Dessert Recipes

“You’re not really a baker, are you?” That’s what my friend teased me when I first mentioned making a lemon lavender pound cake. Honestly, I … Read more

“You have to try these cupcakes,” my friend texted me one lazy Saturday afternoon. Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect—strawberry shortcake in cupcake form? … Read more

“You’ve got to try this cake,” my neighbor said one afternoon, holding out a slice of what looked like a simple vanilla sheet cake. Skeptical, … Read more

Introduction “You really can’t mess up a pavlova, can you?” That’s what my friend Jenna said the first time I brought this light lemon curd … Read more

“Are you sure these are carrot cake cupcakes?” my friend asked skeptically as she took a bite. Honestly, I was half-expecting the usual polite nod … Read more

“You really think this’ll come together without baking?” my sister asked, eyeing the bowl of cream cheese mixture I’d just whipped up. Honestly, I was … Read more

“Hey, can you bring dessert to the picnic tomorrow?” my friend texted late on a Friday. Honestly, I was wiped out from the week, and … Read more

“You’ve got to try this carrot cake,” my friend texted me after our afternoon coffee catch-up. Honestly, I was skeptical — carrot cake? I’d always … Read more

“You really have to try this—just trust me on this one.” That’s what my coworker said on a particularly hectic morning when I barely had … Read more

“Are you seriously making a cookie in a skillet at midnight?” my roommate asked, peering over her shoulder as I whisked browned butter with a … Read more