This post was sponsored by AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate as part of an Influencer Campaign for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. We all love the tried and true pumpkin pie. Even those amongst us who haven’t quite developed a taste for it, recognize that no Thanksgiving table is truly…
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Strawberry & Cream Cake
Today we’re preparing a simple vanilla and strawberry cake topped with fresh whipped cream. I absolutely love this recipe for its elegant simplicity, super-basic preparation process, and down-to-earth ingredient list – and I’m positive you will too. Why You’ll Love Today’s Recipe 1) Simple Elegance. This cake is the cherry on top of ‘Simple Elegance,’…
Tiramisù Cake
Few desserts can boast of being so rich in flavor between such airy layers like tiramisu. This transcendent dessert steals the spotlight with its easy prep and no-bake time, making it a summertime essential. Some say good things don’t come easy, well, allow me to disagree- at least when it comes to today’s recipe. Tiramisù…
No-Bake Whipped Cream Cheesecake
Freshly whipped cream is the secret to this heavenly, no-bake cheesecake. Perfect for summer or any occasion, wow your guests with this sublime treat! From being a running punchline in a beloved 80s sitcom, to defining the desert culture of the Empire State for more than a generation courtesy of such establishments as “Junior’s” and…
Summer Apple Cake
This Summer Apple Cake boasts of a sweet, aromatic filling wrapped in a soft, shortbread-like crust. It’s a pure delight for the warmer evenings when served with a scoop of fresh cream. There is a passage in Sarah McColl’s novel, Joy Enough, where she writes, “There is one way to slow a story as it…
Perfect Espresso & Creamy Chocolate Roll
This post has been sponsored by Zavida Coffee Roasters. All opinions expressed are my own. Today we’re sharing how to brew the perfect cup of espresso and serving it alongside one of our favorite, easiest desserts- a Creamy Chocolate Roll. Coffee. Ubiquitous, beloved, and existing in more forms, flavors, and preparation methods than one can…
White Chocolate Pumpkin Bundt #BundtBakers
This Coffee-House inspired favorite boasts of a rich pumpkin cake and a white chocolate drizzle for a yearlong dessert that is sure to please. When I first started Living the Gourmet, it was simply used as a space to store my family’s favorite recipes. I wanted my children to always have these meals with them,…
Chocolate Bundt with Nutella Cream #BundtBakers
Moist chocolate cake is cloaked in a whipped Nutella cream for a dessert that is decadent for the fanciest of soirees, but also easy enough for any occasion. There is a passage in the City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare, “Fate is never fair. You are caught in a current much stronger than you are;…
Vanilla Heart Cake (Low-Carb, Gluten-Free)
Have your cake and eat it too. This Vanilla Heart Cake is every bit the decadent treat you might expect with the perks of being low-carb and gluten-free! Valentine’s Day is no doubt the most dubious holiday of the year. Some people love it and live for it…others, well, cringe at the thought, sometimes the…
Date and Walnut Bundt Cake #BundtBakers
Sweet dates and crunchy walnuts come together in this spiced bundt cake cloaked in a simple caramel sauce. I came across a passage recently that stood out to me, “I have realized that the past and future are real illusions, that they exist in the present, which is what there is and all there is.”…
Walnut Tea Cake
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TeaProudly #FallforBigelow #CollectiveBias This buttery, light cake is speckled with walnuts and notes of citrus then layered together with a fruit preserve center. It’s a seasonal treat that is perfect for cozy Autumn days and holiday occasions as…
Honey Crepe Cake
This post has been sponsored by BumbleBerry Farms. All opinions expressed are my own. Delicate crepes are layered with a honey-infused pastry cream and chocolate honey spread for an irresistible dessert. Don’t judge a book by its cover One quote that has stuck with me for a while is one that heard when I first…
Apple Crumb Ring Bundt – #BundtBakers
This three-layer Apple Crumb Ring Bundt boasts of brandied apples, a rich sour cream cake, and a brown butter crumb topping for the ultimate accompaniment to a hot cup of coffee. Sometimes I feel like I spend more time chasing time than living in it. I think we all feel that way, especially when the…
Chocolate Oreo Bundt – #BundtBakers
This Chocolate Oreo Bundt is dark decadence at its finest with a luxurious white chocolate cream frosting and crumbled Oreo cookies throughout. Mae West once said, “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful!” It may be perceived as a cheeky statement (maybe because of who it was coming from), but is there really…
Butter Cake with Citrus Rum Syrup and White Chocolate Mascarpone Frosting
This buttery moist cake is soaked in an orange and rum syrup then layered with a white chocolate and mascarpone cream. The result is a delightfully airy dessert with a symphony of flavors. Yesterday was quite the day, and by ‘quite the day’ of course I mean that essentially nothing went according to plan, expectation,…
Ultimate Chocolate Cake
This Ultimate Chocolate Cake is the only recipe you’ll ever need next time you’re craving something chocolatey! It’s rich in flavor but light and airy in texture. We brought it all together with a Chocolate Cream Frosting. Read the recipe below for the surprising secret ingredients to this decadent dessert! I stumbled upon a saying…
Lemon Olive Oil Cake
This post has been sponsored by Colativa Olive Oil. All opinions expressed are my own. Impress your guests this holiday season with this elegant Lemon Olive Oil Cake that is light in texture but rich in flavor. “In those days, people weren’t afraid to live, to feel, and to die.” H.P. Lovecraft, Pickman’s Model. It’s…
Classic Carrot Cupcakes
Thank you to Bob’s Redmill for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are my own. These Classic Carrot Cupcakes are super moist and delicious! With bits of chopped apricots, a generous spread of cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of your favorite candy (or sprinkles), wow your guests this Fall with this easy recipe! It…
Strawberries and Cream Naked Bundt Cakes #BundtBakers
Enjoy the final moments of summer with these Strawberries and Cream Naked Bundt Cakes with fresh cream and sliced strawberries that are layered between slices of moist, vanilla strawberry cake. Bundt Bakers is back everyone and this month I’m proud to announce, I’m hosting this delightful group as we bake together on this final month…
Lemon Pudding Cakes
These little lemon pudding cakes are light and fluffy on top with a sweet pudding at the bottom. They are easy to make and sure to please this summer season! “To look at our modern gods is to see a world that exists purely from the outside, a charade unending in which they live in…
Banana Butter Bread
Treat yourself to this Banana Butter Bread made with wholesome natural ingredients! Perfect in the morning with marmalade or for dessert with a cup of coffee. They say the best things come when you least expect them. They also say necessity is the mother of invention. You’re probably wondering how these two sentiments are connected…enter…
Easter Cake Pops
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, MARS Incorporated. All opinions are mine alone. #SweeterEaster #CollectiveBias Brighten up your holiday tablescape this season with these fun and festive Easter Cake Pops and for a twist on the traditional egg hunt, make little candy bundles with mason jars featuring M&M’S® and…
Healthy Coffee Breaks with VitaTops
Give your coffee breaks a makeover with delicious and healthy Vitatops! Perfect warmed up or straight out of the box for a healthier snack treat. Given my profession, I empathize wholeheartedly with the sentiment of celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, who remarked “I want Americans to enjoy food. I want them to celebrate food. I want…
Light Ricotta Cheesecake
This Ricotta Cheesecake is light and airy- a delicious cross between a spongecake and a cheesecake. Treat your Valentine to this light and luscious dessert today! “I’m not sentimental- I’m as romantic as you are. The idea, you know, is that the sentimental person thinks things will last- the romantic person has a desperate confidence…