Pumpkin Spice Bars

by SandraWidick // September 18, 2025 // Comments off

Since I was a kid, I always loved Halloween. Back home in Peru, it wasn’t really celebrated, and because I went to a Catholic nun school, the holiday wasn’t exactly well viewed. But I was so fascinated by the idea... Continue reading →

Slice of pumpkin bundt cake with glaze and sprinkles.

Brown Butter Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Maple Glaze

by SandraWidick // September 3, 2025 // Comments off

As the crisp autumn air settles in and the leaves don their golden hues, my kitchen becomes a sanctuary of warmth and spice. Fall has always been a season that invites comfort and nostalgia, and what better way to celebrate... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Cocoa Almond Spread Muffins

by SandraWidick // September 27, 2024 // Comments off

A couple of weeks ago, my husband went to California to visit family and when he came back, he told me that I should try this spread sold by Trader Joe’s called Cocoa Almond Spread. He mentioned his mom... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Spice Cake Truffles

by SandraWidick // October 20, 2023 // Comments off

Halloween is just around the corner, and I couldn’t be happier because after Christmas, Halloween is my favorite holiday! Here is a new recipe for you to make at home and maybe share some with your family and friends. Why... Continue reading →

Small Batch Bakery Style Pumpkin Muffins

by SandraWidick // September 21, 2022 // Comments off

I know that when we go to coffee shops or bakeries, we always look at those nice muffins with crumb topping and you might think that they are hard to bake, but no, you just have to nail the crumb... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Spice Latte Tiramisu

by SandraWidick // October 14, 2021 // Comments off

Happy Thursday! Today I’m hosting the montly collab on Instagram and the theme is “pumpkin desserts”. Last weekend I made a regular tiramisu for a small dinner with the family and I had leftover ingredients that I wanted to use... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Donut Holes With Dulce de Leche

by SandraWidick // September 28, 2021 // Comments off

Baked donuts holes are a great option if you are avoiding to eat fried ones. These donuts are soft with the right amount of spices and pumpkin puree. They are filled with dulce de leche and rolled with a... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Chocoflan

by SandraWidick // September 17, 2021 // Comments off

Flan is a very popular and delicious dessert in Latin America. It is creamy and has a nice caramel topping BUT if you add a chocolate cake layer on the bottom, you will get the perfect celebration cake for any... Continue reading →

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