Dessert Recipes

“Are you sure these will turn out okay?” I asked, eyeing the bowl of lemony dough skeptically. It was one of those gray, drizzly afternoons … Read more

Introduction “You’ve got to try this strawberry shortcake trifle bowl!” my friend Becky said, practically bouncing with excitement over the phone. Honestly, I was skeptical. … Read more

“You’ve got nectarines, right? Just don’t let them go to waste,” my neighbor said as she handed me a small basket overflowing with ripe, sun-warmed … Read more

The first time I baked this Moist Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake with Glaze, it was honestly a bit of a last-minute save. I had invited … Read more

“You really think champagne in a cupcake will work?” my friend asked, raising an eyebrow as I pulled out a bottle from the back of … Read more

“Is that a confetti cake or some kind of magic?” My friend’s surprise was genuine when I first brought this fluffy gold confetti sheet cake … Read more

“Are you sure those are edible?” my niece asked, eyes wide as I balanced a tray of miniature chocolate graduation cap cupcakes on the kitchen … Read more

Introduction “Are you sure this is going to work?” my friend asked, eyeing the pile of angel food cake cubes I’d tossed together with hastily … Read more

“Are you sure this is going to work?” my friend asked skeptically as I carefully spooned the bright red batter into the pans. Honestly, I … Read more

“You’ve got to try this—trust me, it’s like nothing you’ve ever tasted,” my friend texted me one humid afternoon last July. I was skeptical. Cottage … Read more