cake

When life gives you lemons…

by Sara on April 12, 2011

serving cake

Make lemon cream cake! I’ve loved this cake since my mom introduced me to it at a girls’ lunch we had at Olive Garden a year or two ago. She downright adores the cake, and we often share a piece when we lunch there. Since we don’t often get to go out to lunch together [...]

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Blueberry Bundt Cake

by Sara on March 24, 2011

dusted with confectioners

I have to admit, pretty much the only reason I made this cake was to try out a new bundt pan. I also made this cake on a whim one morning, when I wanted something sweet for breakfast but didn’t want to leave the house to obtain it elsewhere. I mostly had the ingredients I [...]

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Salted Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes

by Sara on March 7, 2011

Salted Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes

This recipe has been a thorn in my side. About this time last year, my mom was watching a morning talk show that featured Paula Deen as a guest. Paula mentioned that she had partnered with Philly Cream Cheese for this contest they called “The Real Women of Philadelphia.” They challenged women to develop recipes [...]

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Raspberry Pound Cake

by Sara on August 12, 2010

served cake

One of my favorite things about the farmers’ market is the mini raspberry pound cake that is sold at an Amish stand. It’s dense and delicious, and no matter how hungry I am, I can never eat as much as I think I can. Sadly, due to a foot injury (my first broken bone ever!), [...]

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