We thought we’d already found the summer cake to end all summer cakes, but this pineapple sunshine cake just snuck right into our hearts and bellies and stole the show. It’s not a showboat, and doesn’t look like the best, grandest cake out there, but once you take the first bite, you realize it’s hiding … Read more

Ingredients: 5-7 apples 1 (9 ounce) package yellow cake mix 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 stick real butter Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F Fill your 9×12 pan 1/2 full with apples which you’ve peeled, cored and sliced thin Sprinkle the apples with dry cake mix Combine sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over … Read more

Ingredients: 1 1/2 C Butter, softened 3 C Sugar 5 Eggs 1 t Vanilla Extract 2 t Almond (or Lemon) Extract 3 C All-purpose Flour 1 C Sprite, 7-UP, Or Sierra Mist Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter. Add sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating for a minute before adding and scraping … Read more

Rich, creamy over-the-top peanut buttery fudge is so easy to make, you might laugh. My brother tasted this at my house and called the next night for the recipe. I gave it to him and he couldn’t believe this was all there is to it. This is one of the best peanut butter fudge recipes … Read more

Ingredients 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon) 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon), rinds reserved and sliced 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon cream (updated version, but optional) 1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco 1 … Read more

INGREDIENTS: 1 stick butter, softened 1 c sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 3 Tbsp cocoa powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 c all purpose flour DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together butter and sugar with electric mixer until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Add cocoa powder, salt … Read more

I think we can all agree pecan pie is a must on Thanksgiving. I’ve tried switching it up and my Pecan Pie Cake Roll was a hit so this year I thought I’d see if I could do it again. These Pecan Pie Brownies take everyone’s favorite part of the pecan pie, the gooey, nutty … Read more

Cake: 1 cup butter 1 cup water ¼ cup cocoa 2 cups sugar 2 cups flour ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla Icing (recipe below) Icing: ½ cup butter ¼ cup cocoa ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons milk 1 box (1 pound) confectioners’ sugar (sift … Read more

Ingredients : For Filling: 1 heaping cup of sliced apples (I cored and quartered and then sliced) 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon small pinch freshly grated nutmeg 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons water Plus 1/2 cup brown sugar (I used a 1/4 cup each of dark and light) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon For Cake: 1/3 … Read more

Who’s got time to fuss around with finicky side dishes? Not us. We want a high-impact, easy, flavorful dish that’s going to wow everyone without having to put a ton of time or effort into it. In this case, we needed a big serving of potatoes, so what better way to make them than to … Read more

These Crockpot Chicken Wings are the easiest appetizer of all time. You only need chicken wings and some BBQ sauce. For an amazing finished product, finish them off on the grill or under the broiler. Tasty little devils. CROCKPOT CHICKEN WINGS Today I am sharing with you a wonderfully simple Crockpot Chicken Wings recipe! So, … Read more

Have you ever dreamed of being one of those people who hands out homemade candy at Christmas, but secretly loathe those with that much time on their hands during the holidays? Well my friend, this recipe is for you. I’ve been making cookies, candies, treats and tasty things at Christmas time for two decades (sheesh … Read more

Ingredients: 2 and 1/2 cups white granulated sugar 3/4 cup butter 2/3 cup evaporated milk 12 ounce package (2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips 7 ounce jar marshmallow cream (also called marshmallow fluff) 1 teaspoon vanilla Instructions: Line an 8 or 9 inch square pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Coat with nonstick spray. Set … Read more

Ingredients 1 pkg Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix (use dry) I would use sugar free 1 Large can Crushed Pineapple (undrained) 2 Medium/Large cans Mandarin Oranges (drained) 1 pkg Cool Whip 8 oz ( and you could use fat free) Directions: Mix together Cool Whip and Instant vanilla pudding (do NOT make the pudding, just use … Read more

These are great little dessert treats. Great after a big meal. Very easy to make. I flopped a little of the mixture in the coconut also and it made it much easier to roll into balls. I also added confectioners sugar. Thanks Amber, we really enjoy these, not too sweet, just the way I like … Read more

When I spotted this adorable cake over at Sweet Tea and Cornbread I knew it would be perfect for Easter. Orange and coconut go so well together in this delicious and pretty layered cake. My special tool for layered cakes is to use a Cake Leveler. It is simple to use and it creates a … Read more