This sour cream chocolate cake (and its highly coveted raspberry buttercream) has been a deep dark family secret for several years. We love this recipe for its fluffy crumb, moist texture, and rich chocolate flavor. It’s the perfect birthday or Valentine’s Day cake! Why do you put sour cream in cake? Sour cream helps make… Read More Sour Cream Chocolate Cake
Have you ever heard of Sachertorte? It’s the most famous chocolate cake in all of Austria, and is popular throughout the whole world. There’s a reason why: this beautiful cake blends the gorgeous flavors of dark chocolate and apricot in one gourmet dessert. Enjoy your slice with whipped cream and coffee, and you’ll be in… Read More How to Make Sachertorte
Have you ever tried a slice of red velvet cake, and were disappointed by a dry, dense texture? Well, this is the recipe for you! This red velvet cake is moist and fluffy, with a subtle hint of chocolate from the cocoa powder. With all of the tips and tricks I’m sharing, you’ll be able… Read More Southern Red Velvet Cake from Scratch
Now that fall is almost here, I’m totally ready to start digging into amazing autumn desserts like this show stopping maple walnut bundt cake. I love the combination of the delicate maple flavor with the rich nuttiness of the walnuts. Fortunately, this maple walnut bundt cake isn’t super sweet, so you can enjoy a larger… Read More Maple Walnut Bundt Cake
Few things are better than having a showstopping cake that’s simple to make. This coffee and walnut cake contains lots of rich nuttiness from the walnuts, and a good dose of chicory and coffee extract for an old-fashioned flavor. (Just substitute with instant coffee if you don’t have the essence.) It’s the perfect cake for… Read More Old Fashioned Coffee and Walnut Cake
With summer in full swing, it’s time to enjoy blueberries! This peach and blueberry boy bait uses fresh or frozen berries baked in a dense, buttery cake and topped with a quick jam and cinnamon crumble. Basically, it’s a fancy version of a cobbler or coffee cake. Ready to give it a try? The History… Read More Peach and Blueberry Boy Bait
Do you love a slice of moist spice cake? If so, hummingbird cake is just what you need to try! It’s super easy to make, especially for a beginning baker, but looks and tastes amazing enough to be a showstopper. It’s definitely worth making! Why do they call it a hummingbird cake? There are a… Read More Hummingbird Cake from Scratch
On a warm spring day, there’s something special about enjoying a tangy lemon dessert after dinner. 🍋😋 These lemon pudding cakes are just the thing to finish off a great meal, or celebrate the arrival of the weekend! They’re simple to make, and so tasty. You’ll need two bowls: one with egg whites beaten to… Read More Tangy Lemon Pudding Cakes
