Category Archives: Cake

Praline Carrot Cake

  I tend to shy away from statements like “This is the best (fill in the blank)” because it’s used too freely, but mostly, because ‘best ever’ is really a matter of preference. You say tomato, I say tomahto, type of situation. … Continue reading →

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Sparkling Cranberry White Chocolate Cake

It doesn’t take much to make me happy. I believe wholeheartedly in simple pleasures and enjoying the little moments that, in the end, make for big, memorable moments. The thoughtful cards, smiling eyes, the company of good friends, and robust … Continue reading →

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Lemon Velvet Cake

I’m a licensed master’s level social worker and a few years ago, I worked at a skilled nursing facility. I knew within a few days in of starting the position, I would not work there for very long because I was not utilizing … Continue reading →

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Yellow Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

While grocery shopping the other day, Chris picked up a box of yellow cake mix, and requested I make it. I told him I would bake him one from scratch and to put the box back. Ingredients: (For the cake) 1 cup … Continue reading →

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Amaretto Pound Cake

I have a flash drive and one of the folders in it contains endless recipes that I think sound good, that someone in my family would like, that I want to try, and so on and so forth. Some of … Continue reading →

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Toasted Coconut Cream Cake

My dad’s birthday was last week and when I saw this recipe, I knew I’d make it for him. It’s very coconut-y and surprisingly intense and rich. Well worth it. Ingredients: For the cake: 1 cup butter, at room temperature 1 … Continue reading →

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Cast Iron Skillet Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Father’s Day was yesterday and earlier in the week Chris had mentioned Pineapple Upside Down Cake so after cleaning up the dishes, and before we headed out, I made him his cake. He was one happy daddy and more importantly, … Continue reading →

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Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Last month, it was my birthday that set the ball rolling for all of the others, a family of Aries we are, though I don’t give the stars too much credit for who we are. I tossed the idea around … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Along with all of our birthdays, a dear friend of mine’s birthday is nestled in there as well. She and her co-workers celebrate their days and she had told me she had to go pick out her cake at the … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Oreo Cake

After considering a few options, Brianna selected this cake for her 14th birthday. It is as good as it looks, and quite honestly, tastes like an Oreo cookie, in a cake version – on steroids! This cake is immensely filling. Ingredients: For … Continue reading →

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