Description This is a twist on the traditional pecan shortbread cookies, with a little fresh orange juice and zest added to the mixture. Store at room temperature in an airtight container. Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened ½ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed orange juice 1 teaspoon water ½ teaspoon … Read more
Description I love experimenting with my air fryer oven and this recipe came out pretty good. Ingredients 3 cups quick-cooking oatmeal 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup cocoa powder 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened ¾ cup brown sugar ¾ cup white … Read more
Description This is a combination/variation on my coconut and lemon cake recipes. It goes great with mango-lime filling and coconut cream cheese frosting. Ingredients 2 cups white sugar 1 cup butter 4 eggs 1 tablespoon coconut extract 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon … Read more
Description Easy cannoli cups, just enough for kids and dinner parties to satisfy that cannoli craving. You can sprinkle with pistachios before eating. Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) package prepared pie pastry, at room temperature 3 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese, drained ½ cup confectioners’ sugar 2 teaspoons … Read more
Description Delicious oatmeal spice cake with apples, coconut, and praline topping. Ingredients 1 cup quick-cooking oats 1 ¼ cups boiling water 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour 1 (0.81 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix (such as Jell-O®) 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon ground allspice 1 … Read more
Description Same taste as your grandmother’s lemon pound cake, but fluffy like the slice at your local coffee shop! Serve with seasonal fruit, whipped cream, your favorite glaze, or just a cup of coffee. Pairs great with summer nights and a cup of tea. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon … Read more
Description Light and simple lemon blueberry cake with a twist on the traditional upside-down cake. Ingredients 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, at room temperature 1 cup white sugar, divided ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon allspice 2 (6 ounce) containers fresh blueberries 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract lemon, juiced ½ teaspoon lemon zest … Read more
Description This is my favorite cake recipe–my grandmother made it all the time. It is a great lemon pound cake that’s not too sweet. Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 ½ teaspoons lemon extract 3 cups white sugar 2 sticks butter ½ cup shortening (such as Crisco®) 5 eggs Instructions … Read more
Description A sweet, marshmallow-y base, topped with unsweetened orange-flavored cream and fresh berries, makes for an impressive and delicious dessert! Ingredients 6 egg whites, room temperature ½ teaspoon cream of tartar 1 pinch salt 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon almond extract 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 … Read more
Description This is my adaptation of my favorite classic pound cake recipe. This is not difficult to make, even though it’s made from scratch, and it always gets rave reviews. Ingredients 2 sticks butter, softened ½ cup vegetable oil 3 cups white sugar 5 eggs, at room temperature 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, sifted twice ½ … Read more