Category Archives: Dessert

Blueberry & Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Posted on March 24, 2023 by tbuzzee

Yesterday, I posted my new and improved One. One. One. cake pan coating. Today, we’re gonna take it out for spin with this tasty blueberry & lemon poppy seed bundt cake, and a pretty cool hack to keep the berries … Continue reading →

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One. One. One. But… Butter!

Posted on March 23, 2023 by tbuzzee

My very favorite trick when making a cake, especially a fancy one like this “Catherdral” bundt, is this wicked simple, but wicked effective mixture that practically guarantees your cake, baked and cooled properly, will pop out of the pan as … Continue reading →

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Portillo’s Style Chocolate Cake With Espresso Cream Frosting

Posted on February 13, 2023 by tbuzzee

The only person that I know who does not love this cake is my friend Jenny, who, inexplicably, does not care for chocolate. But, we overlook that obvious defect and love her anyway. Besides, more cake for us, right? Like … Continue reading →

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Irish Cream Tiramisu

Posted on January 11, 2023 by tbuzzee

I came across this recipe from Nigella Lawson and knew it would be a perfect dessert to share for a gathering. I did not realize how almost stoopidly simple it is to toss together, though it truly is. The only … Continue reading →

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Applesauce Cake With Bourbon Raisins

Posted on December 5, 2022 by tbuzzee

Score another big hit for barefoot contessa and her cookbook, Modern Comfort Food. My husband asked me to make this cake as an option for Thanksgiving dessert, and, yeh, this is gonna be a go-to cake for sure. Moist, rich, … Continue reading →

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Blender Mousse

Posted on November 9, 2022 by tbuzzee

Back in the day, my mom would make pudding for dessert. From a mix, but not instant, and she would stand over a pot at the stove stirring for what seemed like forever while the pudding gently came together. My … Continue reading →

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An Easy Cherry Tart

Posted on October 19, 2022 by tbuzzee

When my mom-in-law came to visit, she brought along a jsr of cherry butter she had come across at a farm market, and I knew exactly how we were going to use, at least some of it… as part of … Continue reading →

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Red Velvet Cake – Portillos Style

Posted on September 2, 2022 by tbuzzee

Around about these parts, Portillos is known for a bunch of traditional Chicagoland foods, hot dogs, Italian beef, but… their chocolate cake? Legendary! And, the recipe has been kindofan open secret for a while. Chocolate super moist cake mix, three … Continue reading →

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Key Lime Pie With a Side o’ Blueberries

Posted on July 28, 2022 by tbuzzee

One of our fave desserts is Key Lime pie, and with good reason: it is tasty, but, it is also wicked simple to toss together! Especially if you buy a graham cracker crust already made from the market. One bit … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

Posted on July 14, 2022 by tbuzzee

Kinda like a Black Forest Cake, but much simpler, and with only three ingredients – if you don’t count the whipped cream and/or ice cream for topping; the nice folx at Betty Crocker have really come through with a winner … Continue reading →

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