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How to bake level cake layers (DIY cake strips!)

by erika Published: Mar 15, 2013 Modified: Sep 3, 2024 126 Comments

This is an easy way to make DIY cake strips at home. You can use materials you already have lying around the house for this cost-effective method to bake level cakes! I’ve had my struggles with ...

Super Easy 2-Ingredient Sweet Potato Fritters

by erika Published: Feb 22, 2013 Modified: Aug 2, 2023

These simple and delicious 2-ingredient sweet potato fritters are a perfect choice when you want a bite of something crispy and savory but still need to get your veggies in! These 2-ingredient ...

Pancake Fridays: Chocolate Cake Pancakes (vegan!)

by erika Published: Feb 1, 2013 Modified: Aug 30, 2024

These chocolate cake pancakes are lightly chocolatey, delicate and slightly crumbly for a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Studded with chia seeds, these pancakes are a decadent yet light way to start your ...

Cherry Pie Larabars

by erika Published: Jan 7, 2013 Modified: Sep 3, 2024 37 Comments

This copycat Larabar recipe is so easy to make with just three ingredients! This cherry pie flavor just uses dried dates, almonds and cherries. I tried my first Larabar on a lark while ...

Best Fluffy Pancakes (no buttermilk!)

by erika Published: Dec 24, 2012 Modified: Jun 16, 2025

Looking for an easy and classic pancake recipe? These are so fluffy and melt-in-your-mouth tender with simple ingredients (no buttermilk required!) and so delicious doused in maple syrup! As a ...