Here is a treat for the adults to enjoy this holiday season. A chocolatey cake that is infused with kahlua simple syrup and topped with a kahlua buttercream. A great gift to bring to your hostess or a sweet bite for your cocktail party. Shinee at Sweet & Savory shares this recipe that can be made in one bowl and … Read More ...
Leftover Halloween Candy Cake
When I was younger, I could make my Halloween candy last till Easter. It wasn’t very tasty by then. If you have leftover candy and want to get rid of it before Christmas, you may want to try this technique. Cate at Random Crafty Georgia Girl makes a spice cake and decorates the top with the leftover candy. Cate guest … Read More ...
Falling Leaves Pear Pie
How pretty will this look on an autumn and Thanksgiving table. Lynn at Happier Than a Pig in Mud shares how to create this beautiful crust. The colors remind me of all the autumn colors before they fall off the tree.
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Prepare Ahead Roast Potatoes
Let me help you a little with your holiday meals. If you serve potatoes, then you will want to try this recipe. You can make these potatoes a week in advance of your holiday meal. Just need to cook it the day of the meal. One less item off your cooking list. Claire at Sprinkles and Sprouts shares this recipe.… Read More ...
Mochaccino Crinkle Cookies
Don’t hate me, but Christmas will be here in 59 days. If you craft, then you have been preparing for awhile. These cookies can be made now before the Christmas rush and shopping begins. Laura at My Friend’s Bakery shares how to create this coffee flavored cookie.
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Halloween Pinata Cake
Hosting a Halloween party this weekend? Here is a cake that is double the dessert. Cake is great, but it is even better when it has a surprise inside. Aimee at Like Mother, Like Daughter shares how to take a regular cake to the next level. This one is for Halloween, but you could create it for Thanksgiving and Christmas … Read More ...
Homemade Cake Mix
Some of us would love to make cakes from scratch, but sometimes we just don’t have the time or all the ingredients on hand. Or some places aren’t able to find cake mixes. Z at Kitchen Nostalgia has created a cake mix that can be made at home. The recipe substitute 4 cake mix boxes.
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Pecan Pie Cake Roll
Here is another non-pie dessert for your holiday table. This one has the flavors of a pecan pie, but in cake form. Kat and Melinda at Home. Made. Interest. shares how to make this dessert. A great addition to your dessert table or to even make as holiday gifts or hostess gifts.
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Recipe for 6 Cupcakes using a Cake Mix
With a small family, I don’t need a dozen baked goods around enticing me to eat more. Justine at The Typical Mom shares how she makes 6 cupcakes using boxed cake mix
. Now you can enjoy small batches of cupcakes. This works well with the kids that have a short attention span.
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Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Trifle
Must have cheesecake on the brain today. Here is a great dessert for Halloween, future holidays and can be giving as a hostess gift. Sammy Miller at Blooming Bites Photography shares how to create this trifle in a quart jar. You could create this in any size jar you would like for your gathering or gifting.
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Spooky Red Velvet Cupcake
This eggless red velvet cupcake is topped with whipped cream rather than the classic cream cheese frosting. To make it spooky, Smruti at Herbivore Cucina added edible fake blood to some pipette. You can also add some on top of the frosting for extra creepiness. You can use this recipe without with the fake blood for future holidays.
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Zombie Chocolate Mousse Cake
A creepy centerpiece that is also yummy to eat. What a great cake for your Halloween party or for a Halloween birthday. Shamene at Say it With Cake shares how to create this gruesome cake. You could also remove the hands and serve it during the holidays.
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How To Make Galaxy Cookies
There is nothing more spectacular than looking up at the night sky on a clear night. All the stars in the sky is peaceful to enjoy. These galaxy cookies are a great treat to enjoy any time of the year. Sam at Sugar Spun Run shares how to create these beautiful treats. Are you hosting a Galaxy or space party? … Read More ...
Forbidden Forest Chocolate Butterbeer Cake
It wouldn’t be Halloween without a Harry Potter recipe. If you are planning a Harry Potter party, then this cake is for you. Even better it was created by a young blogger named Tieghan Gerard at Half Baked Harvest. If only I could create a regular cake from scratch.
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30 + Non-Pie Desserts for Thanksgiving
It’s hard to believe that there are some people that don’t like pie. No pie on Thanksgiving or Christmas? Unheard of in my household. If however, you are one of the few and prefer to have other baked goods, besides pie then check out Cupcake Diaries. Allie shares different desserts from around the web for your holiday dessert table.
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