Healthier Chocolate Cake

by SandraWidick // November 11, 2019 // Comments off

Happy Monday! This “healthier” chocolate cake is perfect if you are a chocolate lover like me. It will make you feel less guilty while digging into this delicious cake. This “sponge” does not have flour or any kind of fat... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Crumb Muffins

by SandraWidick // November 8, 2019 // Comments off

Happy Friday!! It’s been a crazy week because one of my dogs (Pom Pom) got very sick again so I took her to the vet and after many tests (during the last 2 years) the vet finally gave me her... Continue reading →

Zucchini Sheet Cake With Brown Sugar Frosting

by SandraWidick // November 4, 2019 // Comments off

Happy Monday! I’ve heard many people say that they aren’t sure to use vegetables in their cakes/desserts and being honest I was like that too. But, I changed my mind after I discovered carrot cake. I love carrot cake with... Continue reading →

Date Coffee Bread

by SandraWidick // November 1, 2019 // Comments off

Happy Friday!! Halloween is over and I’m a bit sad because I’m such a fan of this holiday. We always decorate our front yard with lights and spooky things. For some reason this year we didn’t have many kids, I... Continue reading →

Chocolate Cherry Bombs

by SandraWidick // October 28, 2019 // Comments off

Hi guys! Happy Monday!! We had a pretty strong wind storm during the weekend. It’s sad because there have been several fires here in Northern California and there is specially one in Sonoma county that is big and it’s hard... Continue reading →

Cinnamon Rolls

by SandraWidick // October 24, 2019 // Comments off

I don’t usually bake with yeast but my husband loves loves cinnamon rolls. He has been asking them for a while now so I was a good wife and made him some. These cinnamon rolls are easy to make BUT... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Cookie Cups

by SandraWidick // October 22, 2019 // Comments off

Happy Tuesday! A few days ago I got a gift from my friends at Mozart. They have this new Chocolate Cream Pumpkin Spice liqueur that is perfect for Fall season. This sweet drink is perfect to serve during your Thanksgiving... Continue reading →

Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

by SandraWidick // October 16, 2019 // Comments off

Happy Thursday! A couple of weeks ago I got in the mail some cookie butter from my friends at “The Dirty Cookie”. I have heard about them and I was so excited to be able to taste their products. They... Continue reading →

Apple Crumb Cake

by SandraWidick // October 14, 2019 // Comments off

I didn’t bake much last week because we had power outages due to a wind storm so our electricity provider (PG&E) decided the best decision to prevent fires was shutting down the power to thousands and thousands of people here... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Brûlée Tart

by SandraWidick // October 7, 2019 // Comments off

This recipe is a good option if you want to serve something different for dessert on Halloween, Thanksgiving or to just indulge yourself with something delicious during Fall season. This tart has a gingersnap crust. I used Triple Gingersnap Cookies... Continue reading →

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