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Chocolate Banana Cake

This Chocolate Banana Cake is soft and moist, and full of banana flavor. A creamy Nutella frosting adds the perfect touch to the chocolate snack cake. It's so easy to make and will get smiles from all your taste testers.

If you love banana desserts, be sure to check out this banana breakfast cake and this banana zucchini cake.

A slice of chocolate cake topped with frosting and banana slices.

What is your favorite thing to make with ripe bananas? Most of the time when we have brown bananas on the counter, we make sour cream banana bread.

Every once in a while though I get the urge to make something different with those bananas. When that happens I like to pull out my 9x13 pan and make banana cake. It's a great way to use up 3-4 bananas at a time.

Why You Will Love This

One of the most popular flavor combinations is chocolate and banana. So it only makes sense to put them together in one delicious banana chocolate dessert.

This chocolate snack cake is just like our best banana cake except that it has cocoa powder added to it. Trust me, you are going to love it.

Plus, it has Nutella buttercream all over the top. It takes the banana cake to a whole new level of awesomeness! You won't be able to resist taking another bite - or two, or three...

It is the perfect chocolate cake for any occasion! Whether you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or just want something sweet and tasty, this chocolate banana cake will hit the spot.

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How To Make Toasted Coconut

Learn How to Make Toasted Coconut using three simple methods - oven, stove top, and microwave. It adds a delicious flavor and texture to any recipe or dish.

A white bowl filled with toasted coconut.

One of my favorite ingredients to use during the spring and summer months is sweetened shredded coconut. I enjoy adding it to coconut cake, Nutella no bake cookies, and coconut scones because it adds such a delicious tropical flavor.

But what I really love is making toasted coconut. Toasted coconut gives baked goods and desserts an even better flavor. Not to mention the awesome crunch and texture it adds to the tops of cakes and trifles.

Why This Recipe Works

Love the flavor of toasted coconut, but don't know how to do it yourself? We've got you covered.

We'll show you how to toast coconut using 3 easy methods. You can use shredded, flaked, or chips - whichever suits your recipe or dish best.

Toasting coconut is very similar to toasting nuts. It adds more flavor and gives shredded coconut a nutty crunch. This flavor and texture gives new life to your recipes.

Once you try our methods, you will never go back to store-bought toasted coconut again. It tastes so much better when you toast it yourself at home. Plus, it makes your kitchen smell like the tropics!

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Samoas Brownies

These sweet Samoas Brownies were inspired by your favorite girl scout cookies. A thick layer of caramel coconut goodness, plus a chewy homemade brownie will satisfy all your sweet cravings.

Two brownies with a caramel coconut layer stacked on top of each other.

Do you look forward to girl scout cookies every spring? I love buying a few boxes of each variety. Some for eating and some for creating decadent desserts like this thin mint cheesecake and this fudge mint popcorn.

This new brownie recipe was inspired by Samoas cookies. I know they were renamed to caramel delites, but I will always remember them by their original name.

Why This Recipe Works

Caramel and coconut are the two important parts to a classic Samoa cookie. A gooey caramel coconut layer makes these brownies taste like your favorite girl scout cookies.

Plus, you don't have to wait all year to enjoy them. Go ahead and indulge on these caramel coconut brownies whenever the craving strikes.

They are easy to make with just a few ingredients. Plus, this brownie recipe with coconut is simple enough for anyone to follow.

If you are looking for a sweet dessert to make for a crowd or potlucks, this brownie is a good one to make. They are rich, so you can cut them into small bite sized squares.

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Funfetti Bundt Cake

This Funfetti Bundt Cake is the perfect treat for any occasion. It's easy to make and will bring a smile to everyone's face. Extra rainbow sprinkles make this funfetti cake recipe bright and colorful.

A slice of vanilla bundt cake with sprinkles baked into it.

Bundt cakes are one of my absolute favorite cakes to make. Mostly because they are super easy and because they have a fun shape. I've made quite a few over the years, but this chocolate caramel bundt cake and this pina colada bundt cake are two of my all time favorites.

My love for bright colors inspired another bundt cake that has quickly become one of my new favorite recipes to make for any party. I mean who can resist the rainbow sprinkles in this fun cake?

Don't want to make an entire cake? Try out this single serve vanilla mug cake. You can add any kind of sprinkles to it and make it look like this funfetti cake!

Why This Recipe Works

Easy to make! This funfetti bundt cake starts with a box cake mix that gets doctored up with a few extra ingredients.
Lots of sprinkles! There are plenty of rainbow sprinkles inside and on top of this colorful cake.
It travels well. The cake is solid and doesn't move around much, so it is the perfect choice for parties and potlucks.
Perfect for birthdays or any occasion. You can change up the sprinkle colors to match any theme or event.

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Strawberry Butter

The best thing about this Strawberry Butter? It's made with just 3 ingredients and can be used on anything you want! Spread it over toast, muffins, or rolls to make them more delicious.

A white plate with an english muffin on it that has pink butter.

Looking for something different to spread on your toast in the morning? Most of us get in a breakfast rut, where we just keep eating the same things over and over.

I'm the same way. Whenever we have an extra box of strawberries, I find myself making this strawberry chia jam or this strawberry sauce because it's just easy and we like them. This time I wanted something different to make with the berries.

This strawberry butter was the perfect solution. It was so easy to make in minutes with ingredients I already had in our kitchen.

Why You Will Love Strawberry Butter

Only 3 ingredients! That's right. Just butter, strawberries, and sugar are needed.
Ready in 5 minutes. All you need to do is mix everything together until you have strawberry butter.
Fancy breakfast spread. This pretty pink butter will add a special touch to breakfast or brunch.
Easy to customize! You can add other flavors like vanilla, honey, or lemon zest to change up the compound butter.

What I love the most about this whipped strawberry butter is how good it tastes. It's sweet and delicious and makes me feel like I'm eating at a bed & breakfast.

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Lucky Charms Treats

These easy no bake Lucky Charms Treats are a colorful variation on the original Rice Krispies treats. Make a pan of these fun marshmallow bars for St. Patrick's Day this year and watch your kids declare them magically delicious.

Looking for more cereal treats? These Reese's rice krispie treats, these M&M rice krispie treats, and strawberry Chex mix are a few of our favorites.

Marshmallow cereal bars on a white board.

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One of my favorite treats to make when I need a dessert in a hurry are Rice Krispies treats. They are so easy to make, and everyone loves them. We adore these easy treats, but sometimes it's fun to change things up with other cereals.

One of my favorite cereals to eat when I was growing up was Lucky Charms. Ok, ok, my favorite part was actually eating all the marshmallows out of the box while no one was watching. Don't tell my mom it was me!

This week I decided to use a box of my favorite cereal to create a fun after school snack for our kids.

Why You Will Love These Treats

These Lucky Charms treats are just like your favorite rice krispie treats, but they are made with Lucky Charms cereal instead of the traditional krispies. It really adds a fun twist to the bars.

Two times the marshmallows make these bars magically delicious. Plus, they are so easy to make in minutes on the stove top or in the microwave. Each bar is soft and chewy, but they also have a crunch from the cereal. They really are a fun no bake treat to make for St. Patrick's day.

If you like Lucky Charms marshmallows, then may want to check out this Lucky Charms cookie recipe as well!

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Fudge Brownies

You can't beat the taste of these Fudge Brownies. This chocolate brownie recipe is rich, moist, and so fudgy. You won't be able to resist them!

Looking for more brownies? These coffee brownies and these chocolate chip brownies are a few of our favorites.

Chocolate brownies lying on a white board.

Gooey fudge brownies are one of my favorite things. The dark chocolate and soft chewy texture always makes me smile when I eat them!

There is nothing better than a fresh, homemade brownie. These babies have been made from scratch, and you won't be able to stop at just one when you discover how great they taste.

This recipe will give you brownies that are so much better your favorite box brownie mix. They are dense and gooey and have the perfect crinkly top.

Why This Recipe Works

Craving something sweet? We have you covered with our easy fudge brownies. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a batch of rich and chocolatey brownies ready in no time.

These brownies take just minutes to prepare and only require one bowl. Making brownies from scratch may take a few extra minutes, but they taste 100 times better. One bite, and you will never buy a box mix again!

My only concern is that you might eat the entire pan of brownies without sharing after tasting how amazing they are.

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Triple Chocolate Scones

Chocolate for breakfast? It is perfectly acceptable with these Triple Chocolate Scones. Three kinds of chocolate will have these breakfast treats melting in your mouth.

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Chocolate Scones

I love finding ways to enjoy chocolate for breakfast. Over the years, these chocolate zucchini donuts and these double chocolate banana muffins have been some of our favorite things to enjoy with a dark chocolate latte.

The other day, I found all kinds of chocolate in the back of our pantry, so I decided to make brownie-like scones for a special breakfast treat. They are now my favorite way to enjoy a chocolate fix in the morning.

With three kinds of chocolate, this is a breakfast treat you do not want to miss.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

These homemade dark chocolate scones bake up thick, cakey, soft, tender, flakey, and moist. Basically perfect!
Three kinds of chocolate make them a chocolate lover's dream breakfast.
Chocolate scones are a delicious breakfast choice for Valentine's Day or for a Mother's Day brunch.

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Buffalo Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Spice up your dinner with this easy Buffalo Chicken Salad. This delicious and creamy buffalo salad can be made in minutes with just a few ingredients. Plus, it makes amazing sandwiches for parties and potlucks!

If you love buffalo chicken, try this easy buffalo chicken dip or these buffalo chicken tots.

A white plate with a pretzel bun filled with chicken salad on it.

We make this chicken and grape salad at least once a month. It's delicious, but I have to admit that eating it all the time can get boring after awhile. I wanted to find a new and exciting way to enjoy chicken salad sandwiches again.

In our house we adore all things buffalo. So, I decided to use our favorite hot sauce in a creamy chicken salad. Best idea of the week!

This buffalo chicken salad has the flavor of buffalo wings and makes a great filling for sandwiches or lettuce wraps.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Our buffalo salad only takes minutes to make, so it is perfect for busy weeknights. The spicy creamy flavor from the dressing and the crunch from the veggies gives it a delicious texture and flavor.

Plus, it has bacon in it! Bacon makes everything better. Am I right?

It's easy to customize based on your preferences. This is the perfect recipe for game day parties, potlucks, or as a simple weeknight meal.

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Jelly Donut Cake

This is what happens when a bundt cake meets a jelly donut. This easy Jelly Donut Cake combines the best parts of both worlds. Hidden pockets of raspberry jam and a sweet glaze make the perfect dessert. Why choose when you can have both!

A slice of bundt cake on a white plate with a fork and berries.

One of my favorite pans to bake with is the bundt pan. A few of my all time favorites are this coconut bundt cake, this caramel apple bundt cake, and now this jelly donut cake.

I also love donuts like these traditional donut sticks and these jelly donut holes.

With this recipe, you are in for a treat. We took the best parts of a bundt cake and a jelly donut and combined them into a show stopping dessert. Plus, you will be surprised at how easy it is to make too!

Why This Recipe Works

The batter for this doughnut bundt cake comes together so easily with a few ingredients and one bowl. Just mix it up, pour it into your pan, bake until golden, and drizzle with a glaze.

The best part? No one will know there is jam inside until they cut a slice. The hidden pockets of raspberry jam make this cake taste out of this world. And the glaze on top adds an extra-sweet finish!

You can enjoy this easy jelly filled cake any time of day. No one will judge you if you eat it for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. It's also a great dessert to serve for parties because it looks pretty and tastes so good.

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