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Hummingbird Cake

Lindsay — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:27:05 +0000

This Hummingbird Cake is made up of three layers of tender, moist cake loaded with banana, pineapple, pecans, and warm spices. The layers are stacked, filled, and frosted with a smooth, rich cream cheese frosting. A delicious and classic recipe!

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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Best New York Style Cheesecake

Lindsay — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 02:37:15 +0000

This creamy New York Style Cheesecake is a slice of dessert heaven! A dense, velvety filling sits on top of a classic graham cracker crust. Simple and delicious, it will make you fall in love with cheesecake all over again.

The Best New York Cheesecake Recipe

If you’re a cheesecake fanatic like me, you have to try this New York cheesecake. It’s as tasty as it gets and more. Rich with cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, and egg yolks, the vanilla cheesecake filling is stick-to-the-roof-of-your-mouth delicious. Dense and extra creamy and with a lovely hint of lemon, this cheesecake stands out from others. Plus, it sits on top of a buttery graham cracker crust that is the perfect combination of crunchy and melt-in-your-mouth. Trust me. This one is a must-try.

The number of cheesecake recipes I have published over the years is seemingly endless. Of course, I think you should try all of them at some point (I am only slightly joking). But, if you’re looking for something extra special, this New York-style rendition has to be one of my top picks.

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Chocolate Mousse Cake

Lindsay — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:57:08 +0000

This Chocolate Mousse Cake is a classic. It’s made up of three layers of moist chocolate cake divided by two layers of smooth and creamy chocolate mousse. The whole thing is covered in a light chocolate whipped cream frosting. Decadently delicious!

Rich & Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake

There’s nothing quite like a rich, silky chocolate mousse. When combined with a moist, tender chocolate cake, you have the most wonderful cake – perfect for celebrations or satisfying a chocolate craving. This chocolate mousse cake is that chocolate cake. If you’ve ever made my Raspberry Chocolate Cake or my Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake, you’ve already made the cake itself before. It’s always a hit and super easy to make. It’s very similar to my favorite Chocolate Cake, but a touch more sturdy, which works well for the layering in this cake.

The three layers of chocolate cake are layered with a traditional, decadent, smooth chocolate mousse. There are no shortcuts here. We are using real-deal chocolate mousse. The whole thing is covered with chocolate-infused whipped cream frosting and garnished with chocolate sprinkles. Each aspect of this cake is loaded with chocolate flavor and is sure to wow the chocolate lovers in your life.

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Mini Cheesecakes

Lindsay — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:30:47 +0000

These mini cheesecakes have a smooth, creamy filling that sits in a buttery graham cracker crust. Each cheesecake is topped with fresh whipped cream and berries for a classic little treat! Their mini size makes them perfect for transporting and sharing!

Easy Mini Cheesecake Recipe

These easy mini cheesecakes are the perfect sharable dessert. The way the rich, creamy filling combines with the subtle crunch of the buttery graham cracker crust makes them utterly irresistible. The filling has the nicest little tang to it, too, that I just can’t get enough of. They are topped with classic homemade whipped cream and a smattering of fresh berries. The perfect, elegant mini dessert.

If you haven’t made mini desserts in the past, now is a great time to start. They are easily shareable and transportable. Plus, they’re easy to make (usually) and they feel so much more guilt-free than your average, full-sized treat. This classic vanilla mini cheesecake is no exception. You’re going to love it.

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Strawberry Pound Cake

Lindsay — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:29:56 +0000

This Strawberry Pound Cake is the perfect combination of dense, tender, and moist. It’s loaded with fresh strawberry flavor and topped with a delicious strawberry icing! It’s a spectacular dessert for summertime!

The Best Strawberry Pound Cake Recipe

Strawberries are one of the best parts of summer, in my opinion. This pound cake really puts them on show. This easy-to-make dessert is one of those go-to recipes you need to have in your back pocket this summer. It’s a little more complex than an old-fashioned pound cake (read on to learn about the origins of this baked good) but it is still friendly to almost any level of baking experience.

So what’s it like? So. Much. Strawberry. The strawberry puree cooked into the cake, as well as into the frosting, delivers bright, sweet strawberry flavor to every inch of the dessert. The addition of just a splash of strawberry extract really takes it to the next level. Glorious strawberry flavor aside, this cake has a pretty unbeatable texture. It’s dense enough to be satisfying to bite into (as any pound cake should be) but is also the perfect amount of tender and moist. It’s an absolute joy. If you even kind of like strawberries you have to try this recipe. By the time you’ve had your first bite, you’ll have developed a potentially unhealthy obsession with this summertime fruit.

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