Lemon Mini Bundt Cakes

Awhile back, one show I really enjoyed watching on the Food Network was Kathleen Daeleman’s show. She focused on healthy food choices, portions and exercise to maintain a well balanced and healthy lifestyle. Her show is no longer on air but it doesn’t stop me from trying her recipes. I prepared this recipe for my [...]

Chocolate Fudge Cake

The following recipe was prepared during my International Chefs Dinner. You can read about it and check out the other recipes that were made for the event HERE.
Chocolate Fudge Cake
shared at the event by Jen
recipe courtesy of Nigella Lawson
For the cake: 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar1/3 cup light [...]

Tres Leches Flan Cake

The following recipe was prepared for my Tamales cooking class. You can read about my class and get other links to recipes HERE.
Tres Leches Flan Cake
Cake:1 (18.25 oz.) box butter/yellow cake mix and ingredients to prepare as directed on box1 (12 oz) can of regular Coke or Pepsi
Topping:1 (10.9-oz.) jar cajeta (caramel topping) or [...]

Guava Cheesecake

The following recipe was shared at my Caribbean dinner event. You can read about it and get additional Caribbean recipes from the event HERE.
Guava Cheesecakeshared at the event by Jen & Waynerecipe HERE

1 1/2 cups chocolate-wafer or graham-cracker crumbs 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 2 [...]

Pineapple Cheesecake

The following recipe was shared at my Caribbean dinner event. You can read about it and get additional Caribbean recipes from the event HERE.
Pineapple Cheesecakeshared at the event by Susanrecipe HERE

1 cup [...]

In the Dumps, Sweet Dumps!

One of my husband’s favorite desserts is black forest cake. I stumbled across this easy, no brainer recipe for a black forest dump cake and thought I’d give it a try. The result? It was chocolatey, sweet and the hubby approved! Here’s my recipe for Black Forest Dump Cake that was adapted from this one:
1 [...]

Dr. Seuss-ing It Up

Last week my mother in law informed me that my husband’s nephew was having an upcoming birthday. She asked if I would be willing to make him a birthday cake. Without hesitation I was happy to do it! I immediately had thoughts running in my mind to make something pretty simple, given the busy weekend [...]

Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes

This recipe was featured in my Springtime Cupcake swap event, which you can read about HERE.
Tricia’s Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes:
1 cup Guinness1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup cocoa2 cups superfine sugar3/4 cup sour cream2 eggs1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Cream Cheese Frosting:8 ounces cream cheese1 1/4 cups powdered sugar1/2 cup [...]

Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes

This recipe was featured in my Springtime Cupcake swap event, which you can read about HERE.
Joelen’s Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes:
1 butter yellow cake mix1 3oz box french vanilla instant pudding1 cup half & half1 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons vanilla paste (or vanilla extract)1/4 cup powdered sugar1 1/2 cup chocolate ganache(or 1 tub prepared chocolate [...]

Springtime Cupcakes!

Today was a fun day with friends, as always, as we got together for another food swap event! Food Swaps are a great way to get a sampling of different variations of foods, such as a cookie swap/exchange normally held during the holidays. Well, I continue this concept throughout the year, not just during the [...]