First, this picture was taken with an iPhone. Usually I wouldn’t share it, but the cake was too amazing to keep quiet. Ashley and I had so much fun making this together for Christmas Eve dinner. Mom made a fabulous prime rib and the whole family feasted like we’ve never feasted before! Our favorite part was most definitely Ashley’s chocolate buttercream – OUT OF THIS WORLD! Absolutely amazing.
You know, I like cheesecake, I really do. I just never realize how much I like it until I’m eating it. Therefore I never, ever make it. Just doesn’t seem worth the effort (or the fat, to be blunt). But these cheesecake bars looked too easy to pass up. I felt they included all the good things a traditional cheesecake has to offer, rich and creamy with a buttery graham crust, but none of the hassle or intimidation. (more…)
I was starting to feel like every single post was some shade of the predictable baking brown. That’s mainly because they all include very delicious brownish things; brown sugar, chocolate, butter, etc. But the page and my palate were due for a little color, wouldn’t you agree? So, time for some fruit. Now this recipe looked bright and cheery enough, but I had my doubts. Strawberry shortcake…cake? (more…)
