Category: Cake

Buttermilk Pound Cake

For some reason, I don’t have many recipes using buttermilk.  Lately, when I’ve had extra buttermilk from making one thing or another, I try to find a new way to use the rest.  Lucky for me, through my recipe testing, I have stumbled upon this Buttermilk Pound Cake recipe!  This cake is a…

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Blueberry Buttermilk Cake

When I first made this Blueberry Buttermilk Cake, it disappeared within about 30 minutes (okay, maybe less…) of slicing into it.  Between my two children, my husband, and myself, we devoured it.  And then wished I would have made two.  You could easily serve this cake for breakfast, dessert, or anytime in between. …

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German Apple Cake

I first made this cake one year when my family was visiting around my Dad’s birthday.  This was his “birthday cake”!  Ever since, my son has called it “the cake that we had for Grandpa’s birthday” 🙂  Regardless of the occasion, it is an excellent cake to share with family and friends.  Your…

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Apple Squares with Maple Glaze

I love fall.  One of my favorite things about fall is the abundance of apples!  This is the first of two simple apple cakes that I plan to share with you all this season.  I hope that you’ll love it as much as our family does. Tart apples with a little spice and…

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No Bake S’mores “Cake”

Need a fun, simple, and delicious dessert this summer?  No Bake S’mores “Cake” can be prepared ahead of time, and doesn’t even involve the microwave.  Everyone will love this sweet dessert that looks like it took much more effort than it actually does.  It’s always fun to have another s’mores recipe for the…

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Frosted Zucchini Cake Brownies

You would probably never guess these cake-like brownies had vegetables in them.  They are so moist and full of chocolate flavor.  They also do not use any eggs, so they are a great for people who have that allergy.  While I won’t claim that these are healthy because of they contain vegetables, I…

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Chocolate Frosting, and Mustache Cake!

My husband’s birthday was this past Sunday, and I wanted to make it extra special for him. He has been working on growing a handlebar mustache for several months now, so I knew he would appreciate me recognizing his efforts with his birthday cake!  I present to you, The Mustache Cake.  Happy Birthday,…

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Peanut Butter Sheet Cake

I recently made this Peanut Butter Sheet Cake to take to a family reunion over Memorial Day weekend. It was very well received and several people asked for the recipe. It’s a great recipe for when you want to make dessert for a crowd.

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Gooey Butter Cake

The name of this cake says it all.  It’s gooey.  It’s buttery.  And oh boy, is it rich!  It had been a few years since I’d made the cake, and I was excited when my husband suggested it.

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Cream Cheese Frosting

I’m not going to try to avoid the question on this one, I’ll just start with the honest truth:  I’ve made ONE traditional cake from scratch.  Once.  That’s it.  It was some time ago, and I don’t remember it being that amazing.  Boxed mixes, my friends, is about as far as it gets…

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