Cinnamon rolls isn't really by any measure a healthy breakfast, but somehow this carbohydrate bomb managed to enter the canon of breakfast foods. I suspect it's because it's so fun to eat. Who doesn't like eating the cinnamon roll by unwrapping it toilet paper-esque? Okay, my metaphors and similes haven't been very appetizing but my … Continue reading Cinnamon Rolls
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Banana-Oat Walnut Bread
Despite this being called a dessert blog, I don't make dessert all the time. I might want dessert all the time, but I simply don't have enough calories allotted to eat everything I want. So, I improvise. I fulfill my desire to create by adding a chock-full of healthy ingredients into what could otherwise be … Continue reading Banana-Oat Walnut Bread
Tres Leches Cake
Tres leches translates into "three milks", and that's what makes this nondescript cake so delicious. The three milks are heavy cream, condensed milk and evaporated milk, and this mixture is poured over the light, airy cake that then soaks up the milks overnight. Conceptually, this cake is similar to a tiramisu, where a cake is … Continue reading Tres Leches Cake
Chinese Coconut Cocktail Bun
If you don't know my baking style by now, I'll have you know that I am generally very much a fuss-free baker. I don't accessorize my baked goods much. If I could get away with not frosting a cake, I could - not having an electric mixer really makes the process a lot more labor-intensive. … Continue reading Chinese Coconut Cocktail Bun
Bran Muffins
My bran muffin obsession all started with the complimentary corn bread that L'Ecole offered. It wasn't exceptional corn bread, but tasting it reminded me of how much I enjoy the gritty texture in corn bread and bran muffins. Bran muffins. I must have a bran muffin! I went to Trader Joe's to get a box … Continue reading Bran Muffins
Chocolate Pudding
The humble chocolate pudding. It doesn't photograph very prettily, and most of us eat it pre-made out of a box or a single-serve tub. I chanced upon this recipe when I was looking for something that could satisfy my sweet tooth, yet was relatively healthy. After all, the chocolate pudding is primarily skim milk and … Continue reading Chocolate Pudding
Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Trifle
Ooh la la. This is a personal creation. It's pretty delicious, and very easy to make. No bake, just assemble and you're ready to go. Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Trifle Serves 2-3 For cream cheese flavored whipped cream: 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp cream cheese, softened 1 tbsp milk Add … Continue reading Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Trifle
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