Bananas are one of my favorite fruits, and I adore cake, so it’s a match made in Heaven for me. This moist and delicious cake uses 4 ripe bananas as well as some coconut for added moisture and tenderness. This is my favorite banana cake of all time. I have tried several different recipes over the years, but this is Read More »
Burnt sugar. You’re probably wondering why you would want to make ice cream out of burnt sugar. Caramel my friends. Caramel ice cream that is creamy and smooth tastes so very fabulous. It really doesn’t need any additional topping, but much like a fashion model, I felt the need to dress it up. So I added a drizzle of caramel Read More »
This week’s recipe from the Tuesdays with Dorie baking group is Sweet Cream Biscuits. It was chosen by Melissa of Love At First Bite. If you would like the recipe, click here to visit Melissa or turn to page 23 in Dorie’s book, Baking From My Home to Yours. If you need a very quick biscuit recipe, this is truly Read More »
I have to admit, the recipe for Swedish Visiting Cake is probably not one I would have chosen myself. That’s one of the best parts of this baking group, someone else picks and brings you out of your comfort zone. This is actually a really easy cake, easier than most in fact. It’s baked in a cast iron skillet, giving Read More »
Mocha: a fine quality coffee, typically with chocolate added. Mocha is one of my favorite flavors. When you combine mocha with a delicious cake batter, you get this gorgeous marbled bundt cake that’s full of coffee flavored chocolate. Drizzle it with even more chocolate and who could ask for anything more? This week’s Tuesdays With Dorie recipe was chosen by Read More »
Here I am again, having to apologize to my Tuesdays With Dorie host for the week as I was unable to make this week’s treat. Jodie of Beansy Loves Cake chose Dulce de Leche Duos, which are some fabulous looking cookies sandwiched around Dulce de Leche filling. Mmmmm! They can be found on page 161 of Dorie’s book, Baking From My Read More »
This week, Rachelle of Mommy? I’m Hungry! chose Soft Chocolate and Raspberry Tart for Tuesdays with Dorie. Unfortunately I ran out of time and ingredients I didn’t have 3 key things, plus if I did make this, no one here would have eaten it except for me. :( I’m sorry Rachelle! I’m sure it was yummy and can’t wait to Read More »
I like coconut. I don’t love it, but I do like it. Chunks of fresh coconut are awesome. Shreds and flakes, not so much. Funny isn’t it? It’s the same thing, just a different way of cutting it, but shredding it into tiny pieces takes away that nutty texture that I like so much. Now coconut flavor? Love it. Pina Read More »











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