Ask and you shall receive, my friends! After posting the Raspberry Lemon Ruffle Cake a few weeks back, the number one question was "Can I turn this into cupcakes?" In my world cupcakes are always a good idea, like when I think about them, I hear Taylor Swift singing "we never go out of style, we never go out of styyyyle." Also, turning that cake into cupcakes meant making THE raspberry buttercream again. Oh, the torture.... (Grabs spoon and calls it a day!) The lemon cake recipe I use for the ruffle cake is very light and dainty, and ...
Jacked-up Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
'Tis the season for all things red velvet, and I have been dying to share these jacked-up red velvet whoopie pies with you all week! I'm a big red velvet fan to begin with and after quite a few requests for red velvet desserts, I knew what had to be done. These red velvet whoopie pies have got it all going on. They're easy to make, the cakes have a beautiful crumb, and that frosting... Where do I even begin? Let's just say I'm not calling them jacked-up for nothing ;) So a few weeks ago, I asked what desserts ...
No Bake Nutella Mascarpone Cheesecake
What could be better than Nutella Cheesecake? How about double the Nutella, as in Nutella chocolate ganache tucked under the cheesecake. I don't kid around when it comes to cheesecake or Nutella! And the best part - it's no bake and super easy. I should probably mention there's boozy whipped cream involved too. Go grab a spoon! So this cheesecake is where I turn when I want to make a fabulous cheesecake, but don't have time or energy for springform pans, water baths, ovens, etc. You know what I mean? At first glance it just appears to ...
Roasted Strawberry and Mascarpone Cupcakes
Can you guys handle one more dessert starring roasted strawberries? I know it's been berry central over here, but I can't help myself. Roasted strawberries are delightful and roasted strawberry cupcakes - where do I even begin? A simple vanilla cupcake baked up perfectly golden studded with roasted strawberries is good to begin with. Topped with light and fluffy mascarpone frosting and a generous helping of even more roasted strawberries equals summer berry bliss! So I actually thought about putting this idea on the back burner due to ...
Raspberry Swirl Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake
Well I think I kept you waiting for this one long enough, and I promise it is worth the wait. Rich, creamy, decadent and sinful pretty much sum of this whole situation right here. A luscious chocolate cheesecake studded with raspberry puree all baked on top of a chocolate cookie crust is a purely indulgent treat sure to satisfy anyone's sweet tooth on Valentine's Day. When I think of Valentine's Day desserts, I think of ultimate decadence - cause I really need an excuse, right? I also think comforting, sassy, and of course, chocolate. Do ...