Vanilla, Pistachio and Strawberry Mini Loaf Cakes
These Vanilla Pistachio and Strawberry Mini Loaf Cakes are a great choice for entertaining. The easy to make cakes have a buttermilk and vanilla base, and they are studded with chopped pistachios and...
View ArticleWhole Wheat Banana Bread
I am a huge fan of banana bread variations, adding a wide variety of mix-ins and other flavors to my recipes. But when you’re focusing on mix-ins like chocolate chips and coconut, you tend to forget...
View ArticleQuick One Bowl Lemon Loaf Cake
I love it when I have lots of time to devote to baking up elaborate desserts, but most of the time I appreciate a baked good that comes together quickly and easily. After all – I always have time for...
View ArticleOrange Cranberry Almond Bread
This Orange Cranberry Almond Bread includes almond flour for a moist, tender crumb in a quick bread that is bursting with orange and cranberries! Cranberry and orange are two ingredients that are a...
View ArticleCoconut Cranberry Oatmeal Bread
Cool fall and winter mornings always get me in the mood for baking. A freshly baked quick bread or batch of muffins to start the day any time of the year, but we all know that baked goods are even...
View ArticleMini Apple Spice Cakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
It’s tough to choose between pumpkin and apple desserts when it comes to fall baking. I say why not bake up one of each? These Mini Apple Spice Cakes, topped with a rich Cinnamon Cream Cheese...
View ArticleDill and Potato Irish Soda Bread
Irish soda bread – often simply described as “soda bread” – is the sort of recipe that everyone should know how to make. The savory, quick-rising bread gets its lift from baking soda, not from yeast,...
View ArticleMocha Coconut Bread
Several years ago, Starbucks offered a Mocha Coconut Frappuccino on the menu as one of their summer blended drinks. Anyone who is a regular reader knows that I’m a big coconut fan, so it’s probably...
View ArticleMeyer Lemon Poppyseed Loaf
Meyer lemons are always a favorite of mine when it comes to baked goods. The citrus – which is in season all year round – is less acidic than other lemons, meaning that it has a wonderful lemon flavor...
View ArticlePeanut Brittle Banana Bread
Banana bread is something that I never get tired of baking. Not only it is simple to make, but it’s versatile enough that you can change up the flavors every time and get equally different – and...
View ArticleHoecakes with Maple Butter
Hoecakes may look like regular pancakes at first glance, but they are a bit different than that standard breakfast fare. Hoecakes are coarse cakes made of cornmeal, similar to cornbread. It is said...
View ArticleLemon Curd Swirl Quick Bread
I make lemon curd on a regular basis when I have a few extra lemons on hand in my kitchen. The velvety curd is packed with luscious lemon flavor and is surprisingly easy to make (you can even make it...
View ArticleSour Cream Banana Bread
I never seem to have a shortage of bananas in my kitchen and everyone knows that means I also rarely have a shortage of banana bread. Banana bread is my go-to when I want a coffee-time snack for...
View ArticleCherry and Pistachio Irish Soda Bread
Irish soda breads are wonderful loaves that everyone should make at least a few times in their lives. These quick breads require no yeast and are instead leavened only with baking soda. The use of a...
View ArticleCinnamon Coconut Swirl Coffee Cake
Coffee cake is typically a delicious cake that is topped with sweet streusel. In the case of this Cinnamon Coconut Swirl Coffee Cake, the streusel is found inside of each slice instead of on top! This...
View ArticleApplesauce Citrus Bread
Quick breads are some of the most versatile bakes that you can make. While banana bread may be the first one that comes to mind, you can use any combination of flavors to whip up a loaf that is just...
View ArticleApplesauce Gingerbread
I love to bake spice-heavy quick breads and cakes during the fall and winter, as the heat of all those spices seems particularly satisfying when it is cold outside. Ginger is a particular favorite of...
View ArticlePecan Upside Down Mini Pumpkin Breads
Pumpkin breads are one of my regular bakes during the fall holiday season. They’re easy to make and always a crowd pleaser, whether you’re serving up slices at brunch with coffee or a treat after...
View ArticleVanilla Maple Banana Bread
I bake a lot of banana bread. This is mostly because I love bananas and my kitchen is full of them almost all the time, but it is also because bananas are incredibly versatile and go well with so many...
View ArticlePumpkin Chai Spice Loaf
I often get asked where I find the inspiration for some of my recipes and I often say that I’m inspired by other foods that I eat and drink, as inspiration really can come from anywhere. I found the...
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