dessert Archives

Cherry Cake with Canned Cherries

September 1, 2025December 27, 2025

A soft, buttery cake layered with sweet cherries, baked to golden perfection.

American / Baking / Cheese / Christmas / Comfort Food / Crowd Pleasing / Dairy / Desserts / Easter / Eggs / Intermediate / New Year's Eve / Day / Potluck / Spring / Stand Mixer / Under 45 Minutes / Vegetarian / Wedding / Shower / Winter

Vintage Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

August 29, 2025December 27, 2025

A light and creamy vintage cottage cheesecake from 1950, baked to nostalgic perfection.

American / Baking / Batch Cooking / Chocolate / Christmas / Comfort Food / Crowd Pleasing / Dairy / Easy / Edible GIfts / Eggs / Make-Ahead / New Year's Eve / Day / Nuts & Seed / Potluck / Sheet Pan / Snack / Under 45 Minutes / Vegetarian / Winter

Cathedral Window Chocolate Marshmallow Holiday Bars

August 29, 2025December 27, 2025

American / Baking / Budget Friendly / Comfort Food / Crowd Pleasing / Easter / Easy / Edible GIfts / Eggs / Fall / Autumn / Kid-Friendly / Nut-Free / Potluck / Quick & Easy / Sheet Pan / Snack / Spring / Under 15 Minutes / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Carrot Cookies with Orange Zest and Ginger

August 29, 2025April 3, 2026

Soft, citrus-kissed Carrot Cookies with a hint of ginger – the perfect nostalgic treat!

American / Baking / Budget Friendly / Christmas / Comfort Food / Crowd Pleasing / Desserts / Easter / Eggs / Fall / Autumn / Fruit / Game Day / Holidays / Intermediate / Nuts & Seed / Over 1 Hour / Potluck / Stand Mixer / Vegetables / Vegetarian / Winter

Carrot Cake with Pineapple and Pecans

August 29, 2025December 27, 2025

A moist, classic carrot cake filled with carrots, pineapple, pecans, and cinnamon, the perfect vintage dessert.

5 Ingredients or Less / American / BBQ / Cookout / Budget Friendly / Christmas / Condiment / Sauce / Dip / Crowd Pleasing / Dairy / Easter / Easy / Fruit / Potluck / Simmering / Spring / Summer / Thanksgiving / Under 15 Minutes / Vegetarian / Wedding / Shower

Carolyn Gilmore’s Lemon Dessert Sauce

August 29, 2025December 27, 2025

A silky, tangy-sweet lemon sauce perfect for drizzling over cakes, puddings, or fresh fruit.

5 Ingredients or Less / American / Beginner / Budget Friendly / Candy / Christmas / Comfort Food / Crowd Pleasing / Dairy-Free / Edible GIfts / Gluten-Free / Healthy / Holidays / Kid-Friendly / No-Cook / Nuts & Seed / Potluck / Under 15 Minutes / Vegetarian / Winter

No-Bake Dairy-Free Carob Fudge Bars

August 29, 2025April 3, 2026

Rich, creamy, and naturally sweet, this carob fudge makes the perfect dairy-free, no-bake treat.

Baking / Budget Friendly / Comfort Food / Crowd Pleasing / Dairy / Desserts / Eggs / Fall / Autumn / Intermediate / Latin American / Low Sodium / Make-Ahead / Meal Prep / Nut-Free / Overnight / Resting Time / Potluck / Thanksgiving / Under 1 Hour / Vegetables / Vegetarian / Winter

Silky Caramel Pumpkin Flan

August 29, 2025December 27, 2025

A creamy caramel pumpkin flan topped with a glossy caramel drizzle, the perfect fall dessert.

American / Baking / Batch Cooking / Budget Friendly / Christmas / Comfort Food / Crowd Pleasing / Dairy-Free / Easy / Edible GIfts / Eggs / Fall / Autumn / Freezer-Friendly / Holidays / Make-Ahead / Meal Prep / Nuts & Seed / Potluck / Sheet Pan / Snack / Stand Mixer / Thanksgiving / Under 15 Minutes / Vegetarian / Winter

Caramel Nut Slice Cookies

August 29, 2025December 27, 2025

Chewy caramel slices with crunchy nuts, a classic vintage treat perfect for sharing!

American / Baking / Beginner / Birthday / Budget Friendly / Comfort Food / Crowd Pleasing / Dairy / Desserts / Eggs / Potluck / Stand Mixer / Under 45 Minutes / Vegetarian

Syrup Cake with Orange Zest

August 29, 2025December 27, 2025

A soft, moist cake infused with sweet syrup and orange zest, a true vintage delight.