These carrot cake cookies are soft, tender, super moist and are packed with freshly grated carrots, hearty oats, toasted pecans, coconut and sweet raisins. The cookies are then sandwiched together with a classic, fluffy cream cheese icing, making them the ultimate treat! These little bits of happiness pack a punch of flavour with every bite! They are absolutely to die for and I promise if you love carrot cake you’re going to love these carrot cake cookies 100% more! It’s like eating fresh, moist cake but in your hand! The recipe makes a lot which isn’t a bad thing, at all! They make a great t ..read more

Lemon cream is a sweet, tangy, light and creamy dessert topping or filling that’s a cross between lemon curd and whipping cream. It has a soft, velvety texture and adds a pop of colour to many desserts. Not to mention it only has 4 ingredients! Lemon cream is simple to make and can be done in just a few steps. It’s a fresh and light filling that easily adds a brightness to almost any dessert; especially buttery, flaky, French pastries (if you ask me)! The hardest part is having the patience to wait and let the curd set before adding the cream. Lemon cream adds a bit of sophistication and elev ..read more

Homemade chocolate wafer cups are fun, easy and a super impressive dessert! These make ahead treat are essentially mini chocolate bowls that can be filled with a variety of fillings like ice cream, whipped cream, pudding, custard or fruit. What’s great about this versatile dessert, is it can be customized to your liking and is a great option when you want to whip up a quick and stunning dessert! This is a perfect dessert for a special dinner party, an event, or when unexpected guests come by. These homemade chocolate cups are crisp, rich, and super chocolatey and are the perfect individual si ..read more

This chocolate coconut cake has 3 layers and has a soft and light chocolatey crumb. It’s slathered in coconut buttercream icing and covered in toasted, nutty coconut. It’s a fun change on a classic layered cake and is perfect for any occasion. If you need to feed a crowd of chocolate and coconut lovers, look no further! This cake combines both worlds in a simple cake recipe. Neither flavour is overpowering yet both are complimentary and delicate. Making a 3 layered cake really ups the cake game; it’s impressive and really isn’t hard to do. You do need 3 cake pans to achieve this cake. It’s w ..read more

This lemon curd is smooth and velvety in texture and packs a tangy punch! It has only 5 simple ingredients and takes little effort to create an extra special topping or filling for desserts, like cakes, tarts, cookies, scones and pies. *This blog post contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you. Lemon is one of my absolute favourite flavours in desserts, especially when it’s paired with a buttery biscuit or pastry. It’s bright, tangy and adds a fresh bite to desserts. Lemon curd can ..read more

These Irish cream chocolate truffles are rich, creamy and super decadent! They are an irresistible fusion of silky smooth chocolate ganache and velvety rich Irish cream liqueur. Whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or any other special occasion, these Irish cream chocolate truffles are sure to impress a crowd. The addition of the Irish cream liqueur gives the truffles a creamy, slightly boozy flavour that pairs perfectly with rich dark chocolate. Chocolate truffles are one of those luxury desserts, they have an elegant appeal and pair beautifully with an after-meal espresso or a glass ..read more

Soft, chewy, crisp – how do you like your oatmeal raisin cookies? These classic cookies are everything you want in your oatmeal cookies; they are hearty and wholesome with bursts of sweet raisins! These classic oatmeal raisin cookies are little bites of heaven; like a warm hug on a cold day. Nothing beats fresh hot out of the oven cookies! They are crispy on the outside and chewy and soft on the inside, with a hint of cinnamon to warm things up. Whether you’re baking them for yourself or sharing them with friends and family, classic oatmeal raisin cookies are a treat that never gets old. The ..read more

This crustless, classic Basque ‘burnt’ cheesecake is hands down one of the easiest and most delicious cheesecakes you’ll ever make! It’s rich, ultra creamy and so sophisticated! Under the blistering ‘burnt’ exterior is the smoothest, richest and most divine interior that you’ll ever taste in a cheesecake. The Basque ‘burnt’ cheesecake is from the Basque region in Spain and was developed by chef Santiago Rivera in 1990; meaning this cake is a fairly new dessert. I’ll warn you it’s difficult to watch your cake burn in the oven. My natural reaction as a baker is to pull my baking out of the ove ..read more

These mini flourless cakes only have 7 ingredients and take no time to whip up. They are super moist, decadent, chocolatey and surprisingly light! The recipe makes four mini cakes or makes one large cake if your heart desires! They are also naturally dairy free and gluten free so everyone can enjoy dessert! If you know me well or are a frequent visitor to the blog, you know I love desserts that are simple, elegant and not overly sweet. These mini flourless chocolate cakes are all of that and more! They are fuss-free and can be made ahead of time too. It’s an easy dessert to adapt to dif ..read more

These bakery style chocolate chip muffins are a simple treat to whip up. They are big in flavour, chocolatey and light. The muffin tops are crunchy and crisp while the middle has a soft and moist crumb. There’s nothing more comforting than a hot cup of coffee and a freshly baked muffin that’s light, fluffy and chocolatey. The best part about these muffins are the tops! They are just like a bakery style muffin where you break off the large muffin top and enjoy a crunchy top with a soft interior. Enjoy these muffins first thing in the morning as a little treat or whip up a batch for an afterno ..read more