I love lemons and I love raspberries. In fact, my grandmother and I always shared this love. Whether we were enjoying a Meyer lemon fresh off her trees or picking raspberries together or just eating a tasty lemon cake, we savored the moment together. These days, my daughter and I do a lot of baking together […]
cake recipes
Delicious Icebox Cake Recipe with Blueberries and Lemon
It is nice to have a special, cooling dessert for these hot summer months. One of my favorite childhood memories is my mom’s father taking all of us grandchildren blueberry picking and it’s pretty rare for any of us to have blueberries without thinking of grandpa and in turn, mom. When thinking of a special […]
Best Ever Banana Cake Recipe
I love a this decadent, moist banana cake made from scratch. The recipe that I am about to share with you is considered to be the best banana cake recipe by many. It is the famous Chasen’s banana shortcake recipe as shared with us by pastry chef Valerie Gordon. She has been described as a restoration […]
Discover the Delightful Taste of French Apple Cake
I love this homemade, old-fashioned fresh apple cake recipe from the owner of Studmuffin Desserts, Chef Seth Raphaeli. This apple bundt cake is made from scratch, moist, easy, and delightful! It is a grand-mère pomme gâteau which is French for grandmother’s apple cake! Don’t let the fancy French words scare you. I saw Chef Seth […]
American Flag Cake Recipe [Red Velvet]
The 4th of July is right around the corner and that means patriotism, fireworks and outdoor parties! This easy American flag cake recipe is perfect for the occasion. For the topping, I use a homemade cool whip which is super easy to make. To form the flag on top of the cake, I use banana […]
Easy Applesauce Cake Recipe
June 6th is National Applesauce Cake Day! It is a great day to enjoy a forgotten treat. This moist, spiced cake that became a popular treat when ingredients like butter, sugar, and eggs were rationed. Applesauce cake is quick and easy to make for breakfast or an afternoon snack. If you haven’t heard of it […]
Key Lime Cake Recipe- Tart and Sweet!
Maybe you have heard of Key Lime Pie, a dessert originated of Key West, Florida in the 1800s, which finds itself on the dessert menus of a variety of American restaurants. Its distinct tart flavor from the key lime juice combined with sweetened condensed milk makes for a very palatable treat. I was lucky enough […]