Nothing says fall quite like a yummy pumpkin dessert, fresh from the oven. This gorgeous pumpkin upside-down cake is brimming with delicious fall flavor (hello, pumpkin, pecans and cranberries!) and crowned with a swirl of tangy cream cheese glaze. I love to serve this as a dessert, but it would be equally delicious served with coffee…
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Rocky Road Blondie Recipe #HugTheMess
It couldn’t possibly be more appropriate that February is National Chocolate-Lovers’ Month, and my kids and I can’t wait to whip up a sweet, chocolate-y treat to celebrate. This Rocky Road Blondie recipe is absolutely heavenly: each square of this bar cookie features a rich, caramel-flavored cookie layer topped with chocolate chips, almonds and rich toasted…
Fresh Peaches and Cream Cake
Looking for a delicious peach recipe to showcase summer peaches at their best? My fresh peaches and cream cake is a recipe you won’t want to miss! This cake features a moist crumb brimming with chopped fresh peaches and a ribbon of tangy cream cheese filling, all topped off with a peach-cream cheese glaze that is so…
Orange-Cranberry Swirl Bread Recipe
Looking for a little treat to nosh on with your morning coffee? Infused with dried cranberries, orange zest and cinnamon, my orange-cranberry swirl bread recipe makes a gorgeous, light-as-air bread that is perfect for slicing up and toasting on a chilly fall morning. This recipe is a homemade riff on the store-bought swirl breads that my entire…
Citrus Tea Bread
Add a bright pop of citrus flavor to your daily breakfast or snack routine by preparing a loaf of this lovely, easy-as-pie citrus tea bread. Topped with a bright citrus glaze and a gorgeous mixture of lemon and lime zest and sugar, this bread features a crumb that mimics the taste and texture of pound…
Tres Leches Cake Recipe
Rich, sweet and fragrant, tres leches cake combines the best of a tender, airy cake and a sweet vanilla custard. In other words, it is to-die-for good! This cake gets its name from the three milks (in Spanish, “Tres Leches”) used in the custard that is poured over an airy sponge cake base. Served with fresh…
Fudge Brownie Sundaes with Ganache and Raspberries
Planning ahead for a special dinner this weekend with your sweetheart? Nothing says romance like a decadent dessert for two! I’ve paired my favorite fudge brownie recipe with rich chocolate ganache and ruby-red raspberries. All together, these ingredients are a knock-out dessert idea that is sure to impress! Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in…
Triple-Layer Brownie Bars
Brownies are one of my all-time favorite desserts, so any recipe that increases the deliciousness of a brownie three-fold is right up my alley! Today’s recipe for triple-layer brownie bars features a delicious oat layer, topped by a layer of brownie and then a layer of rich chocolate frosting. My entire family loves them, and…
Poinsettia Cookie Recipe #SwellNoel
Throughout November and December, some of my favorite blogging friends have stopped by Positively Splendid to share some of their best holiday ideas in the third annual Swell Noël series. You can stay up-to-date on all of the fantastic ideas shared throughout the series by following the Swell Noël 2013 Pinterest board, and also by following the…
World’s Best Chocolate Cake Recipe
Dense, moist, and brimming with rich chocolate flavor, this might very well be the world’s best chocolate Bundt cake recipe. The secret? Milk Way bars! Served with a heaping dollop of vanilla ice cream, this spectacular (and surprisingly easy!) dessert is sure to wow guests at your holiday gatherings. Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up…