Category Archives: Dessert

Bacon Pecan… ermmm… tasty stuff

Posted on June 19, 2023 by tbuzzee

So… this recipe started out as a Bacon Pecan Butter Tart from the nice guy at Closet Cooking, but I was making it for a lunch with friends who cannot eat gluten, and then the markets I went to did … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Mousse Tart

Posted on April 25, 2023 by tbuzzee

So, yeh, this was tasty. But… the original recipe, from the nice folx at Bonne Maman, made a heckuvalot of mousse; like, enough to make three full tarts or so. I ended up giving the leftover mousse to a friend … Continue reading →

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The Best! Carrot Cake

Posted on April 5, 2023 by tbuzzee

My husband’s birthday is coming up, and unless there is something new and shiny that catches his eye, this is the cake he asks for every time. Rich, a bit spicy (I have added allspice to Mr. Flay’s original recipe) … Continue reading →

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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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