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Chex Lemon Buddies
Appetizer

Chex Lemon Buddies

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
  2. 2 In a 1-quart, microwave-safe bowl, combine chips, butter, lemon peel, and juice. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag.
  3. 3 Add powdered sugar. Seal bag and gently shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

By Chex

Red Raspberry Cheesecake Spread
Appetizer American

Red Raspberry Cheesecake Spread

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth, 8 to 10 pulses. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; pulse until smooth. Transfer ½ cream cheese mixture to a small glass bowl or other small clear container.
  2. 2 Place jam in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave until smooth and liquefied, about 10 seconds. Stir. Microwave 5 seconds more if not completely liquefied.
  3. 3 Spread liquefied jam evenly over top of cream cheese mixture in the clear bowl until covers entire surface to the edges.
  4. 4 Carefully spread remaining ½ cream cheese mixture on top jam; sprinkle with semisweet chips.
  5. 5 Refrigerate spread at least 3 hours.
  6. 6 Garnish spread with raspberries; spread on pretzel crisps or serve as a dip.

By donnam

Holiday Peanut Butter Whiskey Balls
Appetizer American

Holiday Peanut Butter Whiskey Balls

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Process vanilla wafers in a food processor into fine crumbs; transfer to a large bowl. Process peanuts in a food processor until finely chopped; add to the crumbs.
  2. 2 Stir 1 cup powdered sugar, whiskey, honey, peanut butter, and salt into crumb-peanut mixture. Form mixture into 20 1 1/2-inch balls.
  3. 3 Whisk together cocoa and remaining powdered sugar in a shallow dish. Roll each whiskey ball in cocoa mixture to lightly coat. Chill for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

By Nicole McLaughlin

Crab Rangoon Mozzarella Sticks
Appetizer American

Crab Rangoon Mozzarella Sticks

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper so the paper hangs over the sides of the pan.
  2. 2 Stir together cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, crabmeat, green onions, powdered sugar, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl until combined. Transfer to the prepared pan, spreading to an even layer. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Lift cream cheese mixture from the pan using the parchment paper. Cut the frozen block in half, then cut each half crosswise into 8 sticks (you will have sixteen 4x1-inch sticks.)
  4. 4 Put flour in a shallow dish. Beat eggs and water together in a second shallow dish. Put panko in a third shallow dish.
  5. 5 Dredge each cream cheese stick in flour; shake off excess. Dip into egg mixture, then lift up so excess egg drips back into the bowl. Press into panko to coat both sides. Place the breaded sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  7. 7 Add 1 ½ inches of oil to a medium saucepan. Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  8. 8 Fry 3 or 4 sticks at a time until golden brown, about 1 minute. (Keep uncooked sticks in freezer until ready to fry.)
  9. 9 Drain fried sticks on paper towels, then transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the preheated oven. Repeat to fry remaining sticks.

By Sammy Mila

Game Day Victory Dessert Board
Appetizer

Game Day Victory Dessert Board

3.0

Prep
100 min
Cook
60 min
Total
670 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Generously butter the bottom and sides of an 11x7-inch glass baking dish and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar.
  2. 2 Add 1/2 cup cold water to the bowl of a stand mixer and add unflavored gelatin. Set aside to soften.
  3. 3 Combine remaining 1/2 cup water, sugar, corn syrup, cherry gelatin, and almond extract in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until sugar and gelatin are dissolved. Heat the mixture to boiling, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer immersed in the mixture reads 240 degrees F (115 degrees C), about 30 minutes. Watch carefully that syrup doesn't boil over; reduce heat if necessary.
  4. 4 Slowly pour syrup into the softened gelatin in the stand mixer bowl. Beat on low speed, then increase to medium-high and beat until marshmallow mixture has tripled in size. Pour into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top using a rubber spatula. Set marshmallow mixture aside and let stand, uncovered, 8 hours to overnight.
  5. 5 Dust a large cutting board with about 1 tablespoon powdered sugar. Loosen sides of marshmallow mixture from the baking dish, lift out onto the cutting board, and rub additional powdered sugar on top. Spray a sharp knife with cooking spray and cut marshmallows into 1-inch squares, 11 rows by 7 rows.
  6. 6 Toss marshmallows in a large bowl with remaining confectioners' sugar. Shake off excess sugar and transfer marshmallows to an airtight container.
  7. 7 Combine cream cheese and peanut butter in a bowl and beat with a hand mixer until smooth, about 1 minute. Stir in marshmallow cream, mashed banana, and vanilla extract and whip until well combined. Transfer to a lidded container and refrigerate until needed.
  8. 8 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  9. 9 Mix 2 cups of flour and powdered sugar together. Cut in butter. Mix well and press the dough into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  10. 10 Bake crust in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
  11. 11 Beat remaining 1/4 cup flour, eggs, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest together in a bowl for at least 1 minute. Pour topping over the baked crust.
  12. 12 Return pan to the oven and bake until topping has set, about 20 minutes. Remove and let cool completely.
  13. 13 Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place puff pastry cups on a baking sheet.
  14. 14 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and puffed, about 20 minutes.
  15. 15 Press centers of hot pastry cups down into bottom of cups. Set aside to cool completely.
  16. 16 Use an electric mixer to beat cream cheese and yogurt together in a medium-sized bowl until smooth.
  17. 17 Stir together condensed milk and key lime juice in a bowl. Add to the cream cheese mixture, beating until well combined. Divide mixture in half and tint one portion of filling with green food coloring. Place each portion of filling in a separate resealable plastic bag.
  18. 18 Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of mixture to the bottom of ten 2-ounce shooter glasses. Snip a small corner from each bag of filling. Fill each shooter glass halfway with white filling. Tap each glass on the counter to level the cheesecake. Repeat with green cheesecake mixture. Place filled key lime pie mini desserts in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
  19. 19 Cut cooled lemon pie bars and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Fill cooled puff pastry cups with chocolate-hazelnut spread. Top each with a fresh raspberry. Top chilled key lime pie shooters with whipped cream, lime zest, and graham cracker crumbs.
  20. 20 Assemble the dessert board by placing cherry marshmallows around the edge of a large round platter. Alternate lemon pie bars and puff pastry cups inside the circle of marshmallows. Place the key lime mini desserts on the left side of the platter. Place the bowl of marshmallow-peanut butter-banana dip on the right side of the platter, and fill in empty space with grapes, apple slices, and strawberries.

By lutzflcat

Russian Tea Cakes
Dessert European

Russian Tea Cakes

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Cream butter and vanilla together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Whisk flour and 6 tablespoons powdered sugar together in separate bowl. Add to the butter mixture and stir until just blended. Add walnuts and mix until incorporated; mixture may be crumbly.
  5. 5 Take small scoops of dough and roll between your hands into 1-inch balls. Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are just turning golden, about 12 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes.
  8. 8 Place remaining 1/3 cup powdered sugar in a small bowl. Roll cooled cookies in the powdered sugar once or twice.
  9. 9 Enjoy!

By THEAUNT708

Air Fryer Lava Cakes Recipe
Dessert European

Air Fryer Lava Cakes Recipe

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Grease 2 individual ramekins.
  2. 2 Combine chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Continue microwaving at 15-second intervals until almost melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted and thoroughly combined.
  3. 3 Whisk confectioners' sugar, egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and salt into melted chocolate until combined. Whisk in flour until incorporated. Pour batter into the prepared ramekins; place in the air fryer basket. Cover the ramekins with large pieces of aluminum foil, tucking ends underneath to prevent foil from flying off.
  4. 4 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove foil and continue cooking until edges are set, 2 to 4 minutes more.
  5. 5 Transfer ramekins to a heat-proof work surface; set aside for 5 minutes. Invert cakes onto dessert plates. Serve hot.

By Yoly

Polish Poppy Seed Rolls
European

Polish Poppy Seed Rolls

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine warm milk, yeast, and 1/2 cup of flour for dough in the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk to combine. Let sit until a "sponge" forms, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Add egg yolks, sugar, melted butter, salt, and vanilla extract to the "sponge" and whisk until combined. Add remaining 1 cup flour and mix using a dough hook attachment on low speed, scraping down the bowl occasionally with a spatula, until a soft, smooth, slightly elastic dough forms, about 5 minutes. Add more flour and continue to knead if the dough seems too wet and sticky.
  3. 3 Remove dough from the bowl and knead by hand, checking consistency, about 1 minute, adding a little more flour if necessary.
  4. 4 Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl. Toss to coat, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  5. 5 While the dough is rising, add butter, milk, honey, sugar, and water to a saucepan and place over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer. Add poppy seeds and cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens up to a spreadable texture, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to cool to room temperature before using, 20 to 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat (such as Silpat®).
  7. 7 Once the dough has risen, transfer to a lightly floured surface and use your hands to roll into a log shape, about 15 inches long. Switch to a rolling pin and roll the dough out into a 10x18-inch rectangle, about 1/8-inch thick.
  8. 8 Spread cooled filling over top, leaving about 1 1/2 inches of dough exposed on the longer side that you'll be rolling towards. Brush the exposed edge of dough very lightly with water.
  9. 9 Roll up the dough and filling toward the edge you just brushed, finishing with the seam on the bottom. Seal the ends and use your hands to shape the roll as evenly as possible. If you have lots of excess dough on either end, it can be trimmed off.
  10. 10 Cut the roll into 8 even pieces and lay flat on the prepared baking sheet. If possible, tuck any seams under the dough spiral as it's placed down. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  11. 11 Bake in the center of the preheated oven until well-browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool to room temperature.
  12. 12 While rolls are cooling, combine powdered sugar and milk in a bowl for glaze. Brush warm rolls with the glaze and serve.

By John Mitzewich

Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake
Dessert European

Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line a 1-pound loaf tin with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat butter and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift flour and baking powder together and fold into the batter until well blended. Add lemon zest and juice and mix well. Spoon batter into the prepared loaf tin and level the top with a knife.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the cake begins to turn golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and place tin on a wire rack.
  4. 4 Mix together powdered sugar and lemon juice for the lemon glaze in a small bowl.
  5. 5 Drizzle glaze all over the top of the warm cake while it is still in the pan. Allow to cool completely, about 1 hour before removing from the pan and slicing into 8 pieces.

By geneviever

Banoffee Pie
Dessert European

Banoffee Pie

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix graham cracker crumbs, white sugar, ginger (if using), and melted butter together in a medium bowl. Press mixture into an ungreased 9-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom or 9-inch pie pie plate.
  3. 3 Bake crust in preheated oven until set, about 12 to 15 minutes. Cool crust on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Spread dulce de leche in the cooled crust; arrange bananas evenly on top.
  5. 5 Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar in a large bowl until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Spread whipped cream over bananas.
  6. 6 Editor's Note:
  7. 7 Refrigerate pie for at least 2 hours to overnight. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, and/or espresso powder, if desired, before serving. This recipe was tested in our test kitchen in May 2023 and updated to use canned dulce de leche. We also reduced the amount of butter in the crust. The original recipe called for 1 cup.

By Madeleine

Huckleberry-Lemon Scones
Breakfast European

Huckleberry-Lemon Scones

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Whisk flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl; cut in butter and 4 tablespoons lemon juice with a pastry blender until slightly crumbly. Stir in 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest until well combined. Whisk eggs and half-and-half together in a small bowl; mix into flour mixture until a dough forms. Fold in huckleberries.
  3. 3 Divide dough in half; shape each into a ball, then flatten slightly into rounds. Cut each round into six wedges. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until tops are golden brown, about 12 minutes. Cool scones on a wire rack.
  5. 5 Whisk confectioners' sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice together in a small bowl; drizzle on cooled scones. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest.

By CJ.W.

Berliner Brot (German Christmas Cookie)
Dessert European

Berliner Brot (German Christmas Cookie)

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 1/2 x 13-inch baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Cream together sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Add eggs, 1 at a time, and mix until just blended.
  3. 3 Mix together flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and cloves in a separate bowl.
  4. 4 Add flour mixture to the wet mixture, and mix until just blended. Add hazelnuts and mix again until just blended. The mixture should have the consistency of a smooth dough.
  5. 5 Transfer dough onto the prepared baking sheet and smooth with a rolling pin into all the corners.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until cookie sheet has set, about 20 minutes. Cut into squares while still warm.
  7. 7 Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl and brush icing over the cooling bars.

By Jason Wilkins

Semla (Swedish Fat Tuesday Buns)
Dessert European

Semla (Swedish Fat Tuesday Buns)

5.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
15 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour milk into the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle yeast on top, followed by 1 1⁄3 cups flour and mix with a wooden spoon. Allow to stand until foamy, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Add flour, softened butter, powdered sugar, egg, cardamom, and salt; knead with dough hook (or by hand) until a soft, smooth, elastic dough forms, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and shape into a ball. Divide into 12 equal portions. Using flour as necessary, roll dough under a cupped hand to form perfectly smooth balls.
  3. 3 Place dough balls evenly on a parchment lined baking sheet, leaving space in between and slightly push down. Dust tops with flour, and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  5. 5 Stir together egg and water in a small bowl and brush rolls all over with egg wash.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 12 minutes. Transfer buns onto a wire rack and let cool completely.
  7. 7 Combine almond paste, powdered sugar, milk, and cardamom in a food processor and blend almond filling until smooth.
  8. 8 Cut a triangle from the top of the buns, and remove some of the crumbs to make room for the filling. Pipe almond filling into each bun, and top with whipped cream. Place the triangle on top and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Victoria Sponge Cake
Dessert European

Victoria Sponge Cake

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans with baking spray; line bottoms with parchment paper. Lightly spray parchment paper with baking spray.
  2. 2 Sift flour, cornstarch, and baking powder into a medium bowl; whisk in salt and set aside.
  3. 3 Beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. (The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color.)
  4. 4 Beat in eggs, one at a time, on medium speed, allowing each egg to blend into butter mixture before adding the next, 1 to 2 minutes total. Beat in 2 teaspoons vanilla. With mixer on medium-low speed, add flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with milk, beating until just combined after each addition.
  5. 5 Evenly divide batter between prepared pans and spread into an even layer using a small offset spatula. Firmly tap pans on a kitchen towel-lined counter several times to help get rid of any large bubbles in the batter.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 18 to 22 minutes. Cool cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn the cakes out onto a wire rack. Let stand, parchment side down, on wire racks until cooled completely, about 1 hour.
  7. 7 Remove and discard parchment paper. Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate. Stir preserves in a small bowl until mostly smooth; spread in an even layer over cake.
  8. 8 To make vanilla whipped cream: Whisk heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract by hand in a large bowl until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
  9. 9 Dollop over jam, then spread into an even layer.
  10. 10 Top with remaining cake layer. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with strawberries (if using).

By Caroline Victoria

Irish Coffee Cake
Dessert European

Irish Coffee Cake

3.7

Prep
35 min
Cook
55 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans. Place waxed paper over a large wire cooling rack. Place a 3-quart mixing bowl in the freezer.
  2. 2 Mix flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Place unsweetened chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  4. 4 Beat eggs in a bowl until thick and lemon-colored, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove cold bowl from the freezer and pour in chilled whipping cream; beat until stiff. Fold in eggs, melted chocolate, and vanilla extract. Add flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, folding gently after each addition, until blended. Pour into the prepared cake pans.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert layers carefully onto the prepared cooling rack and let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Poke holes in the top of the cakes with a skewer or long-tined fork.
  7. 7 Stir whiskey, coffee granules, and 2 tablespoons sugar together in a small bowl until coffee is dissolved. Pour 1/2 of the coffee-whiskey mixture over each layer. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  8. 8 Meanwhile, combine whiskey and coffee granules for the frosting in a large bowl; stir until coffee is dissolved. Add butter and vanilla extract and beat until combined. Gradually mix in powdered sugar on medium speed until smooth. Transfer 1/2 cup of frosting to a pastry bag fitted with an open star tip (#32 or #4B); set aside. Use the remaining frosting to fill layers and frost sides and top of cake.
  9. 9 Place chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then transfer to a small pastry bag fitted with a medium-sized writing tip.
  10. 10 Pipe chocolate in a lattice design across the top of the cake. Pipe a shell border or rosettes around the top edge.

By Natalia

Pfeffernüsse (German "Pepper-Nut" Christmas Cookies)
Dessert European

Pfeffernüsse (German "Pepper-Nut" Christmas Cookies)

4.1

Prep
40 min
Cook
45 min
Total
1550 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine white and brown sugars in a saucepan with honey, water, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and cayenne pepper. Place over medium heat and whisk until the sugars dissolve and it just starts to simmer, 1 to 2 minutes. Immediately remove from the heat and let cool for 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add salt, baking soda, heavy cream, and egg and whisk until thoroughly combined. Add flour and stir together with a wooden spoon until everything comes together as a dough.
  3. 3 Transfer dough to a piece of plastic wrap. Press into a ball and wrap tightly. Place in the refrigerator and let rest for 1 to 2 days.
  4. 4 When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. 5 Remove dough from the refrigerator and scoop into rounded teaspoons. Roll each one into a smooth ball if desired, and place on a prepared baking sheet.
  6. 6 Bake in the center of the preheated oven until cookies are perfectly dome-shaped with light golden brown bottoms, 9 to 10 minutes; don't overbake. Let cool on the pan all the way down to room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes.
  7. 7 While the cookies are cooling, repeat Steps 5 and 6 to shape and bake the remaining cookies.
  8. 8 Make icing by placing powdered sugar in a bowl. Stir in lemon juice, a few teaspoons at a time, until icing is very thick, but still slightly runny.
  9. 9 Dip the top of each cooled cookie into the icing. Let it drip, then flip it over and place on a wire rack set over a piece of parchment paper and let harden.

By John Mitzewich

Three-Layer Chocolate Cake with Irish Coffee Frosting
Dessert European

Three-Layer Chocolate Cake with Irish Coffee Frosting

5.0

Prep
60 min
Cook
35 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper, then spray with baking spray. Place a large aluminum mixing bowl in the freezer.
  2. 2 Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  3. 3 Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Whisk hot coffee and cocoa together in a separate bowl until smooth; stir in buttermilk.
  4. 4 Cream brown sugar, butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating briefly after each addition. Mix in cooled chocolate. Add flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with buttermilk mixture, beating batter briefly after each addition. Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack and remove parchment paper. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Flip cakes over and trim the top of each one to make it flat. Drizzle 1/4 cup cream liqueur over each cake and allow to soak in while you make the frosting.
  7. 7 Remove aluminum bowl from the freezer; add heavy cream and instant coffee granules. Beat with an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until soft peaks start to form. Add powdered sugar and whisk until medium peaks form. Add pudding mix gradually on low speed. Fold in cream liqueur. Taste and adjust with more powdered sugar, if needed.
  8. 8 Place one cake on a serving plate, top with 1/3 of the fudge sauce, and spread a generous layer of coffee frosting on top; repeat with the second layer. Add the remaining cake and top with remaining fudge sauce. Crumb-coat the sides of the cake lightly with frosting.
  9. 9 Fit a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip and fill with frosting. Pipe 1 vertical line of dots from the bottom to the top edge of the cake. Place a spoon over the center of each dot and drag to create a petal effect, wiping the spoon clean after each swipe. Pipe another line of dots in the tails of the previous petals and repeat dragging motion. Continue to pipe dots and create petals around the entire cake, finishing with a line of dots.

By Scott Hindley

Bundt® Cake Icing That Doesn't Run

Bundt® Cake Icing That Doesn't Run

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons hot water, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until combined. It should be thick, so add more powdered sugar and hot water as needed to reach a thick consistency.
  2. 2 Transfer icing to a zip-top bag and snip off a large corner of the bag.
  3. 3 Pipe icing slowly around the top of your Bundt® cake. The icing should be pretty stiff as you go around the cake; you can go over the same area of the cake as many times as needed to use all the icing. The icing will very slowly drip down the sides of the cake.

By Jessica Furniss

Mascarpone Buttercream Frosting

Mascarpone Buttercream Frosting

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place powdered sugar and butter in an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Start mixing on the lowest speed. Increase speed to medium and beat until fluffy, scraping down the sides occasionally, about 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Add mascarpone cheese and vanilla paste; mix on medium-low until creamy. Do not overmix frosting at this point, or the butter and mascarpone could separate.

By Buckwheat Queen

Perfect Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Perfect Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a large bowl. Add butter and mix with an electric mixer until crumbly. Slowly add whipping cream and mix until frosting comes together. Add vanilla extract and mix to the desired texture, adding more whipping cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, if frosting is too thick.

By FoodJunkie

Chocolate-Filled Crescents
Dessert

Chocolate-Filled Crescents

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Separate dough into 8 triangles.
  2. 2 Place tablespoon of chocolate chips on wide end of each triangle. Roll up, starting at shortest side of triangle, rolling to opposite point. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  3. 3 Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

By Pillsbury

Creamy Lemonade Soft-Serve Ice Cream
Dessert American

Creamy Lemonade Soft-Serve Ice Cream

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
250 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Stir in lemonade concentrate and confectioners' sugar until well combined.
  2. 2 Transfer cream-lemon mixture to a freezer-safe bowl; freeze until solid, 4 hours to overnight.

By Yoly

Fluffy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Fluffy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine powdered sugar and butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt; mix for 30 seconds. Add cream 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Mix on medium speed until frosting is shiny and seems to have large bubbles, 3 to 5 minutes more.

By Tim Tyler

Coffee Butter Frosting
Dessert American

Coffee Butter Frosting

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk powdered sugar and cocoa powder together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Beat butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar mixture, beating well after each addition and scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl occasionally. Add coffee and beat until smooth.

By GINGER P

Peanut Butter Microwave Fudge
Dessert American

Peanut Butter Microwave Fudge

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking dish with parchment or waxed paper.
  2. 2 Place peanut butter and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at high power in 30-second intervals until melted and thoroughly combined, stirring after each interval. Cool mixture for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in confectioners' sugar, ½ cup at a time, until well incorporated. Press mixture into the prepared dish; place in the refrigerator. Chill for at least 2 hours to overnight for a firmer fudge.

By BooBooBear

Chocolate Mousse with Cocoa Powder
Dessert

Chocolate Mousse with Cocoa Powder

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cream, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and cocoa powder in a large chilled bowl. Beat with an electric mixer with chilled beaters until stiff peaks form; set aside.
  2. 2 Beat whipped cream cheese in a separate bowl until soft. Add 2 tablespoons powdered sugar gradually and beat until well combined. Mix in almond extract and beat until well incorporated. Fold the cream cheese mixture into the chocolate whipped cream until both are completely blended.
  3. 3 Spoon or pipe mousse into small serving dishes. Top with grated chocolate.

By lutzflcat

Bake-Sale-Worthy Lemon Bars
Dessert

Bake-Sale-Worthy Lemon Bars

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. 2 Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, and butter in a bowl. Pat dough into the prepared pan to form a crust.
  3. 3 Bake crust in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave oven on.
  4. 4 Whisk white sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons flour together in a bowl and pour filling over crust.
  5. 5 Bake in the hot oven until set, 20 to 25 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove from oven and cool completely, about 30 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into 16 bars.

By Brandi Gilbertson