Cakes
Lemon Curd
Easy Lemon Curd 6 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp. cornstarch Juice and zest of 2 medium lemons 6 tbsp. cold butter In a medium sauce pan, combine egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch juice and lemon zest. Whisk together over medium heat, until sauce comes to a simmer. Stir for 1 minute, then remove…
Read MoreTriple Berry Tres Leches Cake (shhhh. it’s gluten free too!)
Sometimes I surprise myself. I wanted to do a Tres Leches cake, for the holidays. And I have a bag of triple berry mix in the freezer. So here we are. Gluten Free Tres Leches Cake 1 pkg. Gluten free cake mix or your favorite scratch recipe 1/2 cup heavy cream 2/3 cup whole…
Read MoreLemon Zucchini Bread
I have a ton of zucchini- how about you! This lemon and zucchini dreamy dessert or breakfast or snack is the best. I don’t take these things lightly, it truly is. Happy baking. Lemon Zucchini Bread 4 cups flour 1 tbsp. Baking powder 1 tsp. Baking soda 1/2 tsp. Salt Whisk…
Read MoreBrowned butter dark chocolate zucchini bread
When your husband brings in these zucchini from the garden that are the size of a newborn baby? Well, you make zucchini bread. And come one up with a delicious new recipe to boot. Because why not?!?! Browned Butter Dark Chocolate Zucchini Bread 4 cups flour 1 tbsp. Baking powder 1…
Read MoreMy Favorite Spring Desserts
Here are some of my all time, easy, tasty spring dessert recipes. Follow the links to get the recipe just in time for your next spring gathering. Happy baking! Chocolate Coconut No Bake Dessert Strawberry Lemon Shortcake Key Lime Coconut Cheesecake Coconut Cream Pie Sugar Cookies
Read MoreStrawberry Lemon Shortcakes on Studio 5
Question: How do you like your shortcake? A sweet biscuit or a sponge cake? The debate is in full swing at Studio 5. I have always had it on a nice sweet biscuit. And today, I am sharing a great twist on this ever so popular sunny dessert. Lemon. Yes. Lemon makes me think…
Read MoreValentine Chocolate Cake- from Core 7 Fueled
Boy, have I got the perfect cake for you this Valentine’s Day. It’s super rich, and has a nice texture like fudge, plus it’s flourless…. and really pretty. Top it with fresh berries or flowers and it will be the centerpiece of your dinner or celebration. Brian and I have always had dinner at…
Read MoreCore 7 Fueled: 150 Healthy Recipes for Meal Prep and Everyday Life
This has been a labor of love, and it took 18 months to complete. I am very happy to let you all know about this great project I’ve been involved with for Core 7 Fitness is now available for sale on AMAZON.COM. This cookbook is unlike anything I’ve ever written before. It’s a…
Read MoreCoconut and Lime Tres Leche Cake
A creamy coconut cake, with a hint of lime, caps off Day 4 of our Cinco de Mayo recipe week. It’s so good…. and calorie free says my husband (ha!ha!ha!) I started with a basic white cake…. I used a cake mix, and 1 oz. coconut extract. Baked until light and fluffy, golden brown. Remove…
Read MoreRed Velvet Piecaken!!!!
Combining all of my favorite thing into one dessert? Yes, please! A few weeks ago I was watching Kelly & Michael- totally love them, don’t you? Anyway, Kelly was talking about the most amazing dessert concept, Piecaken. You can watch it here. And then I had a light bulb moment. “I’ve done this before….. in…
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