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Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

A simple classic Cream Cheese Coffee Cake recipe made with cream cheese and topped with a cinnamon streusel topping loaded with pecans. Easy and perfect dessert for any time. Who doesn’t love cake for breakfast, like this Chocolate Cinnamon Coffee Cake, Lemon Cheesecake Coffee Cake, or Browned Butter Coffee Cake? This Cream Cheese Coffee Cake…

Olive Oil Cake

Olive Oil Cake

​With a hint of olive oil flavor and tangy citrus, this Olive Oil Cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion!  Light, fruity desserts are always a good idea, like this Lemon Cake Loaf to Caramel Apple Bread. This Olive Oil Cake recipe is the perfect combination of rich flavor from the orange and the…

Coffee Cocktail

Coffee Cocktail

Step into a world where coffee isn’t just for mornings and Kahlúa becomes your passport to pleasure. This divine concoction is a compelling dance of flavors, blending the warm, aromatic notes of coffee with the velvety richness of Kahlúa. If you’re a coffee lover, you’ll love this coffee cocktail recipe! With simple ingredients like Kahlúa,…

10 Showstopping New Year’s Eve Cocktails to Impress Your Guests

10 Showstopping New Year’s Eve Cocktails to Impress Your Guests

Cheers! Are you looking to add some sparkle to your New Year’s Eve celebration? We’ve got just the thing for you – 10 delicious and festive New Year’s Eve cocktail recipes! Imagine sipping on a refreshing champagne cocktail as you ring in the new year, or indulging in a rich and creamy dessert drink to…

Apple Fritters

Apple Fritters

The best breakfast starts with fresh warm Apple Fritters. They take your doughnut game up a level, and this recipe makes perfect fritters every time! Move over, doughnuts! There’s a new sweet breakfast in town – Apple Fritters. These easy homemade Apple Fritters are made with a few simple ingredients and are perfect for serving…

Grand Marnier French Toast

Grand Marnier French Toast

This is the sort of quick and easy brunch recipe that looks and sounds incredibly fancy, but comes together fast! Grand Marnier French Toast is perfect for a special holiday or just because!  This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BrunchWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #Brunchweek recipes. All…

Creme de Menthe Cocktail

Creme de Menthe Cocktail

With a vibrant mint liqueur, whiskey, Irish cream, and heavy cream, this Creme de Menthe Cocktail recipe is the perfect after dinner drink! This bright green drink tastes like a peppermint patty in a glass with a minty flavor that will leave you feeling refreshed.  Let’s face it. Most cocktail recipes can be pretty boring, but not…

Irish Dream Cheesecake

Irish Dream Cheesecake

This Irish Dream Cheesecake is a smooth, creamy classic, updated with everyone’s favorite after-dinner cocktail.  The perfect way to finish off a meal, or when you just want something decadent. Now, For this Irish Dream Cheesecake. Cheesecake. Just the idea of having a cake made with cheese (any kind of cheese really) gets me smiling….

Smoked Old Fashioned Cocktail

Smoked Old Fashioned Cocktail

This Smoked Old Fashioned Cocktail is a classic, smoky cocktail infused with a new sweet and smoky flavor. It’s made with smoked, muddled cherries, smoked cherry simple syrup, angostura bitters, and campfire whiskey! Step into the world of mixology and discover an array of alluring cocktail recipes that will give you a magical cocktail experience!…

Two Ingredient Magic Shell

Two Ingredient Magic Shell

  Magic Shell is one of the coolest ice cream toppings ever and now you can make it at home with just TWO ingredients! I teamed up with ALDI for their Try and Tell Program for this post, however, the two ingredient magic shell amazingness and opinions expressed in this post are my own. My…

Christmas Village of Kerrytown, Ann Arbor Michigan

Christmas Village of Kerrytown, Ann Arbor Michigan

Walk through the streets of most European towns from mid-November on, and you will see elaborately decorated holiday villages erected selling wares from nativity candles, holiday ornaments, sweets, meats, and always gluhwein. It’s a magical escape into the holidays that I just don’t get when rushing over to my local mall and milling about between…

Mocha Ice Cream

Mocha Ice Cream

Love the flavor of coffee ice cream? Take everything to the next level with this tequila-infused mocha coffee ice cream, inspired by the love of hot spices from Mexico. It goes down smooth but leaves a warm sensation from the cayenne. This Spiked and spicy Mexican Mocha Ice Cream Recipe is an adult twist on…

Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

It’s summer time guys and dolls and if you are anything like me, you can’t miss out on a great ice cream recipe when the temps rise! So, I went and collected the best of the best around the internet to rally up the must make best homemade ice cream recipes you have to try! …

Tequila Rose Cocktail

Tequila Rose Cocktail

Looking for the perfect drink to take your bland cocktail recipes to new heights? You’ve come to the right place! Introducing the Tequila Rose Cocktail! Indulge in a luscious blend of Tequila Rose liqueur, toasted coconut cashew nutchello, and rumchata, perfectly balanced with a hint of tartness and a touch of sweetness. The best way to finish…

Homemade Hazelnut Cake with Marshmallow Frosting

Homemade Hazelnut Cake with Marshmallow Frosting

This hazelnut cake with fluffy light marshmallow topping’s simple ingredients and creamy hazelnut flavor is a wonderful treat that isn’t overly cloying with its sweetness. You know what would make a giant slice of this homemade hazelnut cake just about perfect right now? A small cafe table, fresh steaming lattes, and laughter. This hazelnut cake…

Coconut Cheesecake

Coconut Cheesecake

Say hello to this dreamy Coconut Cheesecake recipe with slivered almonds and a chocolate glaze to bring every forkful together! If you’re a big fan of coconut, you’ll love this Coconut Cheesecake. This easy Coconut Cheesecake recipe combines simple ingredients like coconut rum and cream cheese to create the perfect dessert that celebrates the tropical…

Layover in Orlando – 24 Hours of Fun without Buying a Ticket to the Magic Kingdom

Layover in Orlando – 24 Hours of Fun without Buying a Ticket to the Magic Kingdom

You can have a magical time at everyone’s favorite childhood destination without ever buying a ticket. Here’s how I get the most bang for my buck with a quick 24 hours in Orlando, Florida! Last October I had a quick 24-hour layover in Orlando where all of my plans fell through at the last minute!…

Budino

Budino

When they say the Greek gods only ate ambrosia, they were surely talking about the sheer indulgence of Budino. After one bite of its luxuriously creamy texture, delicious caramel, and just a hint of salt, you’ll have to agree. Budino is a creamy Italian dessert, reminiscent of a delicate pudding. Like this Vanilla Pudding and…

2015 in Photos

2015 in Photos

2015 was a whirlwind year that I didn’t see coming. I heard it referred to as the year that made up for things I missed out on while I was younger. Really, I am hoping that it was the year the put me further in the direction I need to go. Either way, it was a…

Easy Cinnamon Rolls

Easy Cinnamon Rolls

These homemade Easy Cinnamon Rolls are your new breakfast go-to, made with a dreamy brown sugar and maple syrup filling, rolled into deliciously gooey cinnamon rolls, and drenched in cream cheese icing. It’s the best way to start your day! Looking for the best fluffy cinnamon rolls? You’re in luck because this easy cinnamon roll…

Quick Turtle Brownie Recipe

Quick Turtle Brownie Recipe

Work the hustle. Every single day. See, the thing is, I am a fan of good juju. I believe what goes around comes around even if it always doesn’t seem that way. It’s hard some day, maintaining all of the things and not fraying at the ends. Trust me, even the best fray. But they…

Must Try Epic Birthday Cakes

Must Try Epic Birthday Cakes

Must Try Epic Birthday Cakes for your next fiesta! What’s a girl to do when she’s the resident baker and celebrating yet another annual shindig? Why, celebrate with 9oo of her closest friends on the internet by wrangling some of the best of the best ‘Birthday Cake’ recipes one can find. From classic vanilla and…

Brownie Walnut Pie Recipe

Brownie Walnut Pie Recipe

Forget brookies, grab a slice of warm brownie walnut pie and scoop a big helping of fresh vanilla ice cream on top for the perfect double hitter dessert combo!  Random chats from Kita. Something I haven’t done on here in a while. This week was full of sexism. I am not sure if it’s the…

Raspberry Cream Cheese Brownies

Raspberry Cream Cheese Brownies

Looking for a way to spruce up those brownies? Add cream cheese – it’s always  a hit! And then, swirl in a little raspberry jam for an extra kick. Caution, these are rich – so cut into small portions and enjoy!  We’ve heard of peanut butter in brownies, chocolate chips, brookies, and more! But have…

No Bake Cherry Crisp

No Bake Cherry Crisp

A sweet no bake cherry crisp topped with a crunch from toasted almonds – and best of all – it doesn’t require an oven! Get the ice cream ready. You are going to want to dive in! Looking for an easy, no-bake cherry dessert? This easy recipe lets you enjoy cherry season any time of…

Vanilla Pudding for Two

Vanilla Pudding for Two

Vanilla Pudding really doesn’t get any more perfect than that. This recipe is a hefty portion for two. Perfect for a simple classic dessert.  Looking for the best homemade Vanilla Pudding recipe? Then, you’ll love this vanilla pudding. This isn’t your average store-bought pudding in a cup or instant pudding mix. This is a classic…

Fudgy Amaretto Brownies

Fudgy Amaretto Brownies

These are the fudgy brownies you have been craving. With just a hint of smooth almond Amaretto poking through, these are simply perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.  As the days grow longer, I am still daydreaming of far off places. It seems I have a serious case of wanderlust. That, or I…

Baklava

Baklava

With layers of crispy dough, a crunchy nut filling, and a sweet honey syrup, this homemade Baklava recipe is a delicious dessert for any occasion!  If you want to impress your friends and family with your awesome baking skills, you have to try this baklava recipe. This unique dessert may seem complicated to make, but with this…

Hot Cocoa Cake

Hot Cocoa Cake

This is a double-decker classic chocolate cake with a fun marshmallow creme center and smooth chocolate frosting, polished off with a mountain of marshmallows and a dusting of cocoa powder. Just like a perfect cup of cozy hot chocolate, this cake is fun and will bring a smile to your face, even on the coldest winter…