Dessert Recipes

Introduction “Are you sure these are just cookies?” my friend Lisa asked, squinting at the plate I’d just set down on the picnic table. Honestly, … Read more

“You really think carrot cake can be the star of the show?” That’s what my friend Lisa said the first time I brought this Moist … Read more

The clock was ticking past midnight, and honestly, all I wanted was something sweet but light enough not to feel like a sugar crash in … Read more

“You really think a chiffon cake can be this light and airy without being fragile?” That was my skeptical thought the first time I attempted … Read more

“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