A heavenly recipe for Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake! A seriously amazing lemon cake recipe! Much like lemon poppy seed muffins and quick bread, this super moist Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake is loaded with delicious lemon flavor. Topped with a wonderfully creamy lemon icing, this pound cake recipe is a keeper! While a student at the University of South Dakota, I lived on campus for my first two years. Nearly every day I would make my way through the student union, where the was a small convenience store/shop called "The Bump." The Bump stocked your usual junk food staples that every college kid consumes, but they also had several fresh bakery items made by the local university cafeteria. I would typically grab myself a cup of coffee and a slice of their Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake. To Continue Reading...
How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting
The Simple Steps on How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting For many desserts, an amazing cream cheese frosting recipe is literally the icing on the cake! Learn how to make cream cheese frosting with these simple steps and tips for getting that perfect creamy, delicious consistency every time. Are you a fan of cakes and cupcakes? If so, you'll likely agree that a good cream cheese frosting recipe is a must for any baker. Cream Cheese frosting is simple to make, and comes together easily if you keep these tips in mind. I've compiled the essential steps that you need to know in how to make cream cheese frosting that's fluffy and delicious each time. Here's the simple steps to making cream cheese frosting and the simple tips to getting the perfect frosting consistency every time. Gather Continue Reading...
Maple Pecan Fudge
Maple Fudge Recipe - perfect for Every Butter Pecan Lover! Are you a fudge lover? This delicious 5-ingredient Maple Pecan Fudge recipe will be right up your alley! Loaded with rich maple flavor and tender, brown sugar pecans, this maple fudge recipe is perfect for holiday candy making! What's your favorite holiday candy? Hands down, without question, mine is fudge! I absolutely love all of the flavor combinations, along with the crunchy textures like pecans, walnuts and almonds in every little bite. This rich, decadent maple fudge recipe is definitely the perfect match for the brown sugar pecans that are mixed into the fudge and garnished on top of every little square. This Maple Pecan Fudge was actually inspired by my maple frosting that goes with my Banana Sheet Cake recipe. Continue Reading...
Dutch Apple Pie Bars
Even easier than pie, these Dutch Apple Pie Bars are amazing! If you really love apple pie, especially with a fantastic cinnamon sugar crumble on top, then these Dutch Apple Pie Bars are for you! Made with some shortcuts, these apple pie bars are an easy option for a delicious apple dessert, a holiday dinner or even a pot-luck! What's your favorite pie? I have a particular love for my Mom's Famous Coconut Cream Pie, and I always go for a big slice of Pumpkin Meringue Pie on Thanksgiving. If you ask my husband, he'll tell you that apple pie is his absolute favorite. I love apple pie as well, but I particularly love Dutch Apple Pie, as that cinnamon sugar crumble is the perfect topping for the delicious apples below. With adding some chopped pecans, these Dutch Apple Pie Bars are the Continue Reading...
Pumpkin Pie Bars with Pecan Crumble
Pumpkin Pie Bars - for more than just Thanksgiving! Even easier than pie, these Pumpkin Pie Bars with Pecan Crumble are the perfect fall dessert! Made with a simple oatmeal brown sugar crust, and topped with an amazing pecan crumble, this pumpkin dessert will be even more popular than the classic pie! I'm always on the lookout for awesome fall desserts. I love those fresh-baked flavors of fall, and the wonderful aroma of cinnamon and spices that come with these amazing treats. Pumpkin desserts are my definitely my love language and are perfect for serving from September all the way through Christmas! With this in mind, I knew Pumpkin Pie Bars were next on my fall baking list! These yummy Pumpkin Pie Bars were inspired by a few things. I knew I wanted to mimic the flavors of the Continue Reading...
Cake Mix Peach Cobbler
Cake Mix Peach Cobbler recipe - the easiest Peach Dessert! Just 4 ingredients are all you need to make this fantastic Cake Mix Peach Cobbler! Made in less time it takes to preheat the oven, this fantastic peach dessert is perfect anytime you're in the mood for old fashioned cobbler! Every summer around July we travel back to South Dakota to visit family and friends. Both my husband and I were born and raised there in the Great Plains and we try to get back at least once a year to see my parents, siblings, grandparents, and also so my son can see his cousins which he desperately misses the rest of the year. While there, we always enjoy great food along with the great company. One of the recipes that we really enjoyed was also one of the simplest - this incredible Cake Mix Peach Continue Reading...
Peaches and Cream Pretzel Salad
An amazing Jell-o Pretzel Salad Recipe! If you love the classic strawberry version, then this peach pretzel salad recipe is right up your alley! Made with a salty-sweet pretzel crust, a delicious cream cheese filling, and an amazing layer of peaches this jello pretzel salad is perfect for your next potluck, cookout or picnic. My family and I recently got back from our annual trip back to South Dakota. We travel back every summer to see family, enjoy some ball games, time on the Missouri river and lots of golf. Inevitably we always enjoy lots of delicious food, typically at potluck get-togethers and family picnics. This fantastic jell-o pretzel salad is one of those delicious dishes that's perfect for any summer meal. This amazing Peaches & Cream Pretzel Salad is just like Continue Reading...
