Dark Chocolate Butter Cake

Dark Chocolate Butter Cake

This cake is unbelievably delicious and perfectly dense, just like a bundt cake should be.  And the whole time you’re eating it, you’re wondering what is that flavor?  The secret is a hint of cinnamon and strong coffee that brings out the flavor of the...
Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

I’ve adapted this scrumptious coffee cake from the Davenport Hotel’s collection of special recipes.  Although they no longer serve the original version of this cake, it will always be a favorite in our home. Ingredients BATTER: 1 cup butter (at room...
Moist Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream

Moist Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream

Everyone in my family is a huge fan of cupcakes, and really love this version that I’ve been making for as long as I can remember. Ingredients 2 cups granulated sugar 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cups cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoon...
Soft Ginger Molasses Chews

Soft Ginger Molasses Chews

Ingredients 1 banana (mashed, or unsweetened applesauce.) 1/4 cup molasses 2 1/2 cups light brown sugar (packed) 1 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons ground ginger 1 tablespoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground...
Mini Apple Pies

Mini Apple Pies

I love baking pies and especially enjoy making these darling mini apple pies, a tiny version of our Farmhouse Apple Pie. Ingredients 2 1/2lb mixed apples (peeled, cored, and chopped into 3/4-inch pieces. I prefer the Jonagold and Golden Delicious varieties.) 2...