Tropical Streusel Spice Cake

One of my favorite parts of my mom's coffee cake was always the streusel.  We would actual double the streusel so that we got that much more cinnamony goodness in every slice.  This streusel added to spice cake with some tropical flavors makes a really unique treat!

Zesty Pull Apart Buns

I love freshly baked buns, and the frozen ones from the grocery store are convenient, delicious, and easy to spice up for a meal.  I love the simplicity of prepping them before work and being able to bake them with dinner when I get home from work.

Chocolate Chip Surprise Cookies

I am a chocolate chip cookie girl at heart.  I'll eat all of the other kinds, but my happy cookie must have chocolate chips in it.  I'm also slightly picky about the texture of the cookies: the have to be soft, not crispy, but they can't be soggy.  They need to be able to hold up if you want to dip them in some milk.  I am also the kind of girl who could eat chocolate hazelnut spread straight from the jar.  Add those to my cookies and I am blissfully happy!

These cookies are loaded with my beloved chocolate chips, and have the added bonus of a nice chocolate hazelnut center!

Mandarin Orange Crackle Cookies

Mandarin oranges are one of my favorite fruits, and in winter they are fresh and abundant!  Orange also happens to be a delicious dessert flavoring, and fresh juices make the flavors perfect!

Red Velvet Pudding Cake

No one wants a dry cake, so I am always looking for ways to ensure that they stay moist.  Pudding is a great addition that will enhance the flavor and prevent the cake from coming out dry.

Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Shortbread cookies are a favorite in our family, but sometimes I like to add new flavors for a little change.

Orange Banana Bread

I am not really a fan of bananas, but I love banana cake and banana bread. After the success of the orange flavored cupcakes I baked for Mother's Day, I was inspired to create an orange banana bread. This recipe will not make the banana bread taste overly orange-y, but instead adds just a slight orange flavor to the bread.

Butter Tart Topped Shortbread Cookie Bars

Butter tarts and shortbread cookies have always been two of the most popular Christmas treats in our house.  There is often a debate over which dessert to pick, but now you won't have to!

These bars perfectly combine the airy lightness of shortbread with the gooey sweetness of butter tarts.  Bits of butter tart topping work down through the shortbread base, mixing in throughout the bar, preventing it from separating when you slice it.

Sage & Olive Oil Buttercream

I realize that this may sound like a strange combination, but I think that's why I wanted to try it.  I was making Randy's blueberry cake for her birthday and I didn't want to put plain old buttercream icing on top (even though I love the stuff).  So I decided to get creative.  The flavours are very mellow; you get the slightest taste of herb cutting into the sweetness.  So, without further ado, here's the recipe!

Cupcake Love: Berry Cupcakes with Buttercream Icing and Caramelized Toasted Lemon Zest

Who doesn't love cupcakes? Especially when Duncan Hines makes it so easy to create your own masterpieces! All you need is Duncan Hines White Cake Mix (Betty Crocker just won't do) and a little bit of creativity.