Italian Chocolate Cake

Italian Chocolate Cake

My friend Camilla shared this recipe with me, and I have been making it ever since. It was actually the recipe from her husband’s mother, so I feel very honored to have their family recipe. Camilla baked this cake with me several times, so that’s 

Praline Cheesecake

Praline Cheesecake

This is my Baba’s recipe that she adapted from a Better Homes and Gardens recipe from 1978.  It has always been a crowd pleaser, and it’s a great dessert for Thanksgiving.  Ingredients for crust:1¼ cups crushed graham crackers¼  cup sugar¼ cup chopped toasted pralines¼ cup 

Gooey Chocolate Pudding

Gooey Chocolate Pudding

I have been making this dessert for years.  This dessert is super simple, and I always have all of the ingredients on hand.  The “Wow” factor is big, for something very easy to make.  As with all recipes, I suggest only using the best ingredients. 

Skillet Brownies

Skillet Brownies

My husband bought me a bunch of the mini Lodge skillets just for this recipe.  This is one of our favorite things to do for dessert. Everyone loves having their own little skillet of gooey, brownie goodness.  Ingredients:1/4 lb. (1 stick) unsalted butter4 ounces plus 1/2 cup 

Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 ounces good-quality milk chocolate, 4 ounces coarsely chopped, 4 ounces cut into 1/4-inch chunks 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 large 

Honey Cake

Honey Cake

For cake:2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground clove3 large eggs1 cup sugar1 1/4 cups vegetable oil1 cup pure honey3/4 cup lukewarm coffee (brewed, or instant dissolved in water)1 1/2 teaspoons packed 

Momofuku Crack Pie

Momofuku Crack Pie

Ingredients Oat Cookie Crust Nonstick vegetable oil spray 9 tablespoons (1 stick plus 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter, room temperature, divided 5 1/2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar, divided 2 tablespoons sugar 1 large egg 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup all purpose 

Caramel Cake

Caramel Cake

iNGREDIENTS:FOR THE CAKE:16 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pans 3 cups cake flour, plus more for pans, sifted2 1/2 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. kosher salt1 cup milk2 tsp. vanilla extract1 1/2 cups sugar4 eggsFOR THE ICING:3 1/2 cups sugar12 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted2 

Buttermilk-Lemon Chess Pie

Buttermilk-Lemon Chess Pie

Ingredients: Crust 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon sugar 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter cut into 1/2” cubes 1/2 cup (or more) cold buttermilk Filling 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 5 large eggs, beaten to blend 2/3 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 

Banana Chocolate Fudge Bars

Banana Chocolate Fudge Bars

Ingredients:1/2 cup butter1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar1/2 cup brown sugar1 tsp. vanilla1 medium banana, mashed2 cups flour1/3 cup dark cocoa1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. salt1 1/2 cups chocolate chipsDirections:Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Beat butter, crisco, sugar, and brown