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 for breakfast. You can take it up a notch and sprinkle on nuts, oatmeal...
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 with others. If you want to make a fast friend, simply ask them what was the...
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 or even yourself. Lemons are basically the little black dress of the...
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 this recipe. If you are looking for one without corn syrup, check out...
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. Anyway you decide to customize the classic blueberry muffin is sure to be a...
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 hint of tang from the cream cheese to compliment but not take over the...
No-Bake Buckeye Fudge is a rich, creamy peanut butter fudge covered in dark chocolate candy that doesn't take a lot of effort and makes an excellent gift. You can have it made within 1/2 hour and freezes well for last minute desserts. You can also make it without the chocolate topping and have...
If you love cinnamon rolls, this bread is just for you. Cinnamon swirl bread is sweet and a little spicy. Perfect on its own or you can toast it. Make it for breakfast or as a snack. Anyway you slice it, you'll enjoy every last bite. The bread also makes a fabulous french toast. This bread also...
Powdered sugar icing is also known as buttercream, frosting or American buttercream. Whatever the name, it's the perfect addition to any cake. It's also simple to remember how to make. It's not only easy to make, you can freeze it and make large batches for several months. You have many ways to...
This is a very simple recipe for cream cheese frosting and filling. It is great for pumpkin rolls or to spread over cake. The trick is to let the cream cheese and butter become softened and to beat the cream cheese first to avoid lumps that you can often see in cream cheese icing. Many will tell...
Chocolate chip cheese ball is a fabulous no-bake dessert. I learned to make it right out of college after attending a fund raiser at an employer's church. The original recipe wanted a lot more fat and sugar. With a little tinkering, we were able to cut down calories without sacrificing flavor. In...
Oatmeal honey pecan cookies are chewy, packed full of oats, a variety of sugars and nuts. Learn how to make oatmeal cookies in a healthier way! These are packed full of flavor by adding nuts, honey and whole grains. By using whole wheat flour, you get more nutrients and fiber and it brings out a...
Let's learn how to make classic snickerdoodles easily and quickly. This cinnamon crinkly sugar cookie has less sugar, more cinnamon and plenty of flavor in a smaller portion. You can learn to indulge in your favorite desserts without wasting a lot of unnecessary calories or making huge portions...
There is nothing quite like a cake made from scratch. A homemade butter cake is rich, delicious and sinful. Everyone should learn to make this cake for special occasions. A butter cake is often said to be the perfect cake in terms of flavor and texture. Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a...
Learning how to make cinnamon rolls is very easy with this recipe. Instead of using the buttermilk cinnamon roll recipe, we decided to create a recipe that can use any type of milk and still give you amazing cinnamon buns. And to take it up a notch, we are going to make these jumbo sized! Feel...