Banana Walnut Bread

by SandraWidick // August 28, 2024 // Comments off

I know some of you don’t like to bake with pumpkin because yes, for some people the flavor of pumpkin/pumpkin spice is a bit weird. Growing up in Peru we really did not make/eat desserts from any kind of pumpkin/squash,... Continue reading →

Apple Cinnamon Cake Loaf

by SandraWidick // August 22, 2024 // Comments off

I know it has been a while since my last post. My dad passed away unexpectedly almost 2 months ago and as you might know I was very close to him. Grieving the loss of a parent is hard... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

by SandraWidick // October 1, 2023 // Comments off

Two years ago, I posted a recipe for pumpkin cookies with chocolate pieces, they were really good, but the texture was more of a cakey cookie which is pretty common for pumpkin cookies due to the moisture that pumpkin has.... 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 →

Cinnamon Coffee Cake

by SandraWidick // September 8, 2022 // Comments off

I’ve been thinking about this recipe for a while and finally I got the chance to work on it. It took me a couple of tests to be sure that the crumb topping is perfect so here we have... Continue reading →

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

by SandraWidick // September 29, 2021 // Comments off

Happy National Coffee Day! Let’s celebrate by making this super quick recipe for a delicious latte! The thing that I like the most about making my own pumpkin spice latte at home is that I can adjust the sweetness... 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 →

Apple Blondies

by SandraWidick // September 24, 2021 // Comments off

When we think of Fall desserts maybe the first thing that comes to our mind is PUMPKIN but I know that some of you are not pumpkin lovers so apples and pears are a great way to celebrate this new... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Sheet Cake

by SandraWidick // September 7, 2021 // Comments off

Happy September and Happy Fall baking! Here is my first new recipe for Fall season. This pumpkin spice sheet cake is very easy to make, soft and with the right amount of pumpkin and spices. The icing is glossy chocolate... Continue reading →

Spice Cake with Lemon Icing

by SandraWidick // September 24, 2020 // Comments off

This is a lighter style of spice cake, made with maple syrup and granulated sugar. This cake is great if you want something spicy but not too rich or heavy. The dried blueberries and tiny bits of crystallized ginger are... Continue reading →

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