Desserts & Sweets without gravy beans

Whether you call them donuts or doughnuts or the extra inch on your waistline...donuts can't help but make you smile. Or, make ME smile, and I think we're[...]

For the last Desserts for Dudes post this year, I'm rolling out the cupcakes. Cupcakes are not traditionally considered "dude food" around here. Too dainty,[...]

You know how you can read someone's blog and exchange emails and all of a sudden, you feel like the person is one of your very best friends? That's how I feel[...]

Desserts for Dudes I don't know about you, but when kiddo and I go to the farmer's market, our minds turn to big, farm-fresh salads cupcakes. I'm pretty sure[...]

Desserts for Dudes month continues.... with a giveaway! {See those toppers? Cupcake toppers of YOUR CHOICE are part of the prize package. That's right,[...]

3 (9 inch) Chocolate Cake Layers 3/4 c. raspberry jam Chocolate Buttercream 12 chocolate truffles Chocolate sprinkles 1 c. unsifted unsweetened cocoa 2 c.[...]

    For a shortcut to this impressive dessert, start with a purchased angel food     cake mix. Prepare according to package directions, adding the orange[...]

4 sqs. unsweetened chocolate 1/2 c. butter 1 c. water 2 c. cake flour , sifted 1 1/4 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 c. lowfat sour cream 2 c.[...]

1 c. Butter 2 c. Sugar 4 x Large eggs 3 c. Sifted cake flour 4 tsp Baking pwdr 1 tsp Salt , or possibly more 1 c. Lowfat milk 1 x -(up to) 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla[...]

4 x Large eggs . 3 c. all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp. baking pwdr 1 tsp baking soda Healthy pinch of salt 1 c. butter , (1/2 lb) at room temperature (2 sticks, see[...]

4 ounce unsweetened chocolate minced 1 can beets - (8 1/4 ounce) 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/3 c. cocoa pwdr 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 stk[...]