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Best Strawberry Shortcake Bake Off

by erika Published: Jul 1, 2026 Leave a Comment

If you’re looking to make strawberry shortcake this summer, I tested nine different biscuit recipes in one day in search of the best strawberry shortcake recipe ever! In this bake off, I ...

S’mores Cake

by erika Published: Jun 13, 2026 Modified: Jun 27, 2026 15 Comments

This s'mores cake is my dream summer cake! We have all the components of a classic s'more: a homemade meringue topping that tastes like toasted marshmallows, moist chocolate cake and a buttery graham ...

Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes

by erika Published: Jun 6, 2026 4 Comments

These fluffy ricotta pancakes use whipped egg whites and simple ingredients for a creamy, almost custardy texture with no added fat! These are inspired by the famous ricotta pancakes from bills in ...

Almond Croissant Pancakes

by erika Published: May 23, 2026 3 Comments

These decadent almond croissant pancakes feature fluffy pancakes stuffed with a layer of sweet homemade almond paste. Topped with sliced almonds and powdered sugar, these taste just like the filling ...

Best Vegan Vanilla Cake Bake Off

by erika Published: May 11, 2026 Modified: Jun 15, 2026 4 Comments

If you're looking for a reliable eggless vanilla cake that doesn't taste vegan, look no further! I tested nine different recipes in one day in search of the best vegan vanilla cake that rivals the ...

Whole Wheat Molasses Bread

by erika Published: Apr 8, 2026 Modified: May 13, 2026 12 Comments

This unique whole wheat molasses brown bread gets its color and faintly sweet flavor from molasses. It's incredibly soft and tender with a slight crumbly texture as it cools. This recipe comes from ...

Coconut Caramel Cake

by erika Published: Apr 1, 2026 Modified: May 10, 2026 10 Comments

This stunning four-layer coconut caramel cake is a perfect dessert centerpiece for Easter or any spring celebration or party! Tender white cake layers are layered with coconut pastry cream, caramel ...

Best Whole Wheat Bread Bake Off

by erika Published: Mar 26, 2026 Modified: Apr 8, 2026 Leave a Comment

Looking for the best whole wheat bread recipe? I tested 9 different recipes in search of the fluffiest, best whole wheat bread! Right in the heart of downtown Half Moon Bay is Garden Deli Cafe. ...

Golden Ricotta Pancakes

by erika Published: Mar 21, 2026 Modified: May 21, 2026 7 Comments

These fluffy ricotta pancakes are baked in ghee in the oven for extremely tender, light and cakey middles with crusty golden edges. These are my copycat version of the famous ricotta hotcakes from ...

Pistachio Matcha Lamington Cake

by erika Published: Mar 20, 2026 Modified: Apr 1, 2026 2 Comments

This lamington cake features a tender pistachio and matcha cake with a rich pistachio praline filling, raspberry jam and mascarpone cream. The entire cake gets dipped in a chocolate glaze and ...

Chocolate Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

by erika Published: Feb 2, 2026 Modified: Apr 1, 2026 21 Comments

You can whip up this rich yet light chocolate cottage cheese cheesecake in a blender in 5 minutes! Cottage cheese and Greek yogurt give this an extra boost of protein (no cream cheese needed!) with ...

Cottage Cheese Crepes

by erika Published: Jan 29, 2026 Modified: Jul 3, 2026 12 Comments

These soft and tender cottage cheese crepes replace the typical milk with cottage cheese for an extra protein boost and taste just like delicious regular crepes! Growing up, my dad would often ...

Chocolate Greek Yogurt Frosting

by erika Published: Jan 21, 2026 12 Comments

This creamy, balanced chocolate frosting is almost pudding-like in texture with a hint of tang thanks to the addition of Greek yogurt. You can use far less butter compared to a normal buttercream with ...

Peanut Butter Chickpea Cake (gluten-free)

by erika Published: Jan 21, 2026 Modified: Jan 31, 2026 23 Comments

This peanut butter cake is fudgy, decadent, and completely gluten-free! I promise that no one will guess it’s flourless and made with a whole can of chickpeas. It’s incredibly easy to make entirely in ...

Best Almond Biscotti Bake Off

by erika Published: Jan 11, 2026 1 Comment

Looking for the best almond biscotti recipe? I tested 9 different popular almond biscotti recipes and asked 22 tasters to rate them in search of the best! I've conducted bake offs for more than ...