Cupcakes & Cakes

Black Russian Brownie Swirl Cheesecake

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Black Russian cocktails are without a doubt the most appealing in a baked good. Countless friends and consumers who purchased my first book, The Sophisticated Cookie, made the Black Russian Espresso Cookies before any other. This chocolate, chewy marble cheesecake with its brownie crust is loaded with that luscious, coffee liqueur from South of the [...]

August 20, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Manhattan Sour Cherry Cheesecake

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The urban flavors of this ultra-rich cheesecake remind me of my maternal grandmother. She loved Manhattan cocktails and lived in the Bronx all her life. And, our only family recipe is for her cream cheese press cookies. My mother made the cookies every Christmas until she realized that I could bake and, thankfully, passed the [...]

August 20, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Bailey’s Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

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Bailey’s laced throughout this creamy cheesecake is sheer heaven. This cake is probably the most popular dessert in the book. 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cup sugar 3 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, room temperature 3 eggs 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup Baileys Original Irish Cream 3/4 cup [...]

August 20, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

White Chocolate and Lemon Curd Cheesecake

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Lemon curd topping a cheesecake adds a lively lift to this buttery, decadent dessert. In the past, I’ve used prepared lemon curd purchased at the grocery store to fill tartlets. The commercial curd pales in comparison to fresh curd. Cheesecake 1 cup unsalted butter 2 cups vanilla wafer cookie crumbs 1 tablespoon lemon zest 2 [...]

August 20, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Toasted Almond Caramel Cheesecake

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This light cheesecake recipe is without a doubt my favorite with its praline-style topping made of caramelized almonds. This dessert contains Amaretto, Kahlua, and cream, which happen to be the ingredients of the Toasted Almond cocktail. Cheesecake 1 1/2 cup graham crackers 1/2 ground almonds 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cup [...]

August 15, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Easy Chocolate Cheesecake

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This easy cheesecake can be made with any kind of cookie dough crust. Try different combinations such as a chocolate cheese filling over a white chocolate chip cookie crust or any new variety that’s on the market. 1 (18 oz.) package refrigerated chocolate cookie dough 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar [...]

August 15, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Screwdriver Bundt Cake

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A moist Bundt cake with one of Americas best loved cocktails, the screwdriver, this cake is a real winner!   I like to apply a double coating of glaze to this cake as it looks better and gives it an extra punch.  This cake would be appropriately served following lunch or on a brunch buffet. 1 [...]

August 14, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

4th of July Cupcake Tower and Patriotic Cupcake Wraps

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Dress up your holiday dessert table with patriotic paper for a sweet spread that’s stylish, affordable, and simple to clean up! I’ve recently partnered with Fling Bins in a series of fun videos and more about all types of parties. This DIY Cupcake Tower Centerpiece is sure to bring out the patriotism in everyone at your July 4th party. Materials [...]

June 28, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes

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Getting the jump on St. Patrick’s Day with these gorgeous green cupcakes for little kids with the Leprechaun Hat and big kids as well via the Beer Cupcake. Enjoy! St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Green Velvet and Gold Coin Cupcake Beer Cupcake St. Patrick’s Day Mint Chococlate Chip Cupcake St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Cupcake More St. [...]

February 26, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

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I designed these chic cupcakes for those who want to whip up a little something lucious, sweet, and sparkly to give to their loved ones on Valentine’s Day. Most of the cupcake wraps are made out of scrapbook paper or plush fabric backed by cardstock with rhinestone stickers or brads decorating them. Victorian Red Velvet [...]

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