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Funny Cake Recipe

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED November 26, 2021 · Leave a Comment

When you think of classic Pennsylvania Dutch desserts, this Funny Cake recipe should be at the top! A moist vanilla cake and rich chocolate fudge are baked in a flakey pie crust. Top a slice with ice cream or whipped cream for an unforgettable experience.

*I am partnering with Dixie Crystals to bring you this Funny Cake recipe!

A white plate with a slice of chocolate funny cake topped with whipped cream and almonds.

Growing up in the middle of Pennsylvania, I have eaten my share of Pennsylvania Dutch desserts and Amish treats. One of my favorite things to do in the fall was to go to craft fairs.

To be honest, I was really there for whoopie pies and pumpkin rolls. One year I tried a slice of funny cake and I fell in love with the simple but delicious treat.

Why You Will Love this Pie Cake

This funny cake recipe is the perfect dessert for your next get together. It is really easy to prepare, not too sweet, and everyone loves it.

When you can’t decide between pie or cake for dessert, make this funny cake.The best part is watching the fudge layer magically sink to the bottom as it bakes.

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Easy Ambrosia Fruit Salad Dessert

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED November 23, 2021 · Leave a Comment

If you are looking for an easy fruit dish that doesn’t require much work, this Ambrosia Fruit Salad is the perfect choice. Just mix together the ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate until dinner. This simple ambrosia dessert will be sure to please everyone at your next holiday dinner party.

Want more easy fruit salads? This orange fluff and this pistachio fluff are a few of our favorites.

Why Ambrosia Dessert is the Best

Fruit salad is always a great option for a simple side dish at the holidays. Why not take it to the next level with ambrosia? It’s easy and tastes so delicious!

Ambrosia fruit salad is the perfect way to dress up fruit. This is a classic recipe that has been around for years! The best part is how easy it to make it with just a few ingredients. It’s perfect for any holiday party or family gathering!

Just mix your favorite fruits with Cool Whip and marshmallows, and you’ve got an easy ambrosia dessert that no one will be able to forget about. [Read more…]

Homemade Graham Cracker Crust Recipe

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED November 21, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Don’t settle for a store-bought crust. You can make your own Homemade Graham Cracker Crust in just minutes with 3 ingredients that will have you feeling like a pie pro. This pie crust recipe is perfect for no bake pies, baked pies, and cheesecakes.

While store-bought pie shells are convenient, they just don’t taste as good as homemade. Plus, most of them end up crumbled or cracked by the time you get it home from the store.

Making your own homemade graham cracker crust is so easy! And it tastes way better than those store-bought versions that have been sitting on the shelf for months. I have been using this recipe for years for no bake pies and cheesecake pies.

This recipe is so simple, you’ll wonder why you ever bothered buying pre-made shells in the first place. The homemade graham cracker crust tastes amazing and only takes 10 minutes from start to finish.

Why You Will Love This Pie Crust

Easy to make in minutes with 3 ingredients.
Costs much less to make your own.
Tastes delicious in baked or no bake desserts.
Use different crackers or cookies to change up the flavor.

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Chocolate Cheesecake Pie Bites

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED November 16, 2021 · 4 Comments

These mini Chocolate Cheesecake Bites are the perfect size for a quick snack or an after dinner treat. The best part is that each of the pie bites are decorated with whipped cream, cherries, and sprinkles! It doesn’t get much better than this!

The Best Cheesecake Bites

If you are craving something sweet, you are going to love these little treats. These chocolate cheesecake bites are the perfect little treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.

The creamy cheesecake filling is baked in mini pie crusts and decorated with whipped cream, cherries, and sprinkles, so they look just as good as they taste. And because they are mini pie bites, you can enjoy them without feeling guilty for having two or three.

These mini cheesecake bites are great for parties or family gatherings because everyone loves little bite-size desserts. Serve them as an after dinner treat or bring them out during parties for guests to enjoy all night long. There’s no wrong time of day to eat a mini chocolate cheesecake pie. [Read more…]

Caramel Apple Tart with Cheesecake

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED November 12, 2021 · 11 Comments

You are going to love this Caramel Apple Tart! It has a hidden layer of cheesecake under an apple, caramel, and pecan topping. This turtle pie is the perfect sweet treat for the holidays because it is so easy to make.

Apple desserts are my favorite for fall. Make sure to try this apple crisp cheesecake and this apple bread pudding too!

Looking for a new dessert to share at holiday parties this year? We have you covered with an apple tart that is so good, it will be gone before you know it! Get ready to enjoy all the flavors of fall in one pan.

I started with our apple pie cheesecake and jazzed it up with a rich turtle topping. Oh my goodness! The extra toppings gave it the most wonderful taste.

It’s so easy to make too! All you need are some simple ingredients and about 20 minutes of time to make and put it in the oven. Once it cools, it can be topped in just a few minutes.

Why We Love this Apple Tart

This caramel apple tart is the perfect dessert to bring to your next holiday party because it is pretty AND delicious! And this recipe really is super easy to make, so you can make it in no time at all.

You can taste sweet caramel and apples in every bite, and the cheesecake layer adds an extra creamy texture that will have you coming back for more!

The chocolate and pecan layer adds a delicious turtle flair to this easy apple cheesecake pie. It is the perfect combination of sweet and salty.

If you are looking for apple desserts that will impress your guests this year, start by making this caramel apple cheesecake tart and watch their eyes light up after one bite. [Read more…]

Classic Green Bean Casserole

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED November 11, 2021 · Leave a Comment

The Classic Green Bean Casserole is a holiday side dish that has the creamy and crunchy texture that everyone loves. You can even make it ahead of time, so all you have to do on Thanksgiving Day is pop it in the oven.

Green bean casserole is an American classic. It’s the perfect side dish to complete your holiday dinner. This recipe has been passed down through the generations and is sure to be a hit with your family too.

It isn’t Thanksgiving dinner without a pan of French’s green bean casserole! Am I right?

Why We Love this Holiday Side Dish

We have made and eaten this easy side dish for every Thanksgiving for as long as I can remember. This classic green bean casserole is one that both our families grew up eating, and we continued that tradition after getting married.

I can’t imagine any holiday dinner without these green beans or this easy jiffy corn casserole. Everyone has their must have recipes that they make every year because of the memories.

You can make this old fashioned green bean casserole in just 5 minutes or even the day before. I’m all about prepping as many dishes ahead of time, so I do not have to spend all day in the kitchen. [Read more…]

Swirled Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED November 9, 2021 · UPDATED November 17, 2021 · 10 Comments

Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies are one of our favorite fall desserts because they are so rich and delicious. The gooey brownie crust and swirls give them a great chocolate taste. They are perfect for any occasion – from Thanksgiving dinner to an afternoon snack with your friends.

Looking for more fall desserts? Try these pumpkin chocolate chip cookies or this pumpkin cobbler.

Are you looking for a new dessert recipe to try this fall? These pumpkin cheesecake brownies are the perfect combination of two classic desserts. They are creamy, gooey, and so delicious!

We have been making this pumpkin brownie recipe for years. Every fall I look forward to making a few pans to share with friends and family. I mean look at the color and the fudgy swirls! If you love pumpkin and chocolate, these are the brownies for you!

Why We Love these gooey Cheesecake Brownies

Gooey brownies and creamy pumpkin cheesecake baked on top of each other creates one amazing dessert. The result is an amazing combination of flavors that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

The best part about these brownies is that they are so easy to make. They start with a brownie mix and then get jazzed up with a delicious homemade pumpkin cheesecake!

This is the perfect treat for autumn parties, potlucks, family gatherings, Thanksgiving, and more. Everyone will love these decadent pumpkin cream cheese brownies, so be sure to bring them along when you visit family this holiday season. Trust me, your pan will come home empty every time. [Read more…]

Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes with Reese’s Crust

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED November 5, 2021 · 38 Comments

These Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes are made with a Reese’s peanut butter cup crust and creamy chocolate topping. A swirl of whipped topping and a mini peanut butter cup adds the perfect touch. Mini Reese’s cheesecakes are the perfect dessert for the peanut butter lovers in your life.

If you are looking for more easy Reese’s desserts, check out these peanut butter rice krispie treats and this Reese’s ice cream cake.

Mini cheesecakes are a fun dessert to make and serve for any occasion. Since I puffy heart love cheesecake AND Reese’s peanut butter cups, I mashed my two favorites into one glorious mini dessert.

These mini peanut butter cheesecakes are made with a peanut butter cup crust and topped with a creamy chocolate ganache. They are the perfect size to share, but we totally won’t judge if you just want to keep them all to yourself.

Why these Cheesecake Cupcakes are Perfect

These little desserts are the perfect size for parties, gatherings, or just to enjoy yourself when no one is looking. And they taste amazing! The creamy peanut butter filling is balanced perfectly by the candy crust and chocolate topping. Guest will fall in love after just one bite!

Plus, making mini cheesecakes are so much easier than making a full sized cheesecake. They bake in a short amount of time and chill quickly too. And there is no need to use a steam or water bath when baking them. Woo hoo!

Run to the store to buy the ingredients you need to make a batch of these mini peanut butter cup cheesecakes right away! I just know that after you try one of these sweet little treats, you won’t be able to stop at just one. [Read more…]

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED November 1, 2021 · Leave a Comment

A swirl of this creamy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting adds the perfect decoration to cupcakes, cakes, and cookies. This frosting recipe is easy to mix up, spreads and pipes great, and tastes absolutely delicious.

Have you been searching for the perfect vanilla frosting recipe? If so, we have a great recipe for you. Our vanilla buttercream frosting is a creamy and delicious addition to any baked good.

It’s easy to make and will add a great flavor to all your desserts. You can even use it as a filling in between cake layers or spread it on cookies or chocolate chip brownies!

Why This Recipe Works

This vanilla buttercream frosting was the very first frosting recipe that I learned to make. Years ago I took a Wilton cake decorating class where we learned different frosting techniques. This frosting has been my go to recipe for sheet cakes and cupcakes ever since then.

Our frosting tastes so much better than those store-bought canned frostings. Plus, there are no unnecessary ingredients or preservatives in this homemade buttercream frosting.

You will be able to make your desserts taste and look like they came straight out of a bakery with our easy instructions and simple ingredients. And it takes less than 10 minutes to prepare. How awesome is that?

We promise that once you try our vanilla frosting it will become your secret weapon for making mouthwatering desserts for friends and family. [Read more…]

Chocolate Monster Sugar Cookies

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED October 28, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Monster Sugar Cookies are the perfect treat to make at your next Halloween party. Frosting and candies transform homemade chocolate sugar cookies into spooky creatures. Kids of all ages will love making these decorated Halloween cookies!

When our kids were younger we would always get together with a group of our friends and their kids for a big Halloween party. These parties were always fun, but they were also stressful and a lot of work.

Putting together costumes, making food to eat, and entertaining kids until they can trick or treat are all real party struggles.

Decorated Halloween Cookies are a Life Saver

This year I have the perfect answer to that party stress you are feeling. These monster sugar cookies are a fun and easy way to celebrate the spooky holiday!

Set up a table with chocolate sugar cookies, frosting, candies, and sprinkles and let the kids go to town making their own monster cookie masterpiece. Step back and let them do their thing!

Halloween sugar cookies will entertain the kids (at least for a little while) while they wait for trick or treating hours to begin. This edible craft is sure to be a hit at any gathering this year. Just don’t forget the milk! (Or maybe a pumpkin cream cold brew for the adults?)

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