Dessert

Let’s Get Real Okay, so this may sound a little weird, but I was never a cake person as a kid. I know, shocker, right? Everyone around me was drooling over chocolate cake, and I was over here like, “Can I have an extra slice of broccoli, please?” Okay, that’s a lie; I wasn’t that good. But I certainly wasn’t down with the cakes. Fast forward to adulthood, and guess what? I’m obsessed with this no-bake Graveyard Dirt Cake. I mean, what isn’t to love about a dessert that involves crushed Oreos, creamy layers, AND a Halloween theme? It’s the … Read more

Let’s Get Real So, here’s the thing— I have a confession. I was once that kid who rolled her eyes at the mention of dessert pizza. I mean, come on! A pizza with chocolate sauce instead of marinara? Sure, I loved my fair share of sweet treats, but dessert pizza always just felt like an imposter in the world of real pizza! Fast forward to a few years later, when I found myself in a sugar-induced stupor, scrolling through recipes online when I stumbled upon a dessert pizza that just beckoned to me. The photo was snapped at just the … Read more

Let’s Get Real So, here’s the deal. The holiday season has snuck up on us once again, and with it comes the inevitable questions: “What dessert should I bring to the party?” or my personal favorite, “Can you make something that looks as impressive as it tastes?” You know, the kind of dessert that makes you feel like the Martha Stewart of your friend group? Enter the fabulous, festive, and utterly delightful **Christmas Tree Cake Truffles**. Yes, that’s right; I’m about to share the secrets to making the kind of sweet treat that sparks joy, flares up Instagram envy, and … Read more

Let’s Get Real Oh, friends, where do I even begin with these Chocolate Candy Cane Brownie Bombs? We’re talking about a treat so irresistible it could easily lead to a sugar-induced euphoria that might have you questioning your life choices. Seriously, it’s like biting into a little piece of Christmas magic combined with an afternoon sugar rush. Spoiler alert: I’ve definitely “tested” these a few too many times, and now I can’t even look at them without reaching for another one. For those of you who say, “I don’t like peppermint,” I offer you a gentle reminder: It’s not about … Read more

Let’s Get Real So, I was minding my own business, scrolling through my phone, and I stumble upon some ridiculously cute cherry hand pies. And there it was—like a mighty call from the universe to my sweet tooth. Now, you might be wondering why I’m going on about these pies. Well, let me tell you; I had some serious trauma involving hand pies as a kid. My mother, bless her heart, thought it was a brilliant idea to stuff old, wilted, neon-red canned cherries in some dough. Y’all, the flavor was nothing short of a horror show. Fast-forward to today, … Read more

Let’s Get Real Okay, let’s talk about the weather for a second because I think it plays a huge role in my desert-making mood. It’s one of those dreary, overcast days where the light outside is all wrong (you know what I’m talking about). The couch is practically calling my name, but then I remember I have a secret weapon: desserts. More specifically, these utterly delightful and totally show-stopping **Crispy Pistachio Orange Pastries with Mascarpone**. I mean, who wouldn’t want something crispy, nutty, and oozing with creamy goodness on a gloomy day? Literally, I’ve gone from scrolling endlessly through social … Read more

Let’s Get Real Alright, folks, let’s talk about the essence of fall. Picture this: crisp air, leaves crunching underfoot, and that unmistakable aroma wafting through the kitchen, luring you in like a siren’s song. It’s pumpkin spice season, baby! I know, I know — every year, the pumpkin spice lovers and haters wage their ongoing war on social media, but can we just agree that no one can resist the spell of a freshly baked pumpkin spice something? At least not in my kitchen! And let me tell you, my latest obsession is this *Homemade Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread*, which … Read more

Let’s Get Real Alright, folks, gather around because I am about to drop the culinary bombshell of the century: Turtle Lasagna Dessert. Yes, you read that right. Turtle. Lasagna. Dessert. If those three words don’t get you all giddy inside, I don’t know what will. Picture this: creamy layers of luscious goodness with rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans mingling together in a delightful Nitrogen-like fusion galaxy. Oh, wait – it’s also basically the solution to all of life’s problems. When it’s rainy outside and you’ve already binge-watched everything on Netflix, this recipe is your superhero. My mom made … Read more

Let’s Get Real So, I have a confession: I can’t remember the last time I saw the sun in this dreary weather. Honestly, it feels like winter is doing its best to audition for the role of the worst season ever, but it’s really putting a strain on my mood. Not to mention, my ability to convince myself to get out of my sweatpants and venture into the real world. So, I decided to escape into my kitchen and create a slice of paradise. Enter the Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake — a cake that’s basically a tropical beach vacation on … Read more

Let’s Get Real Ah, Butterfinger Bomb Cake. Just the name sends me into a delightful daydream of chocolate and peanut butter bliss. If you’ve never made this cake, I hate to break it to you: you’re missing out on life—like the time I forgot to eat lunch and didn’t realize I was hangry until I was elbow-deep in a bag of chips and crying over the state of my life. Seriously though, this cake is the highlight of my baking adventures, and trust me, there have been some epic missteps along the way. Like that one time I accidentally swapped … Read more