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Strawberry Vanilla Cream Trifles Topped with Whipped Cream

Strawberry Vanilla Cream Trifles Topped with Whipped Cream

Strawberry Vanilla Cream Trifles Topped with Whipped Cream are the quintessential British summer dessert. And, they’re also one of the prettiest ways to end a meal. I start this dessert by baking a Hot Milk Sponge Cake. Next, I simmer up a vanilla cream. This 

Easy Maple Blueberry Crème Brûlée

Easy Maple Blueberry Crème Brûlée

Easy Maple Blueberry Crème Brûlée is our new favorite summer dessert. For a long time, my kids ordered crème brûlée every time they saw it on a restaurant menu. On vacations, they would order it twice a day! Finally, I bought my own ramekins and 

Blueberry Lemon Baked Donuts with Lemon Glaze

Blueberry Lemon Baked Donuts with Lemon Glaze

Blueberry Lemon Baked Donuts with Lemon Glaze are one of our favorite summer donut recipes. I love these donuts for several reasons. First of all, I like that these donuts are full of fresh summer blueberries. Secondly, I love that these donuts use ingredients that I always have in the house. In fact, I made these in a vacation house, where I just had basic pantry ingredients. All I had to buy were the blueberries, the sprinkles, and one donut pan. Lastly, I like how quickly these donuts are mixed and baked. Seriously, these donuts are so fast that you could make them on a school day morning. And, your kids will be able to eat them before the school bus comes.

The Equipment I Used

  • A Donut Pan- You will need at least one donut pan with four inch cups. You could buy enough pans to hold all 16 donuts. Or, you could just buy one pan, and cook the donuts in batches. Yesterday I made these in a vacation house. I only wanted to buy one pan, so I just reused it for each batch.
  • Measuring Cups- Usually I weigh all my ingredients. But, again, all I had in the vacation house were measuring cups. So, I carefully spooned my ingredients into the cups and then leveled them off with a knife.

The Ingredients Needed for Blueberry Lemon Baked Donuts with Lemon Glaze

  • Blueberries- The star of this recipe are the fresh blueberries. It’s ok if some of them are a little soft.
  • Butter- Make sure your butter is nice and soft.
  • Sour Cream- Be sure and use full fat sour cream.
  • Heavy Cream-Use this to make the glaze nice and thick.
  • Food Coloring- This is totally optional.

How I Made my Donuts

  • First, I mixed up the batter. Be sure not to overmix the ingredients.
  • Next, I baked the donuts. I used a zip lock bag to put my batter into the cups.
  • Finally, I took the donuts out of the pan, cooled them, and dipped them in the glaze.

If you love donuts, you need to try these yummy Blueberry Lemon Baked Donuts with Lemon Glaze.

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Blueberry Lemon Baked Donuts with Lemon Glaze
Blueberry Lemon Baked Donuts

Blueberry Lemon Baked Donuts with Lemon Glaze

Blueberry lemon cake donuts, baked in the oven. Topped with a lemon glaze and sprinkles.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Bread, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 donuts

Equipment

  • non-stick donut pan with four inch cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all purpose flour (240g)
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • zest of one lemon
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

For the Lemon Glaze:

  • 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
  • â…“ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 drop blue food color
  • ½ cup sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease enough four inch non stick donut pans to hold 16 donuts. Or, just use one pan and bake the donuts in batches.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter, and then beat in the eggs, one at a time.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda and then stir them gently into the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until just combined and then add in the sour cream, lemon zest, vanilla, and the blueberries.
  • Put the batter in a large zip lock bag, and cut off one corner. Squeeze a ring of batter into each donut cup.
  • Bake the donuts for about ten minutes, or until the donuts bounce back when touched. Remove the donuts right away, by running a knife around all the edges, and then inverting them on to a wire rack to cool.
  • For the Lemon Glaze: Mix together the sifted sugar, the lemon juice, and the heavy cream. Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze and top with the sprinkles.
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One-Bowl Sweet Blueberry Cake

One-Bowl Sweet Blueberry Cake

One-Bowl Sweet Blueberry Cake is a quick and easy dessert. There are several things I love about this cake. First of all, I can mix this whole cake up in one bowl. That means, there’s only one bowl to wash. And, this was especially important 

Berry Topped Chocolate Cake with Buttercream Frosting

Berry Topped Chocolate Cake with Buttercream Frosting

Berry Topped Chocolate Cake with Buttercream Frosting is an easy and beautiful dessert. Because it’s so pretty, it’s the perfect cake to serve to company. I love this cake for several reasons. First of all, this cake recipe excludes some of unnatural ingredients that many 

Chocolate and Espresso Mascarpone Tiramisu

Chocolate and Espresso Mascarpone Tiramisu

Chocolate and Espresso Mascarpone Tiramisu is one of my family’s favorite desserts. In fact, this may be one of our top five favorite desserts. Needless to say, I have made this tiramisu quite a few times. I love this dessert for several reasons. First of all, I can make the whole recipe in one hour. Secondly, unlike some tiramisu recipes, this can one can be served right away. No chilling time is necessary. Thirdly, except for the mascarpone, I always have all the necessary ingredients in my pantry. And, lastly, the light cake and rich and creamy mascarpone, is absolutely delicious.

The Equipment Needed

  • An Electric Mixer- You’ll need this to make the cake.
  • A Food Scale- For perfect results, be sure and weigh your flour and sugar.
  • A 13×9 Cake Pan- Use a nonstick pan.
  • A Serving Dish- Sometimes I use a 10×7 rectangular ceramic pan. But, I often use a trifle dish. If you use this pan, you may need to cut your cake in cubes or small squares.
  • A Sifter- Be sure and sift your powdered sugar. If you don’t, you’ll have a lumpy mascarpone and sugar mixture.

The Ingredients Needed for Chocolate and Espresso Mascarpone Tiramisu

  • Instant Espresso- Use an espresso powder that you would use to make instant espresso. I used the Bustelo brand.
  • Mascarpone- This is like an Italian cream cheese.
  • Chocolate- You’ll need a chocolate bar and a vegetable peeler to make the chocolate shavings. I used Ghiradelli Bittersweet chocolate. You’ll need about 4 ounces.

How I Made my Tiramisu

  • First, I made the hot milk sponge cake. Be sure to carefully and measure all your ingredients. And, beat the cake for the full eight minutes.
  • Next, I mixed together the mascarpone filling.
  • Finally, I assembled the tiramisu.

If you love ordering tiramisu at restaurants, I hope you’ll try this easy homemade Chocolate and Espresso Mascarpone Tiramisu.

Chocolate and Espresso Mascarpone Tiramisu
Chocolate and Espresso Mascarpone Tiramisu
Chocolate and Espresso Mascarpone Tiramisu

Chocolate and Espresso Mascarpone Tiramisu

Espresso tinged sponge cake and mascarpone layers topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12

Equipment

  • an electric mixer
  • a 10×7 rectangular ceramic pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 hot milk sponge cake (recipe below)
  • ¼ cup each granulated sugar and water
  • 2 tsp. instant espresso
  • 14 ounces softened mascarpone cheese
  • ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate shavings

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate shavings

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the hot milk sponge cake. Cut the cake into two layers, and then cut each layer into pieces, so that you have pieces to fit your serving dish. You will need cake for three layers. You may have some leftover cake to save for another use.
  • In a small saucepan, simmer together the espresso powder, sugar, and water. Set it aside.
  • In a bowl, stir together the mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Stir in the chocolate shavings. Set aside.
  • In the bottom of your 10×7 pan, place the first layer of your cake. Brush it all over with the espresso mixture. Spread this with a third of the mascarpone mixture. Repeat this with two more layers.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the cream until it's well whipped. Beat in the vanilla and sugar. Spread this all over the top of the tiramisu and add then sprinkle on the chocolate shavings. Serve right away or chill for later.
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Chocolate and Espresso Mascarpone Tiramisu

Hot Milk Sponge Cake

An easy and light vanilla cake.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Equipment

  • 13×8 nonstick rectangular cake pan
  • an electric mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all purpose flour (240g)
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups sugar (400g)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 5 tbsp. unsalted butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Use vegetable shortening to grease the pan. Sprinkle it with flour and then shake out the excess.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, with a whisk attachment, beat the eggs on high speed for four minutes, until they are pale yellow and thickened. Slowly add the sugar, while beating the mixture, four more minutes. Add the flour mixture and stir until it's just combined in the batter.
  • In a two quart saucepan, on low heat, heat the whole milk and butter on low heat, just until the butter is melted. Add it to the batter, beating until just combined into the batter.
  • Bake for twenty minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack for ten minutes. Remove from the pan and cool on the rack.
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Chocolate Mini Egg Biscotti with Chocolate Drizzle

Chocolate Mini Egg Biscotti with Chocolate Drizzle

Chocolate Mini Egg Biscotti with Chocolate Drizzle are yummy biscotti cookies speckled with crushed candy covered mini chocolate eggs. I love these cookies for several reasons. First of all, I love that these biscotti are flavored with both almond and vanilla extract, which adds such 

Chocolate Covered Coconut Macaroons

Chocolate Covered Coconut Macaroons

Chocolate Covered Coconut Macaroons are addictively delicious cookies. I love these macaroons for several reasons. First of all, these cookies mix up super quick. Secondly, it’s easy to change up the sprinkle colors to fit any holiday or season. And, lastly, they look very impressive 

Skillet Brownies with Strawberries and Cream

Skillet Brownies with Strawberries and Cream

Skillet Brownies with Strawberries and Cream are a great quick and easy dessert. The brownies are dark and delicious. And, the whipped cream and strawberries add such a nice fresh fruity element to the dish. Also, everyone loves getting there own individual little skillet of brownie. I love this dessert for several reasons. First of all, it uses mostly ingredients I always have in the house. Secondly, the whole dessert only takes about thirty minutes. And, lastly, everyone in my family loves these brownies.

The Equipment I Used

  • A Food Scale- For perfect baking results every time, please weigh you flour and sugar.
  • An Electric Mixer- Use this to whip your cream.
  • Mini Cast Iron Skillets- I bake these brownies in six four inch mini cast iron skillets. But, you could also bake the brownies in a 13×9 baking dish lined with parchment paper.

The Ingredients Needed for Skillet Brownies with Strawberries and Cream

  • Bittersweet Chocolate- I usually use Ghiradelli brand chocolate. Just make sure it’s bittersweet.
  • Butter- Use unsalted butter.
  • Eggs- Make sure your eggs are at room temperature.
  • Flour- Use all purpose flour.
  • Cream- Heavy cream is the cream used for whipping,

How I Made my Brownies

  • First, I let my eggs sit out on the counter for about thirty minutes.
  • Next, I melted the chocolate and butter together on very low heat.
  • Then, I carefully weighed my flour and sugar.
  • Next, I stirred in the eggs and stirred until they were completely combined.
  • Then, I stirred in the sugar and vanilla, and again stirred until the mixture was well combined.
  • Next, I folded in the flour. But, just until no streaks of flour remained.
  • Then, I baked my brownies, just until a toothpick came out clean.
  • Finally, I whipped my cream and added it to the brownies along with the strawberries.

These Skillet Brownies with Strawberries and Cream were the perfect dessert to serve today. Since, we were celebrating the first day of spring!

Skillet Brownies with Strawberries and Cream
Skillet Brownies with Strawberries and Cream
Skillet Brownies with Strawberries and Cream

Skillet Brownies with Strawberries and Cream

Brownies baked in mini skillets topped with whipped cream and strawberries.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 6 four inch mini cast iron skillets

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces Bittersweet chocolate
  • 8 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (400g)
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cups all purpose flour (120g)

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp. powdered sugar
  • 1 quart sliced strawberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Butter 6 four inch mini cast iron skillets or a 13×9 baking dish.
  • In a three quart saucepan, over very low heat, melt the butter and chocolate together until the chocolate is just melted. Remove the pot from the stove and let it cool to room temperature.
  • When the chocolate mixture has cooled, beat the eggs and add them to the pot. Then, add the sugar and vanilla. Fold in the flour until it's just combined. Do not overbeat.
  • Divide the batter between the skillets and bake for about 12 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a rack.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the cream until it's thick and fluffy. Serve the warm brownies topped with whipped cream and strawberries.
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Vanilla Cake Roll with Raspberry Filling

Vanilla Cake Roll with Raspberry Filling

Vanilla Cake Roll with Raspberry Filling is a delicious, easy cake. Also, it is a milk free cake. In fact, even the filling contains no milk or cream. I start this cake by making a quick cake batter. Next, while the cake bakes, I make