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Dreamy chocolate fudge cupcakes! They’re moist,

Dreamy chocolate fudge cupcakes! They’re moist, light and fluffy chocolate cupcakes topped with a rich, fudge frosting. Nothing light a double chocolate cupcake for a sweet treat. Full recipe is on my website!
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Chewy and gooey Biscoff Blondies are a new favorit

Chewy and gooey Biscoff Blondies are a new favorite! They’re are mixed with Biscoff spread, studded with chocolate chips and topped with crushed biscoff cookies. Who else loves cookie butter?!
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Fudgy? Yes, very much so! Cakey? No, in my persona

Fudgy? Yes, very much so! Cakey? No, in my personal opinion I don’t believe brownies should be cakey! These white chocolate chip brownies use three types of chocolate for a decadent treat.

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Hi friends!! It's been quite a while (adding a thi

Hi friends!! It's been quite a while (adding a third kid to the mix has been a ton of fun!!), but I'm also happy to be back. I'm back to sharing approachable fun, flavorful baking recipes using quality and seasonal ingredients. I have so much coming your way. Stay tuned...

What's holiday baking without some delicious fruit

What's holiday baking without some delicious fruit desserts? I was excited to make this simple tart using @starrrachgrowers apples, basic pastry dough, and a sprinkling of sugar and butter. These @juici_apple apples give a beautiful hue of red and have the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavor. What's your favorite holiday apple recipe? #EatBakeLove⁠
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New Peppermint Cake up on the blog! This three-la

New Peppermint Cake up on the blog! This three-layer white cake is flavored with peppermint and frosted with a white chocolate peppermint swiss meringue buttercream. Add crushed candy canes for an extra fun holiday cake! Recipe link in bio!⁠
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✨Pastry pro tip: To check for cake doneness, use the bounce-back test. Gently press down on the cake. If an indentation is left in the cake, then it needs more time. If it bounces back, then it's fully baked. You will also notice that the sides of the cake begin to pull away from the pan.⁠
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Coffee Cupcakes are definitely for the coffee love

Coffee Cupcakes are definitely for the coffee lover. Made with a delicious coffee-flavored batter that’s baked to perfection and topped with a light and airy coffee buttercream. They’re easy-to-make using staple pantry ingredients with the exception of espresso powder that is easily found at your local supermarket. Recipe link in bio.⁠
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✨Pastry pro tip: Use a cookie scoop to easily fill your cupcake liners. Only fill 2/3 full to prevent the cupcakes from spilling or sinking.⁠
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Almond cream is such a versatile recipe that's per

Almond cream is such a versatile recipe that's perfect for holiday baking. It can be used for filling pastries like croissants, topping sliced brioche and baking until golden brown, or filling an unbaked tart shell, adding fruit, and baking until set. Almond cream will become your best friend when creating impressive desserts for your family and friends. Recipe link in bio!⁠
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✨Pastry pro tip: If you'd like to make this cream with another nut flour, substitute half of the almond flour with your choice of nut flour. You will still benefit from using almond flour while also using a stronger flavored nut.⁠
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⁠Looking for an easy recipe this holiday season?

⁠Looking for an easy recipe this holiday season? Try this creamy Coconut Cheesecake made with @naturesgreatestfoods organic coconut cream. It's a decadent and delicious dessert made with a coconut graham cracker crust. For extra flavor and texture, top this cheesecake with toasted coconut. Recipe link in bio.⁠
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✨Pastry pro tip: Do not overmix your filling, as overmixing can cause your cheesecake to crack. Only mix until all the ingredients are just combined. Use the paddle attachment to mix your ingredients on medium-low speed to avoid beating too much air into your filling.⁠
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