Dessert Recipes

“You have to try this,” my friend texted me one late spring evening, attaching a picture of a luscious, pink-hued cake layered with fluffy whipped … Read more

“You’ve got to try this,” my friend texted out of nowhere one sleepy afternoon, sending me a photo of a glossy, caramel-drizzled brownie crowned with … Read more

“You think lemon and raspberry is just a nice combo? Wait until you try it in these luscious raspberry lemon cupcakes with white chocolate frosting.” … Read more

“You want me to bake what? Earl Grey cupcakes with lavender frosting?” my friend asked, eyeing the tea leaves and floral essence I’d just pulled … Read more

“Have you ever had a recipe sneak up on you like a tropical breeze on a gray afternoon?” I remember grabbing a handful of ingredients … Read more

“Are you sure the champagne is supposed to go in the batter?” my friend asked, eyebrow raised, as I poured the bubbly into the mixing … Read more

“You’re not seriously going to toast that meringue, right?” my friend joked one evening as I stood by the kitchen counter, torch in hand, ready … Read more

“You’ve got to try these,” my coworker said, passing me a tiny cupcake wrapped in a pastel liner. I was skeptical—carrot cake cupcakes? Honestly, I’d … Read more

“You really think lemon and cream cheese can play nice together in a cake?” my friend asked skeptically as I pulled this moist lemon bundt … Read more

“Are you sure this isn’t burnt?” my friend asked, peering suspiciously over the rim of the skillet. Honestly, I wasn’t sure either. That first time … Read more