Category: Recipes
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Classic Red Velvet Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings (one 3-layer 8-inch cake) Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 25–30 minutes Total Time: About 2 hours 30 minutes (including cooling and decorating) Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour 2 tbsp (12 g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp fine salt…
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Gooey S’mores Bars with Toasted Marshmallow Topping
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 bars Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 22 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes cooling) Quick Ingredients 2 cups (200 g) graham cracker crumbs (about 16 full sheets) 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 10 tablespoons (140 g) unsalted butter, melted 2…
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Ultimate Mississippi Mud Pie with Chocolate Cookie Crust
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10–12 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes (plus chilling) Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 5 hours (including chilling) Quick Ingredients 2 cups (220 g) chocolate cookie crumbs 13 tbsp (185 g) unsalted butter, melted and divided 1 1/4 cups (250 g) granulated sugar 3 large eggs + 3 large egg…
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Boston Cream Pie with Pastry Cream and Ganache
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings Prep Time: 45 minutes active + 4 hours chilling Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes Quick Ingredients For sponge cake: 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp fine salt; 4 large eggs (room temp); 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated…
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Warm Peach Cobbler With Biscuit Topping And Ice Cream
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb ripe peaches (about 8 medium), sliced 1/2 cup granulated sugar + 1/4 cup light brown sugar 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp vanilla extract (plus 1 tsp for topping) 2…
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Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodles with Cinnamon Sugar
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 cookies (about 12 servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 24 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes 30 minutes chilling) Quick Ingredients 2 3/4 cups (330 g) all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for…
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Airy Homemade Yeast Donuts with Vanilla Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 donuts (plus holes) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including rising) Quick Ingredients 1 cup (240 ml) warm whole milk (105–115°F / 40–46°C) 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) active dry yeast 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar (plus more for coating)…
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Brioche Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 15 minutes soaking) Cook Time: 40–45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 10 cups brioche bread, 1-inch cubes (about 1 lb) 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for dish and topping) 4 large eggs + 2 egg yolks 2 1/2 cups…
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Tropical Hummingbird Cake with Banana, Pineapple, and Pecans
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 servings (one 3-layer 8-inch cake) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours (including cooling and frosting) Quick Ingredients For the cake: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional); 1 teaspoon…
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Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes with Rich Gooey Centers
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 individual lava cakes Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10–12 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes (including resting time) Quick Ingredients Butter, for greasing ramekins 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting ramekins) 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter 6 oz (170 g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate (60–70%), chopped 3…
