Rich and decadent, this delicious Pumpkin Turtle Cake is a must-have Autumn recipe! The combination of moist pumpkin spice cake, homemade caramel, chocolate ganache, and toasted pecans makes for a rave worthy Fall dessert! Disclosure: I partnered with ALDI for this recipe post, but all opinions expressed here are my own. I am grateful […]
Gluten Free Brownies (Vegan Brownies Too!)
Decadent, fudgy, and absolutely irresistible, these allergy-friendly Vegan Gluten Free Brownies are made with just a few simple real food ingredients! Recipe By Leidi Rodriguez I’m a bit of a skeptic when it comes to anything labeled gluten free or vegan. It’s not that I don’t trust that there are plenty of delicious options, it’s […]
Chocolate Ganache
Rich and silky, this Chocolate Ganache recipe is ready in just 5 minutes! Use this indulgent ganache for cakes, drizzles, drips, and dunks! Frosting and cake go together like peanut butter and jelly! Sure, there are plenty of cakes that can be served plain and still hold their own, but we all know that a […]
Chocolate Frosting
Learn how to make the perfect Chocolate Frosting recipe with this easy, 5-ingredient recipe! Creamy, fluffy, and full of chocolatey goodness, this icing is the best topping for cupcakes or layered cakes! I’ll be honest, for the better part of my life I was a store-bought frosting kind of gal. I didn’t have anything against […]
Texas Sheet Cake
The BEST Texas Sheet Cake you will ever have! Fudgy chocolate cake meets a rich chocolate glaze and crunchy pecans in this Southern classic! I grew up in a Southern household, so I’m no stranger to heavy meals and large portions, but Dallas has changed the game since everything is bigger in Texas. There ain’t […]
THE BEST Chocolate Cheesecake
Packed with chocolatey goodness four times over, this Chocolate Cheesecake is a true chocolate lover’s fantasy! In this recipe, a chocolate graham crust, a fudgy cheesecake filling and both a white and regular chocolate glaze come together to create the ultimate cocoa creation! Years ago, my friend Lee asked me to bake her […]
Orange White Chocolate Truffles
Orange White Chocolate Truffles are an orange lover’s dream come true! These decadent treats have a bright citrus flavor paired with a creamy, rich white chocolate. They’re great for gifts, parties or a weekend treat! Disclosure: I partnered with Florida’s Natural for this Truffles recipe post, but all opinions expressed here are my own. I […]
Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake
A classy Christmas dessert made to impress at your next holiday function. Filled with chocolate and bursting with peppermint flavor this cheesecake is simple, indulgent and delicious. Now, I know I’m not the only one feeling the Christmas pressure. Gifts, bows, stockings and rolls of wrapping paper are littering my junk closets and trickling onto […]
Turtle Candy
Homemade Turtle Candy is a quick, irresistible, no-bake treat! Made with chewy rich caramel, buttery pecans and creamy milk chocolate, these decadent homemade turtles make for the perfect salty-sweet gift or shared family confection! Growing up, there was never much candy in our home. Instead of the occasional Laffy Taffy or handful of M&Ms, we […]
Red Velvet Lava Cake
This decadent and festive red velvet lava cake bakes up as a tender red velvet cake with an oozing chocolate center! Made with Red Velvet Liqueur, these cakes are mouth-wateringly moist and delicious and perfect for a special occasion dessert. Happy Holidays y’all! ‘Tis the season for tasty treats and ill-fitting clothes. Am I right? […]
Neapolitan Cookies
These Neapolitan Cookies are chewy, buttery sugar cookies that are naturally flavored with fruity strawberry, creamy vanilla and rich chocolate! These cookies are not only stunning but they’re soft, sweet and oh-so-fun! If you love these cookies, you will also love this Neapolitan No Bake Cheesecake! I know y’all know me as a cake girl […]
Turtle Brownies
Super rich, fudgy brownies loaded with chocolate, caramel and pecans! These ooey-gooey, crunchy and salty-sweet Turtle Brownies are seriously going to blow you away! Am I the only one who feels like we are free falling through Summer? As the weeks whiz by I find myself mentally preparing for changing leaves and cooler weather but, […]
Chewy Brownies (The BEST!)
Throw the box mix away immediately and make these perfectly decadent Fudgy Chewy Brownies that melt in your mouth with each bite! So easy to make and made in one bowl! Brownie preferences vary just like cookies. My favorite is a chewy and fudgy warm brownie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is […]
Sweet and Salty Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
A perfect sweet and salty combo of butterscotch, pretzels and chocolate chips create the perfect flavor for these irresistibly soft homemade chocolate chip cookies with a twist! The Heart and Soul of these Sweet and Salty Chocolate Chip Cookies I’m super excited to share this recipe for my perfectly Sweet and Salty Homemade Chocolate Chip […]
Baileys Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Filling
This Baileys Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe is moist, insanely chocolatey and filled with a surprise Irish Cream flavored Cream Cheese Filling. Then a decadent caramelized white chocolate glaze poured over it takes it over the top! It doesn’t get more heavenly. Disclosure: I partnered with Baileys Original Irish Cream for this post, but all opinions […]
Chocolate Birthday Cake Recipe with Chocolate Frosting
You will never want to celebrate your birthday without this Chocolate Birthday Cake Recipe! Imagine soft, moist chocolate cake covered with creamy, chocolate frosting. The Heart and Soul of the Best Chocolate Birthday Cake Recipe My husband is responsible for the recipe behind this Chocolate Birthday Cake. It’s his favorite birthday cake and I’ve been […]
Best Chocolate Cake Recipe with Blackberry Buttercream
Best Chocolate Cake Recipe with Blackberry Buttercream – A rich, decadent and moist chocolate cake recipe frosted in a luscious blackberry buttercream. The combination is perfection! Two years ago, I met Thee Martha Stewart when I was included in the All-Star Chef line-up for the Today Show’s Thanksgiving episode. We took a selfie and even […]