Bouchon’s Almond Cake with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

An almond cake on a cake stand surrounded by napkins and serve ware, whipped cream, and strawberry rhubarb compote

This Almond Cake with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote is absolutely exquisite! Intense almond flavor paired with a sweet and tart compote, all topped with fresh whipped cream. The Most Delicious Dessert We all have our favorites, despite how difficult it can be to choose. When it comes to dessert I find this to be a  particularly difficult task, since I love sweet things so much. However,Read more ->

German Apple Cake

A slice of German apple cake on a white plate

This German Apple Cake is a harbinger of Fall: a dense and cinnamon spiked cake is topped with fresh apples. It’s all baked together and is delicious served on its own or with ice cream. I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Apple Everything When the colors change, the temperatures shift fromRead more ->

The Best White Cake Recipe

A white cake topped with raspberries

This is positively The Best White Cake Recipe! Tender and fluffy, this cake is delicious decorated with your favorite frosting or fruit. The perfect white cake! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Perfection, Found When it comes to classic desserts that are unfussy, it’s hard to beat the classic white cake.Read more ->

Tres Leches Cupcakes

Tres leches cupcakes on a marble board

These Tres Leches Cupcakes are sweet, soaked, and spiced! They’re unbelievably delicious and topped with a light whipped cream and dusting of cinnamon.  The Best Dessert There Ever Was Tres Leches Cake has to be my absolute favorite dessert. Every sweet bite sends me into a tailspin of divine oblivion. You know what I’m talking about. When your eyes unwillingly close gently, slightly roll intoRead more ->

The Ultimate Chocolate Cake!

A frosted chocolate cake against an aqua background

This is The Ultimate Chocolate Cake! Rich, decadent, and packed to the max with chocolatey goodness. This recipe is sure to impress! For The Chocolate Lovers When it comes to sweets, chocolate has to be one of the most loved. I love the range of sweetness it can have, some varieties more bitter than they are sweet. It’s such a versatile ingredient, but it trulyRead more ->

Angel Food Cake with Cocoa Whipped Cream and Almonds

Angel food cake with cocoa whipped cream and almonds on a cake platter

This Angel Food Cake with Cocoa Whipped Cream is a light and delicate dessert fit for summer. The airy cake with topped with a cocoa-kissed whipped cream and sprinkled with chopped almonds. I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. The Lightest Chocolate Dessert I love chocolate. Don’t get me wrong here. However,Read more ->

Dad’s Chocolate Pudding Cake

Dad's Favorite Chocolate Pudding Cake

My Dad’s Chocolate Pudding Cake is chocolate heaven! This dessert is part cake, part rich pudding. Served with ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, this recipe is a classic. This Chocolate Pudding Cake was featured in my Dad’s Kitchen Memoir.  Tried this recipe and loved it? Use the hashtag #sohappyyoulikedit and tag @sohappyyoulikedit on social media so I can see your creations! Let’sRead more ->

Italian Lemon Cake

This Italian Lemon Cake is pure lemon perfection. A slightly sweet lemon cake is drenched in a lemon syrup offering mouth puckering goodness in every bite.  Amalfi Sunshine I had the very great privilege of traveling to the Amalfi Coast last summer, the summer of 2019: right before Covid 19 completely uprooted and shifted how we all approach traveling. To say I’m grateful to haveRead more ->

Roasted Banana Bars with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

A cooling rack topped with roasted banana bars with cream cheese frosting

These Roasted Banana Bars with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting are a sweet treat recipe you’ll make over and over. Bananas are roasted whole, caramelizing their flavors before even being baked in to a soft and tender cake. Brown butter and cream cheese are whipped together in this undeniably delicious frosting. Not quite ready to say goodbye to sweets? SAME. The holiday season was filledRead more ->