This red velvet swiss roll recipe is a crowd pleaser, especially during the holidays. This swiss roll uses the key ingredients of a red velvet cake to get the same taste with less work, less calories and less money. Just...
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What Happened to the Margarine Cake
Did you want to learn how make a cake without butter or oil? A margarine cake is a great alternative to butter or oil-based cakes. They seem to bring the best of both cakes to the table. They are lighter and more fluffy than...
Italian Herb and Parmesan Swirl Bread
Recently, we started learning how to braid bread and had so much fun we made a giant cinnamon roll the size of West Virginia mountains. But eventually, you start realizing you are making too many sweets and want something...
Cinnamon Crunch Muffins Made Easy
Cinnamon crunch muffins are a sweet, tender muffin. With subtle spices and just the right amount of sweetness, this muffin is then topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar coating. You'll feel like you are having a special treat...
West Virginia Giant Cinnamon Roll
This recipe is after a late night discussion with a friend about giant versions of our favorite foods. Since many great ideas for recipes come from friends and family, I encourage you as a baker to discuss favorite dishes...
Zesty and Light Lemon Swiss Roll
Lemons are a wonderful way to make any cake special. They balance out the sweetness perfectly and are a refreshing way to end a meal. With a lemon swiss roll, you won't spend a lot of money to impress your friends and family...
Easily Make Hard Candy without a Thermometer
We love to make hard candy and soon, so will you! You can make it as a gift, for yourself or as decoration. Glass candy can flavor it to be any flavor and color. You can even make your own cough drops once you learn how to...
Make Learning How to Braid Bread Fun
Time for some fun with bread making. Let's braid bread and see what happens! After creating many recipes, I decided to use this easy hamburger bun recipe and make a braided garlic bread. The reason I chose this bread is...
Wild and Wonderful West Virginia Pepperoni Rolls
Spicy pepperoni baked inside soft rolls is something that is said to be West Virginian invention. The oils from the pepperoni seeps into the bread as it bakes and gives the dough an amazing texture and flavor. Made...
Blueberry Muffins are Perfect for the Beginner
Blueberry muffins are a really great introduction to baking. You can use fresh, frozen or dried berries. And if you really love blueberries, feel free to sneak in an extra 1/2 cup of them. Toss in some nuts or lemon zest....
Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Earlier this year, I made a spice cake that had a simple glaze for a frosting. Since then, some have asked for a cream cheese frosting that isn't overpowering. This is what we came up with, a sweet buttercream icing with a...
Easy and Delicious Oven-Roasted Potatoes
Oven-roasted potatoes are like french fries healthier cousin. And if you use spices, they are tastier. When you slow bake these spuds, you will have a crispy outside with a soft and tender inside that will rival your...