Looking for a delicious homemade cherry cupcakes recipe? This pretty, pink cupcakes recipe includes a moist, delicious maraschino cherry cake, topped with cherry cream cheese frosting. The perfect pink cupcakes for Valentine's Day, birthday party or girl baby shower! If you love the flavor and moist texture of homemade cupcakes, these maraschino cherry cupcakes are for you! Made with a simple cake batter that comes together easily in your hand or stand mixer, this pink cupcake recipe is perfect for any occasion. The cherry cream cheese frosting is delicious and goes wonderfully with the cherry cake. Hand frost or use a piping bag to easily add frosting, and top with a stemmed maraschino cherry for the perfect simple garnish. What do I need to make cherry cupcakes? Here's a … [Read more...]
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 peach cobbler dump cake is perfect anytime you're in the mood for old fashioned cobbler. Amazing with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Easy Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix Looking for a simple, delicious way to enjoy fresh summer peaches? This easy 4-ingredient cake mix peach cobbler is a fantastic summer dessert. This recipe can use fresh, frozen or canned peaches, which makes it a dessert you can make almost any time of year. Served warm with vanilla ice cream, this easy peach cobbler recipe is amazing! Step 1: Add Peaches to Bottom of Baking Dish or 9x13" Pan Use either a … [Read more...]
Creamy Strawberry Pie
The ultimate Strawberry Cream Pie recipe! The most amazing strawberry cream pie recipe you'll ever have! This no-bake creamy strawberry pie is made with fresh strawberries, cream cheese and a Golden OREO crust. It's perfect for Easter, Mother's Day or any spring or summer celebration! Strawberry Cream Pie - the perfect spring dessert! Looking for a simple dessert for your Easter dinner, brunch or spring celebration? This delicious strawberry cream pie recipe is the perfect make-ahead dessert. Made with cream cheese, Cool Whip, and Jell-O, this no bake strawberry pie is an easy dessert recipe. Fresh strawberries mixed into the filling and garnished on top, make this pie extra spectacular. What do I need to make strawberry cream pie? For the full recipe … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate M&M Bars
Made with the help of a cake mix and a few other ingredients, these Double Chocolate M&M Bars are fantastic! Loads of milk chocolate M&M's candies and semi-sweet chocolate chips are in the center of these cookie bars, sandwiched between the cake mix batter. Have you ever made something other than a cake from a cake mix? Yep, not only is it possible, but you can make lots of things other than a cake from a cake mix - my Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies, my Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies and Turtle Brownies are the perfect examples! I've got a super-delicious, chocolate loaded cookie bar recipe that is just 5 ingredients including the cake mix. This recipe is actually a simple adaptation from my Turtle Brownie recipe that also uses a chocolate cake mix for … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Meringue Pie
Pumpkin Meringue Pie - the perfect Thanksgiving Dessert! A delicious twist on the classic pumpkin pie, this his wonderfully easy pumpkin pie recipe is topped with a silky, delicious meringue. Easy enough to make for a simple holiday meal, and fancy enough for a formal dinner, this Pumpkin Meringue Pie is the ultimate Thanksgiving dessert! As far as I'm concerned, you simply cannot have Thanksgiving without a really awesome pie. Yes, you can certainly have more than one dessert, especially if you're hosting a big crowd. My Pumpkin Caramel Cream Cheese Poke Cake is a nice addition. But to not have pie, particularly pumpkin pie, on Thanksgiving seems to be somewhat of a travesty. I am definitely a pumpkin meringue pie person. My husband … [Read more...]
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Let me introduce you to your new favorite no bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe! Made with a Gingersnap Cookie Crust, whipped topping and a few other goodies, these Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are simple enough for a casual fall celebration and decadent enough for Thanksgiving dinner The easiest batch of pumpkin cheesecake bars you'll ever make! What is your all-time favorite dessert? These creamy, delicious No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are at the top of my list. Don't get me wrong - I absolutely love pie and absolutely adore a good fruit crisp served warm with ice cream. I'll also never turn down an amazing slice of chocolate cake. But when it comes to cheesecake I can never get enough! The wonderfully rich, creamy consistency, along with the crumbly crust is … [Read more...]
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Chocolate Cake
Chocolate and strawberries have never been more delightful! Moist, delicious chocolate cake topped with an amazing strawberry whipped topping and hot fudge swirl! If you like chocolate covered strawberries, you're gonna LOVE this cake! This week I'm turning the big 4-0. I can't say I'm super excited about it, as I'm not sure anyone really is when they're entering middle-age. However, I will say that I have much to be grateful for - a fantastic family, wonderful friends and neighbors, and a fantastic community where I live. My birthdays growing up were always a family affair - grandparents, lots of cousins, and of course my parents and brothers. I usually had one of two birthday cake options; 1) Angel-food cake with strawberries, or 2) Grandma's Chocolate … [Read more...]
Red Velvet OREO Poke Cake
This Red Velvet OREO Poke Cake recipe is an oreo lovers dream come true! Topped with a delicious cream cheese filling and loaded with Red Velvet OREO's, this red velvet poke cake is the ultimate dessert! Red Velvet OREO Poke Cake recipe - an OREO Lovers dream! If you love red velvet, then this red velvet poke cake recipe is a must-make! Topped with a delicious cream cheese filling and red velvet oreos, this delicious cake recipe is amazing! This fun cake recipe is fantastic for a Valentine's Day treat or a fun birthday cake. Like this recipe? Be sure to pin it to your CAKE or DESSERTS board on Pinterest! Follow DelightfulEMade on Pinterest for some of the very best dessert ideas! Coming from a small rural farm town in South Dakota, I was never exposed to the beautiful … [Read more...]
Lemon Oreo Icebox Pie
The best lemon pie you'll ever have! Made with lemon OREO's, this Lemon OREO Icebox Pie is heaven on a plate! Much like the classic lemon icebox pie recipe, this no bake lemon pie recipe is incredible! Lemon Icebox Pie with Lemon OREO's! If you love a dessert that's easy to make and includes Lemon OREO's, then I've got a good one for ya! I actually came up with this dessert while grocery shopping. While shopping at my local Target I noticed these amazing Lemon OREO's on the shelf. I immediately though, "I've GOT to make these into an amazing dessert... a lemon pie, yes! A Lemon Oreo Icebox Pie to be exact. Is lemon icebox pie easy to make? Yes, this lemon icebox pie is very easy to make. Step 1: Start with the crust. Using a blender or … [Read more...]
Ultimate REESE’S Brownie Pizza
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #snacktalk #CollectiveBias The ultimate dessert pizza for any chocolate and peanut butter lover! Loaded with REESE'S Pieces, Peanut Butter Cups, Mini's, Peanut Butter Chips, and a chocolate peanut butter frosting, this brownie is the perfect snack time treat! #snacktalk #CollectiveBias Are you a chocolate and peanut butter lover like me? If so, then you've got to try my Ultimate REESE'S Brownie Pizza! This fantastic dessert pizza is the perfect snack time treat for when you're hanging out with friends and family during the big basketball tournament or anytime you're looking for a sweet snack that will satisfy you and your hungry team! It's loaded with … [Read more...]
Coconut Cream Pie with Meringue
The coconut meringue pie of your dreams! This classic Coconut Cream Pie recipe is made with a gorgeous meringue and perfectly creamy coconut custard filling. This coconut cream pie with meringue is the ultimate dessert for any holiday meal or celebration! The ultimate coconut cream pie recipe! Welp...I've gone and done it this time. I'm going to disclose my mom's famous Coconut Cream Pie recipe for all of the world to see. I may be in trouble for this one! Back in Burke, South Dakota my mom is an amazing baker and know for her phenomenal pies. She can roll out a pie crust in her sleep (probably because she has many times!), and can bake up a batch of cinnamon rolls like nobody's business. Last summer she donated a few of her famous pies to the local school foundation … [Read more...]
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pie
Looking for a delicious dessert for your next party? This Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pie has a delicious chocolate & strawberry cream filling, topped with more strawberries and drizzled with chocolate! Its one decadent dessert that will satisfy any sweet-tooth! On occasion, when we're going to a friends house for a get-together, or having some friends over, I like to offer a delicious dessert. Pie is always a hit - ALWAYS! Especially when it includes chocolate and strawberries! This Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pie is the perfect dessert for when you want something that looks and tastes amazing! The crust of this pie is actually a store-bought OREO crust. You could certainly make your own, however, when crunched for time, these pre-made crusts are a perfect … [Read more...]
Almond Coconut Brownie Bites
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Home baked gifts are thoughtful and heartwarming. Not only can you give your friends and neighbors delicious treats for the holidays, you can save money in the process! These Almond Coconut Brownie Bites are the perfect gift that's delicious and beautiful! #TasteTheSeason #CollectiveBias Once the month of December rolls around, I begin to thing about what I want to give my friends and neighbors for Christmas. I can't afford to give everyone extravagant gifts, so what I usually like to do is bake up some special treats to show everyone how much we appreciate their friendship. This year I created these gorgeous, and uber delicious Almond Coconut Brownie … [Read more...]
Chocolate Sugar Cookie Spiders #OxoGoodCookies
I think its pretty safe to say that my 6-year-old's favorite holiday is Halloween. He's been trying to decide on a costume since June, and relishes the thought of joining his neighborhood friends on a hunt for copious amounts of candy. To celebrate my son's passion for his favorite spooky holiday, I wanted to create a treat that I know he would love. With a little help from the fabulous people at Oxo, I was able to create these scary-cute Chocolate Sugar Cookie Spiders! As you can see here, I have some great tools from Oxo. I'm also proudly participating in the Oxo Bake a Difference with OXO for Cookies for Kids' Cancer campaign. With September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and OXO's has launched its annual program benefiting Cookies for Kids' Cancer! Cookies for … [Read more...]
Ardelle’s Rhubarb Delight {Remembering Ardelle Davis}
My family and I just returned from spending two weeks in our native South Dakota, were we got to see many family and friends. We were able to help Jason's cousin Stacy and new husband Aaron celebrate their wedding, and catch up with family members that we don't usually get to see but once a year. We were both very blessed to be brought up in small communities in South Dakota where friends and family are the cornerstone of the community itself. Communities like the one I grew up in (Burke, SD) are made up of some truly phenomenal people. Today I am honoring the life of one of these amazing people; Ardelle Davis. Ardelle was one of those people who you see walking down the street...she see's you, and she would immediately speed up to come greet you with a hug. Ardelle was known … [Read more...]
Chocolate Coca Cola Bundt Cake
I've lived in the South for a number of years now, and one of the many things I love about living here is the fact that Southern food is pretty spectacular! Particularly, southern desserts! A while back while at a friends house, I indulged in a piece of Coca Cola cake. As far as I know, I've never had this type of cake growing up in rural South Dakota. Its like chocolate cake, but better! Moist, chocolaty, and delicious - this is a true southern treat that will make you re-think any other recipe you have for chocolate cake! This cake recipe couldn't be easier to make. It starts with a simple cake mix, and then some other delicious goodies like buttermilk, marshmallows, and coca cola (of course!) are added. This Chocolate Coca Cola Bundt Cake is a dessert worthy of company, … [Read more...]
Pecan Praline Bars
Cross between pecan pie and pecan sandies, these buttery, delicious Pecan Praline Bars are perfect any time you're in the mood for something sweet! An amazing pecan shortbread crust, a delicious caramel filling and topped with brown sugar toasted pecans, these bars are incredible! The perfect addition to your holiday cookie trays! As a kid, I wasn't always the biggest fan of pecans - any nuts, really. I didn't like many foods - tomatoes, nuts, some types of meats - all of these things kinda grossed me out. Its funny, as we get older, our really palates change and evolve. I've come to really love all of these foods that I despised as a kid. I especially have grown to love pecans. My adoration for pecans has really come full circle - I now love both … [Read more...]
Dutch Apple Tart with Pecan Crumble
Easy as pie, this Dutch Apple Tart is an even easier version of the classic pie recipe! Sweet, tender apples, and a brown sugar cinnamon pecan crumble are baked to perfection making this tart a perfect addition to your holiday dessert table! Fantastic for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner! Are you thinking about Thanksgiving yet? I definitely am, as this is quite possibly one of our favorite holidays - great food, college football, some good wine. We have much to be thankful for, and this year is no exception. I will be hosting a few family members, and making the meal again this year. Since we live quite far from pretty much all of our family, we only get the chance to see them once or twice a year if we're lucky. As many of you know, making … [Read more...]
Caramel Apple Cider Floats
Apple cider has never tasted so good! Poured over vanilla ice cream and topped with caramel and whipped cream, its the perfect fall treat! Sometimes, in life, difficult days are to be had. Its inevitable, and completely unavoidable. As we all know, its how we handle those difficult situations that define us as a mother, parent, human being. Most often, our patience has been worn thin, our energy is drained, and our emotional tenacity is completely absent. The feeling of defeat looms over us with the rest of our unaccomplished tasks of the day. This is the life of a mother. Out of these rough days, thankfully, emerge new beginnings. New ideas, fresh perspective, and the hope of better days moving forward. The salvation of other mothers who know the defeat, but who … [Read more...]
Buttermilk Chocolate Cake
Meet my all-time favorite buttermilk chocolate cake recipe! This chocolate cake with buttermilk has been made famous by my grandma Dona. She is known for this super-moist chocolate cake with rich chocolate frosting. Once you make it, you'll never make a box mix again! This incredibly delicious chocolate cake with buttermilk might just be my all-time favorite dessert. I don't say this because it is a recipe that has been handed down generations, or that it's my Grandma's chocolate cake recipe. I say it's my favorite dessert because it is nearly perfect in every way. If you are looking for a buttermilk chocolate cake recipe, you don't need to look any further. This cake is super moist, flavorful cake and perfectly tender, but not overly dense. It's topped with a homemade … [Read more...]