Cast Iron Blueberry Cornmeal Cake

When I received a special issue of Bake From Scratch Magazine called One Layer Cakes, and passed by this cast iron blueberry cornmeal cake, I knew I had to try making it. Since pick-your-own blueberry season is still underway here in Connecticut, our first step in making this recipe was to drive to our local

An Easy Strawberry ShortCake Dessert Bar With A Twist

When summer arrives it’s all about family cookouts and creating memories. Memorial Day Weekend is not only a day to remember those who have served but, for me, also a time to appreciate those who are in your life now. To gather with friends and/or family and create new memories and reconnect from the past

Strawberry Buckle Cake Bites

I love strawberry season and love picking strawberries from a local orchard that has been operating for over 100 years!!  My kitchen helper and I have been picking strawberries together for two seasons now and I’m excited to see what we create this year.  Since we have a month until the local crops are ready,

Guest Feature: Chocolate Layer Cake With Coffee Buttercream & Chocolate Ganache

It was the summer of ‘72, the year of Bell Bottom jeans and “American Pie.” My parents were young 20-somethings, just married, and renting their first one-bedroom apartment in California. Dad was a Naval Officer and Mom, a teacher. They were at the beginning of their journey as newly-weds, living on a budget, scant on

Moms’ Night Out: Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake

I was recently invited to a moms’ night out gathering at a friend’s house and I knew actually what I wanted to make for the group, flourless chocolate cake with espresso.  I wouldn’t normally bake with espresso for fear that my toddler would have a bite and be bouncing off the walls, but I knew

Mini Angel Food Cakes

Angel food cake was a new food adventure for my toddler and me.  I have always wanted to try it since it’s a lighter dessert that can be topped with whipped cream and berries.  A perfect New Year’s resolution dessert to keep in rotation when craving something sweet.  We recently visited family and wanted to

A Twist On A Family Classic: Fresh Cranberry Buckle Cake

What is Buckle Cake? When I decided to take a family recipe for Blueberry Buckle Cake and substitute fresh cranberries, it had me thinking about “what is buckle cake”?.  In my research I discovered that it’s a common New England dessert that consists of a yellow cake batter with berries, typically blueberries, mixed in.  The

Classic Vanilla Pound Cake

I distinctly remember the box of store bought pound cake on the kitchen counter growing up and when I walk by that same product in the store today I always think back to that time.  I’m not sure why we always had it in the house, but I recall eating it plain or with strawberries

Blueberry Buckle Cake

This blueberry buckle cake has been a recipe staple in my family for more than 15 years.  When pick-your-own blueberry season opened this year it was the first recipe that I wanted to bake.  It was also my first attempt at making this cake and the bar was high since it is so well know