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I shared the STEAK, now time for the CAKE in my husband’s Steak & Cake birthday dinner request! For his birthday cake, I chose Ina Garten’s Coconut Cake! It is a big, beautiful cake fit for a special occasion! Details below. Rating: A- How…

This Blueberry, Raspberry, and Lemon Loaf, from AllRecipes, is a nice and simple cake that can be served any time of day! A brunch side, a cheeky breakfast, an afternoon snack, dessert–SURE! Why not. Rating: A How to make it an A+: This is…

What a spring treat! If you love a carrot cake, try out this Carrot Cake with White-Chocolate Frosting from Martha Stewart! (I added the colored coconut and Cadbury Mini eggs for an Easter effect!) Rating: B+ How to make it an A+: I need…

Well, this isn’t a quick one, but it sure is tasty! Tesco Magazine’s Spiced Pumpkin Toffee Apple Cake sure is a festive fall show-stopper! Details below! Rating: A- How to make it an A+: The actual cake is delicious, but the apples are a…

Love a breakfast cake you can just have kicking around the house all weekend! This Sweet Corn and Thyme Cornbread Cake from AllRecipes magazine, hit the notes of summer with fresh corn, thyme, and some sweet lemon curd! Delish! Rating: A How to make…

Summer is coming to a close, so I’m trying to get in all the grilling I can while it’s still light and warm enough! This past weekend, two relatives came over for a nice backyard birthday dinner! Easy meals, but an upgrade from your…

My big girl is four!! She asked and she received! She wanted a day of bacon burgers and fries (and actually flipped through the Cravings Hungry for More cookbook herself) and wanted a chocolate unicorn cake! I thought it was the perfect time to…

And, you can’t have a birthday celebration without a birthday cake! To finish my husband’s birthday menu, I put together this Matcha Cake with Vanilla Buttercream from Real Simple! If you’re also matcha-obsessed, check it out! Details below. Rating: B+ How to make it…

The grand finale of today’s social distancing BBQ was this beaut: an easy, but impressive, make-ahead dessert from Good Housekeeping! This S’mores Icebox Cake is basically foolproof and pretty scrumptious. Details below! Rating: A- How to make it an A+: It’s really tasty, I’m…

Wow, what a way to celebrate my daughter’s little graduation. A fantastic chocolate cake that made me even feel a tiny bit healthy with its surprise ingredient! This Chocolate Courgette Cake is so flavorful and moist, thanks to the help of a courgette! And,…