakfast Casserole – Perfect for the Holidays!

If you’re the person who usually hosts friends and family during the holidays, you know it can be a challenge to feed everyone. Overnight guests need snacks, coffee, and – of course – breakfast. This Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole is just the thing to keep everyone happy, fed, and ready to take on a day of celebrating!

One of the things I like most about this easy breakfast casserole is that it’s a breeze to prep the night before and bake the following day. All you need to do in the morning is throw the casserole in the oven and relax with a cup of good coffee or tea. 

This recipe is similar to my classic Breakfast Casserole, but the addition of sausage, peppers, and onions adds incredible flavor. I also love the texture added by the hashbrowns. No matter how you slice it, this is one tasty dish. Serve with some fresh fruit and keep the coffee – or mimosas! – coming!

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Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars

These Cranberry Bliss Bars are simply amazing! They are soft and chewy and FULL of cranberry and white chocolate flavor. The addition of orange and ginger amplifies the flavor and ties everything together, plus it makes them even more like the Starbucks version. If you’ve been looking for easy Christmas desserts this season, go no further. These blondies are simple to make but deliver big on flavor.

This recipe is inspired by the classic white chocolate cranberry cookie that’s so popular on Christmas cookie trays. I have several desserts inspired by the flavor combination on my site – White Chocolate Dipped Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies, White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge and Sparkling Cranberry White Chocolate Cupcakes. There’s a reason why. These flavors are a classic pairing that just works.

Fair warning… these cranberry white chocolate bars are so addicting you may not want to share them! At the very least, put a few bars aside for yourself before your guests gobble them up!

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