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Banana Cake

Banana Cake I love banana bread, but I hate baking banana bread.  Why?  Baking things in loaves stresses me out.  I become nervous that it will rise too far over the top of the loaf pan, that it will cook unevenly, afterall, who hasn’t had an experience with cooking a sweet bread where the outside… Continue reading Banana Cake

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Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake When I saw this recipe, I knew I had to try it out.  I love cheesecake. I also love all things cinnamon.   My husband loves cheesecake.  I hope his co-workers love cheesecake, because that’s where this one is going!  This creamy cheesecake is filled with a graham cracker cinnamon streusel, and topped with… Continue reading Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

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Carrot Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting We’re off to our friend Andy’s birthday party tonight, and we’re bringing him something he loves– carrot cake.  I use The Barefoot Contessa’s carrot cake recipe, but I omit the nuts and raisins. If you are a nut/raisin person, and use the raisins, make sure you plump the raisins… Continue reading Carrot Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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Gluten Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Gluten free chocolate peanut butter cupcakes I’m always looking for gluten-free dessert recipes that are easy and inexpensive to make, and this one really hit the nail on the head! Creamy cream cheese and peanutbutter fill a crisp chocolate shell, and the entire process takes about half an hour!  These delicious no-bake cupcakes are sure… Continue reading Gluten Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

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Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake I found this very simple recipe on allrecipes.com and modified it just a tad.  You would never guess that this delicious cake was made with boxed cake mix and some instant lemon pudding.  I was nervous about the pudding adding an artifical lemony taste to the bread, but it did not.  I… Continue reading Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

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Barefoot Contessa’s Angel Food Cake

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Easy, Easy, Easy Cake Pops

Cake Pops I wanted to make cake pops for my friend Emily’s bridal shower, but I was limited on time.  I have to admit, I felt a little shame when I realized this was something Sandra Lee would do (she bothers me) but it worked!  I came up with this super easy way to make… Continue reading Easy, Easy, Easy Cake Pops