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Buttermilk Pound Cake with Fresh Lemon Glaze

Buttermilk Pound Cake with Fresh Lemon Glaze I needed a poundcake to make for my Nanny’s birthday tomorrow.  She is from England and poundcake is her favorite with a cup of tea.  I found this poundcake recipe on Allrecipes.com and altered it just a smidge.  This is hands down the best pound cake I have… Continue reading Buttermilk Pound Cake with Fresh Lemon Glaze

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Sticky Apple Cake with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

Warm apple cake with vanilla bean whipped cream My mom’s friend Jim traded me his amazing apple cake recipe for my carrot cake recipe.  Jim’s family and friends ask him to bring this delicious cake to all of their family gatherings, and after making it, I can see why!  The cake comes out of the… Continue reading Sticky Apple Cake with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

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Shannon’s Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Click photo to enlarge This frosting is ah-mazing, and so, so simple.  It has a delicious, yet not overpowering lemony taste to it. INGREDIENTS:2 8 oz packages of room temperature cream cheese2 sticks of room temperature butter2 lbs of powdered sugar (confectioners sugar)The zest of 4 large lemons DIRECTIONS: Cream the butter and cream cheese… Continue reading Shannon’s Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

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Yummy Coffee Cake

Click photo to enlarge Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup white sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter1 egg3/4 cup milk, or as needed1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Streusel:1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar1 cup brown sugar1 1/2 TBSP ground cinnamon1/2 cup butter Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees… Continue reading Yummy Coffee Cake

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Eggnog Cheesecake

Click photo to enlarge This is a classic cheesecake that any eggnog lover will enjoy.  The eggnog flavor is just right.  Not too strong, or too sweet, with a subtle hint of rum.  A perfect holiday treat. Ingredients 1 cup graham cracker crumbs2 tablespoons white sugar3 tablespoons melted butter 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese,… Continue reading Eggnog Cheesecake

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Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Click photo to enlarge I’ve been making some extra money by baking birthday cakes for my Mom’s co-workers at Boeing, and for tomorrow, I made a pineapple upside down cake.  I’ve never actually made on of these before, but it was incredibly easy.  And super yummy.  I made some homemade vanilla bean whipped cream for… Continue reading Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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Rainbow Cupcakes

Click photos to enlarge I just wanted to play around with these this evening, so I used a white cake mix, some rainbow chip frosting (my hubby’s favorite) and here they are! Super cute, next time I will have to spend time decorating them to make them cute. This is simple to do by dividing… Continue reading Rainbow Cupcakes