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Chocolate Pumpkin Bread with Caramel Frosting

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED September 18, 2021 · 49 Comments

Love pumpkin season, but don’t want to give up the chocolate? Problem solved with this Chocolate Pumpkin Bread. It is loaded with chocolate chips and topped with an amazing caramel frosting that will have you making it all year round!

Looking for more delicious pumpkin recipes? Enjoy a cup of this pumpkin cream cold brew and these pumpkin chocolate chip cookies.

I am excited to bake all the things with pumpkin this fall. Usually I make this pumpkin chocolate chip bread, but today it’s all about the chocolate.

Yes, I know there a billion and one recipes out there. Trust me, you need another pumpkin bread recipe in your life this fall because this one is double the chocolate.

You are going to love this chocolate pumpkin bread because it is made with dark cocoa powder and loaded with chocolate chips. It’s gooey, delicious, and totally fabulous!

A layer of creamy caramel frosting and a sprinkling of chocolate chips on top makes it even better. Although, it does bring up a question. Do you call this bread or cake?

My family calls this a cake, and I say it’s bread. Apparently, frosting on a sweet bread turns it into cake in their eyes. Whatever you call it, this double chocolate pumpkin bread is going to be your new favorite fall bread. Want to know why?

Easy to make.
Chocolate chips and cocoa powder make it super chocolatey.
Decadent and delicious!
Covered in caramel frosting.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Rice Krispie Treats

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED September 16, 2021 · 32 Comments

Why settle for original rice krispie treats when you can pumpkin spice things up. These quick and easy Pumpkin Spice Latte Rice Krispie Treats will take your no bake treats to a whole new level this fall.

Have you noticed that by the middle of September, everything has been turned into pumpkin spice treats. Coffee, pancakes, cheesecake, hot chocolate, and marshmallows are all things I have seen in stores that have pumpkin spice added to them.

Those pumpkin spice marshmallows are the perfect addition to a steamy mug of coffee. At least that’s one of my favorite ways to enjoy them. That combo is what inspired these pumpkin spice rice krispie treats.

I love making rice krispie treats, so I’m always looking for fun and creative ways to enjoy them every season. These no bake pumpkin spice treats are a great dessert for parties or snacks this fall.

They have the perfect blend of pumpkin spices and coffee in every square. Plus, the layer of white chocolate on top makes them taste even better and gives them “foam” just like a pumpkin latte. They really are the perfect pick me up on a cool fall day.

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Apple Cider Bread

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED September 13, 2021 · 1 Comment

Enjoy a taste of fall with this Apple Cider Bread. This easy sweet bread is loaded with fresh apples, apple cider, and spices. It’s easy to make and even easier to eat.

I don’t know about you, but my favorite time of year is fall. I just love everything about it. The cooler temperatures and the leaves changing colors make me so happy.

Fall also means apples and apple cider. Growing up in northeast Pennsylvania, I remember lots of trips to apple orchards. I’m not going to lie, my favorite part of those trips was always the apple cider donuts. There is just something so delicious about those sweet fried donuts rolled in cinnamon sugar.

I wanted to recreate that donut flavor in an easy to make sweet bread. This apple bread has plenty of apple flavor because I used fresh apples and apple cider. Of course, a coating of cinnamon sugar gives it a sweet flavor.

Why we love this Apple Cider Bread

Delicious apple flavor.
Cinnamon sugar coating.
Easy to make.
Makes your kitchen smell like an apple orchard!

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Easy Coffee Cake

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED September 8, 2021 · Leave a Comment

This Easy Coffee Cake is moist and delicious and topped with a thick brown sugar crumble that will melt in your mouth. In less than one hour, you can be enjoying a warm slice of heaven.

*I am partnering with Dixie Crystals to bring you this easy coffee cake recipe.

A white plate with a square of glazed brown sugar coffee cake on it.

Coffee cakes are one of the best kind of cakes because they can be eaten at any time of day. Serve it for breakfast or serve it for dessert; either way it’s delicious and everyone will love it.

Over the years I have made many different kinds of coffee cakes, but I always come back to a simple sour cream coffee cake. Most of the time I do layers of the cake and crumble, so there is swirl in the center.

To make this coffee cake recipe even easier, I decided to spread all of the batter in the pan and bake all of the crumble on top. You are going to love the thick buttery topping on this easy coffee cake. It will melt in your mouth.

If you are looking for a delicious treat to make for brunch, baby showers, or holiday breakfast, try this breakfast cake. It always gets two thumbs up from everyone who tries it.

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Apple Butter Cake with Vanilla Bean Glaze

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED September 7, 2021 · 38 Comments

This spicy and dense Apple Butter Cake is topped with a sweet vanilla bean glaze. Each bite will melt in your mouth and have you going back for more. This fall cake recipe is a delicious choice for dessert.

I love all the smells that are associated with fall. Some of my top favorites are crunchy leaves, bonfires, fall baking, hay rides, and apple butter cooking on the stove.

Every year I like to make some sort of fruit butter. Over the years I have tried peach butter, pear butter, and plum butter . This year I decided to add homemade apple butter to my list.

With the extra apple butter I decided to make a delicious fall cake. The sweet apple butter added the perfect flavor and taste to this awesome apple butter cake.

The spices and apple butter will make your house smell like an apple orchard on a warm sunny day while the cake is baking. It is simply amazing!

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Homemade Apple Bundt Cake Recipe

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED September 4, 2021 · 57 Comments

You will love this easy to make homemade Apple Bundt Cake. A sweet apple cider glaze adds the finishing touch to the fresh apple cake. Grab some apples and get ready to bake this apple bundt cake recipe.

Enjoy baking with apples? Try this apple cider cake or this apple crisp pie.

Apple Bundt Cake

I absolutely love when fall comes around because that means time to bake all the things with apples. This apple bundt cake recipe is one of my favorite cakes to bake.

The sweet homemade cake bakes up light and fluffy, yet has a dense moist texture from the apples and caramel baked into it. Apples and caramel really are a delicious match made in heaven.

This easy and sweet apple bundt cake will become your go to recipe for fall parties. It is easy to make, looks amazing, and tastes incredible. Plus, it will make your kitchen smell like fall as it is baking.

Serve slices of this homemade apple bundt cake with a glass of apple cider iced tea while you sit on your porch and enjoy the crisp fall weather.

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Chicken Salad Recipe with Grapes

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED September 2, 2021 · 122 Comments

If you like Arby’s pecan chicken salad, you will love this chicken salad. The fresh combination of chicken, dill, nuts, and fruit makes this Chicken Salad Recipe with Grapes a delicious meal all year round.

Layer it on bread. Stuff it in a wrap. Pile it on a salad. Whatever you choose, this chicken dinner is a winner.

Pecan Chicken Salad

Have you had the pecan chicken salad sandwich from Arby’s? I love that they include fruit and nuts in their chicken salad. The problem with this particular chicken salad is that it is only available for a limited time.

I was inspired to make my own version of their chicken salad recipe because I didn’t want to wait months for it again. This chicken salad with grapes is the perfect meal to make on busy nights. It comes together quickly when you use a rotisserie chicken, and it tastes absolutely amazing.

The best part about this chicken salad with grapes and pecans is how versatile it is. You can serve it on bread, wraps, lettuce, or crackers.

It is also a great meal to take to picnics or potlucks. I always get requests for this pecan chicken salad recipe when we share it with others.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED August 26, 2021 · 118 Comments

What could be better than a simple pumpkin bread recipe? How about one that is full of chocolate chips. You will be the hero of the house when you serve up slices of this Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread!

If you love pumpkin like we do, go ahead and try this copycat Starbucks pumpkin cream cold brew and this pumpkin spice cheesecake.

Moist Pumpkin Bread

Fall is my absolute favorite time of year. I look forward to wearing jeans and sweatshirts, drinking a pumpkin latte, going to bonfires and corn mazes, feeling the chilly air at night, and of course eating anything and everything pumpkin.

This chocolate chip pumpkin bread recipe is one of my favorite things to bake once pumpkin spice season gets here. Over the years I have changed it up some with different ingredients, but I always come back to this chocolate chip version.

Spices and mini chocolate chips make this moist pumpkin bread taste incredible. Here is why you are going to love this sweet quick bread too.

It’s easy to make.
Moist & delicious.
Full of pumpkin flavor.
Loaded with chocolate.
Makes the kitchen smell so good as it bakes.

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Homemade Apple Butter Recipe

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED August 24, 2021 · UPDATED September 8, 2021 · 2 Comments

One bite of this Homemade Apple Butter and you will want to stock up your pantry. This easy apple butter recipe is made with 5 simple ingredients and will make your house smell like an apple orchard as it simmers on the stove.

Homemade Apple Butter

Do you have certain foods that remind you of your childhood? For me, apple butter reminds me of growing up in Pennsylvania because we always had a jar of apple butter in our fridge. That thick spicy spread was my go to for toast and peanut butter sandwiches.

The problem with apple butter is that it can be very hard to find in stores in some parts of the country. A while ago I wanted to make a batch of apple butter cinnamon rolls, but I had to go to four different stores to find a jar of apple butter. And it wasn’t even very good apple butter after all that.

So, to fix that problem I decided to make homemade apple butter. It really is very easy to make with just a few ingredients.

You control the thickness of the apple butter, and your house will smell like a fall apple orchard as it cooks. Plus, this traditional apple butter recipe doesn’t require any special tools. [Read more…]

Pistachio Fluff Salad

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED August 21, 2021 · 1 Comment

Who remembers this Watergate salad? Pistachio Fluff is a retro dessert made with crushed pineapple, instant pudding mix, and whipped topping. This delicious Jello salad recipe comes together in minutes and is the perfect side dish for any occasion.

Love dessert salad? You will enjoy this Orange Fluff Salad and this Banana Split Fluff too.

Growing up I remember a bowl of this green fluff being a staple at every church potluck or holiday dinner we went to. It is a classic recipe that has been around since the 70’s and goes by many different names.

Maybe you have had it and heard it called pistachio dessert, Watergate salad, green goop, or pistachio pudding salad. It doesn’t matter what name you call it, as long as you call it delicious and amazing!

This easy 5 ingredient dessert is light and fluffy and is great served as a side dish at holiday dinners or as a dessert at church picnics. I love that a bowl of Pistachio Fluff is so easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and takes less than 5 minutes to stir together. [Read more…]