Apple Walnut Cake sings fall with apple chunks, walnuts and spicy goodness. Add cream cheese icing and sing Happy Birthday. Which is what we did for Wheels birthday. It was so good I made another cake — just because — a week or so later! I tweaked the amounts of the sugars, reducing them considerably […]
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Cinnamon Swirl Cream Cheese Mints
A new twist on a classic candy – Cinnamon Swirl Cream Cheese Mints. I like the surprise of the cinnamon flavoring since the classic version calls for mint flavoring of some type. I used gel food coloring for a more intense red, adding only a small bit at a time until I had a bright […]
Apple Dumplings with Cinnamon Sauce
Apple Dumplings are one of my very favorite desserts. Absolutely adore them!!! And who wouldn’t? Great apple taste and texture wrapped in flaky crust and baked in a cinnamon butter sauce. Serve warm. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to take the dessert to celestial levels. Let cool and serve with an extra spoonful […]
Sugar and Spice Muffins – Best Breakfast Muffins Ever
French Breakfast Puffs, Sugar and Spice Muffins, Donut Muffins, Baked Sugar Donut, The. Best. Breakfast. Muffin. Ever! Many names, but only one description: “Oh wow – this is good!” This is truly a time honored favorite, no matter what name it has. Everyone love, love, loves this tender muffin with a crunchy spicy coating. Time […]
Apple Pie Rustica
Tart – galette – one crust pie – folded pie. This dish has an identity crisis. Tart is an English term for pastry with fruit, often one serving size, while galette is a French crusty cake with sweet or savory topping. So what to call this delectable dish? Besides a superb ending for a meal? […]