Gingerbread Layer Cake is a festive and delightful dessert that is full of your favorite holiday flavors. The combination of light and fluffy gingerbread cake layers with the cinnamon cream cheese frosting is a perfect blend of delicious seasonal spices. And when topped with sugared cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and star anise, this gorgeous Gingerbread Layer…
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Eggnog Layer Cake
This decadently delightful Eggnog Layer Cake is a perfect celebration of the season! In my house, holiday season means eggnog season. And while we all love enjoying a glass of traditional eggnog, it’s all of the delicious eggnog flavored foods that we look forward to the most. Which is exactly why I decided to go…
Peppermint Bark Layer Cake
Peppermint Bark Layer Cake is full of delightful holiday flavors. Chocolate, white chocolate and peppermint are piled high to create a truly show-stopping holiday cake! When it comes to holiday baking, I like to go all out. Especially when it comes to dessert for our family’s Christmas dinner. It’s got to be something that is…
Cranberry Sauce Coffee Cake
If you have leftover cranberry sauce like everyone does after Thanksgiving, turn it into this decadent Cranberry Sauce Coffee Cake. There’s no reason to let any leftovers go to waste when a soft, spicy, slightly tart cake like this is just waiting to be created. Nutmeg, cinnamon, cranberry sauce, and a few basic ingredients come…
Sweet Potato Swirled Cheesecake + Video
Do fall and Thanksgiving right by whipping up this decadent Sweet Potato Swirled Cheesecake. This creamy dessert has a similar taste to pumpkin and you don’t have to share it with anyone. The secret to the perfect flavor combination for this recipe is the gingersnap cookie crust and the blend of everyone’s favorite fall spices….
Cranberry Christmas Cake
Cranberry Christmas Cake is a magical winter wonderland studded with fresh cranberries and warming winter spices. This post is sponsored by Challenge Butter, but all opinions are 100% my own. There are so many things to love about the holiday season. The music, the cheerful decor, and all of the food. And while December 25th is a…
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes + Video
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes are bite-size versions of a beloved fall classic! Swirled with toffee bits, these delectable cheesecake tidbits are perfect for serving up all season long. Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes are bite-size versions of a beloved fall classic! Swirled with toffee bits, these delectable cheesecake tidbits are perfect for serving up all season long. …
Cranberry Baked Brie
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #CocaColaHolidaySpice #CollectiveBias The holiday season is upon us. And I am ready to get in the spirit with this delectable recipe for Cranberry Baked Brie. It is the perfect savory snack for all your seasonal gatherings. As…
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake is full of irresistible fall flavors! The perfect treat to have with your morning coffee or as a delicious dessert. The arrival of October means that fall is officially in the air, the first frost is on the ground, and this warm and delicious Pumpkin Coffee Cake is in my oven! …
Day of the Dead Cake
This vibrant and colorful Day of the Dead Layer Cake is the perfect centerpiece for Dia de los Muertos celebrations. Dia de los Muertos, (Spanish for day of the dead), is a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico that centers around family and friends gathering to remember loved ones who have died. The celebration includes building altars…
Pavlova with Pomegranate Pears + Video
Pavlova with Pomegranate Pears is the perfect fall and winter dessert! A striking presentation that is a true feast for the eyes, this delectable dish is also full of amazing flavors. This post has been sponsored by Happy Egg Co. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Pomegranate poached pears are one of the things…
Graveyard Pudding Cups
These Graveyard Pudding Cups are a spooktacular Halloween treat that are as fun to make as they are to eat! October is in full swing, and that means my house is officially Halloween central! Decorations are up, spooky music is playing, and we are busy making all sorts of festive treats. And one of my…
Apple Strudel with Phyllo Dough
This recipe for Apple Strudel with Phyllo Dough combines crisp, juicy apples, thin layers of delicate pastry with the delectable flavors of rum raisin. Served warm or chilled, this perfect pastry celebrates the best that this time of year has to offer. What is a Strudel? Strudel is a layered pastry with sweet filling. While…
Candy Corn Cookies
This post has been sponsored by Brach’s. All thoughts and opinions are on my own. Whether you are making a fall/Halloween treat or simply trying to use up excess candy, these Candy Corn Cookies are perfect! They are loaded with Brach’s Candy Corn and white chocolate chips, making them not only a festive treat but…
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Cheesecake, apple crisp, oatmeal cookies….as the song goes, these are a few of my favorite things. If you’re like me and find it a bit of a challenge to pick a single sweet treat to make, I have some good news: these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars combine all those delectable flavors into one truly amazing…
Low Fat Blueberry Muffins
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChooseMazola #CollectiveBias September is National Cholesterol Awareness Month. And for a baker like me, I can’t think of a better way to help raise awareness than whipping up a recipe for delicious Low Fat Blueberry Muffins. I’ve loaded…
Strawberry Shortcakes in a Jar + Video
Summer is here, and Strawberry Shortcakes in a Jar are perfect for serving up at all your backyard barbecues, picnics, and pool parties. These adorable individually portions are as easy to transport as they are to eat, so you can even pack them and take to potlucks or on picnics. Do you know what today…
Sprinkles Strawberry Cupcakes + Video
With this Sprinkles Strawberry Cupcakes recipe, you can enjoy the famous bakery’s delectable strawberry cupcakes in the comfort of your own home! This post was originally published April 2nd, 2012. When Sprinkles Cupcakes opened in La Jolla (a mere 15 minute drive from my house) a year and a half ago, I was elated. And yes,…
Peach Layer Cake Recipe
This Peach Layer Cake boasts a classic peach cobbler flavored filling and a tower of moist, fluffy cake layers all topped off with a creamy peach-spiked frosting. A deliciously stunning celebration of summer’s bounty! There are many summer traditions that my family and I cherish and eagerly look forward to all year long. One of…
How to Make Ladyfingers + Video
Learn how to make ladyfingers and you’ll never go back to store bought again! Delicately light and airy, homemade ladyfingers are delicious on their own or in your favorite dessert recipe. We can all agree that there are certain baked goods that are rather intimidating to attempt to make yourself. Some of the recipes that…