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Valentine Sugar Cookie Cakes

February 13, 2016

IMG_6802 Is there anything more lovely than heart shaped ramekins?

Ramekins of all kinds are one of my absolute favorite things, there is something so special about making individual servings, it takes an already amazing recipe and elevates it instantly.

And speaking of amazing recipes, this Sugar Cookie Cake is just that.  The cake is amazing on it’s own, baked in tart pans, pie dishes, a 1/4 cookie sheet or a pizza pan, but when I spied these adorable heart shaped ramekins at Michaels, I knew they would be perfect for this recipe on Valentine’s Day, topped with pink and red Smarties.

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

January 28, 2016

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Although I have no issues with wheat – as you’ve probably noticed from my posts 😉 … My girlfriend who was visiting over the weekend, follows a wheat free diet.  Her visit inspired me to get out of my comfort zone and attempt a flour-less cake – to which truth be told, I normally think – why even bother!  But because I adore my girlfriend, who is truly my soul-sister, and nothing brings me more joy than baking for house guests, I put my judgements aside and gave it a go.

Pause while I peel my jaw off the floor … I am absolutely beside myself over how amazing this cake turned out – moist, decadent and delicious – you don’t even miss the flour!  And it’s so easy!

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Apple Pie

January 23, 2016

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Is there anything better than a warm slice of apple pie on a cool winters day?  And a homemade pie at that!  Nope. I didn’t think so!

In honor of National Pie Day, I thought I would make Apple Pie – for the first time ever!  I know, how is that possible?!  With all the baking I do, I’m not sure how I’ve never made an apple pie.  Perhaps, I had a sense of the patience and time it required and just never felt confident enough to tackle it.

Despite the lack of an incredible wave of confidence, I felt inspired to whip up an apple pie this morning, so I went with it.

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