dessert

Grammy’s Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake (with buttermilk!)

by erika Published: Jul 11, 2023 Modified: Feb 3, 2024 19 Comments

This Texas chocolate sheet cake recipe is made with buttermilk for a nostalgic and deliciously plush texture. Baked in a jelly roll pan and topped with a fudgy icing and toasted pecans, this cake is ...

Best Fruit Tart Bake Off

by erika Published: Jul 3, 2023 Modified: Jan 8, 2024 3 Comments

Looking for the best fruit tart recipe? I tested 9 popular recipes in one day to find the creamiest pastry cream and flakiest tart crusts in search of the best! In searching for the best fruit ...

The Flourless Chocolate Cake Bake Off

by erika Published: Apr 4, 2023 Modified: Mar 6, 2024 6 Comments

If you're looking for the best flourless chocolate cake recipe, I tested 9 popular recipes side by side in search of the best! If you love a decadent, fudgy, deeply chocolate-y cake, this bake off is ...

Best Coconut Cake Bake Off

by erika Published: Mar 30, 2023 Modified: Jan 16, 2024 14 Comments

Looking for the best coconut cake recipe? From toasted coconut to coconut extract, cream of coconut, coconut cream and more, we tested tons of different ingredients for the best coconut ...

Best Vegan Brownie Bake Off

by erika Published: Jan 13, 2023 Modified: Jan 16, 2024 12 Comments

If you've never had a vegan brownie that rivals a conventional buttery brownie, this bake off is for you! We tested 9 popular vegan brownies in search of the best and found some truly amazing ...

Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Bake Off

by erika Published: Jan 2, 2023 Modified: May 11, 2023 11 Comments

It can seem daunting to try and choose the very BEST vegan chocolate chip cookie recipe to make from a sea of recipes... Luckily, I've done the guess work for you! We tested 12 of the highest rated ...

Best Ginger Molasses Cookie Bake Off

by erika Published: Dec 9, 2022 Modified: Nov 30, 2023 10 Comments

Looking for the best ginger molasses cookie recipe? We tested 9 popular internet recipes in search of the softest, most flavorful and spiced cookies! METHODOLOGY // RESULTS // FACTORS // ANALYSIS ...

Best Cheesecake Bake Off

by erika Published: Nov 16, 2022 Modified: Nov 30, 2023 6 Comments

New York cheesecake paired with a buttery graham cracker crust is a popular dessert for a reason! We tested 9 popular cheesecake recipes in search of the creamiest, smooth and rich ...

Best Apple Cider Donut Fry Off

by erika Published: Nov 12, 2022 Modified: Nov 30, 2023 9 Comments

If you love a hot, freshly fried, cinnamon sugar-covered apple cider donut, there's nothing better than making them at home! We tested 9 popular apple cider donut recipes in search of the ...

Best Pumpkin Cookie Bake Off

by erika Published: Oct 28, 2022 Modified: Jul 10, 2024 3 Comments

Looking for a perfectly chewy pumpkin cookie for fall? We tested 9 popular recipes to find the best pumpkin cookie recipes! Are you a cakey pumpkin cookie fan or a chewy pumpkin cookie lover? ...

Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bake Off

by erika Published: Sep 23, 2022 Modified: Jul 1, 2024 7 Comments

Looking for the best brown butter chocolate chip cookie recipe? We tested 9 popular internet recipes in search of the best! My original goal for August was to do a Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Bake ...

Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake Bake Off

by erika Published: Aug 6, 2022 Modified: Nov 30, 2023 15 Comments

Looking for the best buttery soft pineapple upside down cake? I tested 9 popular recipes and am going to break down which one is the best for you below! What do the pineapple upside down cake, ...

Best Vanilla Cake Bake Off

by erika Published: Apr 15, 2022 Modified: Jun 18, 2023 24 Comments

Looking for the best soft and plush vanilla cake? We tried 9 popular recipes in search of the best vanilla cake layers ffor you next cake! I have to admit that I overrode the popular vote in the ...

Best Olive Oil Cake Bake Off

by erika Published: Mar 31, 2022 Modified: Jun 18, 2023 8 Comments

Looking for the best olive oil cake recipe? We tested 6 popular recipes in search of the best! Olive oil cake is something I rarely make, but with its perfect neutral sweetness and plush texture, ...