This French-style apple cake is all about the fruit: thin slices of tart apples held together by a simple, tender batter that bakes up golden and rustic. It’s the kind of dessert that feels cozy and homey but still special enough for a dinner party or holiday table. The rum and vanilla give it just… Continue reading French Apple Cake with Maple Rum Custard
Nothing beats a gingerbread cake made with fresh ginger and brown butter frosting. People will go crazy for this cake, and the best part? It’s only about 20 minutes of work for you. Yeah, she’s real low maintenance, and she tastes like Christmas in a bite. Gingerbread Cake with Brown Butter Icing Prep Time: 15… Continue reading Christmasy Gingerbread Cake
I love me some chocolate covered strawberries. I love me some Christmas. Chocolate covered strawberry Christmas trees? I’m dying. Covered in powdered sugar snow? I just peed my pants. Seriously, how cute are these? I made them in 15 minutes with 2 ingredients and some sprinkles. What an adorable thing to bring to a Christmas… Continue reading Chocolate Covered Strawberry Christmas Trees
The reason I’m so obsessed with the Christmas season is my mother. She gets full blame for it, really. My whole life, Christmas has been a jolly, wonderful, month long celebration with food, decorating, cookies, trees, lights, eggnog, and family time. I remember waking up every year in the wee hours of Christmas morning, way before the… Continue reading Mom’s Overnight Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole (Strata)
I very rarely post a recipe that I would classify as “expert,” meaning you would have to be an adept baker to be able to make it properly without pulling all your hair out. I like to keep my recipes simple and easy, I always maintain that there is not real art to baking. It’s… Continue reading Sugar Plum Shortbread Cookies
It’s almost November!! I feel like I should say that louder because I am so happy about it. YOU GUYS, IT’S ALMOST NOVEMBER!! !!!!!!! This is probably my favorite month of the year. Starbucks Christmas cups. Christmas carols. Turkey. Family. Thanksgiving. Cutting down my Christmas tree and decorating it with the kids. Oh yeah, and… Continue reading Brown Sugar Pie
These spooky cupcakes could not be simpler to make and they are completely adorable. I love it when I find things that are easy and cute. Especially for the holidays! Use your favorite chocolate cake recipe and your favorite vanilla frosting for this recipe. Buy some edible googly eyes at the store, or on Amazon.com and… Continue reading Halloween Mummy Cupcakes
Rumbly in my Tumbly 