Nutella® Chocolate Cake

Description This show-stopping, rich, moist, decadent chocolate cake is not for the faint of heart. It wins almost every time I have entered it in a cooking contest. This cake recipe translates well to cupcakes, as well. Ingredients nonstick baking spray 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups white sugar ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 … Read more

Gluten-Free Irish Whiskey Cheesecake

Description A friend gave me this recipe and I have ben making it for years. It is perfect for St Patrick’s day. It’s great just after chilling, but tastes best after mellowing in the fridge for 1 to 2 days. Ingredients 6 ounces gluten-free oatmeal cookies 1 tablespoon firmly packed dark brown sugar ¼ teaspoon … Read more

Jelly Bean Cookies

Description These are great at Easter time or for anyone who loves jelly beans. Ingredients ½ cup butter ⅓ cup white sugar ⅓ cup brown sugar 1 egg ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup rolled oats 1 cup jelly beans, … Read more

One Great Cheesecake

Description This is a variation on other cheesecake recipes that I have found here and incorporates ‘suggestions’ from the comments sections. I wanted to consolidate it all into 1 recipe. I have had great comments on this version and personally I believe it is absolutely delish. Ingredients 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers ⅓ cup butter, … Read more

Easter Candy Cookies

Description After Easter, we have so much candy, so I decided to make cookies to use it up. My kids loved them! I used Butterfingers®, Snickers®, Hersheys®, M&M’s®, and KitKats®. Next time I am trying Starburst®, Skittles®, etc. Have fun with it. Ingredients ¾ cup butter-flavored shortening 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup white sugar … Read more

Light, Summery Lemon Cheesecake

Description This is a light, airy, and creamy cheesecake. The lemon flavor is not too bold and it has a delicious pound cake crust. Ingredients 1 cup white sugar ½ cup butter, softened 2 large eggs 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup buttermilk ½ … Read more

Quick Lemon Cheesecake

Description A quick lemon cheesecake. Ingredients 1 (3 ounce) package lemon-flavored gelatin 1 cup hot water ¼ pound butter 8 tablespoons white sugar 2 (14.4 ounce) packages graham crackers, crushed into fine crumbs 2 lemons, zested 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened Instructions Pour gelatin mix into a bowl and add 1 cup hot … Read more

Lavishly Luscious Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake

Description A luscious and easy-to-make lemon cheesecake is topped with homemade raspberry filling and a creamy lemon topping. Garnish with raspberries, lemon peel curls, and mint sprigs, if desired. Ingredients 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs 5 tablespoons butter, melted 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 eggs … Read more

Snickerdoodle Cake with Streusel Topping

Description A cinnamon and sugar snickerdoodle cake with a crumb topping. Also makes great cupcakes! Ingredients 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 ½ cups white sugar ½ cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 3 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ¾ cup milk … Read more