Dessert Recipes

“You’ve got to try this cake,” my friend texted me one rainy afternoon, attaching a picture of what looked like a lemony marvel with swirls … Read more

“You sure this is going to work?” I asked, glancing skeptically at the lumpy mound of batter in the bowl. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much … Read more

“You sure that’s gonna work?” my sister asked, eyeing the odd combo of lemon juice, condensed milk, and cream I was whisking up on a … Read more

“You’ve gotta try this cake,” my friend texted me one random Tuesday afternoon. I was skeptical because, honestly, how many strawberry cakes can be truly … Read more

“Wait, you baked Easter cookies already?” my neighbor asked as I handed her a pastel bunny-shaped sugar cookie, glossy royal icing catching the morning sun. … Read more

“Are you sure that’s just frosting?” my niece asked, eyes wide as I handed her a sugar cookie dripping with glossy, smooth icing. Honestly, I … Read more

“You really have to try this trifle,” my friend texted me one afternoon, just as the summer heat was settling in and my fridge was … Read more

“You really have to try this carrot cake,” my neighbor said over the fence last fall, holding up a slice wrapped in wax paper like … Read more

“You’ve got to try these!” my roommate blurted out halfway through my chaotic, half-empty kitchen one restless evening. Honestly, I was skeptical at first—green velvet? … Read more

“Are you sure about all that green food coloring?” my partner asked, glancing skeptically at the bowl of royal icing I was whisking late one … Read more