The Best Brownies

Description Everybody says their brownies are the best, but these really are the best. They feature the “holy trinity” of brownie perfection-a crispy, flaky top, chewy edges, and a fudgy center. Serve with a glass of ice cold milk. Ingredients ⅔ cup all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon kosher salt 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped ½ cup … Read more

Vegan Cupcakes

Description These taste amazing and are quick to make! You can play around and substitute different milks, oils and extracts; just about any will work. I’ve listed my favorites. Unfortunately, this recipe doesn’t rise well as a cake, but cupcakes are more fun anyway! These are great with a simple frosting of cocoa powder, powdered … Read more

Pecan Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Description For me, the best part about coffee cake is the crispy, crunchy, buttery crumbs. So here I significantly upped the amounts used. Bake times will vary according to pan size and composition. Ingredients 1 ½ cups pecans, finely chopped ⅓ cup white sugar ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ⅛ teaspoon salt … Read more

Pineapple Coconut Chess Pie

Description A delicious chess pie with the tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut. Ingredients 1 ½ cups white sugar 3 tablespoons cornmeal 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup butter, melted 1 (3.5 ounce) package flaked coconut 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained 1 (9 … Read more

Peanut Butter Sheet Cake

Description Texas Sheet Cake made with peanut butter instead of chocolate! Wonderfully moist with a delicious peanut butter frosting! Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups white sugar ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup water ¾ cup butter or margarine, softened ½ cup peanut butter ¼ cup vegetable oil 2 eggs ½ … Read more

Chef John’s Carrot Cake

Description I finally added a video to my old and trusty recipe for carrot cake, revamped with coconut oil this time. If you want to decorate it with candied carrots, simply slice them thinly and boil for a couple minutes in a syrup made from equal parts sugar and water. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour … Read more

Tunnel of Fudge Cake II

Description A cake that needs no introduction, Ladies and Gentlemen, Tunnel of Fudge! Ingredients 1 ½ cups milk 1 (3.5 ounce) package non-instant chocolate pudding mix 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 ⅓ cups white sugar ¾ cup butter, softened ½ cup shortening 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup unsweetened cocoa … Read more

Easy Lemon Cookies

Description The basic cake mix cookie with a twist. Ingredients 1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix 2 eggs ⅓ cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon lemon extract ⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar for decoration Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pour cake mix into a large bowl. Stir in eggs oil … Read more

Chocolate Cream Pie II

Description This is an old family recipe my grandmother used to make me when I was a little boy. Ingredients 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked 3 egg yolks, beaten 1 ½ cups white sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ teaspoon salt 3 cups milk 1 tablespoon butter 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract … Read more